Intro Courses

For anyone interested in starting either Kendo, Iaido or Naginata for the first time please see the information below regarding the next introductory courses for each of the respective arts.  People are invited to visit the dojo during any of our normal training sessions (see the “Arts” page on this website for our training session times).  If you have any enquiries you can email the club secretary at secretary@melbournebudokai.com.au.

All of the courses are designed for people who have had no experience in any of these arts….or any other martial art.  So they are suited for absolute beginners and people who have had experience with other martial arts.

Kendo

Beginners Course

Details:
9 weeks, last two Sundays of the course are with the morning training group (9:30am to 11:30am).

Cost (tbc):  $255 for adults, $170 for students (with valid ID card), $135 for kids 17 years old and below.

Course Days:  Wednesdays 7:00pm to 9:00pm and  Sundays 5:00pm to 7:30pm.

Course Dates for 2024

Course 1: 6th March – early May

Course 2: 24th July – mid September

Please contact secretary@melbournebudokai.com.au for further questions and/or to be added to mailing list to receive the information pack once available.

Iaido

Course Start Dates (2024):

Course 1: 5th March – end of March

We are limited with the number of people we can accept into our iaido courses.

Please register your interest by email to secretary@melbournebudokai.com.au as we will offer places to those on the waiting list first.

Details:
Cost (tbc):  $50
Duration:  4 weeks
Course Days:  Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

Further information

You will be provided with a bokken (a wooden sword) to use.

Naginata

Course Dates 2024

  • Sat 11 May – 8 June (TBC)
  • Sat 19 Oct – 16 Nov (TBC)

Details:

Cost:  $60 for adults, $40 for students/kids
Duration:  5 weeks
Course Days:  Saturdays 9:30am to 11:30pm.

First hour will be for the beginners group only, second hour will be integrated with regular members. 11.30-12.30 is reserved for members but beginners will be welcome to stay and quietly observe.

Please email your interest in participating or your introductory form to secretary@melbournebudokai.com.au

Further information:

You will be provided with a naginata (an oak shaft with a curved bamboo blade substitute). Click here for details on what to expect/wear.

You can either download and complete the PDF application and email to secretary@melbournebudokai.com.au or use the Google Form