Kendo: Carleton

The Carleton University Kendo Club (CUKC) is a student-run martial arts organization dedicated to the practice of Kendo (Japanese fencing) at Carleton University in Ottawa. The club provides an introduction to Kendo for beginners and offers competitive training for advanced students. It is known for its inclusive atmosphere, rigorous training schedule, and strong integration into the broader Canadian Kendo community.

| Kyu | Typical time | Focus | |-----|--------------|-------| | 6–4 kyu | 3–6 months | Basic footwork, posture, men strike, kirikaeshi | | 3–1 kyu | 6–12 months | Bogu wearing, kote/do/tsuki, basic waza, first ji-geiko | carleton kendo

Carleton Kendo is the official kendo club of Carleton University, operating under the auspices of Carleton University’s Athletics and Recreational Services (often as a club sport) and affiliated with the and Kendo Canada . The Carleton University Kendo Club (CUKC) is a