Texas A&M University Kendo Kyokai
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- TAMUKK
- Purpose:
- The purpose of this club is to allow students, faculty, and members of the Texas A&M University community the opportunity to learn and practice Kendo: Japanese fencing. It is the training of martial arts through the use of shinai, the bamboo representation of the Japanese katana. The purpose of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the aspects of budo, and to compete against others as a competitive sport.
- Year Founded:
- 1999
- Membership Dues:
- $40/semester first time, $20/semester returning
- Admits Members:
- All year
- Meeting Locations:
- Rec Center (301): Tues/Thurs 7-9pm; Sat 12-3pm
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Blake Rhame
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- brhame@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- (205) 523-3234
Group Contact Information
- Organization Web Site:
- https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/tamukdk
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- General (No College)
- Non-Academic Department:
- None
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 1-30
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 3-5 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Never
- Fundraising Events:
- Never
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Never
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Never
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Never
- Hosting Conferences:
- Never
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Never
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Three or more times per semester
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Once per semester
- Domestic US Travel:
- Never
- International Travel:
- Never