Beginner's Courses
Two beginners
courses are held annually, commencing
at the start of each semester in March and July. The courses run approximately
14 weeks, with one hour classes commencing at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, usually inthe New Gymnasium. Classes initially run for one hour,
extending to two hours towards the end of the course as beginners are
integrated with senior members during regular training sessions.
See below for how to enrol, and view our Events
Calendar for
the date of the next course.
The beginners course aims to introduce the basic principles and techniques
of kendo, care and use of equipment such as shinai and bogu, and dojo etiquette.
The club provides all equipment, and students are requested to wear loose,
comfortable clothing or martial arts gear (no watches or jewellery please).
At the conclusion of the course,
students integrate with general senior training, engage in jigeiko (free
sparring), and are encouraged to attempt the first Kendo grading, 6 kyu.
Due to the current interest in kendo and our desire to give beginners our full attention, we are unable accept individuals who miss the start of the course, and recommend they wait until the next course starts. Due to University insurance policy, participants must be over 16 years old.
How to enrol
Enrollments are accepted through the ANU Sport and Recreation Association (SRA) , not through the Kendo Club. The enrollment details below can be found in at the front of the Sport and Recreation Association Programs booklets, available before the start of each semester from the SRA Reception, or online here. The ANU SRA is located next to Willow's Oval - see map here.
Enrollments commence the week before the University semester begins at the SRA Reception Desk between 7:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday and from 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Saturday & Sunday. Enrollments are not accepted after the second week of class. To avoid disappointment, please enrol during enrolment week.
Enrollments are open to ANU students, SRA
Members, and persons in the general community aged 16 years and over.
Forms
are available at the SRA Reception. Return your completed form, together
with your current ANU card or SRA membership card (if applicable),
and payment to the staff at Reception Desk. Phone
bookings are not accepted - all enrollments will be taken at
the ANU Sport and Recreation Association. Full payment
must be made at the time of enrollment. Payments will be accepted
by cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and EFTPOS. All cheques must be crossed
and made payable to the ANU Sport and Recreation
Association with your
name and address printed on the back. Enrollments
cannot be made on behalf of someone else. Original signatures
must be accompanied by enrollment forms for each ANU
Sport and Recreation Association course.
Statement of Inherent Risks - Please be aware that any form of physical activity may have inherent risks associated with it. If you have any concerns regarding your health or physical fitness, please see your doctor prior to participating in the course. If you have any queries, please speak to an SRA staff member.
Course Cancellations - Should a course be cancelled for any reason, you will be notified by the SRA via telephone or email. You will be given the option of a credit note or a refund of the course in full by cheque. Cheques may take up to 4 weeks to be processed.
Refunds - Enrollees are given a 7-day cooling off
period from the date of processing their enrollment form, during which
time they may withdraw and terminate their application. Application for
termination must be made in writing to the Association within the 7 day
cooling-off period. An administration fee of $10 will apply for each
termination. Please note that refund cheques may take up to 4 weeks
to be processed.
Public Holidays: Classes are generally not made up should they fall
on a public holiday.
Enquiries and Feedback - Please contact the Sport and
Recreation Association Reception Desk on:
(02) 6125 2273
sport@anu.edu.au
| COURSE NAME & CODE | COURSE DURATION AND FREQUENCY | FEE PAYABLE
TO THE ANU SRA |
|
| Beginner's course (KEN 1) | One semester (14 wks/ 14 1 hr classes), Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm, New Gym. Two courses held annually. |
Student: $72 |
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| Beginner's course (KEN 2) | One semester (14 wks/ 14 1 hr classes). |
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8 Feb 2012 prices - subject to change
Check the Events Calendar for
the dates of our next course & sign-up.
More about Kendo:
The Way of the Sword: Australian kendoka discuss kendo on ABC Radio National's
The Sports Factor: 17 January 2003.
What IS Kendo? This general information page is from the Ballarat Kendo Club.
Kendo reigi (etiquette)
and dojo practices: a good read for beginners, especially prior to
grading or a formal event. From the Hizen dojo, London.