The following links may be useful as you get started in Kendo:

• British Kendo Association – the official site of British Kendo
• Facebook page – Reading and Sanshukan Kendo Clubs’ facebook page  
• Facebook group – Reading and Sanshukan Kendo Clubs’ facebook group – open to all. If you have questions you can also ask them here.
• Kendo equipment manual –  Invaluable guide to kendo equipment and its maintenance (download the pdf file via the link in the bottom left)

Equipment suppliers

The following equipment suppliers are recommended when purchasing Kendo items:

• All Japan Budogu (Japan based)
• Euro Kendo (UK based)
• Kendostar – (UK based)
• Nine Circles – (UK based)
• Tozando (Japan based)