How to Start Kendo

How to start kendo: We require every interested student to visit and observe two complete practices. This allows interested students to have first hand view of kendo, show their commitment to begin kendo and allow the prospective student to ask any questions first hand.

Open enrollment for new students take place on the first two weeks of January, April, July and October.

Students will need complete the registration forms (see link below), pay dues, wear comfortable clothing, and have a shinai**.

**Shinai’s are available at the Monday dojo, prices vary but generally are between $20-$25. Or shinai may be purchased on line, see “bogu companies” under “links”.

Registration forms are available by clicking here Registration Form Download in PDF format. Please be sure to sign the form. Note that persons under 18 years of age will require the consent of a parent or guardian. Checks for payment should be made out to “The San Francisco Kendo Dojo”.

For more information, please contact David Nakanishi at kendodude@aol.com, or by calling (510) 531-7529

For the other dojo in Northern California, go to All US Kendo Federation home page at www.auskf.info/ and find closest dojo in your area.