Sensei Vincent Lan, Kendo 5th Dan/Level of Black Belt, is from a traditional Kendo family in Taiwan. Taught from an early age, Kendo has been and remains a part of his family tradition. Taught by his father (Kendo 7th Dan), uncle (Kendo 8th Dan), and grandfather (Kendo 6th Dan, 1901~1980) - all Kendo advocators who are also called "Samurai" - Sensei Lan has studied Kendo for more than twenty years.

Sensei Lan earned his first Kendo Black Belt Championship in 1988. Continuing his art, in 1992 he lead his team to a Top 3 rank in the All Taiwan NCAA Kendo Tournament. The following year, he placed 2nd in the All Mid-Taiwan NCAA Tournament. Since 1990, he has taught Kendo at different levels and ages both in Taiwan and in the United States (University of Central Oklahoma, Tulane University, and New Orleans Kendo Club.)

There are many ways to study Japanese sword. Kendo is the most traditional way to approach it. Sensei Lan is doing his best to continue his family's proud tradition of Kendo, and he is helping people to discover the beauty of Kendo, the spirit of Kendo, and the true meaning of Kendo.