Unleash Your Warrior Spirit! Join Our Kendo Classes with Expert Instructors — Starting at just S$60!

Have you ever seen Kendo (Japanese-style fencing/martial art with bamboo swords) or are you just looking to try out a new martial art? Come and give it a go! More dates will be released so always check back with us or keep a lookout on our website!

First-Timer Experience Class

You will learn about the basic proper etiquette (reiho) such as conduct in the training venue (dojo), bowing, sitting, etc., how to hold the bamboo sword (shinai), kendo footwork (ashisabaki) and swinging practice with the shinai (suburi).

  • Fee: S$60

  • Date: Sunday, 10 Nov 2024

  • Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours)

  • Equipment: Bamboo Sword (Shinai) will be provided

  • Attire: Sportswear - Tshirt & shorts

  • Includes 1 goodie bag at the end of the session

Short-Term Basic Class (4 sessions)

In this class, you will get to practise more and have a better understanding of the exercises that we mention in the first timer experience classes.

  • Fee: S$180

  • Dates:
    Nov 17, 24
    Dec 8, 22

  • Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours)

  • Equipment: Bamboo Sword (Shinai) will be provided

  • Attire: Sportswear - Tshirt & shorts

Basic Class (3-Month Course / 12 Sessions)

Participants would be required to purchase a shinai at the beginning of the course. After 1-2 months of basic training, participants would need to purchase a set of uniform (gi and hakama: est. S$150).

  • Fee: S$500

  • Dates: To be released in January 2025

  • Attire: Sportswear - Tshirt & shorts

Intermediate Class (3-Month Course / 12 Sessions)

Participants will be required to purchase their own personal armour (bogu: est. from S$600 for a basic set). Upon completion of the course, you will join the club as ordinary member and join practice sessions with the current members.

  • Fee: S$500

  • Dates: To be released in January 2025

  • Remarks: Participants will need to have completed at least 70% attendance in the Basic Class to attend.

About Singapore Kendo Club

The Singapore Kendo Club (SKC) is the central governing body for all Kendo clubs in Singapore. SKC is responsible for setting standards, organizing events, overseeing training quality, and maintaining the affiliation of other Kendo clubs across Singapore.

Instructor: Our experienced instructors are skilled in training students of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. While Kendo involves some Japanese terminology, all classes will be conducted in English for ease of understanding.

Location: Changi Japanese School (Kindly note that the venue is a private property and all visitors are required to inform SKC in advance before visiting)

The dates/venue may change in the event of unforeseen circumstances, but any changes will be communicated to participants in advanced.

Click here to read a beginner’s guide done by Terry Holt sensei.

Feel free to contact us at singaporekendoclub@gmail.com for any clarifications if required.