Kendo
Kendo is a modern competition sport - martial art based on the traditional sword arts of Japan. Despite being a full contact sport it can be safely practiced by all ages and both genders equally.
Kendo is a modern competition sport or martial art based on the traditional sword arts of Japan. Despite being a full contact sport it can be safely practiced by all ages and genders equally. You can also opt out of the contact sparring if you just want to learn the skills without fighting.
As a club we attend competitions in the UK like the University Taikai, Mumeishi and London Cup. We also organize training sessions with other Universities for around the country. In the past years, we've had members in the winning teams at the University tournaments. As a club we have plenty of social events and nights out where we get to know each other. Feel free to come to our beginner sessions, your first two weeks are free!
Our regular practices will be held in the Glen Eyre Main Hall on Tuesdays 17:00-19:00 and Saturday 19:00-22:00 with our first session on September 30th. Note: Please come to sessions in any kind of casual sportswear or loose clothing and bring some water. Shoes don’t matter as Kendo is practiced barefoot.
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Kendo this year are:
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Events Officer
Health and Safety Officer
President
Treasurer
Vice President
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Kendo, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year Membership | £40.00 | 22/09/2025 - 31/08/2026 | Provides a Membership to the University Kendo Club for the whole year. This membership comes with access to our twice per week training sessions, access to borrow club equipment when needed and the opportunity to take part in competitions with us. Members of our club are also allowed to train with the Southampton City Kendo Club for free. | |
| Semester 1 membership | £25.00 | 15/09/2025 - 01/01/2026 | Provides a Membership to the Kendo Club for the 1st semester. This membership comes with access to our twice per week training sessions, access to borrow club equipment when needed and the opportunity to take part in competitions with us. Members of our club are also allowed to train with the Southampton Kendo Club for free. | |
| Taster Membership | FREE | 15/09/2025 - 13/10/2025 | Provides a FREE taster Membership to the Kendo Club for 2 weeks to see whether kendo is the sport for you. This membership comes with access to our twice per week training sessions and access to borrow club equipment as needed for 2 weeks. |
Products
Available products to purchase for Kendo
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
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All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Kendo are available to view below
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below: