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Ki Ken Tai no icchi and ken tai icchi
I understand the idea of the spirit, sword, and body as one in kendo. However, Ken tai icchi is a little vague to me. I've heard it explained as attacking
Motivation
Dear Sensei, I discovered Kendo a long time ago and I've always interested in martial arts. I haven't started my learning yet, but I really want to if
Kendo Podcast Episode 157: Ideas to Hold a Tournament
In this episode, I am sharing what I was impressed at my son’s judo tournament. The way they raise funds and how they run the tournament.
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[KFL] Milestones: Ideal Men Strike
Men is the hard part to strike. You might argue if you think dō strike or tsuki is harder. I don't want to argue. I truly agree. But men is the furthest and because it is one of the "popular" targets, it is harder to strike. Especially with a good posture.
Hiro's Review: Yamanaka sensei vs Ozawa sensei
hope you enjoy my review. And please tell me what you think about this audio review and also written review.
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Episode 156: Local Teachers in Foreign Countries Must Study Kendo More Than Students
In this episode, I would like to share what Furukawa sensei (8-dan) said in his interview with Kendo Project. What Furuakwa sensei says in the interview is very true.
[BRZ] Milestones: 3 Different Types of Kirikaeshi
This video shows you 3 different types of kirikaeshi. Can you tell the differences? If you are going for 3-dan, you should be able to do the first kirikaeshi (Ideal Kirikaeshi). Kiai should be going and you need the good rhythm.
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Milestones: Your Kendo Destinations and How to Get There
Watch the 1st video and get the PDF file at http://ow.ly/E9zt50tVeOG.
You are watching “Milestones for Your Kendo Improvement: Know Your Destination”. Kendo has a grading system. As you improve, you will take an exam and you get promoted to a certain grade. Just like the other martial arts.
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[BRZ] Milestones: Practical Way to Receive KiriKaeshi
If you are with me for a long time, you know how I receive KiriKaeshi. But if you haven't please take a watch. The way I receive might be a bit hard at first but it will help your skill set. So I am hoping that you can learn this. If your sensei doesn't let you do this, you can train this method secretly.
Hope this helps!
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high pitch sound when you get hit on the MEN with shinai
I've been having a problem. I'm assuming that they hit the top bars of the MEN which causes high pitch sound to my ears( like a high pitch BING!!!!!!)
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Fumikomi Practice in Different Perspectives
Fumikomi has been a great problem for many and will remain as a big problem.This fumikomi practice method is to change your perspectives on fumikomi.
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Milestones: Dō Strike
Mind you I am focusing on grading (promotion exam). That's why I suggest not to strike do in your exam. Nothing wrong with striking do in exam but if you are not good at it, it doesn't give good impression to the judges. That is all.
Hiro's Pick: Nabeyama sensei vs Sato sensei
This is from The Yokohama 7th Dan tournament, also known as the All Japan Invitational Kendo 7th Dan Championship. Nabeyama sensei is now 8-dan so this video is when he was 7-dan.
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Hiro's Review: Ishida sensei vs Masago sensei
You can find the PDF file of my review. I will have the audio version ready soon. My son is sick so he constantly needs my attention. Sorry for the delay.
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