University of Toronto Kendo Club
The University of Toronto Kendo Club was founded in September 1976 by David Johnson sensei. Kendo can be translated as “The Way of the Sword” and is a martial art tied to the Japanese samurai tradition. We are a student-run club, with a diverse mixture of university students, alumni and community members. We welcome any current or future kendoka to join our club, or simply visit us for a practice!
General Practice Schedule
All practices are held in the AC dance studio, unless indicated otherwise. Please view the full practice schedule here.
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FAQs
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Everybody is welcome. We are a student and alumni club, but members of the broader community are welcome to join.
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During orientations, newcomers are given the opportunity to try out kendo to see if it fits them. Practices are dedicated to members who have registered. We encourage people to watch to see if they like what they see.
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Absolutely! New members are always welcome to the UTKC family.
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You are free to try out the advanced practice with your prior experience.
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The membership fees are separated into Fall and Winter Semester. Payment is required for each semester, costing $60 dollars to register.
