North Raleigh Kendo and Iaido

**How do you get started in Beginner Kendo or Iaido classes? Our two week trial program offers a comprehensive introduction to the arts of Kendo and Iaido focusing on the fundamental techniques, stances and movements. Perfect for adults with no prior experience, these sessions emphasize safety and provide a solid foundation for further practice. www.RaleighKendo.com

**Mental Discipline** The practice of Iaido cultivates mental strength, focus and resilience. Participants learn to maintain calm, develop strategic thinking and enhance their ability to concentrate and stay present.

Congratulations to David on passing his Nikyu exam in Annapolis!

Congrats to David on Nikyu today!

**Community and Camaraderie** Joining a Kendo class introduces adults to a supportive community of like-minded individuals. It fosters a sense of belonging and provides opportunities for social interaction, teamwork and mutual encouragement.

Another awesome group of people at our picnic! What was your favorite part?

Mr O attended a multi day Iaido Summer Camp in Utah participating in 8 hours of training each day. 2024 AUSKF Iaido Seminar

Congratulations to Dustin Gragg promoted to Ikkyu and Ryan Powell promoted to Nikyu in Atlanta today.

SWKIF Kendo Shinsa Application Form - Tulsa, OK - May 05, 2024 IMPORTANT! This electronic application system may be used by the applicants who are current members of the AUSKF. Paper / hard copy application material is no longer processed. It is understood that the applicants, who are younger than 18 years of age and those who require a legal guardian, are supe...

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Awesome adult classes.

Mr. O passed his Ikkyu test for Iaido in Canada today. Next goal Black Belt.

Great job everyone in our Dojo tournament last weekend!

Congratulations Mr. Davis!

Congratulations to Mr. Casey Davis, our Kendo Instructor of the year. He is a great asset to the teaching staff in our Kendo club and we appreciate his dedication.

Dustin Gragg pictured here with news of his promotion to 2nd Kyu!

Our two newest Black Belts, Amanda and Chris Valone, featured here with new 4th Degree Black Belt, Casey Davis!

Outstanding! All of the testing candidates passed their exams in Atlanta this weekend! Congratulations to 4th Dan Mr. Casey Davis, 1st Dan Mr. Chris Valone, 1st Dan Mrs. Amanda Valone and 2nd Kyu Dustin Gragg!!

Mr. King's focus is pretty inspirational!

Kendo and Iaido are amazing ways to achieve stress reduction and peace in your life.

Our Adult only Kendo (combative) and Iaido (non-combative) Sword classes are growing and the workouts are sweaty!

Our Kendo classes are intense, but they love the workout!

Wow! It was a crazy busy weekend, but we didn’t want to forget to congratulate these two on making the rank of Ikkyu!
Outstanding Amanda and Chris Valone!

Iaido - a non combative sword art is taught alongside Kendo - a combative sword art. We have students who choose both and students who prefer one over the other. Both are a good sweaty unique workout!

Kendo is a beautiful and challenging art! Come join us!
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An old, but treasured photo of some of our greats!

Amazing Job to our Kendo students at their test/promotion in Atlanta this weekend! Congratulations!

Carlton King - Nidan
Chris Valone - 2nd kyu
Amanda Valone - 2nd kyu
Julion Endara - 3rd kyu
Dustin Gregg - 3rd kyu

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Iaido...learn to draw the sword, but do it 100 times before you are close to correct!