CLASS INFORMATION
SCHEDULES
Our classes are offered through the City of Kirkland Parks and Recreation Department on a quarterly basis.
Rough quarterly schedule as follows:
Winter: January-March
Spring: April-May
Summer: June-August
Fall: September-December
​Please check the City of Kirkland Parks and Recreation website for actual dates.​​
LOCATIONS
Finn Hill Middle School Gymnasium
8040 NE 132nd St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Practice times are Wednesdays:
Beginner classes 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced classes 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Summer quarters:
North Kirkland Community Center
12421 103rd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Practice times are Tuesdays:
Beginner classes 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Intermediate/Advanced classes 7:00-9:00 p.m.
NEW TO KENDO
Classes are taught to a roughly 10 week curriculum with each week consisting of a new unit covering the lesson for that week. The class moves as fast or as slow as the students can manage and class content is adjusted as required.
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You do not need to bring any equipment to your first class. Just wear loose fitting clothing appropriate for exercise ( e.g., sweats). At the first class, beginners will need to pay an additional equipment fee of $70 for a wooden practice sword (bokken) and a bamboo practice sword (shinai). Optional sword bags will also be available for an additional $20.
ADVANCED CLASSES
Students progress to the point where they are ready to wear protective armor (bogu) and begin fencing with their instructors and fellow students.