Kendo

BUTOKUDEN Dojo is one of the largest Kendo Dojos in Orange County, and we currently have four levels of Kendo classes. Our instructors are well qualified instructors with international competition experiences, with extensive experience in teaching Kendo

SCHEDULE
Tuesdays and Thursdays:
Kid’s Kendo (Under 12 years old) – 3:30 to 4:30PM
Junior Advanced (12 – 18 years old) – 4:30 to 6:30PM
Kendo Advanced – 7:00 to 9:00PM

CONTACT
e-mail: kendo@butokuden.com
Phone: 866-DO-KENDO (866-365-3636)

(1) Kid’s Kendo

This class focuses on teaching basic movements such as footwork, Suburi (basic Shinai movement), as well as important etiquette and manners in Dojo, for kids who are just starting Kendo.

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30PM
Location: BUTOKUDEN Kendo Dojo
Age group: Under 12 years old
Fee: $35/Month

(2) Kendo Junior Advanced

This class is for children who has completed the Kid’s Kendo class and has been approved by the Sensei (instructor) to proceed to the next level. Older children, with limited experience in Kendo, may be able to attend this class, upon Sensei’s approval.
Advanced techniques are taught in this class. Basic and advanced movements with Kendo Bogu are taught in more depth including Kirikaeshi, Uchikomi, Kakarigeiko, Ouyou Waza, Competition techniques, and much more. There are a few official tournaments hosted by the Southern California Kendo Federation (SCKO) which students are allowed to attend, upon Sensei’s approval.

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:30PM
Location: BUTOKUDEN Kendo Dojo
Age group: 12 – 18 years old (or equivalent level)
Fee: $50/Month (Under Shodan), $45/Month (Shodan and up)

(3) Kendo for Advanced

This class is focused for adults. We have a variety of levels in this class so everyone is welcome. For advanced people, we run a full advanced technique classes, with high level Wazas and competition techniques. For beginners, Senseis and Sempais will help you so you can start practicing with more advanced people. We also have lessons for people just starting Kendo.

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00PM
Location: BUTOKUDEN Kendo Dojo
Age group: Adults

Fees:
$50/Month (Under Shodan)
$45/Month (Shodan)
$40/Month (Nidan)
$35/Month (Sandan)
$30/Month (Yondan and up)

KENDO INSTRUCTORS

Taro Ariga (Kendo Kyoshi 7th Dan) BUTOKUDEN Kancho – Kendo Head Instructor e-bogu.com Inc. CEO Southern California Kendo Organization (SCKO) Coach Portugal National Team Coach Achievements: BUTOKUDEN Dojo Founder IBM Kendo Club Founder University of Waterloo Kendo Club Founder Tournament Results: Represented Canada in the 7th World Kendo Championships in Korea 1988 (Bronze Medal) Represented Canada in the 8th World Kendo Championships in Canada 1991 (Bronze Medal) Represented Canada in the 9th World Kendo Championships in Paris 1994 (Bronze Medal) Represented Canada in the 10th World Kendo Championships in Japan 1997 Represented Canada in the 11th World Kendo Championships in USA 2000 (Bronze Medal) Represented Canada in the 12th World Kendo Championships in Great Britain 2003 Represented Canada in the 13th World Kendo Championships in Taiwan 2006 Canadian Kendo Championships 1990 (Gold Medal) Canadian Kendo Championships 1993 (Bronze Medal) Canadian Kendo Championships 2002 (Bronze Medal) Represented Canada two times at the Nakakura-Ki Tournament Taro Ariga’s Kendo Blog: http://www.kendomagazine.com/ e-mail: ariga@e-bogu.com

Pilsoo Kim (Kendo 5th Dan) BUTOKUDEN Kendo Instructor

Takeshi Ichiba (Kendo 6th Dan) BUTOKUDEN Kendo Instructor IBM Kendo Club co-founder Achievement: 2009 All Japan Company Championships (5 Dan and under) 1st Place Individual (To see the Kendo Nippon Article)