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2023 Beginners Info

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

--- Information for Year 2023 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 - 5.00pm, Saturdays


Starting Dates:
  • Class A: Saturday 21 January
  • Class B: Saturday 11 March 
  • Class C: Saturday 8 July
  • Class D: To be confirmed
Join our Beginners Facebook Group now to get updates.

Course Information:
  • No previous experience required.
  • Fees: 
    • 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.
  • Personal Training Programme - 3 One-on-One Sessions for $150.00 (one hour for each session, booking essential)  


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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