Name – Rosanna Ogle, Grade – 5th Dan

Member of the GB team in:

2015 WKC – Japan
2018 WKC – Korea
2024 WKC – Italy
2014 EKC – France
2016 EKC – Macedonia
2017 EKC – Hungary
2019 EKC – Serbia
2022 EKC – Germany
2023 EKC – France
2025 EKC – Netherlands (Captain)

Rosie started kendo at university and then travelled to Japan regularly to also train with Sotaro Honda sensei over the years and practice with the Fukuoka Tokuren more recently.

Rosie co-runs Denshinkan dojo in Cardiff with James and also teaches at Akai Ryuu dojo and is the women’s coach for kendo in Cardiff..

Rosie is the first GB woman to ever place for a top 2 medal at the European championships!

Past Achievements:

Individuals:
2022 European Championships Silver Medal
3 x British Women’s Champion
3 x Welsh open women’s individuals gold
2 x Mumeishi women’s gold
British Open gold
University Taikai Dan grade silver
Midlands regional shiai gold and silver
London cup silver
EKC 2025 – best 8 in individuals

Teams:
Bowden Taikai gold, silver and bronze
Army Taikai gold, silver and bronze
Welsh open gold, silver and bronze
Tonbo cup gold and bronze
Masters Taikai silver
Northern Open bronze
Prague open bronze