KENDOJIDAI 2021.1 The ideal Men-strike with individual quality Oishi Hiroyuki (Osaka) 6th Dan, RenshiBorn in Saga Prefecture in 1985. After graduating from Ryukoku High School and Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, he joined…
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KENDOJIDAI 2021.1 Footwork, from Seme to striking Gonpei Akihito (Tokyo) 7th Dan, KyoshiBorn in Niigata Prefecture in 1982. After graduating from Kokushikan High School and Soka University, he joined the Imperial Police. He has won…
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KENDOJIDAI 2021.1 Kihon practice makes perfect Takasoe Masashi (Yamanashi) 7th Dan, KyoshiBorn in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1978. After graduating from Horikoshi Gakuen High School, he went on to study at Asia University. After working for…
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2018.9 KENDOJIDAI Kenshi, who have passed the most difficult test in the world of Kendo – the 8th Dan examination, share their experiences. Here are the insights on passing it. Focusing on being in sync…
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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…