KENDO
hello, we are the essex blades KENDO club

Kendo is the Japanese "way of the sword". We are a student sports society, but our practice sessions are also open to non-students. We welcome all levels, from total beginner to experienced.
Our coaches are very experienced and have practiced their art in Japan & Korea, our main coach is a 5th Dan. And other visiting coaches that are of similar senior level.
If you wish to practice kendo at the University of Essex, or even just watch a session, get in touch with us.
We practice regularly during the academic term, every Wednesday and Friday 8-10pm. Consult our calender for upcoming training times, Shinai's are provided.
For only £30 you can enjoy a year of being on a professionally coached team, enhancing your team skills and sharpening your athletic skills.
Contact us: @essexbladeskendo on instagram
Recent honours?
Established in 2022
Do I need anything else before I get involved?
Nothing is needed to begin practice.
Join us*
To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. All of the different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers.
* Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University), purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes.
By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the clubs code of conduct
social membership
Allows the member to attend Come & Try sessions and Trials, vote in club elections, added to the club mailing list and attend socials.
FREE
playing membership
Includes all benefits of basic membership but also allows the member to attend all club training sessions and means they are insured against injury whilst at training and competitions for Kendo Club.
£30.00
Please note, as memberships have to be uploaded to the Essex Sport system manually, it may take 3-5 working days before you are able to book onto your session via the Essex Sport app and attend training sessions. Should you have any problems, please email scadmin@essex.ac.uk
Training times
PLEASE SEE BELOW THE TRAINING SCEDHULE (TERM TIME ONLY) FOR 2022-23.
club training
wednesdaYS | 8-10PM
studio 2 sports centre
All playing members welcome.
club training
fridays| 8-10PM studio 2 sports centre
All playing members welcome.
Please note, club training times listed above are during University term-time oNLY..
Club committee
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PRESIDENT
TRAE LEWIS
VICE-PRESIDENT
william proudfoot
treasurer
HEIDI THORPE
WELFARE Officer
OLIVER CARTER-BONES
SECRETARY
TBC
COmmunications officer