The RKC Kendo Shiai League is a monthly internal competition for RKC Dojo members to improve the shiai, shimpan and logistical skills.

Welcome to 2022! Have a FANTASTIC 2022 year of good Kendo, Iaido and Jodo training!

The following AWARDS were presented to the RKC members in recognition of their efforts: SHUGYO, SUTEMI, KO KEN CHI AI Awards.

The video summary is a collection of snapshots from the pages of the "2021 Limited-Edition RKC Photobook".

UPDATE as at 2 Dec 2021: Unfortunately, due to forecasted rain and thunder storms, our "Movies in the park" scheduled for 4 Dec has to be...

RKC's 2021 Limited-Edition Photo Book edition is now available to the PUBLIC to order for a limited time! GET YOUR COPY NOW!

"RKC Dojo is the "Ryū Ken Chi" Dojo! Written in Japanese kanji as 龍 剣 知 , and translates to, "Dragon Sword Wisdom". 

The RKC Dojo Observatory officially opened its doors for Kendo training as from Tuesday, 5 October 2021.

The RKC Spring Championships will take place on Saturday, 25 September 2021! There will be 3 Team events for the day!

On Tuesday, 5 October 2021, the RKC Dojo in Observatory, east of Johannesburg, will officially open its doors to begin kendo training!

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY to BUSTER SEFOR sensei (Renshi, 7th Dan Kendo, 4th Dan Iaido, 1st Dan Jodo)!

An overview of the RKC's Google classroom resource that is accessible by all RKC members. Although the video details the KENDO resources,...

Warren HO sensei was recently interviewed for an article regarding the recent lockdown and subsequent re-opening of our dojo...

The RKC will resume dojo training again as from Wednesday, 21 July 2021. New schedule is as such:

The RKC dojo is still closed. However, our training continues via the online platform - Online Kendo, Iaido, Jodo and Kendo Kids.

"Shikai (n) = The four unfavourable mental conditions: astonishment (surprise), fear, doubt and hesitation...."

Hiokata OOTA sensei passed away on 26 June 2021, age 107. In this video, sensei gives his profound insight and interpretation of Kendo.

As martial artists, we understand that regardless whether we are in the dojo or not, training must continue....

The NISHIMURA HITT Workout is a 4 min, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session. A quick workout for those chilly mornings!

A list if frequently asked Kendo-related questions. Last updated 17 May 2023. A list of FAQ's: Who can practice Kendo? Do I need any...