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The Mito Taikai is the largest youth Kendo tournament in Japan, with 354 teams participating last year. This tournament was established after World War II to foster the development of Kendo among young people. …
2024.8 KENDOJIDAI Photography = Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation = Mariko Sato, Pepijn Boomgaard How do you usually focus on creating your Kamae, and what specific points do you consciously pay attention to? How do you perceive your…
2024.8 KENDOJIDAI Photography = Sasai TakamasaTranslation = Sato Mariko, Pepijn Boomgaard Eiga Naoki Sensei emphasizes that ‘it is essential to always connect your Kamae and the movement of your Kensen to the strike.’ We asked…
2024.8 KENDOJIDAI Photography = Nishiguchi KunihikoComposition = Tsuchiya TomohiroTranslation = Sato Mariko, Pepijn Boomgaard The ‘Ideal Kamae’ enables effective Kizeme (*). To create such Kamae, the proper positioning of the left fist and correct use of…
2024.7 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Tsuchiya TomohiroPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihideTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard In order to break down your opponent through Seme, it is necessary to use skillful Ken-sabaki (sword movement) and Ashi-sabaki to pressure Omote and Ura, and…