How do I join?

Step one is to come watch one of our classes on Saturday at the Camelot Community Center. Kendo and Iaido are very different than more common martial arts such as Karate and Taekwondo. The best way to learn about them is to see them in person and talk to our instructors about them. We’re a non-profit, so we aren’t about getting the most students possible. We want to be sure Kendo and/or Iaido are really what you are looking for. We are a small club, and our instructors invest a lot of time in teaching our students. So, we want people who are ready to attend class consistently, which is essential to learning these arts. At this time, our minimum age requirement is 12 for new members. Please email us ahead of time if you plan to come visit.

What To Expect

You get out of these arts what you put into them. They are challenging. We are a traditional school, so you will learn a great deal of Japanese terminology and martial arts etiquettes. Kendo is a full contact martial art and will develop great stamina. Older beginners should consult with their physician before taking up this physically demanding art. Iaido is a solo art that demands and develops mental focus and physical precision. Strong legs and knees are helpful for Iaido, though we do teach standing-only versions of many of the Iaido forms.

The sky is the limit regarding these arts. If competition is your thing, we offer a gateway to national and international competition in both Kendo and Iaido. Whether or not you are into competitions, these are lifelong endeavors. Many great senseis have practiced and found insights well into their 9th decade of life. We make no promises on longevity, but if you’re around that long, who knows?