Kodokan as a club was founded in 1980 by Paul Budden sensei-Kyoshi, Nanadan (7-dan), supported by the 'late' Terry Holt sensei. Budden sensei is a registered NAKMAS Senior Instructor, Technical Director of the Maltese Kendo Federation. Dojo Leader is Kazuyo Matsuda sensei-Renshi Nanadan (7-dan)  a registered NAKMAS Senior Instructor and BKA National Coach. Former Great Britain National Ladies Team Coach and National Team Coach to the Maltese Kendo Federation.

Kodokan Dojo is located 

West Herts Sports Club, 8 Park Ave, Watford WD18 7HP

Paul Budden | 7th Dan Kyoshi

The 'late' Holt sensei with Budden sensei

Kazuyo Matsuda club leader.