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.

Please come along and join one of our training sessions.

Kendo classes for kids resume in Term 1 on Mondays at 5.30-6.15pm, from February 2nd, 2026.

Equipment is provided for beginners, there are no special requirements. Price for this term is $150. Payment can be made at the first class starting from Monday 2nd February.

Contact Courtney at cbabb73@yahoo.com.au for details.

Goshinkai runs a beginner course twice a year, usually in March and August. The first semester beginners course for 2026 will start on Monday 16th February at Curtin Stadium, Kent Street, Bentley from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.

The cost is $150, and no special equipment is required, as it can be borrowed from the club. Please come along to the first session to join in.

Contact Courtney at cbabb73@yahoo.com.au if you'd like to know more.

Membership fees to Goshinkai are payable twice yearly, in January & July, and are based on grade.

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).