Cambridge Kendo Club
Moderators: Ceri Rutland, Alex Hourahine
Group members: 18
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Kendo is a martial art that originated in Japan and is based on the ancient Japanese sword fighting techniques used by the Samurai. The name Kendo literally means "Way of the Sword". Today, Kendo is played as a sport using bamboo shinais in place of the Katana sword and using armour or bogu for protection. Of all of the martial arts that are still practiced in modern times, Kendo is one of the oldest and most traditional.
The physical benefits of Kendo include improved strength, stamina and overall fitness. The mental benefits of Kendo include stress relief, improved self discipline, concentration, mental clarity and calmness.
The Cambridge Kendo Club welcomes all new members regardless of age or fitness level.
Weekly practices are held on Saturday mornings at the Hourahine Martial Arts Centre, 20 Dickson St from 8 am - 10 am. We also make several trips to other dojos to practice with many high ranking Canadian Sensei's throughout the month.
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Contact Phone: 519-620-2014
Contact Email: info@martialartscentre.com
Website: www.martialartscentre.com
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Kendo Written Exam
By Alex Hourahine 375 days ago Comments (1)Gradings now include a written exam, this document will give you an idea of what to expect
May Kendo Calendar
By Ceri Rutland 388 days agoHighlights of the May Kendo Month 1) Get together after practice on May 3rd. Practice ends at 9:30pm 2) Iaido practice on Sat, May 7th. 3) Trip to practice at the Etobicoke dojo on Sunday, May 8th - everybody welcome. Talk to Alex or Ceri for...April Kendo Calendar
By Ceri Rutland 415 days agoHighlights of the April Kendo Month: Sat, April 2: Iaido Practice with Standfast Sensei, we will be going out for coffee after practice, everyone is welcome Tue, April 5: First Tues practice of the month, practice will end at 9:30pm to have...Kendo Books - Reading Suggestions
By Alex Hourahine 429 days ago Comments (1)Want to read more about Kendo ? This list will give you some good titles that deal with different facets of Kendo ..EnjoyIaido ..... The other SWORD Martial Art
By Alex Hourahine 431 days agoIaido often referred to as the sister sport to Kendo, ................. read on for more detailsParts of the Katana and Shinai (wooden sword used in Kendo)
By Alex Hourahine 431 days agoWant to know what all the parts on a Japanese and Kendo sword are called ? ...... Take a look !!
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Iaido at Cambridge Kendo Club
By Alex Hourahine 153 days ago Comments (1)
Visit from Standfast Sensei for a special Iaido classChance to experience Kendo
By Alex Hourahine 179 days ago
You've seen it now experience it for yourself, Kendo is a great physical workout while enriching the mindUniversity at Buffalo Godo-Keiko
By Ceri Rutland 243 days ago Comments (3)
I just had the greatest time at an International Godo-keiko held in Buffalo, New York yesterday. Alex and I travelled down together to attend. We left Cambridge at 7:00am,not knowing how the border crossing would be on a Saturday. We...Kendo Opportunities
By Alex Hourahine 288 days ago
Its true that Kendo is not for everybody, but for those who are training can truly be world classKendo in June
By Ceri Rutland 351 days ago
As I am on vacation this week, I was not able to do a calendar. The highlights for June: Saturday, June 4th: Club demonstration being held at Riverfest from 11am-230pm Tuesday, June 7th: In Club Grading being held. Good luck to Gen,...
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Thoughts on Kendo
Started by Alex Hourahine 431 days agoI have always loved the feeling of being fit, taking my body a little farther than it is normally comfortable with. Then afterwards the feeling of a pleasant tiredness but with an amazing sense of accomplishment. We can learn many things from the...