Location: Somerville House Aquatic Centre, 4 Stephens Rd South Brisbane. (1 min walk from Southbank Train Station). Parking available under centre.

Dates:

Sat 17th January
Sat 21st February
Sat 21st March
Sat 18th April
Sat 16th May
Sat 20th June

Time: 3:45-4:45pm (this follows on from the QLD Kendo Squad Training which runs from 1pm Oct-March)

Cost: Fee covers 6 sessions (Jan-June and July-Dec) – Adult $50, Junior $35. You must register and pay the fee before attending any of the sessions.

Requirements: You must be a QKR financial member (non-member guests will need prior approval from the QKR management Committee), and you must agree to the rules below.

Rules:

Everyone is equal at this training (no sensei), and must treat each other with respect, care, kindness and politeness. Unnecessary aggression will not be tolerated.
Everyone's safety is of upmost importance - both psychological safety and wellbeing, and physical safety – please look after everyone’s safety at all times, and also manage your own safety - including any physical limitations, psychosocial needs, and any medical conditions you may have.
No instruction (except for individual advice if necessary for safety - but avoid stopping keiko to give advice).
Call out and report any behaviours (to the QKR) that are not in line with the AKR Policies: Code of Conduct; Member Protection; Child safety; Improper use of drugs and medicine.
Step out to rest at any time - manage your own fatigue and welleing. Respectfully communicate any issues or needs with opponents.
Check your equipment before keiko starts and during the session.
Everyone is welcome regardless of age and grading, but you must be in bogu. If you are a beginner announce this at bow-in time.
Respect everyone’s style of kendo. This training can follow immediately after QLD Squad Training, so some members will be in shiai-kendo mode – please respect this.
This is a friendly keiko - please retain the friendly atmosphere during the keiko.
Everyone must have paid their fees - this will be checked.
We will usually go for a bite to eat and drinks afterwards at a nearby venue. Everyone is welcome!

The Queensland Kendo Renmei hosts a inter-club training once a month to bring together members from various clubs to practice together, build connections and strengthan friendships. It is a 1 hour mawarkigeiko in the following format:

3:15pm Arrive, everyone to do their own warm up.
3:45pm Bow in in a circle.
3:45-4:10pm Mawarigeiko 2-3 minutes each
4:10-4:20pm Quick break
4:20-4:45pm Mawarigeiko 2-3 minutes each
4:45pm Bow in circle and finish up.
4:45pm-5:00pm Optional cool-down strech.
Optional social drinks and dinner.

N.B. You must be a current QKR member or AKR/FIK affiliate member to participate.

Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre CONDITION OF ENTRY

By entering the Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre, you acknowledge that Swimming and other activities offered or conducted at this Centre are inherently physical, and you risk injury in participating in such activities.

By attending the Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre, including, swimming, coaching, training or multipurpose court and or sport usage you declare that you are medically able to participate in physical activity, and acknowledge that you understand accept the inherent risks of undertaking these physical activities.

You release and indemnify Somerville House to the Full extent permitted by law in respect of any claim, loss liability or expense arising as a result of or in connection with your participation in any Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre activities.

While all efforts are made to ensure your safety, Somerville House takes no responsibility for injury, damage or loss of property.

You agree to the below conditions
- No Smoking
- No alcohol or glass bottles or containers are permitted
- No illegal or offensive substance or items, weapons, or sharp objects of any kind are permitted in this facility.
- Offensive or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated and will result in immediate eviction from the Facility.
- We do not accept liability for any injury or death to any person whilst in this facility.
- No pets or animals are permitted at this facility
- Follow all signage directive

Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre

Contact the host of Queensland Kendo Renmei Inter-Club Training January to June 2026