Welcome to the Vancouver Kendo Club

Traditional Kendo in Contemporary Vancouver

Welcome to the website of the Vancouver Kendo Club. Our objective is to promote the practice of the traditional Japanese martial art of Kendo, where enthusiasts of all ages may together learn the spirit of Kendo and practice the art of offense and defense.

We hold three practices per week. One practice is reserved for people holding 3-kyu rank and above. All other practices are open to people of all ranks including beginners. The Vancouver Kendo Club accepts new beginners in March and September to ensure that all new Kenshi receive the necessary attention and instruction during the crucial starting stages. People who would like to start kendo should read through our guide to joining the Vancouver Kendo Club.

Current Schedule

Japanese site
by Hiromi Yamada.

What is Kendo?

Kendo means “the way of the sword,” and many people who have seen it think that it is about hitting people with bamboo sticks. But kendo is a martial art. It is a complex mix of physical activity, philosophy and spirituality. And every practiionner of kendo (referred to as a kendoka or kenshi) builds their own combination of the three to create their kendo.

Vancouver Kendo Club Practices

3-kyu and Over: Thursdays, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave., Burnaby. (MAP)
Starting July 8th, 3-kyu and Over: Wednesdays, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave., Burnaby. (MAP)

Open Practice: Fridays, 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave., Burnaby. (MAP)
Starting July 3rd, Open Practice: Wednesdays, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave., Burnaby. (MAP)