Beginners Course

What does the beginners course cost?

The cost of the beginners course is £60 + a £10 payment to the British Kendo Association for temporary membership (see details below).

What does the beginners course include?

  • 4 classes

  • Your own Shinai (bamboo sword)

What will I learn during the beginners course?

  • The basics of Kendo etiquette of the Dojo (practice hall)

  • How to hold and maintain your Shinai

  • Basic kamae (stances) and footwork

  • Basic cuts and attacks

By the end of the course you will have developed the basics of Kendo and be on your way to putting on bogu (kendo armour). Once you are ready to put on armour, we loan sets of armour from Mumeishi kendo club in exchange for a deposit.

When and where does the beginners course take place?

The children’s beginners course takes place at Cranford Community College on Sundays from 10:00 - 11:30

The adult’s beginners course takes place at Cranford Community College on Tuesdays from 19.00 - 20.00

How do I join the beginners course?

Children (below age 18) can start a four week beginner course at any time, so just come in and see us at the Sunday class, or email us at mumeishi.london@gmail.com

Adult (aged 18+) four week beginner courses run in set periods of time. To find out when the next course is, book on to the next course, or if you have any other questions please email us at mumeishi.london@gmail.com

British Kendo Association membership

As part of the beginners programme you will need to join the British Kendo Association (BKA) as a temporary member which costs £10. This will give you 3 months membership and includes your insurance to practice within the dojo. You can apply for temporary membership from this page: https://www.britishkendoassociation.com/membershiptypes/

During the process you will need to nominate Mumeishi as the dojo you wish to practice at and then we will be asked to confirm you will be practising with us.

Once your course is complete, you can then apply to become a full member of the club and hopefully enjoy practising Kendo for many years!