International Shinkendo Federation

Wow, my visit was almost surreal in a bad way. I happen upon the location by random chance and having a passing interest in kendo I decide to check it out since a session was about to start. I get inside and the managers look busy which is understandable considering class would be starting soon, so they pass me off to one of their American blackbelts, fair enough. Then things almost instantly goes south. The guy starts off with a disapproving look and in a bothered tone asks me to take seat.
So there I am with the intention of observing the class but the guy just stands in front of me and stares me down. I try to ignore his awkward behavior and read the brochures. He continues his actions occasionally asking questions in the vain of why I’m I here. After about 5+ minutes of this he backhandedly just asks me leave. Tired of the treatment I gladly comply.
Leaving I did pass another Japanese student who greeted me friendly and cordially as I’m accustomed to from japanese nationals.
So I don’t know if the guy had a personal prejudice or if the school itself has questionable ethics but I can say with certainty that they sure know how to a person feel unwelcomed. Any who happen upon this, watch yourself. I know I’m not setting foot in there again.

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