Dojo

About OSUKC
A brief history of OSU Kendo Club, its relation ship to other kendo dojo and kendo organizations, and the nature of practice at OSUKC.

Beginners Class
An outline of the beginners class.

Equipment
Descriptions and approximate prices of most equipment used in kendo and iaido.

Etiquette
Guidelines for proper behavior in the dojo.

Glossary
A fairly comprehensive list of words and phrases used in kendo and iaido. Also contains information on numbers and counting and a pronunciation guide.

Handbook
A PDF version of the OSUKC's kendo handbook. It is optimized for printing.

Iaido Checkpoints
A list of checkpoints used in evaluating iaidoka during gradings and tournaments. Also useful as notes for training.

Iaido Curriculum
A list of the curriculum of the Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei and Muso Shinden Ryu.

Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The commands and actions involved during the beginning and ending of both kendo and iaido practice.

Ranking
An explanation of the various ranks given awarded by the Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei.

Rank Requirements
More detailed explanations of what is expected for kyu ranks and shodan.

Shiai
An introduction to kendo competition.

Swords Parts
Terminology for describing shinai, bokuto, and shinken/iaito.