Kendo
“The Way of the Sword,” Kendo, is the Japanese art of fencing based on the techniques of the two-handed sword of the samurai. The term “Kendo” implies spiritual discipline, as well as fencing technique. Wearing protective equipment and using bamboo training swords, students practice a variety of movements of attack and defence. Most fundamental are stance, footwork, cuts, thrusts and parries. Several members have been selected to represent Canada in international competitions including the World Kendo Championship held every 3 years. Instructors of the classes are held in high esteem, both nationally and internationally.
The JCCC Kendo Club is proud to have Morito Tsumura, Hanshi 8th Dan (Shihan); Bryan Asa, Kyoshi 7th Dan (Chief Instructor); Roy Asa, Kyoshi 7th Dan; Sunku Ahn, Kyoshi 7th Dan; Junko Takano, Renshi 7th Dan; Akihiko Hamaba, 6th Dan; Peter Song, Renshi 6th Dan; Shane Asa, Renshi 6th Dan; Ryo Tamaru, Renshi 6th Dan; Elliott Altilia, Renshi 6th Dan; Steve Nakatsu, 5th Dan as Sensei. Andrew Asa, 4th Dan; Dennis Daley, 4th Dan; Filip Ivanovski, 4th Dan; Joshua Chan, 4th Dan are assistant instructors. These sensei exemplify the spirit of kendo and have experience in Japan and throughout the world.
- Minimum Age: 8
- New Students: Accepted on the first Sunday and Wednesday in a Series
- Series Start: January, April, July, and October
- Registration Period: From the 1st to the 20th of December, March, June, and September
- All students must arrive and be ready 15 minutes before class starts for warm-up exercises.
For more information about the club, please check their website: www.jccckendo.ca.
To register, please see here.