The Rock Kendo & Iaido Club

The Rock Kendo & Iaido Club Kendo translates into English as 'way of the sword'. Kendo, like all martial arts, is a means through which individuals strengthen their minds and their bodies.

Kendo is the traditional Japanese martial art of sword-fighting derived from the bushi (samurai) art of kenjutsu, it is a type of full-contact fencing, focusing on mind and body conditioning. The concept of Kendo is "...a way to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana". By using Shinai (bamboo swords), the Kendoka (practitioner) is able to learn techn

iques that would have been applied using live-blade (sharp) swords. Today, Kendo is practiced all around the world and has become as much a competitive sport as it is a martial art. In Canada, we as a club are affiliated with the Canadian Kendo Federation. There is also an International Kendo Federation which governs the martial art worldwide. We meet at the St. Andrew's Elementary Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, so feel free to drop by and see if Kendo is for you!

04/05/2026

Reminder that there are no classes for today, Easter Sunday.

See you all Wednesday!

04/01/2026

Between weather, injury, and a lot of students unable to attend tonight, I will be cancelling tonight's class (not an April fools joke just FYI).

Also, there will be no kids classes on Easter Sunday. A short adult session may go ahead.

Take care and see you all soon.
W

02/22/2026

Once again due to inclement weather and the aftermath, we will be cancelling all kendo classes for today, Feb. 22nd. Stay cozy, and see you all Wednesday.

02/18/2026

Due to the accumulated snow and forecast of more on the way, there will be no kendo class this evening, February 18th.

See you all Sunday

12/21/2025

Just a reminder that we are now on Christmas break, classes will resume in January with our first session back being kendo on the 7th.

11/09/2025

Unfortunately there are no kendo classes for today, Sunday, November 9th. The gym is unavailable while facilities are replacing the lights.

Enjoy the weekend
W

08/12/2025

There will be no kendo class this evening due to the unavailability of the instructor, see you all Sunday hopefully.

Cheers,
W

08/03/2025

There is no kids class for today (Aug 3), I will attending a workshop. Any kids are welcome to come to the regular class at 2PM.

Cheers,
W
TRKIC

07/27/2025

With the majority of students at the martial arts camp retreat, and low attendance for regular class, Sunday's gokeiko is cancelled, we will continue with the training camp and regular members are welcome to visit us at con ba su hut.

07/20/2025

A reminder that today (July 20th) there is no kendo class, see you all Tuesday!

W

06/27/2025

WINTER 26 SCHEDULE (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 7th)

VENUE: 141 University Avenue, St. Andrew's Elementary

*some times may be adjusted*
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SUNDAY 12:15PM-1:30PM (KIDS KENDO)
Breakdown:
12:15-12:50PM, Ages 5-7 Kendo (Beginners & Returning),
(20 seats available).
12:55-1:30PM, Ages 8-11 Kendo (Beginners & Returning),
(19 seats available)
*Seats will be open to the public, all students 11 years old and under are free.
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SUNDAY 1:30-3:30PM (TEEN/ADULT KENDO)
Breakdown:
1:30-2:30PM Club practice Kendo (Bogu & non-bogu/beginners)
2:30-3:30PM Club practice Kendo (Bogu)
*Class size limited only by available training equipment.
**All beginners and non-bogu are welcome to attend the entire session but training focus may change.
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MONDAY 8:00PM-9:30PM (TEEN/ADULT IAIDO/JODO)
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WEDNESDAY 9:00-10:30PM (TEEN/ADULT KENDO)
Club practice Kendo (Bogu & non-bogu/beginners)

Address

St. Andrew's Elementary, 141 University Ave
St. John's, Newfoundland And Labrador, NL
A1B 3E9

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9pm - 10pm
Wednesday 9pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17097288304

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