We run structured beginners courses, periodically, to ensure that students are learning in a group of similar experienced people rather than throwing them in at the deep end.  This helps us in that we can dedicate teaching to a group for a period and helps the students because learning in a shared experience environment is more rewarding.  (eg you know you are not the only one who thinks they can't do it!)

The courses are structured over a 6 week duration and are run 3-4 times a year depending on demand.

The beginners course normally runs on Saturdays (the wednesday sessions which we run are more advanced) and is taught between 1:00 and 2:30pm and normally run for 6 consecutive weeks. The final half hour of each session ramps up a bit and is an opportunity for the instructors to practice and for the students to learn through reflection and observation. It is important that none of these sessions are missed as they are structured to cover all the basics in a progressive way so that beginners are able to join in with the main session on completion

.The cost of the courses we run is £60 per attendee which includes Shinai (split bamboo practice sword) Bokken solid wooden practice sword) club membership and 3 months temporary membership of the British Kendo Association.

Participants will just need to come in loose clothes - t-shirt/tracksuit bottoms. Kendo is done barefoot.  It's important that trousers/leggings are not too long that they cover the foot.

Our instructors are all certified and insured by the BKA and, being a BKA affiliated club we are required to comply with a number of controls around coaching, insurance, Health & Safety and Child Protection.  All our instructors who work with juniors are CRB checked.

Other details you may wish to know which would come into effect after the course.

Club membership is £25 per month for Adults, £10 for juniors (under 18). BKA Membership, which is mandatory as it provides personal injury and liability insurance, is currently £40 per year for Adults, £20 for juniors. The course includes temporary membership which lasts 3 months, this can be upgraded to full membership for the remainder of the year.

Hakama (baggy trousers) and Keikogi (Jacket) cost about £30-£50 each. Most people normally invest in this after a few weeks. The big expense is the Bogu (armour) this will be needed, typically, after a few months.  Costs from £150-£200 at the bottom end of the market up to whatever you want to pay.  As with most things the more you pay the better the quality.  But £250-£300 will get a good quality starter set and will last for many years.  Shinai do break.  These typically cost £15-£25

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