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Renshin Kendo Dojo

What is Kendo?

Kendo (剣道, Kendō, lit. 'sword way', 'sword path' or 'way of the sword') is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu (the Japanese martial art of swordsmanship), that uses bamboo swords (shinai) as well as protective armor (bōgu). Today, it is widely practiced within Japan and has spread to many other nations across the world. Kendo is an activity that combines martial arts practices and values with strenuous, sport-like physical activity. (Wikipedia)

Renshin Kendo Dojo is part of Kendo Ontario and the Canadian Kendo Federation.

Instructor

Instructor, Bill Kim, standing in a gymnasium wearing a kendo uniform and bogu (armour) and holding a trophy

Bill Kim

  • Kendo 6 Dan Renshi
  • 2022 Canadian Junior Nationals - Coach for Team Ontario Junior
  • Kendo instructor at University of Toronto Kendo Club
  • Instructor at Kendo Ontario Junior Development Program
  • Registered Early Childhood Educator
Main Tournament Results:
  • 2020 Inter-university Kendo Tournament Alumni Individual: 1st place
  • 2019 Garden State Kendo Tournament Team: 1st place
  • 2019 All Korea Kumdo Championship for social members Individual: 3rd place
  • 2017 Canadian National Kendo Championship Provincial Team: 1st place

Schedule & Location

Schedule

DayLocationTimeType
Monday431 Alden Rd, Unit 7
(Steeles/Warden)		5:00–6:00pmBeginner/basic
6:00–7:00pmAdvanced/bogu
Thursday431 Alden Rd, Unit 7
(Steeles/Warden)		4:30–5:30pmChildren*
Saturday1443 Denison Street
(Denison/Birchmount)		10:00–11:00amBeginner/basic
11:00am–12:00pmAdvanced/bogu

*Children and adults are both welcome at all practices, but Thursdays are oriented toward children.

Two weeks of free trial classes available!

Spots are limited, so please sign up by emailing us at renshinkendo@gmail.com or using our contact form.

Location

Monday and Thursday

Address: 431 Alden Rd, Unit 7, Markham, ON L3R 3L4. Enter through the back door.

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Saturday

Address: Can Sports Center, 1443 Denison St, Markham, ON L3R 5V2.

Join Us

Email: renshinkendo@gmail.com

Facebook group: Renshin Kendo Dojo

Instagram: @renshinkendo

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