I'm really eh about kendo. At least the kendo club w/e they had at unm. They were charging a good amount for like two lessons a week each month, and it was very clear that for like the first month or so, it was all going to be practicing on footwork and stance, and there were uniform stuffs to buy and equipment and it just wasn't worth it. Not with that guy teaching it. So we did the one free introductory class and never went back.
The fencing club on the other hand, had all the gear already, didn't require us to buy things or pay for lessons, and you got some basic instruction and learned things as you sparred with other new members and older ones. It was way laid back and friendly, unlike the super serious, super strict kendo thing. I think anywhere else would probably be a better place to learn it.
Can't wait to get back to my athletic roots. Army did it's best to quash it but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.