Visitors are welcome to observe any of our regular practices.

Beginners courses run approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Please refer to the live Google Calendar for the next starting session. If you are interested in observing a practice, please come to any of our Sunday sessions.

The course covers the basics of footwork, posture, kendo dojo etiquette (reigi) and fundamental kendo (kihon) strikes. At the end of the course, the beginner integrates into the main practice group. The beginners course includes starter equipment with a kendo bamboo shinai, wooden bokken/bokuto and a weapons bag. If the beginner member is away for any reason during the course and miss a few practices, please just let us know.

Minimum age is 8 years old, although exceptions can be made depending on the individual’s maturity. Parents/guardians have the primary responsibility for the care and welfare of their children. We ask that parents are present during practices until the individual has settled in. We all precautions in maintaining the highest safety and child protection standards; however, instructors and coaches at Evergreen Kendo Club can only look after the children inside the practice halls during the practice hours.

We require juniors be with parents in the changing rooms. If the junior is attending practices on their own, please come dressed ahead of practice. Juniors are also only permitted to use the disabled or nonshared toilet facilities. It is the sole responsibility of the parents/guardians to be on time with drop-off and collection.

By allowing your child to participate in a kendo practice at Evergreen Kendo Club, it is assumed that you are giving consent for your child to: 1) receive first aid or medical treatment following injury or illness 2) be photographed as part of the normal record of activities and achievements of students at the club (occasionally pictures used for promotion purposes) 3) receive assistance in the donning, removal or adjustment of armour/protective clothing as necessary.

Members are required to complete both the Evergreen Kendo Club and the AUSKF registrations:

1. Evergreen Kendo Registration:Required to register for emergency contact information, emails regarding any changes, policies, etc. on practices.

2. AUSKF Registration: Required annual AUSKF registration as sports liability insurance cover for our club.

3. Individual quaterly membership fee is $150. It is collected by direct debit using Zelle or check.

4. The family rate includes all adults and children in the family. Please ask for more detail.