Instructors


Elizabeth Marsten
Kendo Renshi 7th Dan
  • PNKF Women's Coach - 2026
  • PNKF Head Coach - 2023
  • Advisor, Kendo Club at University of Washington - 2007 - 2016
  • Member, US National Women's Team - 2000, 2003 Kantoku Award for Outstanding Competitor, top 16 Women's Individual
  • Captain, PNKF Women's Team - 2008, 2011 (team silver medal), 2014 (team silver medal), 2017 (team silver medal)
  • Member, PNKF Women's Team - 1996, 1999 (fighting spirit), 2002 (individual bronze medal), 2005 (team bronze medal)

Assistant Instructors

Melanie DeJong
Kendo 4th Dan
  • Started kendo at Highline Kendo Kai - 2025
  • University of Rochester Kendo Club Captain - 2016 - 2019
  • Member, PNKF Women's Team - 2014 (team silver medal), 2017 (team silver medal)
  • Member, PNKF Girl's Team - 2011 (team silver medal), 2012 (team bronze medal), 2013 (team silver medal)

Instructor Emeritus

Jeff Marsten
Kendo Kyoshi 7th Dan