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Why do you do Kendo in Sydney? Let's ask students at Western Sydney University

Western Sydney Uni Kendo U

University student members of the Western Sydney Kendo Club visited SBS Audio booth during Western Sydney University's Welcome Week. Credit: SBS

Kendo (Japanese fencing) gained popularty in Australia starting in the late 1960s. Western Sydney University also has a Kendo club. We spoke with four students who were recruiting new members during the university's Welcome Week.


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