Our Instructors

Pavel Litterbach (Kendo 6 Dan)
Member of Sei Ken Kai Kendo Dojo (Seikenkai Atlanta) and Nozomi Dojo, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. Member of the AUSKF, SEUSKF, Czech Kendo Federation, and European Kendo Federation. Started kendo at age 27 in Atlanta, Georgia. Selected twice as SEUSKF Team member for the AUSKF National Championships, including 2017 in San Jose, CA. Represented the Czech Republic National Team at the European Kendo Championships in 2013 (Berlin), 2014 (Clermont-Ferrand), 2017 (Budapest), and 2019 (Belgrade). Competed for the Czech Republic at the 16th World Kendo Championship, Tokyo, Japan (2015). Coached the Czech Republic National Team at the 19th World Kendo Championship, Milan, Italy (2024). Tournament wins include: SEUSKF Championship Taikai, 4th Dan & Above (1st place ×2); Toru Giga Cup Czech Open Taikai, Men's Individual (1st place, 2016); Cleveland Taikai, Mix USA Team (1st place); Czech National Championship, Team Division with Nozomi Dojo Hradec Králové (1st place, 2019); Donau Cup, Austria, Team Division (1st place, 2019). Additional placements at SEUSKF, Georgia Kendo, All Florida, and other regional US and European events.

Chiaki Tamura (Kendo 6 Dan Renshi)
Instructor of beginners and kids in Sei Ken Kai dojo
Started Kendo in Japan at 12 years old and joined Northern California Kendo Federation (NCKF) when she was a college student in San Francisco. Competed in AUSKF Nationals in 2011, 2014 as a NCKF Women's team member and 2017 & 2023 (Captain) as a SEUSKF Women's team after she moved to Georgia in 2013.

Instructor of Sei Ken Kai - Started Kendo in Korea 1988 and joined SEUSKF in 1996.



