- The only kendo club in the far northwest suburbs of Chicago -

The majority of our teen and adult students started with no previous martial arts experience. They come to our school for a variety of reasons ranging from exercise and stress relief to learning self-defense or gaining self-confidence.
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We have Kendo(Kumdo) Classes on Monday & Thursday starting at 6:40pm.
Classes are open to new members at any time!


Kendo(Kumdo), meaning "The Way of the Sword", is based on traditional east Asian swordsmanship and is today a modern martial art.  Kendo(Kumdo) is a unique product of east Asian culture and is an offspring of Kenjutsu, the classical Oriental sword art. 

Kendo(Kumdo) is a physically and mentally rigorous activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport-like physical elements. Kendo(Kumdo)  is a lifelong activity. Age and gender doesn’t matter. The purpose when you practice kendo(kumdo) is not only to improve your techniques but also your mind and physical fitness. Kendo(Kumdo) is practiced wearing traditional clothing and armor, using one or less commonly two bamboo swords. 

Kendo(Kumdo) is practiced worldwide and there is more than 6 million people training. In 1970 the International Kendo Federation (FIK) was established and today around 60 national or regional federations are members.  The World Kendo Championships is held every three years since 1970.

(Citing: www.kendo.com)

Master Lee (red) at the 15th AUSKF National Championships