About Us
Our CCA is for the practice of Kendo, a traditional Japanese martial art using bamboo swords (shinai). Kendo aims to boost both physical and mental capacity of the practitioners.
In this CCA, we train twice a week and participate in competitions around the year. We also hold biannual training camps to prepare for competitions and gradings. On top of that, we organise and participate in SMU events to keep ties between current members and alumni strong.
Key Events
- Demystifying Kendo
Introductory session for all beginners to attend! - Inter-Club Tournament
A yearly competition that pits all Kendo clubs around Singapore against each other! - Summer and Winter Training Camp
Our biannual training camps that allows better interactions between current members and alumni! - Alumni Cohesion
Our yearly Christmas party that the whole club attends! Activities such as Secret Santa and more! - East-West Tournament
A Yearly competition that groups Kendo practitioners into teams based on where they stay in Singapore
Our People in Action
Club Sessions
Day | Tuesdays | Saturdays |
Time | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Venue | Multi-Purpose Sports Hall | |
How To Join
Students do not need to audition to join SMU Kendo. We welcome all students who are interested in taking up the sport.
FAQ
We train twice a week, Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm and Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm. Our trainings are led by Christina Sensei and Daphne Sensei, as well as the Training Captain
Admission and training at SMUKC is completely free! However, you will be required to buy your own equipment for training after becoming an official member. Equipment will last for a long duration so no don't worry about repeated spending!
Training will be intensive. However, all members are able to ease into the club activities, regardless of having a sports background! In addition, kendo is a safe sport with a low likelihood of injuries!
We attend multiple competitions yearly! Members are encouraged to attend, but it is perfectly fine to practice recreationally!
You can message us on our instagram, @smukendoclub, or visit us at our booths during Vivace or Martial Mayhem!
Achievements
- 33rd Lim Kwa Chwee Memorial Tournament
- Beginner's Category (Non-Bogu)
- Silver and Bronze medals; Best Fighting Spirit
- Women's Junior Category (Kyu)
- Gold and Bronze medals; Best Fighting Spirit
- Men's Junior Category (Kyu) - Silver medal
- Women's Senior Category (Dan) - Gold medal
- 27th East West Tournament 2024
- Short teams - Gold and Bronze medals
- 19th National Kendo Championships 2023
- Women's Junior - Gold and Bronze medals
- Men's Junior - Gold Medal
- 10th Inter Club Tournament 2023
- Women's Individual - 2 Bronze medals
- East-West Tournament 2023
- 1 Gold and 2 Bronze medals for Men's team category
- Lee Kwa Chwee Memorial Tournament 2022
- Bronze and Silver medals for Men's and Women's individual category
- Inter-Club Tournament 2020
- Bronze medal for Men's and Women's individual