Welcome to Dublin Kendo Kobukai
Learn Authentic Japanese Weapon Arts

Kendo means "Way of the Sword". It is a modern Japanese martial art that fully engages the body, mind, and spirit. More than just a physical discipline, Kendo can be a lifelong pursuit that builds confidence, resilience, and positive values through diligent practice and interpersonal connections.

Our 8-week beginners course is the perfect place to start your Kendo journey—whether you're seeking a new challenge, a way to stay active, or want to unleash your fighting spirit!

Kendo can be enjoyed by people of all ages, genders, and most fitness levels, and we expect it will contribute towards your physical and mental well-being. The Beginners Course is intended for people with no prior experience in kendo aged 16 and above to ensure a safe practice space for everyone, but younger people can join our junior classes instead.

There are limited spaces in our Beginners Course, and registrations will close on January 5th, 2026. You can sign-up for the course by submitting this form and paying the registration fee upfront:

• Ordinary price: €100
• Discounted price (students or unwaged): €75

Payment instructions are provided in the registration form. You will receive confirmation of your registration prior to the start of the course, in addition to a complete outline of the course.

At the end of our 8-week Kendo Beginners Course, you will be expected to:

• Understand and demonstrate fundamental kendo values and attitudes
• Know how to properly hold and swing a Japanese sword
• Show good posture and proper kendo footwork
• Execute basic attacking techniques in kendo
• Be ready to progress to our regular kendo classes
• And even speak a little bit of Japanese!

The Beginners Course requires no prior preparation, but we encourage you to read up on kendo in advance of your first class - you can find more information on this website! Please be aware that while this course is directed at beginners, kendo is still a full-contact physical activity, and therefore you should inform yourself of the risks involved (particularly if you have any existing medical conditions).

Dublin Kendo Kobukai will provide you with all the equipment needed for the Beginners Course, and we recommend that you attend practice in comfortable sports clothing. There are changing facilities at all of our training locations.

The Beginners Course takes place Saturdays, from the 10th of January to the 28th of February 2026. A final grading session will be hosted on Saturday, 7th of March 2026. Please try to arrive early and be ready to start training at the times indicated below.

The following are some recent clips from our seminars and public demonstrations. 

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