In the children’s class, students ages 5-8 will learn both longsword and kendo techniques in a safe, supervised environment. The concepts of respect, focus, and discipline are combined with free-play and supervised sparring to give children an complete sword-training experience. The class utilizes foam, plastic, and bamboo swords in practice, and is always supervised by an experienced instructor.
My 5 year old enjoyed this class. She may be little young to go full time but I would've seriously considered sending her full time had she been a year or two older. Very cool!
At Sword Class NYC in East Harlem, it’s not just about the sword. Sword Class NYC is the only school in the United States that offers both eastern and western sword styles side-by-side, encouraging exploration and discourse between the divergent forms. It’s a class about strength and discipline, grace, respect, physical determination and spiritual balance. Not to mention, kids will love learning how to properly and safely handle a sword! Kids ages five to 11 will love the Light Saber Fitness class that'll teach them a combination of techniques (that they've definitely seen in Star Wars!) using light sabers. In the more traditional Youth Kendo Class, kids ages six to 12 will learn kendo techniques complete with foam, wood and bamboo swords (all supervised by an experienced instructor). Sword Class NYC also offers more advanced classes for teens and adults!