The hollow sound of wood strikes echo through Alumni Arena. Intense shouting, like that of a Japanese samurai movie, can be heard as you approach Triple Gym.
Alumni room 75 is an unfamiliar world, one filled with respect, duty and honor.
UB’s Kendo club, often referred to as Japanese fencing, is one of the most unique clubs at UB. At first glance, it appears disorganized and chaotic, but the club is rooted deeply in tradition and discipline.
“It is not as much sports heavy as it is tradition heavy, as opposed to [other combat sports like] Olympic fencing,” said Brandon Lee Chin, a chemical engineer graduate student and former president of the UB Kendo club.