Seniors only
Thursday evening
19:30 – 21:30
A full senior session: kata, kihon, suburi and ji-geiko, for beginners and experienced kendoka alike.
CLASSES
Two sessions a week
Seniors train on Thursday evenings. On Saturday mornings, everyone aged 8 and over trains together.
Both sessions are in the sports hall at Aylesbury High School. How to find us
Starting out
Beginners are welcome at either session, and juniors start on Saturdays. Your first session is free, and you don’t need any kit to begin.
- 1 Get in touch Send us a message so we know to expect you. Contact us
- 2 Come for a free session Wear loose sports clothes and bring a water bottle. We train barefoot, and we lend you a shinai for your first sessions. The club’s insurance covers you for this first session.
- 3 Get insured Take out three months’ temporary membership with the BKA. How
- 4 Join the club If you want to carry on, membership is £45 a month by standing order. New starters spend around six weeks on the basics before joining the main class.
Will I get hit?
Not until you have your own armour. We start with the traditional kata forms and basic techniques.
Do I need to know any Japanese?
No. You pick it up as you train, and our glossary is there if you want a head start.
Is it self-defence?
Not directly, but it teaches you to read an opponent, and to judge distance, speed and timing.
Can I watch first?
Yes. You are welcome to observe a session, though you can’t train on that visit.
FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
Kendo for young people
Young people aged 8 and over are welcome at our Saturday session, where they train alongside adult members. Kendo builds focus, confidence and respect, and juniors learn the same art in the same way as everyone else.
No special equipment is needed for around the first four months.
Ask us about juniorsSafeguarding
- All instructors are DBS checked.
- Our welfare officer is Sensei John Bates, who has completed child and adult protection training, is DBS checked and holds a first aid certificate.
- To raise a concern, contact John at ichibyoshi@yahoo.co.uk or on 01296 658582.
Fees and BKA membership
Club membership is £45 a month by standing order, the same for everyone and whichever session you attend.
Your free first session is covered by the club’s own insurance. After that you must be insured to train, and the only insurance we accept comes with membership of the British Kendo Association. New starters can take three months’ temporary membership, then convert to full membership. Joining from another club? Bring proof of your membership.
Go to the BKA website| Seniors | £50 |
|---|---|
| Concession / student | £25 |
| Juniors | £15 |
| New member admin fee | £10 |