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Frequently Asked Questions

Recruitment

How do I join the club?	We conduct only one intake annually, during the month of August, via our Beginners' Course for most members. The Beginners' Course is not to be missed as the fundamentals are extremely crucial to every aspect of the training. For experienced kendokas, please contact us directly via our email or members.
Any prior experience or level of fitness needed?	No. That is what trainings are for. Of course it would be a bonus to have them. ;)
Where can I sign up/join the mailing list?	A link will be provided near the Matriculation Fair period for the online sign-up form. Otherwise, do not hesitate to email us with any of your queries! To join our 2011 intake, please leave your contact details at NUSKK Sign Up Form. The form will close on 22nd August after the commencement of the Beginner Course. Please email us directly after that! (:

Costs and Equipment

What are the costs involved?

Firstly, there are no course fees for kendo. There are club fees at $20 annually to maintain club resources however. For beginners, you are only required to purchase the attire (gi and hakama) and shinai. These will cost around $150 depending on the Japanese exchange rate.

For the bogu (armor), it is only used in Advanced Classes and you will only be asked to purchase it after the Beginner Course. It is estimated to cost about $500.

Where can I purchase my equipment?

For new members, your equipment will be provided by the club early into the Beginner Course. After which you will be able to place your orders via the club forum or through our QM, Shermaine. We will inform you when it is needed.

Training

How long is the Beginners' Course?	It will be held over 3-months from the start of the semester. You are expected to attend most, if not all, the training sessions conducted.
What is the attire for training?	Any comfortable sports attire will suffice at the start of the Beginner Course. After 1 month of training, the gi and hakama will be worn during training. For Advanced Classes, the bogu is required along with the gi and hakama.
What if I am unable to attend the upcoming training?	Do inform us beforehand either via our email or the respective people in-charge.
What if there are timetable clashes with training slots?	Unfortunately, the training timings are fixed and there are no make-up classes involved. Do try to catch up in the subsequent trainings! It has happened to some of our seniors and it is possible to keep up. :)

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Monday, June 7, 2010

Calendar of Events (AY2011/2012)

Updated 29th July 2011

April
1. 15th World Kendo Championships Selections
Conducted by the Singapore Kendo Club, this is also open to all NUS kendokas who are interested to be in the National Team Training Squad for the World Kendo Championships! The 15th WKC will be held in Italy from the 25th to 27th of May.

Kendo training has stopped for this academic year in view of the upcoming examinations.

However, optional training will be available on 11th, 18th and 22nd April.

All the best to everyone preparing for their papers!

May
1. Singapore Kendo Club Camp
The Singapore Kendo Club is organizing a large scale training camp from the 27th to 29th of May with its affiliates. It is an excellent opportunity to learn alongside with fellow kendokas under the guidance of all the experienced senseis. Do look out for further updates!

2. Annual Kendo Chalet
Our annual mid year chalet is finally here! It will last from 31st May to 1st June in this semester break. A full coverage of kendokas on holiday for 2 whole days! Please remember to keep those days free from activities if possible! :D

Time to pick up from where we last left off!

Official training will resume on 13th May after the long examination break!

June

1. Mid-Year Grading

Grading examinations are for kendokas to test what level of kendo they have reached. Following grading, kendokas are able to move up the hierachy of grades: from kyu to dan.

This is the second chance for us to find out if we have 'leveled up' before our new intake of juniors!

2. 2nd NUS Kendo Championships Series 2

After the intense competition from Series 1 held in March, NUS kendokas are back for more! The 2nd round of exciting matches will show our progress in training and the sheer determination to give our best performance!

3. 17th East West Tournament

The East West tournament is an annual team-based tournament in which participants are divided into 2 opposing sides--the East and the West. Their representative teams will battle and advance from the series of matches towards the finals, where the winning side will be determined! This exchange of skills, friendship as well as the display of team spirit is not to be missed!

July
1. Matriculation Fair
Congratulations to all freshmen for their successful application to NUS! Our booth will be showcasing a brief introduction to kendo as well as our fond memories in NUSKK. For freshmen, do expect a group of friendly seniors to answer any queries about club trainings and events too!

August
1.Welcome Tea 2011

Our Welcome Tea is held every year for prospective members to find out more about Kendo. Kendo demonstrations would be showcased and there will be time allocated for some hands-on experience of what Kendo is all about! Do drop by on the 19th of August to have a look!

2. Beginner Course 2011
The Beginner Course is a three-month long course that beginners in kendo have to go through to pick up fundamental techniques of kendo, such as footwork and cuts. At the end of the beginner's course, juniors will be able to put on their bogu (armor) and start training together with their seniors! The course will start from 22nd August till the next training camp!

September
1. 10th Singapore National Kendo Championships
One of the most anticipated events of the year is none other than the Nationals! This tournament will be where kendokas from all over the nation gather to cross their shinais, and to represent their respective institutions. The event is scheduled to be held on the 18th of September.

2. 2nd NUS Kendo Championships Series 3

The third-quarter of the series marks the coming end to yet another phase of tough training and effort! For most of the beginners, this will be their very first chance to see the seniors in action for tournaments! The NUS Kendo Championships was initiated just about one year ago as an internal tournament for NUSKK members.

November
Training happens as usual!

Juniors will be focusing on getting their fundamentals right in their beginner course and seniors will be preparing themselves for upcoming tournaments.

Kendo training will stop when nearing to the Reading Week as we will be preparing for examinations.

December
1. Year-End Grading

Grading examinations are for kendokas to test what level of kendo they have reached. Following grading, kendokas are able to move up the hierachy of grades: from kyu to dan.

After half a year of training, it is a good chance for us to check how much we have improved in our kendo, and what more we can do!

2. 2nd NUS Kendo Championships Series 4

The final series will conclude the 2nd NUS Kendo Championship with much spirit, more aspirations and one question: Who will be crowned as the overall champion of 2011?

3. 23rd LKC Memorial Tournament
This tournament is initiated in memory of the late Lim Kwa Chwee sensei, the founder of the Singapore Kendo Club. In this tournament, kendoka from all over Singapore come together for friendly competition and to exchange their experiences in kendo.

4. NUS Kendo Camp
The NUS Kendo Camp is the highlight for the beginners as it would be their first training camp after taking up kendo! There would be plenty of tough training throughout the camp, and it is not an easy experience! But other than shedding tears and sweat, our NUS kendokas will also forge strong, lasting bonds among themselves as they support each other throughout.

It is a camp not to be missed and a defining moment of being a member of the club!

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