Kendo, the “Way Of The Sword” is the traditional Japanese style of fencing that today is a modern martial art practiced throughout the world.
It aims to train the mind, and body and also to cultivate one’s character through rigorous training and one-on-one combat using a Shinai (bamboo sword) while wearing traditional clothing and Bogu (Kendo armor).
At the Adelaide University Kendo Club (AUKC), we train regularly throughout the year and accommodate all levels of learning and skill levels (beginners to state representatives). The AUKC is part of the South Australian Kendo Association which is affiliated with both the national governing body; Australian Kendo Renmei and the international governing body the International Kendo Federation.
The AUKC participates in local competitions and national competitions like the Australian University Games, SA Kendo states championships, and others.
Training Time
- Monday: 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm at the Fitness Hub Exercise Studio on the union house ground floor.
- Wednesday: 6:30 pm - 9.30 pm at the Fitness Hub Exercise Studio on the union house ground floor.
Other Regular Training Sessions
- Friday: 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm at UniSA Magill basketball court*
- Sunday: 12.30 pm - 3:00 pm at Court 1 of Pridham Hall, UniSA City West*
*UniSa Magill and Pridham hall training sessions are the regular training of the University of South Australia Kendo Club with whom we have a reciprocal training agreement
