Kendo Squad

Well done to the UK Mens team who got to the 1/4 finals of the World Kendo Championships in Taiwan this year.

The ladies captain, Alex Burch, and Stuart Gibson were awarded fighting spirit awards for their efforts over the weekend.

For more information check out: http://www.kigurai.com/wkcuk/

Kendo Squad Training & Schedule

Squad training sessions are usually held once a month. These take place over a weekend. Anyone interested in being involved with the squad is welcome to attend. There is a charge of £3 per session to help cover costs. Dates for squad sessions can be found in the calendar above. Location is Kodokan unless otherwise specified.

Dates

Please see the BKA Calendar for the dates of regular upcoming sessions

Times

Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm Juniors (15-17) and Ladies (1kyu and higher)
Saturday: 2:00-5:00pm Mens & Ladies
Sunday: 10:00am-1:00pm Mens & Ladies
Squad practice is extended on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm from November
This is a special session for selected members only.
Selection is only by special invitation or application to the Chief National Coach, all members can apply.

Juniors are welcome to stay and attend the mens and ladies practice.

Venue

Kodokan Kendo Dojo
Princess Marina Sports Complex
The Royal Masonic School for Girls
Chorleywood Road
Rickmansworth
Herts. WD3 4HF

Directions

By Road: From the M25 Junction 18 (Amersham/Chorleywood exit) take the A404 towards Rickmansworth for about 1 mile. The school is on the left hand side; use the second, signposted entrance (the first is closed). If you reach the Rickmansworth Station roundabout, you’ve gone too far, so go back up Chorleywood Road (A404) and the entrance is about 400m on the right. Parking is in the main school car park. Access to the sports complex is on foot (follow the signs). The gates are not locked, but please close after entry.

By Rail: Rickmansworth Station is on the Metropolitan Line (Baker Street-Amersham) and the Chiltern Line (Marylebone-Aylesbury). The school is just a short walk from the station. From the station front entrance, turn right and follow the above directions from the station roundabout.

Accommodation

Check out: www.stilwell.co.uk Hertfordshire inc Rickmansworth and surrounding area

We particularly want to encourage more women to come and join the squad. The only requirements are that you are keen to compete and willing to attend squad training sessions

Please contact The National Coach to register Males: kendo.coach@kendo.org.uk

or

The Ladies National Kendo Coach to register Ladies: ladies.coach@kendo.org.uk