WELCOME TO KENBUKAN KENDO
Branching from the USYD Kendo Club, Kenbukan is the first Kendo dojo in southern Sydney!
Kendo is a Martial Art of Japanese sword fighting, with its roots dating back to the times of the Samurai, an ancient warrior class of Japan!​
Our Beginners Course Is Open!
First 2 Trial Sessions Free!
Specialising in our tailored beginner program alongside our regular trainings!
All our classes have been designed around a dynamic curriculum focusing on delivering information in a manner suitable to each level/ age , so no one gets thrown in the deep end not knowing what to do!​​
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Fitness
Learn a Martial art like no other
Mental Wellbeing
Discipline & Self-Confidence
Community and Make Friends!
Time and Location :
​​Mondays and Thursdays - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Mortdale Community Centre​
Dynamic sessions to fit your needs!
Twice a week!
With highly experienced instructors!
Our Instructors
Katsuhiko Takayama
Kendo 7th Dan Renshi
Since Joining the USYD Kendo club in 2010, Takayama Sensei has grown the club to be the biggest in Australia!
After graduating from Saitama University in Education, Takayama Sensei was a formal finalist in the All-Japan Universities tournament and has experience coaching over 6 different kendo teams worldwide.
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Takayama Sensei's methodological approach in coaching has proven success with students winning multiple championships spanning across, University Nationals and State Kendo Championships, Australian kendo championships, as well as top 8 result at the recent 2024 World Kendo Championships.​
Ervin Peng
Kendo 5th Dan
​Starting Kendo at the USYD Kendo club in 2007, Ervin Sensei has instructed Kendo for over 15 years, specializing in new beginner programs.
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Ervin Sensei's holistic approach to balancing traditional kendo training methods with sports science knowledge has led to mentoring students gaining success at the university nationals, State kendo championships, Australian kendo Championships, as well as the recent World kendo Championship.
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Starting the branch in Mortdale, He aims spread the love of kendo in South Sydney, where it is a safe space for students to have fun, improve and strive!
Joe Pile (Takatori)
Kendo 1st Dan
A Primary School teacher by trade, and a former National Kendo Champion.
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Joe's dedication and passion is reflected in his down to earth, friendly, engaging style of instructing, tailoring instructions for students.
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He hopes to share his experience with students so that everyone can grow together and train together!
Jazz:
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"Supportive and inclusive community with highly skilled instructors, excellent place to be introduced to kendo and or coming back into kendo. All skills friendly."
Rhys:
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"I have started Kendo at this Dojo, the Trainers are incredibly nice and supportive, with a semi-individualised approach to our training including personalised goals and plans sent outside of training. The community they are creating in Mortdale is incredibly nice and I highly recommend attending if you are interested in giving Kendo a go"
Jared:
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"Great coaching in a warm and inviting environment"
Annie:
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"Caring people and quality teaching!"
Sergey
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"I recently started kendo at this dojo with great trainers. Their expert teaching balances discipline with support, immersing beginners in the sport and its culture. The structured sessions and supportive community enhance learning, making this dojo an enriching place for both skill development and cultural appreciation."