Sei Tou Ken Yu Kai Canterbury Kendo

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It was great to have Steve McKenzie sensei from the Western Sydney University kendo club in Australia to come visit us and have some keiko during his visit in New Zealand.

Steve sensei you are always welcome to come and train at our dojo and we look forward to training with you in Australia in the near future.

First steps to a long term relationship 🚶‍♂️

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Japan Fiesta is happening! 🇯🇵✨

​We’re so excited that this year's event will feature a dedicated martial arts section on the indoor stage, and the Canterbury Kendo Club will be right there in the middle of it all! ⚔️

​Come visit our stall to chat with our members and check out our gear. We will have various pieces of armour (Bogu) and traditional training swords—including Shinai (bamboo swords) and Iaito (Japanese practice swords)—on display for you to see and feel up close!

​Whether you want to try holding the swords, inspect the armour, or learn how to start training with us, make sure to stop by and say hello!

​📅 When: Saturday, Oct 3rd | 10am – 6pm
📍 Where: Riccarton Park, Christchurch
🎟️ Info: Outdoor area is FREE! Indoor tickets at www.JapanFiesta.co.nz

​See you all there! 🙌

It was great to see so many new beginners come along and join the Canterbury Kendo Club!

If you’d like to give kendo a try or join us, send us a message on Instagram or Facebook, or email us at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s kendo journey develop! 🙌

What a fantastic weekend at the New Zealand National Kendo Championships, hosted by the in Wellington!

A huge congratulations to Chris and Masa for taking 1st place in the Kata competition, and to Jerry for earning the Fighting Spirit Award with his determined performances.

We were also proud to have some of our club's best representing Canterbury in both the Men's Individual and Men's Team events. Competing at a national level is always a valuable experience, and we're proud of the effort, sportsmanship, and dedication shown by everyone who stepped onto the court.

A big thank you to Yoshinkan Kendo Club, the officials, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this year's championships a success.

Congratulations to all competitors—we're already looking forward to competition in Dunedin for the South Island Championships! ⚔️

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 👏🔥