2009.01 KENDOJIDAI In 1984, Makita Minoru was hired by the International Budo University as an assistant professor at its opening. This university specializes in training Kendo instructors, and his students are active in the world…
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2018.9 KENDOJIDAI The experiences of Kenshi who passed the most difficult test in the world of Kendo, the 8th Dan examination. Here are the insights on passing it. Changes in Kendo view by meeting Kenshi…
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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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Applications for Nabeyama sensei’s online seminar are now closed. Thank you for all the applications! Kendo Jidai International is pleased to announce the launch of “Nabeyama Sensei Online Kendo Class” in cooperation with Nabeyama… -
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No. 10 Seme: Comprehensive choreography approach to taking the center line — Nabeyama Takahiro No. 9 How to hit powerful Men? Iwakiri-sensei’s technique lecture No. 8 Best 8 Bokken and Shinai for Suburi No.… -
2021.1 KENDOJIDAI The interview was conducted with masks on, and the masks were temporarily removed for the photo. Dr. Hayashi Akito was born in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. After graduating from Juntendo University School of…
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June 8, 2018. Our first day of practice at Plano Kendo Dojo. Initially, we scheduled practice once a week on Friday afternoons, and had two classes, a kids class from 3:45-5:00pm, and an adults… -
2021.1 KENDOJIDAI The interview was conducted with masks on, and the masks were temporarily removed for the photo. From the standpoint of a physician Kendoka working in the clinical setting during COVID-19 The January 2020…
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KENDOJIDAI 2021.1 The year 2020 is almost over. How are you kendo lovers doing? As the end of the year draws near, the city seems to be coming back to life. Although we can’t… -
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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Kendo lessons of Matsuda IsatoBalance between the physical and the mind, and go all-in at an opportunity
2020.3 KENDOJIDAI “There is the physical center and the center of the mind”, says Hanshi Matsuda Isato. Controlling the two, and attaining an Ippon with an all-in technique, is what Kendo is all about. Matsuda,…
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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. …