It is meaningless to just follow, and it is meaningless just to imitate. For what purpose do we study Nihon Kendo Kata? We will consider the correct way to learn Nihon Kendo Kata and…
Ijima Akira lays out 4 different types of footwork and the scenarios in which they are effective. In addition, he explains how the exchange of Maai is connected to these various types of footwork.…
Footwork is the core of Kendo. It is said that Kendo is 40% Shinai handling and 60% footwork, or even 30% Shinai handling and 70% footwork. How long will the restraint on Keiko continue?…
“It's important to understand your opponent's intentions and think of techniques that match those intentions”, says Nabeyama Takahiro Sensei. We asked Nabeyama Sensei about his techniques, based on his extensive experience as a competitor…
Simply pointing Kensaki at the center of the opponent is not the same as taking the center line. To make use of the Kensaki for Seme and striking, Nabeyama Sensei explains it is necessary…
Kyoshi 8th Dan Nakamura Fukuyoshi explains how Kamae, footwork and Seme are connected. These aspects make a foundation for aggressive Kendo which enables you to always be ready to strike. …
2020.7 KENDOJIDAI There are many different types of Kendo practitioners regardless of age, level or occupation: whether they train every day, are aiming for the All Japan Kendo Championships or the National Athletic Meet, whether…
2020.7 KENDOJIDAI In preparation for the upcoming day of resuming training, here are some tips for a workout you can do at home. Professor Takahashi is a leading sports biomechanics expert and long-time All-Japan strength…
KENDOJIDAI 2019.6 One of the hallmarks of Chuo University is that it has an abundance of coaches. What can a coach do to support Director Kitahara and his club members? Assistant director Uehara Yuji and…
2018.7 KENDOJIDAI Kyoshi Miyato Nobuyuki took 3rd place the first time he entered the All Japan invitational 8th Dan Kendo Championship, in which the highest ranks in the Kendo world fight each other. He is…
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This article was contributed to us by Louis Vitalis Sensei, the director of Museido Dojo in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Louis Vitalis has fought many times in the European and World Championships and has been…
2019.5 KENDOJIDAI “I think any Kendoka should aim for unity of offense and defense” says Kanzaki Hiroshi, who focuses on his Kamae to put this into practice. By reflecting on your Kamae, you will be…
2020.5 KENDOJIDAI Nakano Takahiro won the first Yokohama 7th Dan tournament in the Reiwa-era. Faced with an injury that could bring a crisis to any athletes’ life, he fought one Shiai after another with resolve…
2017.3 KENDOJIDAI Great value can be obtained by performing common training, such as sit-ups, push-ups, and squats if you do them in a short time and with full effort. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) has…