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2025 Beginners Information

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You are warmly invited to join us and 
start your New Year resolutions as a Modern Samurai. 

--- Information for Year 2025 Beginners ---




Little Samurai Class (age under 14):
1.30 - 2.30pm, Saturdays 

Beginners Class (age 14 and above):
2.30 - 3.30pm, Saturdays

Intermediate and Advanced Class:
3.30 - 6.00pm, Saturdays


Starting Dates:

  • Term 1: Saturday 25 January
  • New Beginners' Classes will start on January 25, 2025. We will be accepting new students all Saturdays of February, but the earlier you can start, the better.
  • Term 2: Saturday 3 May 
  • Term 3: Saturday 19 July 
  • Term 4: Saturday 11 October

Join our 2025 Beginners Facebook Group now to get updates.

Or, email us for more information. 

    Course Information:
    • No previous experience required.
    • Membership Fees: 
      • Kids and School students: 50.00 per month
      • Tertiary students and adults: 80.00 per month
    • Family discounts: the 2nd family member is 50%OFF, and from the 3rd one is free.


    Learning Objectives: 

    By the end of the course, 
    you will be ready to put on Bogu (armour) 
    and start your Kendo journey as a modern Samurai!

    Venue:

    School of Education (SOE) Gym, 
    Gate 4, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton.

    Training is open to everyone. 
    You are always welcome to visit us!

    For more information:

    Introducing Waikato Kendo Club

    5 Things You Need to Know 
    Before Starting Kendo 



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