On Sunday 19th October 2025, head coach Takayama Sensei ran a shinpan seminar for our Dan members, teaching them and giving useful guidance on correct shinpan behaviour and mindset. Some of our kyu players helped demonstrate tricky situations, and everyone learned a lot! The following weekend on Sunday 26th October, our club held a friendly […]
Last long weekend from 4-5 October 2025, several club members competed at the NSW State Championships, held at Newington College! This year we faced some formidable opponents, and there was some amazing shiai in every division! It was so exciting to see such strong players come in from across the state – looking forward to […]
On 27-28th September 2025, several club members travelled to the Gold Coast to compete in the 2025 UniSport Nationals kendo competition. It was an incredibly emotional experience for everyone involved. Although the results were shy of what we wanted, our team fought tooth and nail through concussions, potential fractures, and challenging situations to still bring […]
Last month, our 2025 Semester 1 beginners received their brand new bogu! This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for them, as they bring their solid foundation in kendo basics into bogu training. Slowly but surely, they will continue to show their passion and hard work and will be ready to join our […]
2025 USYD Kendo Club Annual Social Night!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Last night on Saturday August 16th, we held our annual social function once again at the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel – our one opportunity each year to dress up, have fun, and socialise with friends old and new within and around the club! It was a truly memorable […]
🔥 Hear from our 2024 Semester 2s… David! 🔥 With his quiet, yet kind attitude, David is a focused and determined player carving a strong path ahead of him! Sound interesting? Try out kendo this July/August Semester 2 intake! 🎉
🔥 Hear from our 2024 Semester 2s… Shivi! 🔥 Dedicated, positive, and a karaoke fiend, Shivi will probably make friends with you before you even realise it!
🔥 Hear from our 2024 Semester 2s… Vincent! 🔥 As we inch closer to opening this year’s Semester 2 intake of kendo beginners, let’s meet some of last year’s Semester 2 cohort! A super keen high schooler who has proven his mettle through consistent training, Vincent is sure to make you crack a smile! Our […]
🔥 Hear from our 2024 Semester 2s… Keren! 🔥 As we inch closer to opening this year’s Semester 2 intake of kendo beginners, let’s meet some of last year’s Semester 2 cohort! Often seen as a duo with her fellow New Zealand bestie Sylvia, Keren is one of our passionate 2024 beginners who has improved […]
On Sunday 8th June, we held a small progress test for our 2025 Semester 1 beginners cohort! This test was to check how our new beginners have been settling in, and how much they’ve learned over the past 3 months! Although it was a stressful time being their first formal test, everyone put forward a […]