None of the Seishin Dojo instructors or officers are financially compensated for teaching kendo or for kendo organizational activities. For centuries, kendo was strictly regarded as a samurai martial art. Today, Kendo is an international sport that develops mind, spirit and body. The Dojo studies Japanese fencing through kendo kata and kendo. Beginning kendo students practice footwork and striking for at least six months before putting on armor.
Armored students practice both kendo and kendo kata.
Seishin Kendo Dojo members are required to join the All United States Kendo Federation and Southern California Kendo Federation. The Seishin Kendo Dojo encourages a greater understanding of Japanese culture within the Ventura County Community through public kendo demonstrations, tournaments, and seminars. Classes at the Oxnard Buddhist Temple are held within the Temple Social Hall according to the current kendo practice schedule .