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Welcome to the GKA website!

GKA is a dojo where you can learn and deepen Kendo, a traditional Japanese martial art, which descended from samurai swordsmanship (kenjutsu) and uses bamboo swords (shinai) and protective gears (bogu) in Atlanta Georgia since 1977.

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Announcements

July 22, 2024

General

Hope you all are enjoying your Summer!

GKA Jerseys are now available for purchase. All funds raised will be paid directly to Georgia Kendo Association for venue rental, hosting sensei from abroad, and taikai resources. Thank you Aska Hughes for your hard work designing these jerseys!

GKA Jerseys:

We had a wonderful time hosting the 11th Annual Georgia Kendo Association Taikai and Promotion. See you all again next year.

Pictures and videos:
https://www.instagram.com/georgiakendoassociation/

For anyone still looking for videos from the Memorial day Georgia Kendo Taikai, please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIw4GMHj4llkhaOSRNqUr0A

We are also going to have a table at this year's JapanFest Atlanta on September 21st and 22nd! Hope to see you there!

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Class Info

Saturday (Summerour Middle School Gym)
321 Price Pl NW, Norcross, GA 30071

4:30pm - 5:30pm, Beginner’s class
5:00pm - 7:15pm, Bogu class (overlap, we now have enough space!)

Wednesday (STUDIO 87 Yoga studio)
87 S Peachtree St, Norcross, GA 30071

8:00pm - 9:15PM, bogu only class

Cost:

Starting January 2024, prices are as follows:

GKA Member price:
3 dan and below members: $50/month
3 dan and below family rate: $40/month (per person, same household)
4-dan and above: free of charge

GKA Yearly registration: $30 (starts in March)
SEUSKF/AUSKF: TBD, previously $100

Non-member Guest fees
$10 per session

We do ask that our members attend Saturday practice regularly unless you have a conflict and need to take a break from kendo. Wednesday is optional for bogu members. Feel free to email us if you have any questions.

All fees go towards renting facitilies for class

TO join, please contact us at:
email: information.gka@gmail.com

Beginner classes start on the first Saturday of every month. Please send an email if you'd like to join.