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Beginners Course

 The beginner’s course is structured to take the new student from a complete beginner to a good basic level within 10 weeks. It begins with a free taster session where you will get an introduction to the dojo and to kendo along with an overview of the following 10 week course. Cost is £75 for the 10 week course and is payable on week 1. £75 will provide 10 weeks of tuition, your own Shinai and Bokuto which is all the equipment you will need to complete the course. You will be asked to register with the British Kendo Association for temporary membership after 2 or 3 weeks which will cost you £10 for 3 months.

 For the course you will not need to be physically fit or have any experience in martial arts but of course previous experience may benefit you. All you need to do is register for the course via the ‘contact us’ page, turn up on the night wearing comfortable loose clothing and have an open mind and we will take care of the rest!

Intermediate course

The intermediate course will run as a follow on from the beginners course. By this point you will be familiar with basic kendo and from this, we will develop your new skills to an intermediate level and introduce a harder practice. You will be introduced to armour and encouraged to use your own equipment where possible. At the end of the course, you will have no problems joining in with the main class and enjoy a good hard kendo session! This course is £50.00 and is paid on week 1 to reserve your place on the course for the full 10 weeks.

Training & Fees.

Training for members of Kobudokan can be paid in numerous ways. We accept a monthly standing order of £20.00 (preferable) or £5.00 per session if you feel you cannot commit to a weekly practice.

Membership to the dojo is FREE and you will need your full British Kendo Association licence to be able to compete and take examinations.

Your details will be requested for emergency contact situations and also to keep you informed of dojo matters via email. All data will be kept private and not passed to anyone else.