Kendo Club

Description

Discover Kendo: The Way of the Sword

Welcome to the world of Kendo, a distinguished Japanese martial art with its roots tracing back to the training of samurai in the ancient art of swordsmanship. Kendo, meaning "The Way of the Sword" in Japanese (剣道), represents more than just a physical practice. It embodies the discipline of the human character through rigorous training and the artful application of the sword (katana).

In the modern practice of Kendo, practitioners engage with a bamboo sword known as a shinai and don protective armor called bogu. This blend of tradition and protection allows for both effective training and safety.

The practice of Kendo offers a holistic approach to self-improvement. Through dedicated training, students cultivate not only their physical prowess but also their mental fortitude. The core principles of the samurai ethos are interwoven into Kendo's teachings, fostering respect for others, a pursuit of self-development, and a commitment to contributing to the greater harmony and prosperity of humanity.

Our Legacy and Commitment

The Western Kendo Club, founded under the guidance of David Mori Sensei (Kyoshi 7th Dan), former athlete and manager of Kendo Team Canada, continues to uphold the legacy of his wisdom and expertise. Officially recognized by the Canadian Kendo Federation (CKF), we actively participate in diverse kendo competitions throughout the year, complemented by CKF grading.

Join us on a journey of self-discovery, discipline, and camaraderie. Explore the world of Kendo with the Western Kendo Club.

For more information about our club and activities, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at kendoclub@groups.uwo.ca 

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Our Dedicated Executive Team

President: Hello everyone! My name is Richard, and I am excited to serve as your president this year! I am currently an HBA2 student at Ivey, and this is my third year in the club learning kendo from scratch. I am looking forward to meeting new members, building friendship, and growing combat skills together!

VP Communication: This is Ann, your VP Comms! I’m going into my 3rd year of rehab science. I’ve just started kendo recently, but I love how kendo improves my agility through rapid footwork and spatial awareness. If I had to describe my favourite moment in kendo, I would say it was when the beginners stayed late to practice fumikomi and randomly came up with after-session hangouts! Catch you all at practice!

VP Events: Hi, I’m Evelyn! I'm the Kendo Club’s current VP Events and previous VP Communications. I'm a fourth-year chemistry PhD student (if you're taking CHEM1301 this term, you'll probably be able to find me in the Resource Room). I joined the Kendo Club three years ago with no prior experience, and I appreciate the focus on technique and self-discipline kendo requires. I hope to plan a lot of fun and successful events to promote team bonding outside of our regular kendo tournaments and practices!

VP Finance: Hello, my name is Kasie Fung, and I will be this year’s VP Finance. I’m currently going into my third year in medical science and have been doing kendo for about a year now. It has been really rewarding practicing as well as competing with the club, and seeing as I’m pretty new to the martial art as well, I look forward to learning alongside you!

VP Equipment: Hello, my name is Peter. I’m a fifth-year student who joined the club two years ago. I like swinging bamboo katana during every practice, and I hope to invite more people to experience this interesting sport!

 

Events

  • Intercollegiate Tournament: An annual showcase of kendo prowess among Canadian universities. The Western undergraduate team secured first place in the 2018 tournament, while the Western beginners team triumphed in 2020.
  • JCCC Tournament: This prestigious event is held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto.
  • Canadian Kendo Federation Grading: Bi-annual examinations held in Ontario, enabling kendo practitioners to demonstrate their skills and earn official kendo ranks (1-7 Dan).

 

Fees

Full-Year Advanced Membership: $80.00 + HST (plus $100 Bogu rental - optional)

Full-Year Beginner Membership: $250.00 + HST

Fall Term Membership (Beginners only): $110.00 + HST

Winter Term Membership (Beginners only): $140.00 + HST

Practice Schedule

Tuesdays: 4:00-6:00 PM

Thursdays: 4:00-6:00 PM

Saturdays: 5:00-7:00 PM

Locations are provided on your membership purchase receipt.

Registration

Registrations for Recreational Sport Clubs will be available online only starting on Monday, September 21. You can visit Western Sports & Recreation (westernmustangs.ca) to register. Payment options are VISA and MasterCard credit cards (VISA Debit and other debit or credit cards are not accepted).

 

Refund Policy

All memberships can be refunded within 14 days of purchase, minus a 10% administration fee*. After this 14-day trial period, partial refunds will be issued for medical reasons only (with written documentation).

*The 10% administration fee may be waived if transferring to another program/Club.

 

On occasion, certain facilities may not be available due to maintenance, special events, etc. Campus Recreation will provide notice whenever possible, but memberships will not be extended.