Liverpool Kendo Club
Martial Arts Clubs
Liverpool Kendo Club
186 Liverpool Rd, Liverpool
# Liverpool Kendo Club
Liverpool Kendo Club is a British Kendo Association registered kendojo serving the Merseyside community for over 30 years. Based at Merchant Taylors' School in Crosby, the club teaches kendo—a traditional Japanese martial art centred on bamboo sword combat, protective armour and the development of character through discipline.
The club welcomes practitioners of all ages and abilities, operating as a family dojo with sessions on Wednesday evenings (7-9pm) and Saturday afternoons (2-4pm). Members engage in both competitive matches (shiai) and structured practice forms (kata), developing physical technique alongside spiritual qualities including perseverance, courage and integrity.
What sets Liverpool Kendo Club apart is its longevity and standing within the British Kendo Association framework—it remains the only officially registered kendojo on Merseyside. The club combines authentic Japanese martial traditions with modern sporting practices, appealing to those seeking genuine martial arts training rather than casual fitness. Their emphasis on etiquette and self-improvement attracts individuals looking for more than physical exercise.
The welcoming, family-oriented approach removes barriers to entry for newcomers whilst maintaining serious training standards for experienced kendoka. Whether visiting Liverpool or establishing a regular practice, members benefit from qualified instruction, proper equipment facilities and integration into a wider British and international kendo community.
Liverpool Kendo Club is a British Kendo Association registered kendojo serving the Merseyside community for over 30 years. Based at Merchant Taylors' School in Crosby, the club teaches kendo—a traditional Japanese martial art centred on bamboo sword combat, protective armour and the development of character through discipline.
The club welcomes practitioners of all ages and abilities, operating as a family dojo with sessions on Wednesday evenings (7-9pm) and Saturday afternoons (2-4pm). Members engage in both competitive matches (shiai) and structured practice forms (kata), developing physical technique alongside spiritual qualities including perseverance, courage and integrity.
What sets Liverpool Kendo Club apart is its longevity and standing within the British Kendo Association framework—it remains the only officially registered kendojo on Merseyside. The club combines authentic Japanese martial traditions with modern sporting practices, appealing to those seeking genuine martial arts training rather than casual fitness. Their emphasis on etiquette and self-improvement attracts individuals looking for more than physical exercise.
The welcoming, family-oriented approach removes barriers to entry for newcomers whilst maintaining serious training standards for experienced kendoka. Whether visiting Liverpool or establishing a regular practice, members benefit from qualified instruction, proper equipment facilities and integration into a wider British and international kendo community.
Services offered
Adult kendo instructionJunior kendo classesCompetitive match trainingKata practiceEquipment hire and guidanceBelt grading preparationSocial events and tournamentsVisiting practitioner welcome sessions