((exclusive)) — Carleton Kendo

Carleton is best for and those wanting low-commitment introduction before moving to a full-time dojo.

for the upcoming semester once they are released. Let me know how you'd like to tailor this post further! Kendo - Go Ravens carleton kendo

While exact founding dates vary, Carleton Kendo has been active since at least the early 2000s, growing alongside the Ottawa kendo community. Carleton is best for and those wanting low-commitment

Held 2x/year at Carleton (internal examiner, usually 5th dan). Fee ~$20. Kendo - Go Ravens While exact founding dates

| Dan | Minimum time after previous | Exam venue | |-----|----------------------------|-------------| | Shodan (1st dan) | 1 year (as 1 kyu) | Ottawa or Toronto (KO grading) | | Nidan (2nd dan) | 1 year | KO regional | | Sandan (3rd dan) | 2 years | KO or Kendo Canada | | Yondan+ | 3+ years | Kendo Canada or FIK (Japan) |

The Carleton University Kendo Club (CUKC) is a student-run martial arts organization dedicated to the practice of Kendo (Japanese fencing) at Carleton University in Ottawa. The club provides an introduction to Kendo for beginners and offers competitive training for advanced students. It is known for its inclusive atmosphere, rigorous training schedule, and strong integration into the broader Canadian Kendo community.