Hagakure Shonen Dojo
International, National and Regional Senior Coach
Dojo leader: Dave Fanning Sensei, 5th dan iaido (BKA Regional Coach), 4th dan jodo (BKA Coach level-1)
Assistant teacher: Gill Wacey, 3rd dan iaido, 2nd dan jodo (BKA Coach level-1)
Formally established January 2010 in Hackney, London as a branch of the main Hagakure dojo, Hagakure Shonen dojo specializes in the instruction of budo, in the form of iaido and jodo, to students of junior age. Generally we welcome students between the ages of 6 and 17 years-old. Students will be integrated, if they wish to pursue their studies into adult life, into the main Hagakure dojo as they mature, at Bean Sensei’s discretion.
The children are encouraged to develop in a way that suits them individually and are allowed to do so at their own pace. The small class size allows students plenty of individual attention.
A safe training environment is maintained and bullying or any disrespectful behaviour is absolutely prohibited and will not be tolerated.
The dojo membership fee includes the hire of training equipment and clothing, the latter of which is maintained by the student/parent and exchanged when the student grows out of it.
Training time: Tuesday 5-6pm
Parents are expected to remain at the dojo while their child is in attendance.
For more information, email shonen@hagakure.co.uk or telephone 020 7249 6527.