Put on KENDO armor called Do and Tare that are for protection of chest, belly, and lower back. Also, have a bamboo sword and take a commemorative photo with traditional Japanese KEDO uniforms.

In kendo and other martial arts, showing respect to opponents is considered the most important.You can learn from KENDO mater about material art manner that “begins with bow and end with bow”

You will have the experience of assembling a bamboo sword used in kendo. The shinai is constructed from four pieces of bamboo, tied together with strings to connect the 'sakukawa' (tip), 'nakayui' (middle knot), and 'tsuka' (handle), which are made from cow or deer leather. 

You'll have the opportunity to pose for a commemorative photo while holding the shinai you created, dressed in your dojo uniform, hakama, and protective gear. We’ll provide guidance on basic stances, but feel free to strike any pose that you find cool!

As the KENDO manner says, “begins with bow and ends with bow”, we end with a bow to show our  respects to the KENDO MASTER and the participants who experienced KENDO together.

You can wear real KENDO uniforms both top and bottom, KENDO master teaches you how to wear uniforms kindly. Please bring something to wear under your Kendo uniform. (T-shirt/shorts)

Put on KENDO armor called Do and Tare that are for protection of chest, belly, and lower back. Also, have a bamboo sword and take a commemorative photo with traditional Japanese KEDO uniforms.

In kendo and other martial arts, showing respect to opponents is considered the most important.You can learn from KENDO mater about material art manner that “begins with bow and end with bow”

In KENDO, we always respond to our opponent's attacks with calm movements. For that reason, footwork is very important. You can learn basic footworks and master the correct movements and posture as a samurai.

Learn the correct way to hold and swing a bamboo sword. By gripping it correctly and holding it in the correct posture, you can be thoroughly guarded and master this position as the basic posture.

Practice of striking with a bamboo sward. In KENDO, you don’t just swing a bamboo sward with brute force, you need to keep calm and watch the opponent’s entire movement, then strike when the opponent gets distracted. You can actually hit KENDO master’s mask with bamboo sward.

Finally, it’s time for the real battle. Apply what you have learned and take one point from KENDO master. He has a paper balloon on his mask, let’s break it with your bamboo sward!

As the KENDO manner says, “begins with bow and ends with bow”, we end with a bow to show our  respects to the KENDO MASTER and the participants who experienced KENDO together.

Cleaning is one of the Japanese culture.  All participants and KEDO MASTER appreciate for the KENDO hall and clean it together after lesson. After changing clothes, we explain how to give you commemorative photos and videos, then all KENDO experience is done.