Sei Tou Ken Yu Kai Canterbury Kendo

Last night marked the final training session at our dojo before Kai, Masa, and Jerry depart for Tokyo, Japan to take part in the 1st Asia–Oceania Kendo Championships (AOKC), held at Tokyo Budokan on May 30–31, 2026.

Good luck to Kai and Masa who will be in both the individuals and team divisions.

Three of our members will travel to Tokyo, Japan to take part in the 1st AOKC at Tokyo Budokan, May 30~31st.

Kai and Masa will represent New Zealand in both the Men’s Senior Individual and Team events, while Jerry will join the squad as the team apprentice.

As the very first AOKC, this tournament marks a significant moment for the kendo world, particularly within the Asia–Oceania region. It represents an important step forward in strengthening international competition, connection, and development across the wider kendo community.

We had the amazing opportunity to train with Takayama Sensei, a 7th dan instructor from the University of Sydney Kendo Club. Thank you for this incredible experience, Sensei. We hope to train with you again soon!

It was awesome to see the enthusiasm and energy at last night’s final free Kendo trial ⚔️🔥

Thank you to everyone who came along and gave it a go, the spirit in the dojo was incredible.

As we head into Term 2 next week, we’re excited to welcome new members.
If you’re interested in joining, feel free to message us or email us at: [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you on the dojo floor!

🚨 TONIGHT IS YOUR LAST CHANCE! 🚨

Tonight is the final FREE Kendo trial session in Christchurch ⚔️

We’ve had an amazing couple of sessions with awesome energy, great spirit, and so many new faces stepping onto the dojo floor — don’t miss out on being part of it!
If you’ve been thinking about giving Kendo a go, this is your last opportunity to try it for FREE.

📍 122 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:30pm

No experience needed — just come along and give it a go!

Bring a friend, bring your energy, and come experience the Japanese martial art of Kendo.

See you tonight 👊🔥

A huge congratulations to our very own Kai on an outstanding performance at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Open Kendo Championships 🇭🇰⚔️

Competing against some of the best kendoka in the Asia region, Kai achieved an incredible Top 8 finish and was also awarded the Fighting Spirit Award – a true testament to his determination, skill, and relentless spirit on the shiai-jo.

We are so proud to see his hard work, dedication, and commitment to Kendo paying off on the international stage. He continues to represent our dojo and New Zealand with pride.

Please join us in congratulating Kai on this amazing achievement 👏🔥

The energy at our first FREE Kendo trial session was absolutely incredible ⚔️🔥

It was awesome to see so many new faces stepping onto the dojo floor, giving Kendo a go, and bringing such great spirit and enthusiasm. From the first swing to the final bow, the vibe was something special.

If you missed out — don’t worry. You’ve got ONE LAST CHANCE to experience it for yourself!

📅 Wednesday 15th April
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 122 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch

No experience needed – beginners are more than welcome.

Come along and experience the Japanese martial art of Kendo and see what it’s all about.

If you’d like to join, please message or email us:
📧 [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you at the dojo!

無料剣道体験会 ー クライストチャーチ

カンタベリー剣道クラブ　では、剣道に興味のある方を対象に、無料体験会を2回開催いたします。

日時：
4月8日・15日
午後6時〜7時30分

場所：
クライストチャーチ バルバドーズ・ストリート122番地
経験は一切不要です。初心者の方も大歓迎です。
ぜひ日本の武道である剣道を体験してみませんか。

参加をご希望の方は、下記のメールアドレスまでご連絡ください：
[email protected]

道場でお会いできるのを楽しみにしております！

Walt Kim has won the 5th dan men's division at the Hong Kong taikai and Kai Edwards a fighting spirit award. Very proud of our wolf pack representatives this weekend.https://www.facebook.com/share/18G8PxWCfg/