Membership & Visiting
Membership Application
Shofukan Kendo Dojo is affiliated sister dojo of Gedatsu Kendo Dojo under the Southern California Kendo Federation (SCKF) and All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF). To join us as a member, the following 3-part requirements for payments applies (Forms are available on bottom of this page for download).
For first-time visitors (observing), please submit the COVID Questionnaire, bring a proof of vaccination, and a mask. Kendo is a contact sport/activity and safety measures are in place for you and our other kenshi. As of April 1, 2023, AUSKF does NOT mandate use of mask or shield at everyday practice, regional or national events. Usage of mask and/or shield is optional, and it is up to each individual.
For any trial requests (practice participation), please refer to the forms below and either submit your signed forms to Shofukan.Kendo@gmail.com or in-person at your trial practice. Come in comfortable gym clothes (ie. t-shirt and sweatpants) and as a beginner, you will need to purchase a shinai (bamboo sword), tsuba, and tsubadome (parts that goes with the shinai).
Federation Dues 2024
SCKF and AUSKF Dues are collected by Shofukan Kendo Dojo, but are paid to SCKF and AUSKF. This fee is required to participate in any practices or activities for insurance coverage. Additionally, federation membership is also required whenever participating in rank testing and competitions.
Dojo Dues 2024
Shofukan membership period runs concurrent with SCKF and AUSKF from 1st of April until the end of March the following year. Dojo dues are not pro-rated.
Facility usage fee / Tuition 2024
Both Shofukan Members as well as Non Shofukan Members (AUSKF) who visit on a regular basis.
If starting practice mid-quarter or mid-year, Facility Use Fee and Tuition will be pro-rated.
Sign-Up Forms:
If you would like to join, print and complete the following forms and submit to Shofukan.Kendo@gmail.com or in-person, along with your payment prior to your first day of practice.
Full_Application_packet.pdfForms requested for first-time visitors (observing):
Forms requested for trial (practice participation):
*Please include all forms under first-time visitor
Forms requested for membership:
*Please include all forms under first-time visitor & trial
Visiting
Our regular practices are open to all active AUSKF members.
For details on our Youth Program and open practice participation, please see information below.
Youth & Kids Program
Our youth & kids program is for children between the age of 9 and 12. We request and require parent supervision for our kendo instructional program to the younger members of our dojo so that we can welcome students of all ages to join. Many start as a family and kendo can become their lifelong special bond that the they can share together. For active dojo member children, please consult with sensei for appropriate instructional start timing.
Our goal:
To create an environment where children and kids can:
Develop positive attitudes and habits such as:
Respect for to one-another (including fellow students, parents) and their own needs.
Perseverance, discipline, resilience.
Confidence in their ability to learn and master new soft and hard skills (which can be generalized to help with their life outside of kendo, e.g. school, friendships)
Make Friends.
Learn kendo and kendo-related skills in a fun, encouraging, engaging and safe manner.
Members of our youth & kids program may be advanced to the adult practice at any age once their ability has reached competency as deemed by the head sensei. Sign-up requirements are the same as our regular adult members.
Open Practice
Our regular practices are open to all active AUSKF members.
If visiting on a regular basis, any donations to help contribute towards our facility rental expenses would be greatly appreciated..
New and non-regular attendees, please download and sign our Release of Liability form and Dojo Rules before attending the open practice.
New and Non-AUSKF members, please see information below.
New and non-AUSKF students will need to sign up for membership with SCKF and Shofukan Kendo Dojo and become our Shofukan Kendo Dojo members before being able to participate in the Open Practice.
We recommend attending one of our practice sessions for a trial before signing up, to gain an understanding of what our practice is like before committing to join. Please contact us in advance of your arrival so that we can make necessary arrangements.
*The head instructor of Shofukan Kendo Dojo will have the right to ask any participants to leave at anytime at his discretion.
