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Kensaki no hataraki
I used Google Translate, I apologize if it gets confusing. I remember my sensei talking about this term, kensaki no hataraki, but I didn't find anything
[ Kendo Podcast ] Kendo, Discipline and Health ~ The Balance of Pushing Limits and Preserving Health ~
This is a podcast version of the article, "Kendo, Discipline and Health ~ The Balance of Pushing Limits and Preserving Health ~".
[ Kendo Blog ] Kendo, Discipline and Health ~ The Balance of Pushing Limits and Preserving Health ~
In martial arts like kendo, discipline is developed through demanding training. Kendo aims to improve both mind and body to reach our potential. This requires self-awareness, perseverance and safe practice. There is a benefit in pushing limits, but health must be kept in mind.
Did you know we have a shop here?
Did you guys know that the KGC Patreon site has a shop? So far, I have 4 items that I have been selling for a long time. Of course, if you are a member of a certain level of the membership, you have access to them. That means you don't need to purchase them...
[ Sat Reading ] Teaching Adult Kendo Practitioners What Seme is
This is a summary of my article at Kendo-Guide.Com: TEACHING ADULT BEGINNERS WHAT SEME IS. If you want to read it in detail, please click the link above...
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Teaching Adult Beginners What Seme is
Seme means pressuring your opponent in kendo to create openings to strike. Beginners must learn distance, timing and how to provoke reactions from opponents to create opportunities to strike. Keep practicing seme skills.
Do Strike: Train Muscle Memories
I tried a bit different approach this time. Theory is important but to be able to perform it, we need to practice it. Not only practice, we need to automate the performance. To do so, we need our muscles to execute the technique automatically and correctly. Hope this helps.(Early access to the Patreon members)
[ Kendo Blog ] My 5-Day Journey: From Soreness to Recovery After Exercise
Another lovely Sunday morning workout in the fresh air - can't beat it! I'm writing this on the 15th, 5 days after that training session.
An interesting thing about getting older...
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[ Kendo Podcast ] My 5-Day Journey: From Soreness to Recovery After Exercise
This is a podcast version of the article, "My 5-Day Journey: From Soreness to Recovery After Exercise". Recovery is a big part of my exercise for me now. Another thing is not getting hurt 😄 The podcast is available to the Patreon members a few days before the public. This is available on Spotify as well.
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[Kendo Podcast] Reflections on Exam Day
This is a podcast version of "Reflections on Exam Day". I am sure that you have failed some kind of exam once or twice in the past. It is a bad experience and not pleasant. But it is a chance to grow! Let me know what you think!
Merch Items for Platinum members and up
OK, so these are the images of the merch items for Platinum members and up. You will receive
Sticker,Mini Print,T-shirt,HoodieThis is a loyalty program that Patreon offers. This system has restrictions so I can set up this program for only Platinum members and up. Please make sure to have your address in your account.
This is my first time using this program so I am not sure how this will turn out. I am really hoping that you will receive products of good quality!
Thank you for your support guys!
2023 Halloween Kendo Samurai illustration
Image Gallery of 2023 Halloween Kendo Samurai illustration
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[ Kendo Blog ] Reflections on Exam Day
Rather than doing intense kendo training, I took it easy the day before the exam - just some light practice to stay sharp. My goal was to control my training so I could perform at my best on exam day. No injuries, no muscle soreness, feeling focused. Other than some normal nervousness, I was in good condition both physically and mentally...
Mailing Address for Merch
Hi! Hope this finds you well! I have created the first merch item, Kendo For Life Logo Sticker. It is available for Level1: Pearl and up. Please enter your mailing address in your account if you have not done so.
Free Membership at Patreon Got Better!
From 9/10, the free members will receive a notification when the videos are available to the public. The non-ads feature has been one of the prevililage of the paid members. And I want to keep it that way. So the free members will not have access to all the videos without ads. But they are here and a part of our community, I want to give them something others don't get elsewhere.
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