| Welcome to Butokuden 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
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. We have students from 3 to 12 years old in this class.
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30PM
Location: BUTOKUDEN Kendo Dojo (Dojo 1)
Age group: 3 – 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, 5:00 – 6:30PM
Location: BUTOKUDEN Kendo Dojo (Dojo 1)
Age group: 13 – 16 years old (or equivalent level)
Fee: $50/Month (Under Shodan), $45/Month (Shodan and up)
(3) Kendo for All Ages
This class is focused for children and 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 children and adults just starting Kendo.
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30PM
Location: BUTOKUDEN Kendo Dojo (Dojo 1)
Age group: All ages
Fees:
$50/Month (Under Shodan)
$45/Month (Shodan)
$40/Month (Nidan)
$35/Month (Sandan)
$30/Month (Yondan and up)
(4) BUTOKUDEN Open Keiko
Open to everyone from everywhere. Just bring your Bogu and let’s practice! We have students from all classes, and many guests from different Dojos to join this BUTOKUDEN Open Keiko. This is the time to test your skills with people at different levels, and Dojos.
Time: Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30PM
Location: BUTOKUDEN Kendo Dojo (Dojo 1)
Age group: All ages, all levels
KENDO INSTRUCTORS
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Taro Ariga (Kendo Renshi 7th Dan)
BUTOKUDEN Kancho – Kendo Head Instructor
e-bogu.com Inc. CEO
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 |
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Pilsoo Kim (Kendo 5 Dan)
BUTOKUDEN Kendo Instructor |
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