The Ogden Kendo Club was formed in 1991 by David Diguangco and moved to WSU in 1992. We meet once a week in Ogden Utah at the Weber State University Campus which lies in the foothills of Mount Ogden. Many of us travel from as far north as Logan and south from Salt Lake City; some occasionally make the trek from Provo. We have an open door policy and beginners are VERY welcome. We start off the day with stretches, opening reigi, then move into iaido. After iaido we work on bokken kata or kendo waza. Finally, we finish the day with kendo keiko and closing reigi. On special days we practice tameshigiri (test cutting), soh-jutsu (spear), or tai-yoho (unarmed).

LOCATION: Weber State University Campus, Swensen Gym, Room 19. (See this map for the location of the Swensen Gym on campus)

TIME: Every Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm sometimes we get a late start (9:30) and sometimes we run till 1:00 pm

INSTRUCTOR: David Diguangco Sensei, Rokudan - mountain_ronin@yahoo.com - feel free to email questions

COST: $15/semester WSU facility fee, $45/semester WSU martial arts club fee (for room use and insurance), $25/month club dues, $5/month equipment use (waived if you have your own equipment). New participants are expected to pay dues and fees upon their 2nd visit.

CARPOOL: Email Mike - mike@towerravens.com - if you're travelling from Salt Lake City. Email Scott - scotoe@gmail.com - or Joe - jojoguy1@yahoo.com - if you're travelling from Logan.

If you're new to kendo and considering a visit we have equipment for you to use, however, some good items to bring on your first visit:

• Karate gi (or sweats, clothing that affords good motion)
• Knee pads (for the iaido portion)
• Tenugui (head towel/bandana/dew rag, to put on under your head armor)
• If you have a bokken please bring it, if you own a hakama you're encouraged to wear it.