the way of the staff

Ben Sheppard

Sensei

Kendo CCP

The BSC Kendo Co-Curricular group recently participated in the 2017 Interhigh Gasshuku (training camp) recently.

This was a great opportunity to meet other kendo enthusiasts,  hone their craft and really test their skills.

The team made the most of the camp - embracing the art of kendo and pushing themselves to perform their best.  This art takes immense focus and commitment,  and to their credit the students put in their very best efforts.

Isabella Munoz

Year 9

I found the camp was challenging and I learned a lot .

Cooper Mackey

Year 7

I found that I got very tired - mentally and physically.  We were training all day and really focusing and concentrating on what we were doing.

Isabella Harding

Year 9

One of the exercises worked us especially  hard - where we had to hit the teacher!  It took an awful lot of energy, but I can really see how much the training at this camp has improved my kendo skills and has helped my footwork. I am also not so worried about having to hit people! 

Zarif Syed

Year 8

My favourite part is learning how to use a new weapon - last year I learned the naginata and this year I learned the jo (a straight stick or staff) .  The jo is very long and it was weird as I had never used it before.  And - I really liked breakfast!

Archer Treloar

Year 8

I liked the challenge of  free sparring against the teachers - although my men (mask/helmet) came undone during the last one!