Member of New Zealand Kendo Federation (NZKF)

Information for 2010 Beginners

       
 

What is KENDO?

 

 

Club member Miss Luo's assignment of Media Studies (Editing, 2004) at Waikato University.
Waikato Times: 2007 NZKF National Kendo Seminar (slide show)
Waikato Time's Interview with our Chief Instructor: Mindset is as important as moves!
Hamilton Press' report about our Club: The spirit of courtesy and peace behind Kendo
To know more about Kendo from Internet .....
  Wikipedia: Kendo
Kendo World Magazine (The first English Kendo magazine done by Kiwis.)
Japanese Sword Arts FAQ Version 2.7
Some Kendo video clips on YouTube
  New Zealand Kendo Federation website.
   
Benefits of Kendo Training
 
  • Great confidence
  • Correct breathing technique
  • Self discipline
  • Flexibility and muscle tone
  • The development of a strong but peaceful character
  • Improve fitness and health
  • An awareness of an ancient culture
  • Quick reflexes
  • Greatly improved mental and physical well being
  • An insight into Zen
  • Courtesy
  • Ability to mediate
  • Opportunity to participate in local and international competitions
  • Friendships across the world
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New Class Dates

The Club and all the existing members have full commitment to help beginners pick up and enjoy Kendo.

The Beginners Class is designed for 4 months long, thus we can only take beginners twice a year.
Our Beginner Class Date in 2010 are:
Term 1
 13 March ~ 24 July 

Saturdays
10.30am - 12.00 pm

 20 lessons  
Term 2
 31 July ~ 11 December  
 
* The maximum students of each class is only TWENTY FIVE. So, don't be late!
* Booking is essential, please e-mail us or phone Sam/Marleen at 07- 856 1488. Number is limited.
* You are welcome to book a position from now on. We will keep you updated.
  * To get the Beginners' FAQ of Waikato Kendo Club (PDF files, 17k).
  • No previous experience (or fitness) is required.
  • Regardless of gender, ages between 8 and 80 are all welcome!
  • Beginners are welcome within the first 2 weeks after the starting dates (but no later!).
  • Just wear normal sporting clothes.
  • Club will prepare all the equipments for beginners to borrow during the course.
  • It takes a little bit longer time to learn fighting with swords, so be PATIENT! ~ by Walter
  • While Kendo is a very interesting and rewarding activity to, it is also very difficult to pick up ~ by Benjamin.
 
 
Training Time & Venue

Venue

SOE Gym, Gate 4, Waikato University, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton.

Saturday 10.30am - 12.00pm  Beginner Class 
  Google Map - open in a new window

Below are our nomal training time.
You are welcome to pop-in anytime to see the Kendo in action.
Tuesday 6.00 - 7.50 pm Intermediate Class

8.00 - 9.00 pm

Advanced Class

Saturday

3.00 - 7.50 pm

Intermediate Class

5.00 - 6.00 pm

Advanced Class

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Membership Fees
Beginners Class Fees
$200.00 in total
- Including 20 sessions (more than 4 months), NZKF fees and equipments rental.
 
After you complete the Beginner Class, here are some costs for you to continue your Kendo journey.
However, you do not need to worry these costs as a beginner.
NZKF affilication $ 50.00 annually
Club membership $ 70.00 monthly for students and 90.00 monthly for non-students
 
* Fees are important for the continued functioning of the Club. They are used for the day-to-day running costs and maintenance of the Club and for new resources and equipment.
* You need to pay theses fees only after you have completed the beginner class and hope to advance your Kendo journey.
Equipment Costs (for your information)

Please note: You do NOT need to buy any thing before you commit yourself to Kendo.
Club will provide you with all the necessary equipments until you are ready to buy your own. However, you might need to pay some rents after the trial period to keep the Club running.

Club negotiates bulk rates from our suppliers, so our member price for Kendo equipment is very competitive. You are welcome to purchase your equipment from Club.
Etcetera...

 

Ebihara sensei from Ken-Zen Institute (New York) talks about what Kendo is. Highly recommended!

Kendo Training Blog at Waikato
Our web photos albums at Picasa
How to complete a shinai - bamboo sword.
How to Coach Beginners in Kendo?
Must See Video: Kendo's Gruelling Challenge - The 120 Second Test of Spirit ~ other site!
Contact Sam or Marleen (Instructor) at 07-8561488 or email us.
Postal Address: PO Box 4329, Hamilton, New Zealand

You might want to go visit some Internet Kendo/Budo shops to have some brief ideas. Try Google search for Bogu, shinai, Hakama, Kendo shop, etc...:

Google
 
Web www.waikatokendo.org.nz
To know more about Kendo from Amazon Book Store...
 
 
 
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