New course commences Monday 20th February, 2012
Edinburgh Kendo Club (EKC) is a friendly but serious dojo that practices the art of KENDO.
If you are interested in starting kendo, please read this section carefully, and take a look around our website.
If you decide to come please download and take a membership form with you (available at foot of the page).
Please note…
We do not accept beginners ad-hoc.
You must register your interest by email in advance.
Please come to a class to watch prior to starting a beginners course.
Detailed Information
* Beginners classes running for 5 weeks operate occasionally when there is sufficient interest (please email us) and will follow a fixed price and schedule
* Beginners are expected to come and view a regular class prior to registering, which must happen in advance of the next class start
* After the 5 weeks are up, those successfully completing the course may move on to the regular class timetable
* Beginners should expect to wait at least 6 months before Bogu (kendo armour) may be worn, although we have 3 club sets for a try session before moving towards and purchasing your own armour.
* Beginners are expected to attend every class.
Duration
5 calendar weeks, one night per week. If a class in cancelled due to a holiday or unforeseen circumstances then a week will be added in lieu.
Course Content
By the end of the 5 weeks a reasonably diligent student will be competent in:
Reiho (etiquette), Suburi (cutting action); Ashisabaki (footwork); Temoto (correct grip), Datotsu (correct cutting),
Kirikaeshi (Basic cutting and blocking practice)
You should expect a typical lesson to be up to 90 minutes. All lessons will include a Mitorigeiko section (watching practise).
Please note that to progress in Kendo requires diligence and commitment, we would expect that you attend all 5 Mondays.
Costs
There are two charges totalling £60:
- £30 for the 5 week course including all tuition. For students, unwaged and other concessions this is reduced to £20.
- £30 to cover necessary equipment, namely a shinai (bamboo sword) and carry bag.
- Temporary (3 month) Membership of the BKA which includes personal accident insurance.
Beginners are welcome to source their own shinai and carry bag if they wish.
We accept cash or cheques but not credit/debit cards; fees are payable on the first night prior to practice.
You should wear a loose t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms. we train in bare feet on a clean sprung gym floor.
At the end of the course
Assuming you have attended the full course and successfully completed the course, you may wish to become a full member of the club – details can be found HERE. Once you join you are eligible to join the other weekly club practices.
Specific dates will be posted nearer the course start time and always override the general information here, so please continue to check the website if you are planning to join class.
If you are still unsure, please feel free to email us.
Remember, please download and take a membership form with you
