A Promise Kept: Our Epic Kendo Trip to the USA!

[@RMKCBarry]

Just wanted to say again a huge thank you on behalf of RMKC. You gave us a once in a lifetime (though hopefully not) experience. Thank you not only for showing up to teach us, but also for issuing the challenge in the first place. It gave us something extra to work towards. It was an amazing experience, thank you.

[@TheKendoShow]

Thanks Barry! Keep up the good work - look forward to my next visit!

[@luisabreu4396]

🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@nitomurray6137]

Honestly, this is amazing content! I've been stuck being victim of a teacher's work schedule and not been able to get to Kendo since Covid ended. Seeing this type of amazing content however keeps that spark alive for when I finally get out of the tyranny of 80 hour work weeks!
Do more of this! More travelling, more of these grass roots Kendo clubs. Maybe an Africa or South America tour?

[@javierm_uk1588]

Such a beautiful and uplifting experience! Great video. This group from Rocky Mountain Kendo Club really understands what kendo is all about. Commendations to you for actually making the trip there. I'm sure they were really grateful for your support.

[@VeryUnemployed]

Oh wow! These are the guys? I saw them at the Nabeshima Cup here in Dallas and they did really well at the tournament and shinsa! Good job guys!

[@RMKCBarry]

Nabeshima Cup was the biggest event we've gotten to attend. It was absolutely incredible. Thanks to the Dallas area for putting it on.

[@XiaoLong1476]

Absolutely great! I remember seeing the former video and your promise to teach them, but didn't connect this with your trip in the first place. Kendo ambassador no.1 from Europe, Andy! 🥳

[@JanneNordstedt]

Thanks for sharing your journey to fulfil that promise you made. Just beautiful in all human and kendo ways! Maybe you should come with me to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and do a seminar with Kendo Tz one day. Me, and my son, has become a honourable part of the local Tanzanian Kendo club during our visits and we always try our best to share our experience with our fellow kendokas. #kendoislife #kendoforlife 🥷🏽🥰

[@theurbanway10]

Lovely video. You are a great Kendo ambassador 😊😊

[@Thevarietysquad]

OMG I cannot believe you went through with this!!! (Haven't watched the whole video yet)

[@Koggelxander]

What a great video Andy. Such a lovely gift/experience for RMKC. I'm glad you were able to do this for them.
Well done @RMKCBarry (and the rest of the dojo). You're kendo looks great and we can see all the hard work that went into it. Keep it up!
Faito! 🔥👺

[@etceteraretecte]

i was just thinking the other day that a vlog style vid of some seminar or other would make for some great content! love the thumbnail for this one too haha.

[@djaxupjazz]

this is so cool! Your suburi are truly beautiful... what a nice group of kenshi and what a nice story to tell for everyone involved. Internet is truly great sometimes, isn't it?

[@Chantell230]

This is truly an amazing kendo video! The best in the imperial galaxy for sure. Thank you Andy

[@TheKendoShow]

For the Emperor!

[@professional3028]

Beautiful journey from zero to shodan

[@javierl.orellana5193]

Amazing Andy! Shows you are a person of integrity and that keeps his word! Bless you!

[@ErichBarto]

Infectious positivity. Love that.

[@MarinoFrana]

I am not sure how low those chandeliers are, but I would be very nervous doing kendo around those 😅 Place looks great!

[@RMKCBarry]

Our 6'10" kendoka has to make sure he's not under the center one, but they are high enough that we cant hit them thankfully. lol

[@AaronRowell]

Glad you got to visit the Rocky Mountains. I'm on the other side (Utah), but they are gorgeous not matter what side you view them from. You were lucky to see the snow capped mountains later in the year, because the range got record snowfall all year. Such a great video. What a fantastic introduction to Kendo you were able to provide from your video, but then in person. Thanks for sharing this journey!

[@TrippNessa]

This was so cool of you to do that for them, what a great video =)

[@Not-so-cool-name]

Just awesome commitment to travel all that way! Legend effort

[@Norsebearcat]

Glad it was raining when you arrived so you felt right at home!

[@TheKendoShow]

😂

[@fynnkinschewski8582]

wonderful video, as always

[@eprohoda]

thhank you~amazing view. The. 🤝

[@kalaalefaio5108]

This is so awesome! Well done Andy and RMKC.

[@kenshi247]

お疲れ様❤

[@Cyanoblades]

Great video!

[@shadowgamer700]

love this, more vlogs like this are so cool!

[@JesseJoudrey]

I mean... Is it just me or are these 6 of the 3142 people we got into kendo by promoting these videos?!?! ;)

[@silentlamb7043]

🧡

[@shinlangan]

Man I wish my club can invite youtube kendo celebrity Andy sensei

[@hectorchao1962]

Dont you and your wife just love that BIG "American portion" food and beverages.... Did you guys gained a few kg this trip?