Dojo Information :
Dojo Fee Schedule:
Dojo Practice Schedule
Dojo Practice Locations
Equipment
Rank Promotions
Dojo Fund Raising
Memo to Parents
End of year Party
Sensei Rotation Schedule
DOJO ETIQUET and BOWING
For a downloadable word document with most of this information, CLICK HERE.
Dojo Practice Schedule:
San Jose Dojo is Currently in its Winter Schedule.
Tuesday Practice
Beginners - 7:00 ~ 8:00 p.m.
Advanced - 8:00 p.m. ~ 9:45 p.m.
Place: San Jose Buddhist Church
640 N. 5th St.
San Jose, CA 95112
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Thursday Practice
Beginners - 7:00 ~ 8:00 p.m.
Advanced - 8:00 p.m. ~ 9:45 p.m.
Place: Nichiren Buddhist Temple
3570 Mona Way
San Jose, CA 95130
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Dojo Fee Schedule:
Federation Fees:
San Jose Kendo Dojo is a non-profit organization that is part of the Northern California Kendo Federation (NCKF), which is itself part of the All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF) and the International Kendo Federation. Your membership to SJ Kendo Dojo includes membership to these federations.
All members must pay federation costs of $70.00 a year for adults, and $45.00 a year for children under the age of 18.
New students are now required to pay the first six months fees and federation fees at the time of joining the dojo.
Monthly dues for San Jose Dojo:
17 Years and Under - $25.00/month
18 Years and Older - $30.00/month
Payment is due on the first practice of the month:
Members are responsible for all monthly dues payments (even if you do not practice/participate). The only exception is for pre-approved extended leaves of absence by teh Dojo Head Sense and/or Dojo President.
Leave of Absence:
For unapproved leaves, the member will be responsible for 50gbsp;of the missed monthly dues. After three (3) months of unapproved absences, the participation membership will be cancelled. Any return after three (3) months of unapproved absence will require new member registration and the collection of new member registration fees. This will include AUSKF registration, NCKF registration, SJ Dojo Dues, Insurance fees, and initation fees. (AUSKF and NCKF registration fees and insurance fees will not be collected if they are still current.) No refunds will be made on unused membership/insurance fees.
Announcements:
Join the yahoo groups: “sanjosekendo” for announcements throughout the year.
Equipment:
Beginner:
A beginning kendoist will need to purchase a shinai. You may purchase your shinai directly from the San Jose Kendo Dojo at the San Jose Nichiren Temple practice facility (Thursday) A kendo Gi, Hakama, and Bogu are not required for beginner practice.
Advanced:
Bogu is required for participation. Practice without Bogu is allowed with sensei approval.
Fundraisers:
San Jose Kendo Dojo is a non-profit organization. The instructors (Sensei’s) are all volunteers. This means that we rely on dues, fundraisers and membership & family member volunteers. The dojo participates in fundraisers throughout the year. We sell Tempura at the Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival (NCKF fundraiser) and at the San Jose Nikkei Matsuri Festival ((NCKF fundraiser)) and Volunteer our services for the San Jose Buddhist Church and Nichiren Buddhist Church fundraiser events.. There is a lot of work involved in these fundraisers, the membership and their family members are encouraged to help. Helping involves the preparation the night before the events and helping at the actual event. Clean-up duties are always part of the preparation and fundraiser activities. (example: Preparation involves coming to help the night before the festival to cut veggies and shrimp and booth setup. Help on the day of the event includes cooking and selling tempura in the booth at each festival.) By participating you will have fun, get to know your sensei’s and members from other Dojos and most importantly the money raised will go toward providing for an excellent kendo program and keep tournament fees, facility use fees, and dues low.
Tournament / Kendo activities: (Watch / listen for announcements throughout the year) Join the yahoo groups: “sanjosekendo” for announcements throughout the year.
There are several federation sponsored kendo tournaments throughout the year that a member can participate in. Tournament participation requires that the kendoist have a bogu. These include the annual North / South California tournament, Steveston Canada Tournament, and every three years All California Tournament , and AUSKF Tournament.
NCKF sponsored Kendo Camp (3days) taught by high ranking (8 Dan – Hachi-dan) Sensei(s) from Japan
San Jose Kendo Dojo also hosts a tournament each year. Dojo members and family members will be asked to help with the tournament activities.
Promotion test:
Promotion exams for rank advancement are conducted 2 times per year. See Head Sensei for approval to participate. For the test, the member demonstrates good kendo form (bogu required) in front of a panel of NCKF Sensei judges. A participation fee and a fee for the official federation promotion certificate (this is your official record of rank) will be collected in advance. The certificate fee will be refunded if advancement is not granted.
Dojo Picnic and Year-End Party:
The dojo has an annual summer picnic and an End of Year party. These are potluck with lots of good food and activities! Member family and friends are welcome to attend. This is a good way for everyone to get together with others and have a good time. At the year end party we will be collecting $10.00 per member for Sensei appreciation gifts, thanking them for their instruction, encouragement and support throughout the year.
Dojo Ettiquet and Bowing:
Proper traditional dojo ettiquet is followed at all times in the dojo. The beginning and end of practice includes showing respect to the dojo, instructors and previous instructors in the form of bowing. Be sure to read the article on bowing on the FAQ page. There are NO acceptions. If you feel you can not do this, please do not test our resolve on the issue.
Memo to Parents and Guardians of students under the age of 15: Members under the age of 15 are required to have a parent or guardian at the practice location during practice times.
| February | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 5 | Tuesday | R. Tanaka | R. Hill |
| 7 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | E. Mikuni |
| 12 | Tuesday | T. Tokunaga | L. Tanaka |
| 14 | Thursday | R. Kikunaga | R. Tanaka |
| 19 | Tuesday | C. Tanaka | S. Mikuni |
| 21 | Thursday | G. Mikuni | T. Umeda |
| 26 | Tuesday | K. Sooda | Morales |
| 28 | Thursday | L. Tanaka | T. Yoshida |
| March | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 4 | Tuesday | C. Tanaka | L. Tanaka |
| 6 | Thursday | G. Mikuni | T. Umeda |
| 11 | Tuesday | R. Tanaka | T. Tokunaga |
| 13 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | R. Hill |
| 18 | Tuesday | L. Tanaka | Morales |
| 20 | Thursday | A. Matsuda | E. Mikuni |
| 25 | Tuesday | K. Sooda | R. Kikunaga |
| 27 | Thursday | S. Mikuni | R. Tanaka |
| April | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 1 | Tuesday | G. Mikuni | T. Tokunaga |
| 3 | Thursday | R. Tanaka | C. Kikunaga |
| 8 | Tuesday | L. Tanaka | K. Sooda |
| 10 | Thursday | A. Matsuda | T. Umeda |
| 15 | Tuesday | R. Kikunaga | S. Mikuni |
| 17 | Thursday | R. Tanaka | T. Yoshida |
| 22 | Tuesday | C. Tanaka | L. Tanaka |
| 24 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | G. Mikuni |
| 29 | Tuesday | Morales | E. Mikuni |
| May | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 1 | Thursday | A. Matsuda | L. Tanaka |
| 6 | Tuesday | R. Tanaka | R. Hill |
| 8 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | T. Umeda |
| 13 | Tuesday | K. Sooda | R. Kikunaga |
| 15 | Thursday | S. Mikuni | A. Matsuda |
| 20 | Tuesday | L. Tanaka | Morales |
| 22 | Thursday | T. Yoshida | R. Tanaka |
| 27 | Tuesday | C. Tanaka | E. Mikuni |
| 29 | Thursday | R. Kikunaga | C. Kikunaga |
| June | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 3 | Tuesday | L. Tanaka | C. Tanaka |
| 5 | Thursday | T. Umeda | R. Tanaka |
| 10 | Tuesday | G. Mikuni | R. Kikunaga |
| 12 | Thursday | A. Matsuda | T. Tokunaga |
| 17 | Tuesday | K. Sooda | L. Tanaka |
| 19 | Thursday | R. Hill | T. Yoshida |
| 24 | Tuesday | S. Mikuni | E. Mikuni |
| 26 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | G. Mikuni |
| July | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 1 | Tuesday | T. Tokunaga | A. Matsuda |
| 3 | Thursday | AUSKF CHAMPIONSHIPS | |
| 8 | Tuesday | R. Tanaka | K. Sooda |
| 10 | Thursday | G. Mikuni | T. Umeda |
| 15 | Tuesday | L. Tanaka | C. Tanaka |
| 17 | Thursday | T. Yoshida | R. Kikunaga |
| 22 | Tuesday | A. Matsuda | E. Mikuni |
| 24 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | L. Tanaka |
| 29 | Tuesday | S. Mikuni | Morales |
| August | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 5 | Tuesday | G. Mikuni | R. Tanaka |
| 7 | Thursday | L. Tanaka | S. Mikuni |
| 12 | Tuesday | T. Tokunaga | R. Kikunaga |
| 14 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | A. Matsuda |
| 19 | Tuesday | K. Sooda | G. Mikuni |
| 21 | Thursday | T. Umeda | C. Tanaka |
| 26 | Tuesday | Morales | E. Mikuni |
| 28 | Thursday | A. Matsuda | T. Yoshida |
| September | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 2 | Tuesday | S. Mikuni | R. Tanaka |
| 4 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | R. Kikunaga |
| 9 | Tuesday | C. Tanaka | A. Matsuda |
| 11 | Thursday | G. Mikuni | T. Umeda |
| 16 | Tuesday | E. Mikuni | K. Sooda |
| 18 | Thursday | R. Tanaka | L. Tanaka |
| 23 | Tuesday | A. Matsuda | R. Hill |
| 25 | Thursday | T. Yoshida | C. Kikunaga |
| 30 | Tuesday | R. Kikunaga | Morales |
| October | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 2 | Thursday | R. Tanaka | E. Mikuni |
| 7 | Tuesday | C. Tanaka | G. Mikuni |
| 9 | Thursday | T. Tokunaga | T. Yoshida |
| 14 | Tuesday | S. Mikuni | A. Matsuda |
| 16 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | L. Tanaka |
| 21 | Tuesday | K. Sooda | R. Tanaka |
| 23 | Thursday | A. Matsuda | T. Tokunaga |
| 28 | Tuesday | Morales | R. Kikunaga |
| 30 | Thursday | T. Umeda | C. Kikunaga |
| November | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 4 | Tuesday | G. Mikuni | E. Mikuni |
| 6 | Thursday | L. Tanaka | R. Tanaka |
| 11 | Tuesday | A. Matsuda | K. Sooda |
| 13 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | T. Yoshida |
| 18 | Tuesday | R. Kikunaga | T. Tokunaga |
| 20 | Thursday | R. Tanaka | T. Umeda |
| 25 | Tuesday | C. Tanaka | S. Mikuni |
| 27 | Thursday | THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY | |
| December | Lead Instructor | Secondary Instructor | |
| 2 | Tuesday | T. Tokunaga | R. Tanaka |
| 4 | Thursday | C. Kikunaga | S. Mikuni |
| 9 | Tuesday | K. Sooda | L. Tanaka |
| 11 | Thursday | A. Matsuda | T. Yoshida |
| 16 | Tuesday | R. Tanaka | R. Kikunaga |
| 18 | Thursday | T. Umeda | C. Kikunaga |
| 23 | Tuesday | A. Matsuda | E. Mikuni |
| 25 | Thursday | CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY | |
| 30 | Tuesday | C. Tanaka | Morales |
