Iwatate Saburo, Hanshi 8th Dan Born in 1939 in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Narita High School, he joined the Chiba Prefectural Police. He was active as a member of the Tokuren, the elite…
Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo
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Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo
Iwatate Saburo Kendo Lecture Secrets of Shofukan 11: Mindset for Dan Examinations
Iwatate Saburo, Hanshi 8th Dan Born in 1939 in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Narita High School, he joined the Chiba Prefectural Police. He was active as a member of the Tokuren, the elite…
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Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo
Iwatate Saburo Kendo Lecture Secrets of Shofukan 10: My Journey in Kendo
Iwatate Saburo, Hanshi 8th Dan Born in 1939 in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Narita High School, he joined the Chiba Prefectural Police. He was active as a member of the Tokuren, the elite…
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KENDOJIDAI 2026.2 A Talent Recognized in Her Final Year of High SchoolSelected for National Team Training Camp The first time I saw Takahashi Moeko compete was at the 2008 National Junior High School Championships in…
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2026.2 KENDOJIDAI Oshima said that “the excitement outweighed the nerves.” On November 3, 2025, she stepped onto the stage of the All Japan Women’s Kendo Championship final for the first time. She added that it…
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2008.11 KENDOJIDAI I myself was often told that my Kensen was weak, and repeatedly instructed to make my Kensen felt and pressure the opponent. The strength of the Kensen is the barrier created through one’s…
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2026.4 KENDOJIDAIPhotography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. Kadono Sensei, Kyoshi, who teaches at Johoku Junior and Senior High School, hosts a monthly Keiko session called “Mumon-kai,”…
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2026.4 KENDOJIDAIPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoInterview: Teraoka Tomoyuki*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. Sato Hirotaka retired from the Chiba Prefectural Police two years ago and has since founded a Kendo…
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2025.7 KENDOJIDAIPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoInterview: Teraoka Tomoyuki*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. In May of last year, Koseki Taro, Kyoshi, achieved the long-awaited promotion to 8th Dan. He explains…
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More than 160 Kenshi, along with many family members and friends, gathered for the first-ever Team SCKF / SCKO Joint Goodwill Keiko. Kenshi traveled from across Southern California to train with the team members… -
2025.7 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Nishiguchi KunihikoInterview: Tsuchiya Tomohiro*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. In Jodan, where the tip of the Shinai does not meet the opponent’s, distance must be…
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2026.1 KENDOJIDAIPhotography: Sasai TakamasaInterview: Yanagida Naoko*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. Kano Seiya Born in 1997 in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture. After graduating from Toin Gakuen High School,…
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2025.7 KENDOJIDAIPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoInterview: Teraoka Tomoyuki*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. With 71 years devoted to Kendo, Hanshi Iwatate Saburo continues to stand vigorously in the dojo at…
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Kendo lessons of Takahashi KentaroBoost Your Kendo in 30 Minutes Before Practice (Takahashi Kentaro)
KENDOJIDAI 2026.1Photography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko*Unauthorized reproduction or use of any images in this article is strictly prohibited. Training is something everyone recognizes as important. However, in reality, many people never put it into practice because the…