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Beginners courses

For adults over 18 only

Learn about kendo

Suitable for adults of all shapes and sizes, we run friendly kendo beginners’ courses.

Our courses are designed to start you out in kendo, taking you to the point where you can wear armour and take part in regular sessions.

You shouldn’t expect to become a kendo expert from this course. It’s about working towards key fundamentals so you are able to join the main class and continue your learning.

You will be taught by senior club members in a class of 10 to 20 students.

You will learn about

Kendo etiquette

Basic strikes

Basic footwork

Co-ordinating your movements

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Our next course

Our autumn 2024 course takes place in Reading.

 

It starts on Saturday 19 October and runs for 8 weeks.

Classes take place twice a week, alongside our regular practices. You should aim to attend as many sessions as possible during the course.

Classes are on:

  • Saturdays, 12pm to 3pm

  • Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm

Costs

​The course fee is currently £100. 

This includes:

  • session fees 

  • a shinai (bamboo sword)

 

Before you begin your beginners course you will need to take out membership of the British Kendo Association. Temporary membership currently costs £10.

 

Details will be sent to you shortly before the course starts.

Reserve your place

Registration closes on 14 October 2024

Fill in our form to reserve a place. We will contact you for payment.

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Health and safety

Health and safety is very important in kendo.

This is a close contact sport and will require you to be in physical contact with both your classmates and the sensai.​​

Visit us

If you are not sure you are ready to reserve your place, why not get in touch to arrange a visit to the dojo to find out more.

Email us at secretary@readingkendo.co.uk.

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