Practice Information
Getting Started
If you'd like to get a feel for kendo first, you're warmly welcome to observe any of our practice sessions (see schedule above). There's no need to contact us beforehand or wait for a reply — just check our calendar to make sure the session hasn't been canceled, and feel free to stop by. Our instructors are available before and after each session to answer your questions.
If you're ready to practice on the floor, please complete signup (see Signing Up below) and wait until we've confirmed your enrollment before attending. We want to make sure everything is in order before your first class.
Once you enroll in our class, the only mandatory equipment is your own shinai. If you need help purchasing one, we recommend contacting a local kendo supplier, such as Arthur from KendoStyle.
When you’re ready to deepen your kendo experience, you’ll eventually need a uniform and protective armor (bogu). These, along with shinai, can be purchased from various vendors at your convenience. Our dojo sometimes has rental bogu available, so feel free to ask about current availability.
Please check out our resources page for more information about kendo.
Signing Up
When you've decided that kendo is for you, you can sign up for the classes via the location's recreation center's website:
The expected fees vary by rank, location, and age. See the membership information page for more details on the fees, signup forms, and how to pay.
Visitation
Unfortunately, the recreational centers do not allow tryout classes or free visits, so to attend, you must sign up through them. It'll be about $32/$40 per season depending on your residency status.
If you are visiting from another AUSKF dojo, please reach out to us.
Please note that there are no changing rooms, so expect to use the restrooms to get dressed. Most people get dressed before arriving to practice.