Helsingin yliopiston kendoseura – University of Helsinki Kendo Club 

Proper shinai maintenance is one of the simplest—and most important—habits a kendoka can develop. A well‑cared‑for shinai keeps you and your training partners safe, improves the feel of your strikes, and helps your equipment last significantly longer. Whether you’ve just bought your first shinai or you’re looking to refine your routine, here is a concise […]

Winter is coming, but not before Weekendo! I Prepare yourself for some intense shiai training with lots of screaming, because HY Kendo is hosting the 4th WeeKendo seminar on 22nd to 23rd of November 2025 in Porthania. The event is led by Merci Czimbalmos (6. dan renshi) and Otto Seppänen (6. dan) and it will […]

The Capital Region Kendo League is back – and everyone from the Capital Region and beyond (yes, even from abroad) is warmly welcome! I The event takes place on the 25th of October 2025 from 12:00 to 18:00. Its location is Leppävaaran liikuntahalli (Veräjäpellonkatu 6 02650 Espoo), which should take around 10 to 15 minutes […]

Are you familiar with kendo? If not, then we have good news for you, since our next basic course begins on Friday 5.9.2025! For those willing to try something new, we will teach some basics of kendo. Despite of our focus on an old martial art, we are an internationally-minded and friendly club that welcomes […]

The spring season will officially come to its end, as on Tuesday the 17th of June our club organises one last asageiko before the beginning of the summer break. Thanks to all the familiar and new faces that showed up at our dojo during the past sessions. Get ready for some more on the 15th […]