Kendo (which means “the way of the sword” in Japanese) is a martial art for adults and kids! Through training and self-discipline, kendo practitioners seek to develop their mind, body, and spirit.
Located in Camas, WA, Camas Kendo Dojo offers classes for students of all ages and skill levels. We have been proudly serving communities in Southwest Washington and the Portland metropolitan area since July 2022. We offer beginner classes once a year so we can focus time on current students. Sensei are volunteers and motivated to see kendo flourish in the area.
Interested in Kendo? New beginner class this January. See details below
September 2026 Adult/Youth Beginner Class
Our next beginner class will likely be held on Tuesdays at Discovery High School in Camas in September 2026 through Camas Community Education. It is open to children, teens, and adults. Children under the age of 10 will need sensei assessment and/or need to join with a parent. Families are also encouraged to sign up, with a family discount available.
Please make sure to sign up on our waiting list on this website or email us. We ask that you come watch one of our classes before registering.
Registration to our “Introductory Kendo Beginner Class” on Camas Community Education’s Sports and Fitness page is now active at this link
Currently we are continuing our beginner class into January – March and integrating them into our main class by April!
https://www.camas.wednet.edu/o/cces/page/sportsfitness
Main Kendo Class
Each quarter, we hold kids, intermediate, and advanced classes twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Subject to sensei availability, we also frequently offer a weekly beginner class. Please reach out if you have any questions.
ご質問がある方は、いつでもこちらにご連絡下さい。日本語でもお応えできます。
2025 Kids Introductory Beginner Class
We piloted a new kids beginner class (8-12 years old or per sensei permission) in January 2025 in a small class format and had some parents join. We ask that interested people come watch. We will create beginner classes as needed if we have enough interest and sensei availability.
https://www.cityofcamas.us/parksrec/page/kendo-classes
If interested in kendo, please email us at
Mondays and Wednesdays 5:15pm-6:15pm
Location: Camas Community Center
Register directly with Camas Kendo Dojo (via Camas Parks and Recreation)
Focus will be on basics with a goal of putting on bogu (armor) within 9 months.
Cost $180/quarter for twice a week practice for new beginners (small group format). Note – cost are lower once bogu is worn ($120/quarter)
Upcoming Schedule
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