instructors
Kenshin Dojo does not have a dedicated sensei. All classes are lead by senior kendoka with more than 10+ years experience doing kendo. We all try to learn together while on our kendo journey.
classes and times
Mondays: 19:00 – 20:00
Wednesday: 19:00 – 20:00
Seniors: 20:00 – 20:30
Beginner
No previous martial arts experience required.
Learn all the basic techniques of kendo.
No bogu (armour) involved.
intermediate
Learn more advanced kendo techniques.
Learn to train against opponents.
Prepare to keiko(fight) in bogu (armour).
senior
Training in bogu (armour).
Focus on improving advanced kendo techniques.
Understanding the deeper philosophies of kendo.
new members
Due to the limited number of seniors available to lead beginners, we will only be able to take two groups of beginners a year.
The first beginners cohort will start in February.
The second cohort will start in July.
Class Fees
Beginner's course
Option 1: R1000
- Includes three months class fees
- If you wish to continue after this initial period, you move over to the monthly class fee
Option 2: R1700
- Includes three months class fees and a shinai
- If you wish to continue after this initial period, you move over to the monthly class fee
Monthly class fee
R400 p/m
- All active members pay a monthly class fee for two classes a week
- Family members get 50% discount
Annual SAKF fee
R340 p/a
All members are required to pay the yearly South African Kendo Federation membership fee
This entitles you to:
- Training at any of the kendo dojo’s country wide
- Admission to all seminars held during the year
- Admission into interdojo competitions
- Admission to gradings
- Affiliation to the EKC and IKF