Frequently Asked Questions

Can I come and see the training sessions?

Spectators are welcome to come and find out more about our dojo or training sessions.  Please contact us prior to your visit so that we can make arrangements and set up a viewing area where is safe for viewing.

Do I need to have previous knowledge in Martial Arts?

We have beginners joining us constantly so there are practitioners with varying abilities in our dojo.  We also provide beginners course so we donot encourage beginners to use proper training swords and limit the extend of physical contact, there is no absolute prerequisite prior knowledge in martial arts.

Do you  have a Junior Class?

We take Adult Students, and minors from age 8 and above.  Our Coaches are DBS checked.  However, minors have to be accompanied by parents at all times if they wish to attend the training sessions.  We encourage Parent-Child participations in learning martial arts. 

Do I have to buy training equipment and formal uniforms?

We practice in traditional Japanese clothing. However this is not mandatory for beginners. Please make sure you turn up in comfortable clothing suitable for physical exercise.  We normally prepare elementary training gears for beginners to loan, however, when committed to the art we strongly recommend the practitioners to acquire their own gears.

Is there a break during the sessions? Can I bring a snack?

Yes there is a break during the sessions.  We normally spend the first hour warming up and initiate group training,  After this we have a break followed by self practice.   We do not encourage eating in the dojo. However, snacks are allowed to be consumed in the kitchen and the changing area when students have formally excused themselves from the practicing area during the self directed sessions.

Can I leave the dojo early?

Yes, please let us know if you need to be excused from the sessions.  Normally we spend the first hour on warming up and teaching.  The second hour is used for individual or group practice with different courts for practitioners with different skill levels.

** Do you practice Sports Kendo

Alas no, we no longer actively teach the sports version(s) of Kendo, Kenjutsu, or Chanbara. **We stay close to the core curriculum of All Japan Kendo Federation Bokutou techniques, and Kendo Kata to enable our members accurate understanding and handling of the Japanese swords**.  We also teach koryu classical school paired forms namely Shinto-Kasumi Ryu and Tachiuchi no Kurai.  Thus our practitioners are still familiar with the Kendo basics and advanced techniques.  **We discourage free form practice as random sparing can result in unnecessary injuries and does not fully reflect the merits in the sword art**.

Do you provide private tuitions?

Ideally we prefer students joining the dojo and formalise the affiliation with the school and association.  However, if it is difficult to join us during the weekends, we can discuss individual sessions, or we can refer you to a nearby affiliated dojo.  If all fails we will consider individual tuitions.