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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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Makita Minoru KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAINING
Kendo 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 TECHNIQUE
Controlling 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 TRAINING
Kendo 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 TRAINING
Kendo 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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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Kadono Masato KENDO TECHNIQUE KENDO TRAINING Solo training
Consistent 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 TECHNIQUE
How 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 training
Solo 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 training
Solo 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 TECHNIQUE
Read 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 TRAINING
Seme: 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…
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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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8th Dan Kendo lessons of Koda Kunihide KENDO TECHNIQUE
Koda Kunihide’s Kendo instructions Part 5: Oji-waza against Kote
KENDOJIDAI 2013.10This is the first time Koda Kunihide, Kyoshi 8th Dan and professor of Tsukuba University, does a full instruction series for Kendo Jidai. Harada Satoru, Takanabe Susumu and Murayama Chinatsu are all accomplished fighters…