Darwin Kendo Club

Darwin Kendo Club Darwin Kendo Club is the formal presence of Kendo community in Northern Territory. We are affiliated with the national organisation Australian Kendo Renmei.

Kendo (剣道), meaning the way of the sword, originated in Japan and is based on a mixture of different sword styles and schools dating back hundreds of years. Kendo is a mix of traditional martial art and modern sport - providing an opportunity for character development and improvement through discipline and respect, as well as challenge players through friendly competitions at various levels across many divisions – as individuals or teams. The concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana (sword). Kendo senior practitioners wear protective gear (bogu) designed after the traditional samurai armour, and use bamboo swords (shinai) to practice the strikes. Despite being a full-contact combat sport, techniques in Kendo are very controlled, with a large focus on proper form and elegance in the way we move our body. Kendo is a group sport that emphasises teamwork where members must learn to practise with each other. Kendo allows practitioners to work on self-improvement and discipline, improve their fitness, and participate in the growing local, interstate, and international community of Kendo or fans of martial arts in general; as well as experience a unique aspect of the Japanese culture, woven into our own Australian lifestyle and values. Kendo in Australia is practised by over 1,200 members, growing steadily.

Kendo memories
02/08/2026

Kendo memories

Kendo shenanigans after training
02/07/2026

Kendo shenanigans after training

Japanese Children's Day is this weekend on Saturday 9th May 10:30am - 1:30pm at Bicentennial Park on the Esplanade.Come ...
07/05/2026

Japanese Children's Day is this weekend on Saturday 9th May 10:30am - 1:30pm
at Bicentennial Park on the Esplanade.

Come check it out!

We still have several spots available for the Darwin Kendo Beginners Course! Its not too late to apply! Email, text or c...
03/05/2026

We still have several spots available for the Darwin Kendo Beginners Course! Its not too late to apply! Email, text or call to enquire.

Have a whack session this Sunday at Darwin squash centre. Come in and try kendo for free!
24/04/2026

Have a whack session this Sunday at Darwin squash centre. Come in and try kendo for free!

19/04/2026

Hey everyone. Our “have-a-whack” week is about to begin followed by the start of our beginner’s course. There was an error on our advertising poster.
The have-a-whack sessions will be at
6pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday the 22nd and 10am to 12pm on Sunday the 26th.

Come in and give kendo a try for free!

Congratulations to Anthony for representing the N.T. at the Australian kendo competition
14/04/2026

Congratulations to Anthony for representing the N.T. at the Australian kendo competition

10/04/2026

Kendo training for competition

Kendo training for competitionAlso a reminder Beginner's course 2026Starting dates29 April & 3 May Wednesdays 6.00pm - 7...
10/04/2026

Kendo training for competition

Also a reminder Beginner's course 2026
Starting dates
29 April & 3 May
Wednesdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Sundays 10.00am - 12.00pm
At Darwin Squash Centre, Marrara

Beginner's course 2026Starting dates29 April & 3 May Wednesdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm Sundays 10.00am - 12.00pmAt Darwin Squas...
12/03/2026

Beginner's course 2026
Starting dates
29 April & 3 May
Wednesdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Sundays 10.00am - 12.00pm
At Darwin Squash Centre, Marrara

Address

6 Marrara Drive
Marrara, NT
0810

Telephone

0430 398 358

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