Free Trial Available!

For those in Miyamae Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, looking for kendo classes—whether for children's extracurricular activities or for adult beginners.

Start with a 1-month free trial

You can try it out for free as many times as you like for up to one month.
We provide bamboo swords (shinai) for free, so please come dressed in comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement.
Highly experienced instructors—including those holding 7th-dan rank—provide careful guidance tailored to each individual's age and skill level.

Training schedule (4 times a week)

Wed. and Fri.
Children from 17:00, Adults from 18:30

Sat/Sun
Children from 8:30 a.m., Adults from 10:30 a.m.

Participation is free. You can practice at your own pace, less or more.

Membership fee

Admission fee 3,000 yen
Monthly membership fee 5,000 yen (*Half price for the third member and thereafter)

Withdrawal / Suspension

Please send at least one month in advance.
When reinstating membership, you will need to reapply for membership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it OK if I am a complete beginner?
A. Yes, that's okay. We will carefully instruct you from the basics.

Q. How old do I have to be to join?
A. Membership is open to preschoolers and up. Preschool children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Q. Can elementary school students attend on their own?
A. Yes, your child can commute on their own. In addition to walking or cycling, some children also take the bus.

Q. Do girls attend as well?
A.Yes, we have female members ranging from elementary, junior high, and high school students to adults.
Many girls start as beginners, and the environment allows everyone to train with peace of mind.

Q. Are there any duties for parents?
A. No, there is no system of rotating duties for parents (such as unlocking the facility or serving tea).

Q. Do you offer sibling or family discounts?
A. For the third and subsequent family members from the same household, the monthly tuition is half-price.

Q. Is it okay to start as an adult?
A. Yes. We welcome beginners as well as those returning to kendo after a break. We provide instruction tailored to each individual's experience level.

Q. Can parents and children experience and enroll together?
A. Yes, it is possible. Some families practice with both parents and children.

Q. Can a woman participate alone?
A. Yes, we have female members, and some join or come for a trial session on their own.
We have female members who started as beginners, continued their training, and achieved rank (dan status), so please feel free to join us with confidence, even if you are a complete beginner.

Q. Can seniors start this too?
A. Yes, seniors are welcome to participate.
We conduct training at a pace suited to your physical strength and experience, so beginners and those returning after a break can start with confidence.

Q. I’m interested in Kendo, but I’m a bit apprehensive. Will I be okay?
A. Yes, that is perfectly fine. Many first-timers feel a bit anxious, wondering if they can really do it.
At the Shikukaii Dojo, we provide careful instruction starting from the basics, tailored to each individual's age and fitness level, so please feel free to come and try out a session with confidence.

Q. Isn't the dojo hot? I'm worried about heatstroke.
A. The dojo is fully equipped with three commercial-grade air conditioning units, ensuring a comfortable environment for training during both summer and winter.

Q. Can I just take a look around?
A. Yes, you can visit only. Please contact us in advance.

Q. What should I bring for the trial session?
A. Please bring comfortable clothing and a beverage.
We provide equipment—such as bamboo swords—free of charge, so even first-timers are welcome to join.

Q. Is there a parking lot or bicycle parking area?
A. Yes, you may use them.
We will provide information on the parking and bicycle parking locations as well as usage instructions, so please let us know when booking your trial session or tour if you wish to use them.

Finally.

Kendo is a martial art that people of all ages and experience levels—from children to adults—can take up.

We welcome everyone—from preschoolers, elementary and junior high school students to adult beginners, women, and those returning to kendo after a long hiatus—allowing each person to train at their own pace.

Through these lessons, we foster courtesy, concentration, and compassion, while cherishing the healthy growth of each individual child.

We invite anyone interested in starting Kendo, or in helping their children develop good manners and the ability to concentrate, to feel free to visit us.

We invite you to experience the atmosphere of the Yukyu-kai Dojo firsthand through our one-month free trial.

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