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June 2026

Kendo lessons of Amano Yasuhisa
Building the Fundamentals for Performing at Your Best (Amano Yasuhisa)

2026.6　KENDOJIDAI In November 2022, Amano Yasuhisa-sensei successfully passed the highly demanding 8th Dan examination. Built upon the principle of striking without relying on tsugi-ashi, he has helped restore the long-established powerhouse Meidai Nakano High…

06/08/2026
Kendo lessons of Hichiwa Toshifumi
Preparation and Resolve for the Dan Examination (Hichiwa Toshifumi)

2026.6　KENDOJIDAI Passing a high-level Dan examination—especially the 8th Dan examination—requires far more than technical proficiency alone. Candidates must demonstrate dignity, presence, and natural strikes born from effective seme. We spoke with Hichiwa-sensei about preparation…

06/01/2026