Information regarding membership fees, equipment and equipment fees, schedule, and the location of the Kingston Kendo Club practices are listed here.

New Students are always welcome!!!

Interested in trying a class? You are welcome to come to any of the KKC classes to participate in a free, trial practice. You are welcome to observe a class at anytime and as often as you like. If you are coming to participate, let us know that you will be coming in advance via e-mail: kingston_kendo@hotmail.com or call (613)-546-7004.

If you are to participate, please bring a change of clothes with you that:

• you are comforatable wearing in a group,
• can move easily in, and
• don't mind sweating a bit in.

A sweat suit, track suit, shorts and a T-shirt, or equivalent is recommended. If you wish to wear a martial arts uniform that you have from previous training, please do so.

If you have long hair it is recommended that you have it pulled back into a pony-tail (or equivalent) to keep it out of your way. If you do, please do so with an elastic; loose clips or barrettes are unacceptable for safety issues.

Most women will usually wear a sports bra of some type during practice, but be sure it is one that is designed to be comfortable and that allows your skin to breathe adequately during exercise.

For convenience, please bring a signed copy of our waiver to your first class.

If you have any questions regarding practice, what to wear, what to expect, etc.. please feel free to contact us anytime.

Annual Club Fees

• CKF Annual Membership = $25
• OKF Annual Membership = $20
  
  

Standard Membership Fee

• KKC Monthly Fee = $35
  
• KKC 4 Month Fee = $135 (Save $5)
  
• KKC 6 Month Fee = $200 (Save $10)
  
• KKC 8 Month Fee = $265 (Save $15)
  
• KKC 12 Month Fee = $385 (Save $35)
  

Student/Military Membership Fee

• KKC Monthly Fee = $30

As the KKC is a registered member of the CKF (Canadian Kendo Federation) the Dojo and each of its members must pay the annual CKF membership fee.

CKF Fee: the CKF fee is $20/year per club member, and $75/year for the dojo itself. The $25 fee paid by KKC members covers their $20 CKF fee with the excess $5 pooling to cover the $75 Dojo fee. If you have already paid the current year's CKF fee through another Dojo, this fee does not apply to you.

OKF Fee: The Ontario Kendo Federation provides liability insurance to CKF registered Dojo's. This helps small clubs to keep their monthly membership fees low. The $20 annual fee is required from each club member in order to provide the liability insurance coverage needed for the club to operate.

The Standard Fee structure applies to all community members who are non-students, non-military, or non-military family.

The Student/Military Fee structure applies to community members with a valid Student or Military photo ID card. Military family members also qualify for the student/military rate.

All new members are required to pay the CKF Fee, OKF Fee, and their first month membership fees upon joining.

Standard Equipment

• Shinai -- bamboo sword = $30-$40 (Mandatory)
  
  
• Bokuto -- wooden sword (for Kata)
  
  • Tachi (long sword) = $15-$30
  • Kodachi (short sword) = $15-$30
  
  
• Hakama / Gi -- uniform (pants/jacket) = $30(ea.) and up

Advanced Equipment

• Bogu -- body armor = $300 and up

The Shinai is the only piece of equipment required by beginners. All other equipment can be purchased when the student feels they wish to invest in it.

Beginners are encouraged to purchase a Bokuto as well for Kata practice however a Shinai will, initially, suffice for this.

The only exception to this rule is the Bogu (fencing armor). The student must demonstrate that they have a firm grasp on the basics and that they are ready to (safely) begin fencing with an opponent. The KKC instructors will make this determination based on a student's progress through the basic striking drills practiced in class.

Most dojo's also consider the Hakama/Gi as mandatory after one year of regular practice.

2008 Fall/Winter
Fall classes begin Thursday, Sept. 11th.

• Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm (Beginner/Mixed)
• Tuesday 8:30-9:30pm (Bogu)


• Thursday 6:30-8:00pm (Mixed)


• Saturday 6:30-7:30pm (Beginner/Mixed)
• Saturday 7:30-8:30pm (Bogu)

Beginner/Mixed = All students practice together equally.

Bogu = Primary focus are the Bogu students, however all members are still welcome and encouraged to participate.

Classes are located at Ecole Catholique Cathedrale Gymnasium, 301 Johnson Street @ Barrie Street.

Please enter through the main doors located on Johnson Street.