About Us
Kendo focuses on practicing the 'Way of the Sword' of ancient Japan. The practice of Kendo comes with the goal of self-discipline through the use of a shinai (sword). It is also a competitive sport, where schools come together to compete and help recognize one’s shortcomings and help them grow as a practitioner.
All currently enrolled students and/or staff members at Cornell are elgible to participate. There is no experience necessary to join the Cornell kendo club, and everyone—regardless of sex, age, or physical condition—is encouraged to apply and join! If unsure, we accept members within the first month of practice, so feel free to come watch practices to get an idea of what kendo is about and if it's a good option for you.
Club Hours
Please do not hesitate to sit in and come watch us practice! We welcome anyone interested in kendo to observe and see if it's the right thing for them. Our practice times for Fall 2023 are posted below.
Beginner's schedule
Saturdays, 3pm - 5:30pm, RPCC multipurpose room
Advanced member's schedule
Thursdays 9:30pm - 11pm, Noyes multipurpose room
We will hold our first beginner practice on September 16th at 3pm in the RPCC multipurpose room! It's not required that you show up to the first meeting as long as you become active within the first month of the semester; however, it will allow us to better introduce you to the club.
Cornell Kendo club is a great way to introduce yourself to a tight-nit group of people where, through our peer-learning focused base, we aim to foster an interactive and supportive community. Don't be afraid to contact us! We can be reached at our email listed below, and we will try to reply to any questions not answered under our FAQ as soon as possible.