Kazuto Yasuda started Kendo many years ago while still living in Japan, and then after a lengthy break, he joined Memphis Kendo in 1995 when he came to Memphis to do cancer research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
He received his Ph.D. in pharmacological sciences in December 2009 and continues to do research at St. Jude's.
"Yaz" was selected as a member of the All-Southeast U.S. Kendo Team in 2002, competing at the All-U.S. Kendo National Championships in Los Angeles.
