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We welcome anyone, regardless of age or experience, interested in learning kendo in Christchurch.

In 2024, we are working on a 10 week term based structure with training for all members at all levels happening on Monday and Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm at the ex-Marian College (122 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch Central).

Our term fees are $115/term and members who wish to grade or participate in seminars and competitions will need to register with the New Zealand Kendo Federation which has its own affiliation fees.

Trial Membership

• If you've never done kendo before but want to come and watch or have a go, fill in this form for your free trial session.
• Our next intake date is TBD and registrations will open when confirmed. Please contact our secretary Matt at matt.dyer@gmail.com in the meantime to find out more.

All Membership > Choose Classes > Introduction to Kendo

• You've been to the trial, enjoyed it and have made the decision to join our Canterbury Kendo Club whanau. Welcome!
• If you are under 5th kyu, please also fill in this form.
• Our Introduction to Kendo class has members working towards learning the basics and completing their first grading.

All Membership > Choose Classes > Advancing your Kendo

• If you are 4th kyu and higher, fill in this form.
• Our Advancing your Kendo Class focuses on members building on their kendo basics and working towards higher kyu gradings and competition matches.

Path 2 Sandan and Grading Registration

The Canterbury club will be hosting a 'Pathway to 3 dan (P23)' event on the 13th April.

Blake Bennett sensei will be leading the morning seminar on the topic of 'Becoming a Grading Panelist', which is an extension of the other events offered over the last few years (i.e. 'Coaching in a pinch' and 'Learning about shiai and shimpan'). Attendees will have an opportunity to sit on a mock grading panel, and begin to experience what it means to be a 'shinsa-in'.

As this will have a grading theme, it makes sense to finish with an actual grading!

In the afternoon grading will be offered up to 1st Kyu (confirming ability to grade to 1st Dan), with seminar attendees able to view a formal grading to review their new skills and the lessons from the morning seminar.

Please register your details for the morning session in addition to grading if you intend to come to for the full day.

The grading panel is compromised of the following:

1. Karl Hitchcock (Canterbury) – 5^th dan
2. Akiyo Yamaguchi (Maru) – 6^th dan
3. Sam Hopkinson (Nelson) – 5^th dan
4. Nick Kim (Aotearoa) – 4^th dan
5. Blake Bennett (Canterbury) – 6^th dan

To Register for grading please register and pay through NZKF Hello Club event listing as well; https://nzkendo.helloclub.com/.../65f2bacfa58fc3b2dd8f63a8