Description
Kendo, meaning "the way of the sword"; is an armed Japanese martial art that is derived from ancient samurai swordsmanship (kenjutsu). Kendo uses bamboo practice swords called shinai and protective armor called bogu in vigorous training to build physical skills, sharpen mental focus, and develop discipline in one’s own character. The Kendo Club practices under the guidelines of the All United States Kendo Federation and is a member of the Midwest Kendo Federation. We practice to improve our knowledge in Kendo, cultivate discipline in our lives, and to create lasting friendship through training and competition.
Affiliations
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
8 |
| ISU Members |
2 |
| Non-ISU Members |
2 |
| Allowed Members |
ISU Students, Faculty, Staff, ISU Grad. Students, Non-ISU Students |
| Allowed Officers |
Those who have been in the club for one or more semesters and are enrolled in studies at ISU. |
| Membership Qualifications |
Must be at club practices for 80% of each semester. |
| Membership Restrictions |
- |
| Elections/Selection |
Every spring semester we hold officer elections based upon the circumstances of each position. |
| Meetings |
Practices will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and Fridays from 6 pm to 8 pm at Forker Building 198 and Sundays from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Beyer Hall 3430. Special school break practices will follow a different schedule and location, please email kendo@iastate.edu for information. Please arrive ready to practice in gym clothing that is comfortable and flexible to move in. Inquiring members are always welcome.
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Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| Kendo Club meets at Forker Building; 534 Wallace Rd.; Ames, IA 50011; Room 198
Monday's from 6 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday's from 5 pm - 7 pm
Friday's 6 p.m - 8 p.m
University calendared breaks are subject to location and time changes. Please contact kendo@iastate.edu for inquiry.
As a student organization, our practices are lead by the head instructor of the club, and you will train with a dojo of your peers. During beginner practices we will teach kihon (basics) of Kendo from how to move, strike, terminology, and proper etiquette of the Japanese martial art. Advance practices will be done in bogu (practice armor) and will concentrate on basic strikes along with proper engagement and sparing. |
Description of Special Events
| The Kendo Club will host (and travel to) seminars within the region held and taught by sensei's of different dojos holding 5th Dan and above ranking in kendo. The mission of this is to learn the different ways of executing an exercise, incorporating it into your own kendo, and to continue holding communicable bonds with other dojos. We will also be competing in Federation sanctioned tournaments on a yearly bases. |