On top of regular practices, HY Kendo organizes events such as competitions, gradings, basic courses, and seminars.
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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…
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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…
![Trial and Error: Rookie’s Introduction to the Martial Art]()
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…
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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.…
![Understanding Shikake-Waza and Oji-Waza in Kendo: Strategies for Beginners]()
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.
![A Closer Look at Maai: Understanding Distance in Kendo]()
A Closer Look at Maai: Understanding Distance in Kendo
In Kendo, the concept of maai refers to the distance between you and your opponent. It is not just about the physical space, but also involves timing and strategy. Learning how to control maai is essential for Kendo practice,…
![Dojo etiquette – Get to know how to behave during a kendo practice at HY Kendo!]()
Dojo etiquette – Get to know how to behave during a kendo practice at HY Kendo!
this post covers essential dojo etiquette for Kendo practice at HY Kendo. It explains how to behave respectfully in the dojo, including proper ways to enter and exit, how to line up and bow, the importance of maintaining quiet…
![Kendo: Your new favorite morning ritual – basic course – fall 2024]()
Kendo: Your new favorite morning ritual – basic course – fall 2024
Join our Kendo Club and start your day as a warrior! new basic course starting Friday 06.09.2024. Are you looking for a fun and challenging way to improve your focus, discipline, and fitness? Kendo might be your perfect match!…
![Sakkii’s words about her visit to Finland from Japan. – Kendo / Sauna and so on…]()
Sakkii’s words about her visit to Finland from Japan. – Kendo / Sauna and so on…
Anyways, in this post, I would like to talk about Finland from the Japanese viewpoint. It has been over a month since I arrived in Helsinki but there were many curious things I found.
![“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” – Trying the hachidan shinsa in kendo: interview with Markus Frey (Part 2)]()
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” – Trying the hachidan shinsa in kendo: interview with Markus Frey (Part 2)
Merci Czimbalmos: So, on your second attempt of the hachidan shinsa in November 2023 you got into the second round. Could you please tell about that experience? Markus Frey: Well…
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