The Kendo Association at the University of Texas (KAUT)

Formerly the University of Texas Kendo Association (UTKA), the university student organization restarted in the 2023 Fall academic semester and organized under the name, Kendo Association at the University of Texas (KAUT). A current and valid UT Student ID is required to join KAUT; otherwise, you will be asked to join Austin Kendo Doshikai (AKD). While the primary KAUT practice is on Saturday mornings (9:00am to 11:00am), KAUT members are also invited to attend our regular AKD Thursday evening practices. Start by completing the Google Form New Student Registration and Liability Waiver, below.

Austin Kendo Doshikai (AKD)

Austin Kendo Doshikai is led by Tetsuo Komizu, Kendo Kyoshi Nanadan (7-dan), who has been studying kendo for over 55 years and teaching kendo in Texas for over 40 years. Sunday practices with Komizu sensei are reserved for KAUT and AKD students in full kendogu (practice armor). No beginners are allowed, except to observe practice (from 3pm to 4pm).

For all first-timers, attend one of these practices to start:

• Thursday evening 7:30pm to 9:30pm at PURE Yoga Texas (Downtown Austin) at 506 Oakland Ave, Austin TX 78703.

• Saturday morning 9:00am to 11:00am at the Austin Recreation Center at 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin TX 78701. This is a FREE community class offered for the general public under the direction of KAUT and AKD.

For all new students to KAUT or AKD, please arrive 15 minutes before class for orientation, and complete the New Student Registration & Liability Waiver, below.