Hong Kong Kendo | Forge the Heart, Cultivate Virtue
Hong Kong Kendo — Mind & Body Cultivation Guide
New to kendo in Hong Kong? Start with etiquette, basic technique, and the AJKF philosophy of character cultivation — no prior experience required.
The concept of kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana (All Japan Kendo Federation, 1975).
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How to Start Kendo
First dojo visit, etiquette, beginner gear, footwork, and kamae — zero experience welcome.
Kamae & Posture
Chudan and core stances that protect openings and set up every strike.
HK Kendo Hub
Local dojos, events calendar, and Hong Kong-specific culture articles.
Kendo in Taiwan
History, university clubs, national championships, and how to start.
Heart Sword Collection (心劍集) is a trilingual kendo culture guide for Hong Kong and international practitioners — covering philosophy, beginner etiquette, technique, equipment, and competition rules in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
Philosophy
理念AJKF character cultivation, reiho, and lifelong shugyō — the heart forged through the sword.
Technique
技術Hasuji, ki-ken-tai-ichi, and zanshin — from beginner suburi to advanced waza.
Hong Kong
香港Hong Kong dojos, events, etiquette guides, and local beginner pathways.
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Hong Kong dojos
- Hong Kong Gudo Seishinkan
- Hong Kong Sekishinkan
- Hong Kong Kentokukai
- Hong Kong Minchikan
- HKUST Kendo Club
- HKU Kendo Club
Questions from new visitors
- What is kendo?
- Kendo is a Japanese martial way (budo) practised with bamboo swords and protective armour. Its purpose is character cultivation through rigorous, respectful training — not street fighting.
- Can absolute beginners join in Hong Kong?
- Yes. Most Hong Kong dojos welcome adults and students with no experience. Start with our Hong Kong beginner guide and dojo etiquette article before your first visit.
- What equipment do I need to start?
- For your first sessions, sports clothes are enough. Later you will need a shinai, kendogi, hakama, and eventually bogu — your sensei will advise when to purchase.