What I was aiming for in this writing was not just to show the knowledge and topic of difficult psychological research, but also to point out what different generations of swordsmen and athletes have…
Methods to improve your kendo mindset
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2024.7 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko Komeda Toshiro, instructor of the undefeatable Kyushu Gakuin, says that the core of his Seme is attacking both the Omote and Ura side. “It is important to put…
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Women’s Individual 1st : Kondo Mihiro (Japan)2nd : Suenaga Mari (Japan)3rd : Sato Minori (Japan), Senoo Maika (Japan) Fighting Spirit Saya GUADARRAMA (France)Kelly KISHIKAWA (Australia)Betty PARK (Canada)Min Jung SHIN (Korea)Min Ji CHA (Korea)Miyabi FISHER… -
2024.7 KENDOJIDAI “Your Seme can be said to be effective when your opponent feels something and moves. To create this situation, a variety of ways of applying pressure are necessary,” says Nabeyama Takahiro. In order…
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KENDOJIDAI 2024.7 Translation: Hoshino Maki Japan’s National Team, aiming for overall victory at the World Kendo Championships (WKC), organized separate training camps for men and women. The women’s team conducted their camp from April 12…
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2024.8 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Sato MarikoPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Ibaraki Junior Kendo Team is a famous Dojo with many achievements. In a town with a population of only 30,000, the Dojo has about 70 members,… -
2024.6 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Sasai TakamasaTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard “I believe that the spirit of Zanmai (the state of being immersed in something) helps one improve their Kendo, and I want to apply this too,”…
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2024.7 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Hoshino Maki In early April, the representatives for Japan’s National Team were announced. Particularly notable is the men’s team, which is being hailed as the strongest lineup in… -
2024.6 KENDOJIDAI Composition: Teraoka TomoyukiPhotography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Kokushikan University teacher Migita Shigeaki, since his days as a student at PL Gakuen High School and Kokushikan until now, has always focussed on the basics…
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2024.7 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Sasai TakamasaTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Kusano Ryujiro Born in Nagasaki prefecture in 1995. Went to Nagasaki Seiryo High School and the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya. After graduation, he joined…
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KENDOJIDAI 2024.6 Translation: Hoshino Maki The All Japan Kendo Federation held a press conference to announce Japan’s national team for the 19th World Kendo Championships, revealing the selection of 10 male and 10 female representatives.… -
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2024.5 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Nishiguchi KunihikoComposition: Tsuchiya TomohiroTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Uchimura Ryoichi has been runner-up in the All Japan Invitational 7th Dan Tournament three times, and this year he placed 3rd for the second time. He… -
INTERVIEWInterview with the Winner of the 11th All Japan Invitational 7th Dan Tournament (Hatakenaka Kosuke)
2024.5 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Sasai TakamasaTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard Hatakenaka Kosuke Born in 1986 in Mie prefecture. Went to Wakayama Higashi High School and Kokushikan University. After graduation, he joined the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. His achievements…
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2024.5 KENDOJIDAI Photography: Nishiguchi KunihikoTranslation: Pepijn Boomgaard The Kokushikan University Kendo Club usually performs three sets of Sayu-men during Kirikaeshi. Kirikaeshi is an effective way of fostering energy and strengthening the body, and it is…