Kendo

Hone your body and mind as you practice this traditional Japanese martial art.

What will I learn in this class?
In this beginner class, you’ll have the chance to purchase a personalized kendogi jacket and hakama and learn the essentials of handling a shinai wooden sword. The class focuses on fundamental techniques and the deeper values of kendo, including proper conduct and the concept of zanshin, or relaxed alertness.

What are the benefits of this class?
Kendo trains the body while refining the spirit. Through treating their opponents with respect and cultivating serenity through meditation, students grow holistically as they develop technique.

Who teaches the class?

Hinano Tominaga, world champion at the 2018 World Kendo Championships, has also competed in the All-Japan Women’s Kendo Championship four times and won two national championships during her university years. Tominaga has taught kendo in South Africa, Indonesia, Australia and Hong Kong. Currently, she devotes her time to teaching kendo across Japan while continuing to compete.

Details

• Jan 9–Mar 13 (17 classes; no classes: Feb 14, Mar 20, Mar 27, Apr 3, May 1)
• Thu | 4:45–5:35pm | Beginners (all ages)
• ¥41,580
• Apr 10–Jun 5 (8 classes; no class: May 1)
• Thu | 4:45–5:35pm | Beginners (all ages)
• ¥36,960

Equipment

• A kendogi and hakama are required. For beginners, comfortable and movement-friendly clothing is acceptable. Name embroidering in kanji on kendogi and hakama is optional and available at an additional set cost of ¥38,000.
• A shinai or wooden sword is mandatory, and name engraving is available at an additional cost of ¥9,000.