Youth Kendo
Kendo
classes for children and young teenagers (7-16) are held on Wednesday evenings from
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at:
The Karate Dojo in Metrocom Plaza
11503 E. Loop 1604 North #107
Universal City, Texas 78148
Contact Marco
Garcia at (210) 849-1609 or
garciam@cintas.com
Dues are $75/month.
There are no annual
contracts.
New students also pay a registration fee of $125, which includes a kendo uniform. Other needed equipment will be provided for use in the dojo.
Link to Youth Kendo Newsletters & Photos
We want
your children to succeed and to enjoy
the milestones of that success. While
rank is not stressed in the traditional Japanese sword
arts, children who practice with us will be reviewed at
periodic intervals to ensure they are learning not only
proper techniques, but also correct vocabulary and
respectful manners. Children may also be eligible to
test with our regional kendo federation on an annual
basis. Children who would like to participate in public
demonstrations are encouraged to do so.
We practice kendo under the guidance of the
Houston Budokan
and Sensei
Darrell Craig, who holds a regular children's kendo class in Houston, Texas.
Sensei Craig and the Houston Budokan have strong ties to the Chiba family of Osaka, Japan (Hokushin Kan Itto Ryu). The Chiba dojo has a large program for children. In Japan, kendo is very popular and is taught in schools, as well as traditional dojos like the Chiba Dojo shown here. There are even taikai (tournaments) in Japan just for children.
Our club is also a member of the Southern United States Kendo & Iaido Federation and the All United States Kendo Federation.