2016.10　KENDOJIDAI How to effectively master shinai handling Assisted Training is intended to develop a sense of speed, rhythm and timing by reducing body load. Kawakami who is doing research on assisted training introduces how to effectively master shinai handling. Profile Kawakami Arimitsu, 7th Dan Born in 1974 in Osaka Prefecture. After going to Tsukuba University from PL Gakuen High School and after completing his master he became an Education Engineer. After working as a Japan Airlines Second High School teacher, he became a Kokushikan University teacher. Participated in the All Japan Championships, National Teachers Tournament, National Sports Tournament etc. Currently, associate professor at Kokushikan University. Feeling faster doesn’t necessarily make you faster Suburi is a signature Keiko method in Kendo, and the importance of it is explained in instruction manuals as well. Therefore, at famous schools or when practicing individually it is likely that there will be time reserved for it. When doing Suburi, there are probably many people who think it is effective to add weights or use a heavy Suburito. In fact, when seeing Shiai and Keiko scenarios there are clearly many people who implement adding weights. Indeed, in order to acquire strength and endurance, I think that … Continue reading Kawakami Arimitsu: How to effectively master shinai handling