We are a student-run and student-focused club. However, our members are a diverse mixture of university students, alumni, university staff, and community members, and we welcome any current or would-be kendo practitioner to join our club or simply visit us for a practice.

We are a tight-knit group of friends, and are always looking for enthusiastic new members to join us (contact kendo@iastate.edu for inquiry).

 

Summer practice time for 2025 has been scheduled at Beyer Hall 3430. 5:30-7:30 pm Wed and Friday. 12:30 - 2:30 pm Sunday.
 

Kendo, meaning "the way of the sword"; is an armed Japanese martial art that is derived from ancient samurai swordsmanship (kenjutsu). Kendo uses bamboo practice swords called shinai and protective armor called bogu in vigorous training to build physical skills, sharpen mental focus, and develop discipline in one’s own character. The Kendo Club practices under the guidelines of the All United States Kendo Federation and is a member of the Midwest Kendo Federation. We practice to improve our knowledge in Kendo, cultivate discipline in our lives, and to create lasting friendship through training and competition.

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