Carleton Kendo May 2026

Held 2x/year at Carleton (internal examiner, usually 5th dan). Fee ~$20. 7.2 Dan grades (black belt equivalent – shodan to hachidan ) | Dan | Minimum time after previous | Exam venue | |-----|----------------------------|-------------| | Shodan (1st dan) | 1 year (as 1 kyu) | Ottawa or Toronto (KO grading) | | Nidan (2nd dan) | 1 year | KO regional | | Sandan (3rd dan) | 2 years | KO or Kendo Canada | | Yondan+ | 3+ years | Kendo Canada or FIK (Japan) |

The club is open to Carleton students, faculty, staff, and often community members (with some restrictions). It provides structured training in kendo – the Japanese art of swordsmanship using bamboo swords ( shinai ) and protective armour ( bogu ). carleton kendo

Show up to a free practice in a t-shirt and sweatpants. Bow at the door. Say “Onegai shimasu” (please teach me). And begin. Last updated: January 2025. Always confirm practice times and fees via official club channels before attending. Held 2x/year at Carleton (internal examiner, usually 5th