Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art that focuses on the use of the Japanese sword.

Kendo practitioners engage in sparring, compete in tournaments, and follow a grading system based on skill and experience.

• Kendo is both a martial art and a path to self-improvement and is practiced by people of all ages and backgrounds worldwide.

• Using traditional Japanese weapons and armour we use dynamic drills and sparring to improve technical expertise, precision and strategic thinking. This offers a lifelong journey of self improvement making kendo both rewarding and fun.

• Kendo is a physically demanding martial art that can improve your strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Regular Kendo training can help with weight management and assist in achieving a healthy body.

• Kendo promotes mental discipline, concentration, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Focusing on training can help alleviate daily stress and is great way to reduce anxiety and improve confidence.

• Kendo dojos offer more than just a place to practice martial arts; they provide a supportive community that nurtures mentorship, and builds friendships. Aberdeen Kendo Club has frequent socials and attends events across the country providing opportunities for socialising and meeting new people.

• Kendo is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and history. Learning Kendo provides an opportunity to explore Japanese traditions, etiquette, and philosophy. Aberdeen Kendo Club is proud to have extensive connections in Japan with many members having travelled and trained there.

Prices

• • One off membership fee: Adults £60/Concession £30
  • Monthly training fee: £30 per month (equivalent to less than £2.50 per session)
  • Concession monthly training fee: £15 per month (equivalent to less than £1.25 per session)
  • Visitors: Visitor’s from other clubs are welcome to train with us - please ensure you have up to date insurance.

Concession membership is available for Under 18s and students.

If fees are a barrier to joining Aberdeen Kendo Club please contact us to discuss payment options and discounts.

BKA Insurance

British Kendo Association (BKA) insurance is required as soon as you start training. As well as insurance for training, seminars and competitions, the insurance will give you eligibility for gradings. Check current prices at the BKA Membership fees page.

Aberdeen Kendo Club was founded by Kazuo Yamazaki Sensei (7th Dan) in March of 2004. Yamazaki Sensei currently lives in Tokyo Japan and regularly visits Aberdeen to host the Annual Thistle Cup Competition and conduct seminars.

Sophie MacLean

• Sophie (Kendo 4th Dan) has been practising kendo with Aberdeen Kendo Club since 2008.

Andrew MacLean

Andrew (Kendo 3rd Dan) has been practising kendo with Aberdeen Kendo Club since 2015.

• AKC coaches have completed coaching qualifications from the British Kendo Association and hold first aid and PVG (DBS) certificates.

• info@aberdeenkendoclub.org.uk