Phoenix Kendo Kai

has been offering instructions in KENDO - Japanese Sword Fencing - for over 20 years in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. (and serving the Greater Phoenix area: Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Chandler, Gilbert, Ahwatukee, etc.)

We are members of the Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute Kendo Dojo. PCI is a member dojo of the Southern California Kendo Federation (SCKF), which is a regional member of the All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF).

Our Instructors...
Our senior instructor is Sensei Maki Miyahara, Hanshi, 8-dan. Our Phoenix instructors are Tami {Tommy} Higure, 4-dan, and Casey Van Zutphen, 4-dan.

If you are interested in learning about kendo:
* Wear comfortable clothes that do not bind at the shoulder or drop below the ankle.

* Prior fencing or martial arts experience is not necessary.

* Shinai (bamboo swords) vary in length according to height and age. Speak to an instructor before purchasing.

* As a club, we do NOT sell kendo keiko-gi, hakama, nor bogu. We can, however, recommend suppliers that have good reputations with us including Eguchi, Tozando, e-bogu, and Bujin Design.

Phoenix Kendo Kai Dues:

Adult: $30/month, 3 months in advance due at 2nd practice. Paid in 3-month increments thereafter.

Children, 17 years and under: $15/month, 3 months in advance due at 2nd practice. Paid in 3-month increments thereafter.

SCKF & AUSKF Dues

Adult: $66/year, due at 2nd practice

Children, 17 years and under: $39, due at 2nd practice

Please feel free to attend a practice to watch or participate before committing to joining our dojo.