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Shinkendo at Cairnhill Community Club [ Classes held on Wed / Fri / Sat ]
Regular Classes and Beginner Classes are held concurrently (at times in split rooms). Please be punctual and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of class.
1. Beginner's class will be subject to availability at the specific cycle [ NEW TERM starting 10th July 2024 ]
Wednesday (7.30 pm to 9.30 pm). Instructor : Xuan Kai Sensei and Ian Sensei
2. Beginner's class will be subject to availability at the specific cycle [ NEW TERM starting 19th July 2024 ]
Friday (7.30 pm to 9.30 pm). Instructor : Jeffery Tie Sensei and Azhar Sensei
3. Beginner's class will be subject to availability at the specific cycle [ NEW TERM starting 13th July 2024 ]
Saturday (10.15am to 12.30 pm). Instructor : Xuan Kai Sensei, Ian Sensei and Daniel Lock Sensei
Newcomers will join the Beginner's class, which is a 12 weeks introductory class designed to efficiently drill the basics! It covers a wide variety of topics and skill-sets required to use the Japanese sword effectively. Core fundamentals like sword handling/ swinging/ drawing and body movements are taught and are required for the regular classes (novice/intermediate/advanced levels).
Interested students may REGISTER at any Community Club, as well as online at www.onepa.gov.sg (search for 'Shinkendo' course )
Regular classes are for students that have PASSED the Beginners class or pre-existing members of the International Shinkendo Federation
How to get to the Dojo
Shinkendo at Cairnhill Community Club, is located at 1 Anthony Rd, Singapore 229944
Getting there...
You can get to Cairnhill CC by taking the MRT to Newton MRT station (NS21 or DT11)
You can then follow the walkway to Cairnhill Community Club. Or if you drive, you can park at Newton Food Center car-park and then walk over to the CC.
Dojo Etiquette
Dojo Rules:
1. When entering the dojo training area, all students and instructors should bow, even if the dojo is not your own. This will show your respect for all dojo.
2. Students should wear the correct uniform for the particular class in session. It should be clean and well mended.
3. Students should never enter the dojo dirty or poorly groomed. Fingernails and toenails should be kept neatly trimmed so as not to scratch or cut other students in class.
4. Students should not wear jewelry or sharp objects during training.
5. Students should not chew gum or bring snacks into the training area.
6. Idle talk and chatter is for outside the dojo. Students should stay focused on training.
7. Students should refrain from speaking when the instructor is talking. Don't interrupt the instructor or each other.
8. Students should always be polite and courteous to each other and to the instructor. Never insult one another, a teacher or any guest. Treat all guests with respect.
9. Lower ranked students should always defer to seniors. Senior ranked students should always strive to set a good example for lower ranks.
10. No student should ever under any circumstance become involved in a fight in the dojo.
11. It is always wrong to use martial skills for any reason other than for self defense and the defense of others. Bullying is one of the worst crimes a martial artist can commit.
12. Students should respect the property of others. They should also respect dojo property and not mishandle or abuse it.
13. Clowning around in the dojo is both foolish and dangerous. Show restraint and self control; this will always speak well of you.
14. “Kyosuke!” (come to attention command) is called by the Senpai or the Sensei. This is the signal for all students to line up and sit in seiza.
15. “Mokuso” (Meditation) is called by the Senpai or Sensei. This is the signal to still your mind and practice kokyu.
16. Effort should be made to be on time for class. If you are unavoidably late, you should enter as quietly as possible and sit in seiza by the door until the Sensei instructs you to come onto the floor.
17. You should always refer to the Instructor as Sensei while on the mat. Never call him or her by their first name when on the mat.
18. The proper way to sit in class is Seiza. A crossed leg position is acceptable if seiza is impossible. In any case, an attentive posture should be maintained. Slouching, slumping or leaning is not conducive to the practice of balance and centering. Never sit with legs outstretched.
19. After an instructor demonstrates a technique, students should bow and begin practice. When the instructor calls “Yamae!” (Stop!) students should immediately stop training.
20. For reasons of safety, respect and courtesy, it is essential that the Sensei's instructions be followed. Many martial arts techniques can be dangerous if not practiced properly. Emphasis should be placed on learning as much as possible through intent observation and concentrated practice.
21. If the instructor helps you with a technique, always step back, bow, and say "Domo Arigato Gozaimashita". Always thank your training partners or anyone else who may assist you.
Observation of these forms of etiquette will help create a good atmosphere in the dojo. If the student learns and follows this guide, he or she will be able to move comfortably through any Japanese martial arts class, despite the stylistic differences found from dojo to dojo.