The unified direction of Shinai and body To hit a powerful Ippon while paying attention to the position of the left hand Iwakiri Sensei is currently the men’s and women’s coach of the International Budo Universities’ Kendo Club. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring the correct position of the left hand in order to strike a powerful Ippon and introduces a part of the Uchikomi Keiko he teaches at the International Budo University. Profile Iwakiri Kimiharu, Kyōshi 8th Dan. Born 1966 in Miyazaki prefecture, 51 years old. Moved from Kōchi Highschool to the International Budo University, and became a teacher there upon graduating. Participated in the All Japan East-West Tournament, National Sports Tournament, National Teachers Tournament, and the Inter Prefectural Tournament, a.o. Currently professor and coach of the International Budo Universities’ Kendo Club. The rest of this article is only available for Kendo Jidai International subscribers! Login E-mail Password Remember me Forgot your password? × By subscribing to Kendo Jidai International you agree to the general terms and conditions. or Register Register Register via or First name Last name E-mail Password Confirm password Register × By subscribing to Kendo Jidai International you agree to the general terms and conditions.