Sparring Classes 「撃剣」
Introduction
Come and play! These classes are held outdoors, in a park, and focus on the conversation of a duel. It teaches basics (such as footwork, strikes, blocks, parries, and other strategies). Focus is on sword mechanics, Japanese strategies, and sparring with your fellow students. Great exercise!
Each class starts with technique, which is studied using a wooden sword, and finishes with one-on-one sparring using padded swords. Heavy sparring, with steel katana, is reserved for advanced students. Classes are designed to allow drop-in training.
Unlike Kendo, this has a full range of combat, allowing changing directions and attacking any part of the body; it also does not rely on a bamboo sword. This traditionally would have been called "Gekkiken", rather than Kendo.
Each class starts with technique, which is studied using a wooden sword, and finishes with one-on-one sparring using padded swords. Heavy sparring, with steel katana, is reserved for advanced students. Classes are designed to allow drop-in training.
Unlike Kendo, this has a full range of combat, allowing changing directions and attacking any part of the body; it also does not rely on a bamboo sword. This traditionally would have been called "Gekkiken", rather than Kendo.
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What You Will NeedDay 1: loose fitting clothes and good shoes.
As you progress: a wooden sword, a padded sword that you can purchase from us. Additional protective gear is also optional, including gloves, goggles, headgear, or full body. |
How to Sign UpSign up through our Meetup group found here. Any questions, contact us through Meetup, or through our contact us page.
Time & LocationClasses are Saturdays 12pm-1pm at the Campbell Community Center, right on Campbell Ave, in front of buildings closest to Winchester. Look for a long strip of grass and trees along Campbell Ave. You can park in the main parking lot just a little further down Campbell Ave.
Address: 1 W Campbell Ave Campbell, CA 95008 |
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CostsDrop in fee: $10
Wooden sword: $35 |