Welcome

The Shin Bu Kan Dojo at Rochester is one member of a group of dojo that practice Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido and Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Seitei no Gata . Iaido is a Japanese martial art or budo, usually translated as 'the way of drawing the sword and cutting', although 'the way of being prepared' is possibly more accurate. In iaido the practitioner performs kata , or forms, using a Japanese sword.

The Shin Bu Kan was founded by Sensei Victor Cook, 7th Dan Renshi, in 1979, and the main dojo is located in Brighton, West Sussex. There are other Shin Bu Kan dojos in Southampton, Portsmouth, Barnstaple, and Guildford. Shin Bu Kan dojos can also be found in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.

The Rochester dojo started in 2001 and is led by Tony Devine, 6th Dan. There are two practice session a week:

Mondays 7:30pm - 9:30pm
St. Mary's Island Community Centre
Island Way West
St. Mary's Island
Chatham Maritime
Chatham
Kent ME4 3PA

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Fridays 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Rochwood Social Club
Sir Evelyn Road
Rochester
Kent
ME1 3LU
(by Rochester Prison)

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Monday evening classes cost £7 per session paid on the night or £5 per session if paid in advance for the month ahead.
Friday evenings cost £5 per session paid on the night.

Beginners are welcome to the sessions. Please note that it is necessary to join the British Kendo Association for insurance and grading purposes; current annual fee is £40 (£20 Concessions and £10 Juniors) plus £10 initial registraton fee.

For further information on iaido or classes contact Tony Devine on:
tel: +44 (0) 1634 814590
email: tonydevine@shinbukanrochester.co.uk

20th September 2009