What age can you start Kendo?
Can I watch a practice before joining?
Are private lessons available?
When are classes?
When can I join?
What does it cost?
Do I need to buy the uniform/armour?
I am from another Kendo club, may I join in your practices?
Do you practice during the summer?
When are Kendo tournaments (shiai)?

What age can you start Kendo?
The earliest age that we recommend is 8 years old. However, there are some
members that bring their children to practice as early as 6 six years old.

Can I watch a practice before joining?
Yes! Everyone is welcome to come watch a practice, and if you are interested
in participating we can arrange for a free first lesson.

Are private lessons available?
No, our Sensei want to maintain the family/community feel of the dojo.
They prefer that everyone practices together.

When are classes?
Kendo Schedule
Sundays 10am to Noon
Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm

Iaido Schedule
Sundays 9am to 10:30am
Wednesdays 6pm to 7:30pm

When can I join?
You can join us any time!

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What does it cost?
Please see the Join Us section

Do I need to buy the uniform/armour?
When you join Etobicoke, you do not need to purchase the uniform (Gi/Hakama)
until you are certain that you will continue to practice for the long term. Wearing
the uniform is a sign of your committment to Kendo. When you are ready, we can
recommend a store for you to purchase the items.

Wearing the armour (bogu) depends on our Sensei approving you to join the
advanced class. It can take up to a year to be approved for bogu. We highly
recommend waiting on purchasing your bogu until Sensei says you are ready.

I am from another Kendo club, may I join in your practices?
Yes, our dojo is always open to guests! Please ask your Sensei if it is ok to join in our practice, and when you arrive at our dojo, ask our Sensei for permission as well.

Do you practice during the summer?
Yes we do. Years ago, we would modify the practice schedule during the summer.
But over the last few years we have maintained our regular schedule all year round.

When are Kendo tournaments (shiai)?
This is a list of Kendo Shiai that Etobicoke competes in.
February - Detroit Kendo Shiai; Steveston Kendo Shiai in B.C
March - Cleveland Kendo Shiai
May - Ontario Spring Junior Shiai
June - University of Toronto Shiai
August - Montreal Kendo Shiai
October - Ontario Fall Junior Shiai
November - Ontario Senior Shiai

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