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SKC conducts a 6-month
beginners course up to 4 times a year.
Currently, due to space constraints, SKC will only conduct one class
each in April and October.
There are no
pre-requisites and everyone above 13-years of age may sign-up, but potential
members are urged to read and consider the following very carefully.
One, Kendo may be
physically demanding and members are reminded that they will need to be healthy
and reasonably fit to participate. And be mentally prepared to follow strictly
to rules and etiquette of Kendo.
Two, all beginners are
required to attend BOTH and EVERY Wednesday evening sessions (1930hr till
2100hr) and Sunday morning sessions (0900hr till 1030hr) in Changi for the
duration of their course. Absentees will be discouraged from continuing, as
they will disrupt the progress of the class.
Every class is limited to
30 students and pre-selections are held just before the start of each class.
Commitment, strong interest as well as determination are essential in the
practice of Kendo. Should you have any doubts, please discuss them before
joining the class as you may deprive others of a chance to join.
There are no course fees. But when confirmed in a class, with effect from 1st October 2005 you will be required to pay a one time registration fees of $10, and a monthly fees of $30 (membership fees and induction fee, subject to changes without further notices) for a period of the 6 months course. You will be required to buy your own shinaii (bamboo sword) which costs between S$50-100. As you progress, you will be asked to buy the uniform and in
around 3-4 months, depending on your grasping of the basics, you will be asked
to purchase the armour, which starts from S$600 for a machined stitched set to
a few thousand for a hand-stitched set.
The Club does NOT supply
nor trade in these equipment. However,
a few of our members do bring in these items from Korea and Japan and you may
like to purchase your equipment from them. There are also internet based shops
you may contact.
If you have carefully considered
the above and would like to be contacted for the next class, please email : enquiries@singaporekendo.org.sg
with your name, telephone number, email address, sex, other contact details, NRIC and occupation.
We will contact you nearer
the time for the selection with venue and timing details.