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?…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
KENDOJIDAI 2013.10 This 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…
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…
KENDOJIDAI 2013.10 This 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…
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…
KENDOJIDAI 2013.10 This is the first time Koda Kunihide, Kyoshi 8th Dan and professor of Tsukuba University, will do a full instruction series for Kendo Jidai. Harada Satoru, Takanabe Susumu and Murayama Chinatsu are all…
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…
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…
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…