Schedule
Practice Locations
The Yoshukan Dojo (Wednesday Practices)
The Yoshukan dojo is located . The dojo is south of the QEW, approximately halfway between Southdown Road and Winston Churchill Blvd. The dojo is on the south side of Royal Windsor, with ample free parking, change rooms, and a waiting area for parents of our younger members. A MapQuest map can be found here.
The Univeristy of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
TheUniversity of Toronto at Mississauga (UTM) is located on the east side of Mississauga Road, between Burnhamthorpe Road and Dundas Street. The exact address is as follows: 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6. For maps on how to get to the UTM campus, check out the UTM website at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/1647.0.html. All practices at UTM (unless otherwise noted) are held in the Dance Studio, which is located on the main floor of the Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Centre (RAWC).
There is ample parking at the UTM campus across from the RAWC, however parking is meter enforced. There is no admission charge to enter the building however, and visitors are welcome at any time
Practice Times
Practices for the Fall 2009 term begins September 8th, 2009.
Tuesdays from 8:30 - 10:30 pm (Beginners practice: 8:30-9:30 pm)
Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Juniors only practice - 16 and under)
Fridays from 7:00 - 10:00 pm (Beginners practice: 7-8 pm)
Please note that the first hour of each practice has been set designated for basics. This typically means beginners only, but any senior club members wanting to work on their basics are encouraged to attend.
For the Beginners - Please be prompt to all practices. With only 1 hour, we need to make use of the time wisely. And please wear clothing you are comfortable sweating in! We are accepting new students between Sept. 8 and Sept. 29.. Please feel free to come out and watch a practice and talk with senior students.
For the Senior Students - Please be warmed up and ready to go promptly after the beginner classes end! With limited time for senior keiko, lets make it count ... Better yet, join the basics practice to get warmed up!
Remarks
Please arrive promptly and help ensure the practice area is clean and tidy. If you're contemplating your first Kendo practice, here are some Frequently Asked Questions.
Friday practices may be cancelled on long weekends due to RAWC closures, as per UTM's policy of closing early for the holiday. Please check back for announcements as to the current days in which practices will be cancelled.