"The Way of the Sword," Kendo, is the Japanese art of fencing based on the techniques of the two-handed sword of the samurai. The term "Kendo" implies spiritual discipline, as well as fencing technique. Wearing protective equipment and using bamboo training swords, students practice a variety of movements of attack and defence. Most fundamental are stance, footwork, cuts, thrust and parries. The JCCC Kendo Club has become a mecca of Kendo in Canada. Several members have been selected to represent Canada in international competition including the World Kendo Championship held every 3 years. Instructors of the class are held in high esteem, both nationally and internationally.

The JCCC Kendo Club is proud to have Morito Tsumura, Chief Instructor, 8th Dan Kyoshi; Kiyoshi Hao, 7th Dan Kyoshi; Roy Asa, 7th Dan; Sanji Kanno, 7th Dan; Goyo Ohmi, 6th Dan; Tak Yoshida, 5th Dan; Bryan Asa, 6th Dan; and Steve Nakatsu, 5th Dan as sensei (instructors). Shane Asa, 5th Dan; Hideki Sumi, 5th Dan; Andrew Asa, 4th Dan; and Lawrence Tsuji, 4th Dan are assistant instructors. These sensei exemplify the spirit of kendo and have experience in Japan and throughout the world.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.jccckendo.com/ (independent website managed by JCCC Kendo Club).

New Kendo registrants accepted only on the first Sunday or Wednesday in May 08, Sept 08 and Jan 09.