Kendo Club of Flinders University

Flinders Kendo is dedicated to maintaining a welcoming and healthy environment which we believe leads to results on both a personal and club-wide level. This is shown in our consistent and continued results at competitions.

Other than the competitive aspect of kendo, we pride ourselves on how our members conduct themselves and develop in and out of the club.

The word kendo literally means 'The Way of the Sword' (ken: sword + do: way), and can best be described as Japanese Fencing. Kendo's origins are most closely associated with the feudal Japanese Samurai and many protocols within today's dojos still reflect this cultural tradition. Kendo has now become a popular sport form that is suitable for both men and women of all ages, who practice and compete together. The Concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana (Japanese sword).