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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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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Year-End Grading

By Nella

Our Year-End Grading examination was held at the Changi Japanese School dojo on the 4th of December.

This examination process is conducted twice annually. As some of us had decided to challenge ourselves in the final round of grading this year, we gathered in Changi on this Sunday morning all prepared for a day of kendo. It was an anxious event for many since it may well mark yet another milestone in our journey.

Grading at Changi dojo

For our juniors, they were the first to be tested on this day. After about 3 months of training from our Sensei and captains, it is time for them to demonstrate their skills in front of the grading panel! They were required to perform basic kendo footwork known as ashi-sabaki, followed by their cuts (suburi and hayasuburi). The strong emphasis on kihon serves as a constant reminder that our fundamentals are of utmost importance as we ascend in the hierarchy of grades.

Last batch of Non-Bogu Category

Next was the Bogu Category. The grading syllabus includes essential cuts used regularly during practice (kiri kaeshi and niidanwaza). Kata and ji-geiko are also required at higher levels of kyu grades. For those who have attained a higher level of proficiency during their kyu grades, they move on to contest for shodan and above.