Boston Kendo Kyokai 

 Welcome to the Boston Kendo Kyokai WebSite

Kendo, the Way of the Sword, is the Art of Japanese Fencing. Kendo is one of the oldest and most celebrated of the Japanese martial arts and is held in high regard in Japan as an important cultural legacy. Kendo has transcended its bloody origins in Japan's feudal past to become a modern martial discipline that instills courtesy, humility, self-control and fighting spirit through mentally intense and physically rigorous training.  Interested? Drop by the dojo to watch a practice.

For more information about kendo print or download our Beginner's Guide to Kendo and Terminology Guide .

Membership

Details on how you can apply for membership on our Membership Info Page . You can also pay membership tuition via Paypal on the Member Info Page. Print this Membership Application Form,  fill it out and bring it with you.

We always recommend that you visit our dojo and watch a practice before joining.  Boston Kendo Kyokai is open to all who would like to learn kendo, regardless of race, color, creed, national orign, gender or sexual orientation. We welcome all, beginners and experienced kenshi alike. We have several open enrollment periods during the year for beginners. 

Enrollment for Beginners Closed.

Visiting Kenshi are now welcome, please email first.

Members and visitors must be vaccinated and masked.

Please read COVID-19 Guidelines.

COVID Guidelines Document