Goshinkai Kendo Club
Formed in Perth, Western Australia in 2001 by members of the UWA and WA Budo clubs (Innaloo), the club was named Goshinkai from the Japanese characters 豪心会. The character 豪 (Go) means strength and also represents Australia. 心 (Shin) means spirit/heart and 会 (Kai) means group or association.
Our club motto is taken from the Japanese word 挑戦 (Chousen), which translates to "Challenge". Our challenge is to improve ourselves, to improve our kendo skills, to advance the standard of kendo in our club and in Western Australia in general, and to contribute to and advance kendo in Australia.
Training
Please come along and join one of our training sessions.
Monday 5.30 - 7pm
Curtin Stadium
Kent St, Bentley
Western Australia
Includes the beginners course from 5.30-6.30pm in March/August.
Thursday 7.30 - 8.30pm
WA Stage School
Malaga
Advanced class
Starting Kendo
Goshinkai runs an 8 week beginner course twice a year, in March and August. The cost is $140 (cash only) including Shinai (Bamboo sword).
The next beginners course starts on Monday 13th March 2023, at Curtin Stadium, Kent Street, Bentley from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
You don't need any special equipment or preparation, just come along 15 minutes prior to the first session to sign up.
Contact Courtney at cbabb73@yahoo.com.au if you'd like more details.
Costs
Membership fees to Goshinkai are payable twice yearly, in January & July, and are based on grade.
Grade |
Fee |
Kyu or ungraded |
$150 |
1st and 2nd Dan |
$120 |
3rd and 4th Dan |
$100 |
5th Dan and above |
$50 |
Short term visitors can pay $5 per session.
In order to grade, members will need to become members of the West Australian Kendo Renmei, which currently costs $100 per financial year for adult members.
The cost includes the registration fee for the International Kendo Federation (FIK)