KENDOJIDAI 2024.10 Translation: Hoshino Maki For decades, the United States has established itself as a formidable force in the World Kendo Championships (WKC), consistently securing third place alongside Japan and Korea. Looking back, at the…
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Italy was very excited to host 2024’s World Kendo Championship. The green, white, and red bars were flown proudly everywhere, and the air was abuzz with excitement. Baeli, the Italian men’s team captain, and…
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2011.8 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Tokue MasayukiTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Teramoto Shoji Born on April 17, 1975, in Kumamoto Prefecture. Went to Kumamoto Institute of Technology High School (currently Buntoku High School) and International Budo University.…
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Three acclaimed, young Kenshi reveal their thoughts on the relevance of footwork. Their personal views and what they do for improvement can be found in this article. Notably, Asahina Kazuo who has participated in…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Makita Minoru KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAININGKendo lessons of Makita Minoru, Part 3: Shikake-waza
In part 3 of Makita Sensei’s series, he gives us an in depth view of various scenarios of Shikake-waza and how to get value out of them.…
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8th Dan INTERVIEW Kendo lessons of Higashi Yoshimi KENDO TECHNIQUEControlling the center line and landing a fulfilling Ippon
Higashi-sensei guided Sekiya-sensei through the process of passing his 8th Dan examination. What were the goals, aims and content of their Keiko? …
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Makita Minoru KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAININGKendo lessons of Makita Minoru, Part 2: Synchronizing Seme and striking
This is part 2 of a 6-part series by Makita Minoru, whom many Kenshi have had the pleasure of meeting through the Bekka program at the International Budo University in Katsuura. …
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High School Kendo has evolved over the years. In this article, Powerhouse Shimabara Highschool’s teachers are interviewed about the foundations on which they have built their name and success throughout the years. …
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2018.10 KENDOJIDAI Excellence in study and Kendo: Bunbu Ryodo (the two paths of pen and sword) is the path to victory Shimabara shines bright in the world of Kendo. The school, which is usually ranked…
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2019.05 KENDOJIDAI Takanabe Susumu, Kyoshi 7th Dan Born in Kumamoto Prefecture in 1976, age 42. Studied at PL Gakuen High School and Tsukuba University. After graduating, he joined the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department. Takanabe Susumu…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Makita Minoru KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAININGKendo lessons of Makita Minoru, Part 1: The purpose of Kendo training
Part one of a six part series by Makita Minoru, whom many Kenshi have had the pleasure of meeting through the Bekka program at the International Budo University in Katsuura. …
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EVENTS INTERVIEW TournamentsAll Japan Women’s Championship: Matsumoto Mizuki stands victorious again after 4 years
In 2019, Matsumoto Mizuki won her second title at the All Japan Women’s Championship. You can read her, and other participants’ colorful stories and track records in this article!…
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Kendo lessons of Furusawa Nobuaki KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAININGFull preparation of the left foot: Be aware of your right knee and master Seme-ashi — Furusawa Nobuaki
Furusawa Nobuaki throws some eye-openers at us on how to get into a state of readiness relative to our opponent after striking. …
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KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAININGCentering of the sword tip and fist space on the center line — Okido Satoru
Captain of the Japan team at the 17th WKC Okido reflects upon Shiai against Katsumi Yosuke and how it changed his mindset on taking the center. “I try to make the triangle wide for…