Those interested in joining the club are invited to attend an evening's practice (please get in touch first!) to see what goes on. We would suggest that you come and watch at least once before participating; this should give you some idea of what to expect.

Beginners will join in with our main Tuesday sessions and receive instruction in the basics for several weeks before joining in with the main group. You may be asked to watch for the last part of the session while those in armour have their free practice.

Kendo clothing, though not expensive, is not a requirement for beginners. A t-shirt and track suit bottom is suggested as appropriate clothing for the course. Kendo is practiced in bare feet, so no footwear is needed. Should you decide that you wish to continue with kendo, the keiko-gi (jacket) and hakama (loose trousers) can be purchased from a number of sources. A basic set of hakama and gi can be bought for around £40-50.

NB. Please DO NOT buy armour before coming to the club! It's expensive, and is not initially required.

There are answers to a few common questions in the FAQ.