October 17, 2008
Kendo for LIFE
Kendo-Guide.Com Newsletter, Issue #004 - October Updates
Thank you for reading the Kendo-Guide.Com Newsletter, Issue #004. This issue is mainly to catch you up with updates since the last issue because there have been quite a bit of updates such as new articles and many questions in Kendo Q & A section. I did not want to overwhelm you with too many information in one issue. :)
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Table of Content
- Articles and Videos Since the Last Issue -
- Kendo Q & A -
- Comments or Questions -
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- Articles and Videos Since the Last Issue -
* The First Time Fumikomi at Kendo Video Download
Before this video, I made two videos in terms of fumikomi. Now that indicates that fumikomi is one of the hardest movements in kendo and everyone has some kinds of problems with fumikomi.
This video shows step-by-step approach to fumikomi. I hope this helps you with fumikomi together with other videos.
To read an article of The First Time Fumikomi , click here... There is a brief video of “The First Time Fumikomi” there, too.
Several articles were posted since the last Kendo-Guide.Com Newsletter.
* How to Choose a Shinai
Many people did not know there was a standard shinai length and weight. So if you do not know what length and weight your first shinai should be, you may find the article useful.
To read more about the How to Choose a Shinai , click here...
* Kendo Stick: Shinai
Since I wrote the article, "How to Choose a Shinai", I decided to write an article with general information of shinai. If you want to know how shinai was invented and developed, it may be useful.
To read more about Kendo Stick: Shinai, click here...
* The Meaning of Hin: Kendo with Hin?
I was told to do kendo with hin. What do you think it is? Have you ever heard such word before?
To know more about The Meaning of Hin: Kendo with Hin?, click here...
* Meikyo-Shisui
This is how we should keep our mind. Do you know what this means? I think this phrase will help you a lot if you are having a hard time to grasp how you should keep your mind.
To know more about Meikyo-Shisui: The Meaning of Meikyo-Shisui, click here...
- Kendo Q & A -
Since Interactive Kendo Q & A started, I've had some questions. I answered all the questions. If you read those questions and answers, please give us your opinions too.
These are the questions asked since the last newsletter
- Shinai, Bokken, and Suburito: What should I use each for?
- Making a shinai from scratch: From growing bamboo
- Was it too quick for me to put armor on?
- Reach Disadvantage: Sizing Opponents
- When is the best moment to strike?
- Comments or Questions -
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