All new students are required to make a three-month commitment to studying with us by paying $135 ($45 monthly dues x 3) up front. After the first three months, please pay $45 per month, due on the first of each month. We do not use contracts.
Beginners should wear loose, dark clothing; and iaido students should wear knee braces/pads. Beginners do not need a uniform, iaito (metal practice sword), or kendo bogu (armor). We provide new students with practice swords (bokken and/or shinai).
Kendo (adults only, please see our Youth Page for costs for children):
| monthly/annual dues | $45/$540 (also covers one form of iaido) |
| equipment | bokken (provided to new students) shinai (provided to new students) sword bag (if desired): $10-120 after 6 months or more: bogu $400-1500 bogu bag (recommended): $25-100 |
| uniform* | knee pads not needed for kendo after 6 months or more: $100-200 |
| Federation annual dues (required if rank testing) |
SUSKIF: $25 adults, $10 children (17 & under) AUSKF: $40 adults, $25 children (17 & under) |
MJER iaido (available only for adult students):
| monthly/annual dues | $45/$540 (also covers kendo after 6 months) |
| equipment | initially: bokken (provided to new
students) after 3 months or more: iaito $300-600 sword bag (if desired): $10-120 |
| uniform* | initially: knee pads $20 after 2 months or more: $100-200 |
ZNKR iaido (available only for adult students):
| monthly/annual dues | $45/$540 (also covers kendo) |
| equipment | initially: bokken (provided to new
students) after 6 months or more: iaito $300-600 sword bag (if desired): $10-120 |
| uniform* | initially: knee pads $20 after 6 months or more: $100-200 |
| Federation annual dues (required if rank testing) |
SUSKIF: $25 adults, $10 children (17 & under) AUSKF: $40 adults, $25 children (17 & under) |
* Before attending class, iaido students should purchase thin knee pads. These neoprene knee pads are also called "braces" and are usually found in the weight lifting area of sports equipment stores.
All new students are encouraged to wear dark, loose-fitting clothes (like sweat pants and t-shirts).
An iaido uniform includes an obi (belt), hakama (pants), and uwagi (top). Iaido students who also study kendo are encouraged to buy a navy hakama and navy uwagi, which allows the uniform to double as a kendo uniform. Before purchasing a uniform, please consult with Joe regarding sizing.
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