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.
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.