Kendo (剣道), or "way of the sword", is the Japanese martial art of sword-fighting. Kendo developed from traditional techniques of Japanese swordsmanship known as kenjutsu and now is also an international sport.
Learn MoreThe club was founded in 2006 and has offered training at all levels ever since. Friendly and open, we welcome all ages and abilities. Senior instructor John Bates has been practising since 2003 and won Gold in national Kata competition.
Learn MoreClasses cost £45 per calendar month. Membership of the BKA is necessary to train.
Learn MoreIchi ByōShi Kendo Club key details:
Ichi ByōShi trains to the highest standard, drawing on coaching from leading Kendo instructors in the UK and Japan. Senior BKA instructors visit the club, and we travel together to seminars led by senior Japanese teachers.
We focus on developing our members both as kendoka and as people. Respect and discipline are central to our training, but so is enjoying it. Every student learns all aspects of Kendo, and those who want to compete are supported to do so.
So if you think you might be interested in joining us on our journey, click the button to access our contact page.