Q: I have never done martial arts before….can I still join?
A: Yes of course! Most people who join our club have not even done sports before. We are particularly welcoming anybody who has a keen passion to learn new things.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: There is no technical age limit in joining our club. The youngest are high school students who enjoy training with the rest of us very much. Primary school aged students are welcome too but we would like to plan in advance so please contact us.
Please be advised that this club is mainly consisted of young adult and older members. If you are concerned that this is not suitable for you or your child please contact us for advice.
Q: Do you offer any beginner courses?
A: Yes! Our beginners course is run by our friendly and experienced team of instructors who will take you through all the basics of kendo from the ground up! As the course progresses, you will move into armoured training and join our seniors!
Q: When can I join?
A: As we are a university club, our beginners cohort registrations open with the start of semesters (late February and late July). Check our homepage for updates on intakes! Registrations are typically open for only a few weeks at the
Q: What equipment do I need to begin?
A: Nothing at the beginning except yourself! We provide Kendo equipment internally within our club, but you will not be expected to bring anything on the first day.
Q: Do I have to be a USYD student or even a student to join the club?
A: No, many of our members are both USYD and non-USYD students and non-students. However, please note any fee differences on this page.
Q: Is there any way I can trial before committing to a 6 or 12 month membership?
A: Yes, we offer interested peoples up to 2 casual trainings (at $14 per session) to try out training with our club if they would like to do so before joining our club.
If you have any other questions please contact us here.