Started in 1998 by, Hikaru Kondo, a graduate of the National Sports Education University, Aikokan Dojo strives to teach correct kendo. From pre-school children all the way up to adults, anybody is welcome to join our practise.
About the head teacher
Hikaru Kondo, kyoshi 7th dan
Started kendo as a pre-schooler, under Ozawa Takeshi sensei (hanshi 9th dan) at Kobukan in Tokyo.
Graduated from Nittai-Ebara High School, and entered the National Sports University.
After graduation, he became a teacher at elementary and senior high schools. During this time entered the Onaha Itto Ryu school under Sasamori-soke.
Currently, Kondo sensei is continuing his research of Japanese sword practise and the use of the shinai, and teaches (exercise methodology, major budo etc) at the National Sports University.
Practise times
Tuesdays
17:00 - 18:30 - Elementary yrs 1~3
18:00 - 20:00 - Elementary yrs 4~6
20:00 - 22:00 - Middle schoolers and above
Wednesdays
17:00 - 18:30 - Elementary yrs 1~3
Thursdays
19:30 - 22:00 - Middle schoolers and above
Fridays
19:30 - 21:15 - Elementary yrs 4~6
19:30 - 22:00 - Middle schoolers and above
Saturdays
13:30 - 15:00 - General practise (Adults, and middle school and above children)
15:30 - 16:30 - Pre-schoolers
15:30 - 17:00 - Elementary yrs 1~3
17:00 - 19:00 - Elementary yrs 4 ~6
Fees
Children - 5000 yen per month
Adults - 20,000 yen per year (plus one time 10,000 registration)
Address
Tokyo-to, Nishi Tokyo-shi, Mukodai-cho, 5-5-43
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