Wednesday, August 24, 2011
NUS Kendo Club Beginner Course 2011
By Nella
Here's a repost for our introductory class for AY2011/2012!
Beginner Course 2011
Every Monday and Friday
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Sports and Recreation Centre | MPSH 6
Commencement | 22nd August 2011
[Important]
Registration for our introductory course will close after 29th August, Monday! You are welcome to join in any of our training sessions on 26th and 29th August before signing up. No prior experience is required and the club will be providing your equipment early in the course. (:
In the event that you have not attended any of the training sessions before that and are unable to turn up on 29th, please drop us an
email. We will not accept any further intakes beyond the above mentioned date without prior notice.
See you in Beginner Course! :D
NUS Kendo Club Welcome Tea 2011
By Nella
Once again, a big thank you to all who have attended our Welcome Tea on Friday, 19th August!
We hope that you guys have taken something away from this experience with us, no matter whether you have a strong interest in kendo. :)
Here are some of the photos for the day!
Station 1: Bogu Introduction
By Shermaine & Teck Seng
Station 2: Shinai and Bokken Introduction
By Weber & Ricky
Station 3: Suburi Practice
By Jack & Nasution
Station 4: Kihon Demonstation
By Chee Fung, Hai Hsian & Jing Yang
Reception
By Anthea
Shiai Demonstration
By Yong He & Gervinn
For those who have missed the Welcome Tea, fret not! These are the things that you would be able to pick up along your journey in kendo. Otherwise, the seniors would be happy to update you if you would like to know the details for the session. Please refer to the next post if you are keen to join us for our introductory class. :)
Also, special thanks to our dear senseis, alumni and affiliate members for dropping by despite their busy schedules!
Till next time! :)
Welcome Tea & Beginner Course 2011
By Nella
To all our prospective members of the club,
NUSKK warmly invites you to two of our best events of the year! The details are as follows:
NUS Kendo Club Welcome Tea 2011
19th August | Friday
1830 - 2030 Hours
Sports and Recreation Centre | MPSH 6
Be prepared for our training and equipment showcases, and live match demonstrations! This year, we will be having different booths during our Welcome Tea to give you a brief introduction to what kendo is all about and our training in NUS. Our senseis and seniors will be here to answer any of your queries!
Most of all, do bring your friends along and have an awesome evening with us! Light refreshments will be provided. (:
Our match demonstration will be held at 7.00pm!
Beginner Course 2011
Commencement: 22nd August | Monday
1830 - 2030 Hours
Sports and Recreation Centre | MPSH 6
Be part of our introductory class for 2011!
This 3-month course is designed for new members to learn the very fundamentals of kendo: the footwork and cuts, as well as dojo etiquette. Come along with any comfortable sports attire, other logistics will be provided by the club for your use.
[Important]Do take note that we are only conducting our member intake during this period of the year. Please drop us an email immediately if you are unable to attend any of the trainings after the Welcome Tea. Do not miss it! ;)
We will be looking forward to see all of you there! Have a great week ahead! :D
Frequently Asked Questions
Recruitment
How do I join the club?
- We conduct only one intake annually, during the month of August, via our Beginner Course for most members. The Beginner 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. :)
What if I am no longer a freshmen?
- You are definitely welcome to join the club! Please take note of our intake period and come along for our training sessions.
Would I need to have any prior experience or level of fitness?
- 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! (:
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Costs and Equipment
What are the costs involved?
- Firstly, there are no course fees for kendo. There are club fees at $10 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.
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Training
How long is the Beginner 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 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. :)
What if I am unable to attend the upcoming training?
- Do inform us beforehand either via our email or the respective people in-charge.
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For other enquires, please email us at nuskendoka@gmail.com or post your question on the tagboard! :)