Kendo

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Intoduction - Kendo, Way of the Sword
 
Kendo (剣道) is the Japanese martial art of swordsmanship. Practiced with bamboo swords and protective armour, Kendo trains not just the body, but also the mind and spirit.
 
Queen Mary Kendo Club, established in 2007, is beginner friendly, and open to everyone aged 18 and above.
 

Our goal as a club is to take people who are complete beginners to kendo and give them the skills to be able to practice kendo anywhere in the world safely and confidently.

We aim to teach a balanced view of the martial art, encouraging not only its sporting and competitive aspects but also a deeper, more introspective way of challenging your own mental and physical habits.

Location:

QMotion Sports Hall (432 Bancroft Rd, London E1 4DH) at Queen Mary, University of London.

Beginners are welcome at any point of the academic year.

Training

Regular Practice SessionSaturdays 4 - 6pm in Qmotion

Taster Session

Your first training session is always free.

What to expect: 

  • A brief verbal introduction to Kendo and the basic commands and expectations with a club member and then join in with the group practice
  • Loose fitting clothes to train in and ID for the gym

Equipment: 

  • Loose clothing, preferably hakama and gi and a Shinai
  • Shinais (bamboo swords) are provided but personal one preferred

Commitment levels required:

  • Attendance at all sessions is not required but is in the interest of the member. Competition participation is entirely voluntary

Competitions

At QM Kendo, you have the opportunity to take part in national student and club-level events:

University Taikai, London Cup, Lidstone Taikai

Competition dates are available on the BKA website and change are updated as competitions come up.

Membership fee:

Students: 
£50 per academic year

£30 per academic semester

Alumini:

£60 per academic year

How do new members join?

  1. Join our Whatsapp group for key updates.
  2. Like the Instagram Page and/or get in contact with the club committee members.
  3. Attend the taster session - your first session is always free!
  4. Purchase your subs - at the Hub (Mile End), BLSA reception (Whitechapel) or online.
  5. Enjoy! Take part in the sessions, and compete in the matches!

Get in touch with us!

President - Yanjun Zhao

Treasurer- Usayd Al-Siddiq (aka. Shanks)

Welfare Officer- Bardia Azadi-Haji-Moussa

Contact us by email: qmkendo@outlook.com

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