Training Fees
Try our introduction to kendo: Beginners course
Sign up for our 3-month introductory course and experience the martial art of kendo for yourself!
What does it include:
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You will train twice a week with our senior kendo instructors for the first 3 introductory months. You’ll start with a bamboo sword (shinai) provided by the dojo and learn the basics of kendo footwork, sword motion as well as vocabulary and etiquette. All you'll need is a pair of tracksuit pants and a t-shirt.
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The course starts every 3 months. Further information on Class times are available here.
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Find out more about the Intro to Kendo Beginners Course here.
COST:
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R200 for the first month
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R500 for the second month - this includes a club t-shirt.
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R500 for the third month - this includes membership to the South African Kendo Federation (click here to find out about the benefits of membership).
Thereafter regular monthly fees will apply (please see below).
Standard Adult Fees
You're never too old to start kendo...
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R560 a month dojo membership or R5600 annual fee (save 2 months!)
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Annual SAKF affiliation fee (R340*).
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Membership benefits: You'll be able to train twice a week (and most Saturdays). In addition, the SAKF affiliation fee allows you to train at any other dojo in the country. This means you could potentially train up to 5 times a week! You will also be able to grade and attend special kendo seminars - often taught by high-ranking international kendo senseis. Not to mention you'll become part of a close, supportive kendo community.
U10 members (Children/kids)
Children under the age of 10
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R220 a month dojo membership or R2200 annual fee (save 2 months!)
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No SAKF levy!
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No Annual SAKF affiliation fee!
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Membership benefits: You'll be able to train once a week and learn the basics of Kendo while having fun. In addition, San Kawa has their very own kids kendo syllabus and mascot called the Three-Tailed Kitsune! You will also be able to grade and attend special kendo seminars - often taught by high-ranking international kendo senseis. Not to mention you'll become part of a close, supportive kendo community.
U23 members (pupils/scholars)
Pupils, students and members under the age of 23
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R400 a month dojo membership or R4000 annual fee (save 2 months!)
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Annual SAKF affiliation fee (R250* of pupils U18, R340* for over 18).
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Membership benefits: You'll be able to train twice a week (and most Saturdays). In addition, the SAKF affiliation fee allows you to train at any other dojo in the country. This means you could potentially train up to 5 times a week! You will also be able to grade and attend special kendo seminars - often taught by high-ranking international kendo senseis. Not to mention you'll become part of a close, supportive kendo community.
Come watch a class
Still not sure if kendo is right for you? Why not come watch a class and experience it for yourself. Contact us below for the best times to come view a class or to find out more: