Helsingin yliopiston kendoseura – University of Helsinki Kendo Club 

Next basic course starts 31.01.2025 read more about it


Created in 1999, Univesity of Helsinki Kendo club is the steadiest student kendo club in Finland.

Helsingin Yliopiston Kendoseura, commonly called HY Kendo is a student sports association. We practice Kendo, (a Budō or Japanese martial art using bamboo swords and protective armors) two to three times a week in the morning, our dojo is in the city center of Helsinki. We use the facilities of Unisport and University of Helsinki. We are a very international, social and inclusive small community, we welcome any university students willing to break a sweat.
We offer two basic course a year to introduce student to kendo.

Training time and place – see next event at the bottom of the page.
Tuesday · 07:00 – 08:15
Friday · 07:00 – 08:15
Saturday · 09:30 – 11:00 (every other week)
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Porthania · Yliopistonkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Suomi – Finland


Check HY Kendo’s latest post:

Shiai Event 3.5.2025

The final is here, since HY Kendo organises its last shiai event of this season on Saturday, the 3rd of May! The event will be held in our dojo in Porthania from 09:15 onwards, and the ending ceremony will begin at 15:00. While the shiai event is open for all kendokas regardless of their grades, […]

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FKA Spring Seminar 2025

FKA SPRING SEMINAR 2025 The Finnish Kendo Association will organise the FKA Spring Seminar 2025 in Turku from 25th to 27th of April. All kendokas regardless of their level are welcomed to join. In order to participate in the seminar, do the registration on 21st of April at the latest. More information of the price, […]

Trial and Error: Rookie’s Introduction to the Martial Art

”What did I get myself into?” An inspiring beginning, isn’t it? Jokes aside, those words represent the real thoughts I had in mind, when I started the basic course of kendo. To give some background for this situation, I’ll go a bit backwards. When the year 2024 started, I was about to experience my final […]

Kendo for Beginners: Morning Classes & Social Breakfasts | Helsinki

New basic course starting Friday 31.01.2025! Are you looking for a fun and challenging way to improve your focus, discipline, and fitness? Kendo might be your perfect match! Our club is a friendly, international community open to all students. We practice Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 to 8:15 AM. After our energetic morning sessions, we […]

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Understanding Shikake-Waza and Oji-Waza in Kendo: Strategies for Beginners

Here is a post for you, describing the two foundational categories of techniques—Shikake-waza and Oji-waza—. You’ve heard these words but don’t understand them? We will provide key insights into how to attack and counterattack effectively.

Upcoming trainings and events at HY Kendo:

contact us if you want to join the practice.

29/04/2025
  • asa-geiko – Kendo practice
    29/04/2025  07:0008:15
    Porthania, Yliopistonkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

02/05/2025
  • asa-geiko – Kendo practice
    02/05/2025  07:0008:15
    Porthania, Yliopistonkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

06/05/2025
  • asa-geiko – Kendo practice
    06/05/2025  07:0008:15
    Porthania, Yliopistonkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

09/05/2025
  • asa-geiko – Kendo practice
    09/05/2025  07:0008:15
    Porthania, Yliopistonkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland