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To be in the mood for something with

気(き)が向(む)く means to feel like doing something or be in the mood for it. Literally, one’s interest turns toward the activity.

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If you feel up to kendo with 気が向く

Idiom Explanation: To be in the mood for something with 気が向く

Manga panel from それでも歩は寄せてくる showing example of If you feel up to kendo with 気が向く.
それでも歩は寄せてくる » Volume 1 » Page 42

A member of the kendo club asks Ayumu to join the club, so they can win the next tournament. Although Ayumu is well known for his kendo prowess in middle school, he’s in the shogi club now, and rejects the request.

生徒(せいと):
「気(き)が向(む)いたら来(き)てくれよな」
“Come by whenever you feel like it.”
「いつでも大歓迎(だいかんげい)だから」
“You're always welcome.”