Im new to this

[Siglith234]

My dad took kendo in college (sp?) and i found some of his old Shinais
and i got really into it and now im wondering how much lessons ussaully cost cause im short on cash and i want to know what im getting into.
Btw im 13

[xvikingx]

My dad took kendo in college (sp?) and i found some of his old Shinais
and i got really into it and now im wondering how much lessons ussaully cost cause im short on cash and i want to know what im getting into.
Btw im 13

Do you live in/near Boston? If so, there is a website where you can find all the answers to your questions. (atcually I don't know the adress) Go to www.e-bogu.com and they have a link to the Harvard kendo club. And think there is one more in Boston as well. Good luck and enjoy.

[dorkusxmaximus]

yeah there are some clubs around your area. man, wish i was 13 or younger when I started kendo. Kendo lessons are usually pretty cheap compared to other martial arts that are out there. I was pretty strapped for cash too, so I know how you feel. I did somehow manage to pay for my lessons though. Did you ask your dad to see if he was willing to pay for your lessons?

[Siglith234]

yeah there are some clubs around your area. man, wish i was 13 or younger when I started kendo. Kendo lessons are usually pretty cheap compared to other martial arts that are out there. I was pretty strapped for cash too, so I know how you feel. I did somehow manage to pay for my lessons though. Did you ask your dad to see if he was willing to pay for your lessons?

Yeah i did he would go for it though neither my mom.. So i got to pay for them. I actaully live in acton mass its near boston but since no one knows where it is i thought it was pointless to put it

[Siglith234]

Im also wondering what equipment i need i know i dont need bogu for a while (years) but should i buy a new shinai (most likly will) bokken or bokuto im just very confused :dead:

[Winter_Wolf]

Hello,
well, I didn't have anything when I first started and it seems you've already got a shinai so i'd say your set for a while, I've been at this six months and am just starting w/ a rental bogu and have just bought my uniform... so basicly you just need to visit a/some dojo/dojos and see what you think
Thanks,
W.W.

[xvikingx]

I think it depends on the dojo (or should I say how much money the dojo has). Most likely all you will need untill you decide if kendo is for you, is a shinai. Just get yourself a cheap shinai thats is the right size for you.

[sminki]

well, before you do ANYTHING (like buying stuff), visit the local dojo that you'd join and talk to the sensei there about these issues. Obviously, membership fees, etc., are all dojo-specific information, so actually taking the first step of visiting, watching a practice session and speaking to the sensei regarding your concerns, etc. would be the most helpful thing to do.

If you're in Mass near Boston, check out Ogimura sensei at Siu Fu Kai (if you're close enough to go there, that is.) Very nice sensei. If that doesn't work, there are other dojos in Boston that are good.

[dorkusxmaximus]

do you receive any allowance by any chance?

[Winter_Wolf]

or if not, have you ever attempted pick pocketing?

[jmarsten]

You'll find the contact info for the Acton Kendo and Iaido Club at this site which BTW is linked to Kendo World
http://kendo-usa.org/statedojolist.htm#MA

[Siglith234]

no no allowance i get money from mowing out lawn though

[dorkusxmaximus]

that's good that you have a way to pay for kendo. Good luck on your kendo journey.