Higashi-sensei guided Sekiya-sensei through the process of passing his 8th Dan examination. What were the goals, aims and content of their Keiko? …
8th Dan INTERVIEW Kendo lessons of Higashi Yoshimi KENDO TECHNIQUE
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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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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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These three instructors use a variety of creative ways to reach out to the children, who have been staying at home, to keep them motivated for Kendo. Due to the spread of the new…
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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…
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2018.9 KENDOJIDAI The decline in the number of children and the increase in the number of teachers in club activities in the world of Kendo are having a major impact. What should be done in…
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INTERVIEWThe Chuo University Kendo Club’s coaches. A supportive presence for the director and club members
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…
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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…
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2020.2 KENDOJIDAI Interview of the 67th All Japan Kendo Championships Matsuzaki didn’t retreat even one step when he defeated a line-up of top level players with his trademark Men-technique. The secret of his victories lies…
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2020.2 KENDOJIDAI Many events led to this victory.Fukuoka Prefectural Police’s Ace, Kunitomo Rentaro finally won his first All-Japan title.He was defeated in two finals before, and soon followed the fierce competition in the training camp…
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INTERVIEW KENDO TRAINING UNIVERSITYOsaka University of Health and Sport Sciences : Two Thorough Approaches
KENDOJIDAI 2017.3 Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences is the first physical education university of Kansai region (south-central Japan). In the past, this famous school has produced equally famous kendo practitioners such as Ishida…
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INTERVIEW JAPAN REPORTThe 67th All Japan Kendo Championships: The true sword has arrived. Rentaro Kunitomo’s first title.
2020.1 KENDOJIDAI Nishimura Hidehisa (Kumamoto), who won the first three consecutive titles in history had been defeated. The finalists were orthodox players with brilliant all-in strikes: Kunitomo Rentaro (Fukuoka), who has advanced to the finals…