Kendo is a full-contact martial art practiced with/against opponents of all ages, genders, sizes and abilities. Practitioners use a bamboo sword to strike target areas on their armoured opponents in order to simulate real Japanese swordplay. Kendo was used by Samurai to safely teach swordplay where use of a real sword would have been too dangerous.
Practice Schedule
Beginning September 21, 2023 and ending December 4, 2023
Kendo - Beginners I:
| September 21 | November 30, 2023 | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Th | Dance Studio (KNA 163) |
Kendo - Intermediate to Advanced:
| September 22 | December 1 | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | F | Dance Studio (KNA 163) |
| September 25 | December 4 | 7:30 PM | 9:30 PM | M | Dance Studio (KNA 163) |
Our Dojo
Established in 1972, the Calgary Kendo Club is offered through the University of Calgary simultaneously as a sports club and through their Active Living Program. The club is recognized by the Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF) so our students can be nationally accredited as well as internationally through the International Kendo Federation (FIK).
Members can be from the general public as well as students of the University. Anyone can join!