2022.9 KENDOJIDAI Translation: Pepijn Boomgaard The Kendo that I learned and the Kendo that I want to pass on. We asked a Hanshi teacher to contribute to this article. Iwatate Saburo. Born in 1939 in…
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KENDOJIDAI 2022.2 Suburi, Uchikomi, Kirikaeshi. It is said that the shortest way to improve is to steadily repeat Kihon Keiko regularly, but a flawed method will cause problems. Kihon Keiko become basics only when they…
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8th Dan Kendo Kata Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo KENDO TECHNIQUEHow to learn Japanese Kendo Kata — Iwatate Saburo
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…
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2020.7 KENDOJIDAI Iwatate Saburo, Hanshi 8th Dan Born in 1939 in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Chiba Prefecture Narita High School, he got a job at Chiba Prefecture Police. Upon retirement from the Tokuren, Iwatate…
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Lifelong Kendo:Kendo is “Yama Yama Kumo” (challenge after challenge)Strive for daily improvement with a teacher Iwatate Saburo, Hanshi 8th Dan Born in 1939 in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Chiba Prefecture Narita High School,…
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Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo
Iwatate Saburo Kendo Lecture Secrets of Shofukan 8: Present day student’s and teacher’s way of thinking
Iwatate Saburo, Hanshi 8th Dan Born in 1939 in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Chiba Prefecture Narita High School, he got a job at Chiba Prefecture Police. Upon retirement from the Tokuren, Iwatate sensei…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo KENDO TECHNIQUE
Iwatate Saburo Kendo Lecture Secrets of Shofukan 7: Yuko Datotsu (valid strikes)
Shiai and Referee Rules Article 12: Are you doing Keiko while understanding the conditions of Yuko Datotsu (valid strikes)? Profile Iwatate Saburo, 8th dan Hanshi Born in 1939 in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo KENDO TECHNIQUE NEWSIwatate Saburo Kendo Lecture Secrets of Shofukan 6: Tenouchi
Relax the thumbs and index fingers Always be ready to handle your Shinai with the correct grip Profile Iwatate Saburo, 8th dan Hanshi Born in 1939 in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Chiba Prefecture…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo KENDO TECHNIQUEIwatate Saburo Kendo Lecture Secrets of Shofukan 5: The left foot
You can’t strike when the left heel is on the floor Take kamae with your left heel raised moderately Profile Iwatate Saburo, 8th dan Hanshi Born in 1939 in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo KENDO TECHNIQUE
Iwatate Saburo Kendo Lecture Secrets of Shofukan 4 : Tame
Tame is to sense striking opportunity The importance of tame that leads to aggressive seme Profile Iwatate Saburo 8th dan Hanshi Born in 1939 in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Chiba Prefecture Narita High…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo KENDO TECHNIQUE
Iwatate Saburo Kendo Lecture Secrets of Shofukan 3 : Kensaki
The strength of the kensaki is true strength Stabilise the left side of the body and fight for the center by a shinai’s width Profile Iwatate Saburo 8th dan Hanshi Born in 1939 in…
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Kendo lessons of Iwatate SaburoIwatate Saburo: The path to higher dan grades, vol.3 What is the importance of your attitude towards daily practice?
KENDOJIDAI 2019.4 From 6th dan onward, exams are held nationally. The examinees who gather from the whole country are aiming to get a higher dan grade, therefore it is kendo appropriate for that grade that…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Iwatate Saburo KENDO TECHNIQUE
Iwatate Saburo: The path to higher dan grades, vol.2 Maintaining the momentum of seme
KENDOJIDAI 2019.4 From 6th dan onward, exams are held nationally. The examinees who gather from the whole country are aiming to get a higher dan grade, therefore it is kendo appropriate for that grade that…
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Kendo lessons of Iwatate SaburoIwatate Saburo: The path to higher dan grades, vol.1 Importance of peer-to-peer training
KENDOJIDAI 2019.4 From 6th dan onward, exams are held nationally. The examinees who gather from the whole country are aiming to get a higher dan grade, therefore it is kendo appropriate for that grade that…