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How to Train Kendo Alone?

How can I train in Kendo when there is no dojo where I live? Answer: Depending on your level, but there are many things that we can do. - suburi

Kendo Video Download Page

Kendo video download page. Once you purchase a video, you will receive a password to get into this page.

Haya Suburi: Nothing Different from Other Suburi

Haya suburi is a rapid suburi with rapid footwork. There are many people who do this in some unique ways but actually this suburi is not anything special.

Breathing in Kata

Breathing in kata is a bit different from other breathing methods in kendo. I suggest that you should gradually learn this breathing as your kata is improved.

Kendo Ranking System

I would like to know how the rankings go from beginner to Dan and the time frame of each. Answer: I started from no kyu and kyu started from the

Balance in Footwork

A major problem I have been having is I lose my balance often while doing basic footwork (okuri-ashi, etc.) The result is that instead of travelling

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Breathing in Training

Breathing in training of kendo is strongly related to kiai. At the early stage, we must learn how to breathe out a lot as kiai.

The 56th All Japan Kendo Championship Videos

The 56th All Japan Kendo Championship was held on the 3rd of November. The Champion of the year is Mr. Shodai from Kanagawa Prefecture.

Making a shinai from scratch:
From growing bamboo

Has anyone tried to grow bamboo to harvest their own Shinai? If they have, can they give complete details? There is a video in Japanese The complete