Information for New Students

Equipment

A bokuto (wooden sword) is required for basic practice.  As we have a standard, you must purchase it from the instructor.  A Bokuto including a leather Tsuba with Shinkendo logo costs $65.

Other equipment required for advanced training will be explained in class.uition

Tuition

Monthly tuition should be paid by the end of previous month. The cost is $30 for Birmingham and $70 for Atlanta Dojo.

Textbook

Shinkendo Textbook is required and available from instructor for $25.

Uniform

You may wear any martial arts uniform that you now have for your first few classes. Otherwise, wear suitable exercise clothing such as T-shirt and sweat pants.  No shorts or street clothes. Requirement of proper However, basic white martial art uniform will be required within 2 weeks.  Basic white dogi is available from instructor ($35).  After joining International Shinkendo Federation, a proper set of Shinkendo uniform will be required and the timeline and cost will be explained in class.

Membership in International Shinkendo Federation (ISF)

All new students are required to join International Shinkendo Federation after 3 months probation period.  Annual fee for ISF membership is $50.

Age Requirement

We accept students below the age of 18 with signed consent from their parent or guardian.  The minimum age is 16 but, depending upon the maturity of the student, we may accept younger.  Parent must interview with instructor.