2018.9 KENDOJIDAI The key difference between passing and failing an examination lies in preparation. Preparation consists of four stages: planning, execution, evaluation, and improvement. Based on the experiences of those who have passed the exam,…
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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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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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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…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Kadono Masato KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAINING Solo trainingConsistent Suburi by Kadono Masato
Kadono Masato (8th Dan) explains the basics of Suburi with a personal touch.…
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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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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Ijima Akira KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAINING Solo trainingSolo footwork — Ijima Akira
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.…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Yano Hiroshi KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAINING Solo trainingSolo footwork — Yano Hiroshi
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?…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Nabeyama Takahiro KENDO TECHNIQUERead your opponent’s intentions and practise Seme that makes them not want to be struck — Nabeyama Takahiro
“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…
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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Nabeyama Takahiro KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAININGSeme: Comprehensive choreography approach to taking the center line — Nabeyama Takahiro
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…