State the 5 Kamae. In the Nihon Kendo Kata - Tachi Kata, there are the following 5 Kamae. 1. Chudan no Kamae. 2. Jodan no Kamae. There are both two handed right jodan and two handed left kamae. 3. Gedan no Kamae 4.
Explain about the three killing methods (Sansappo 三殺法) In addition to beating your opponent to an attack, weakening the opponents attacking ability (desire to attack?) is one of the important techniques in Kendo. 1 竹刀を殺す kill the sword Controlling with pressure (pressing), deflecting
Write about the three Maai and give a simple explanation of each. Maai refers to the distance between you and your opponent, There three types as follows: 1 一足一刀の間合 one step one strike distance. Kendos fundamental (basic) distance, a distance from which; with
Write no less than 5 points on the effects of Kirikaeshi. In the learning of kendo, kirikaeshi is a fundamental basic learning learning method, it is essential in the coaching of beginners, and is also important for experienced persons to improve sword technique.
Explain Zanshin in kendo. Zanshin is defined as; not losing concentration after a cut; being prepared for any counter attack from your opponent; maintaining mental focus and correct posture (kamae). Cuts without Zanshin, even if they are sound cuts, are lacking in a
State the effects (benefits) of shouting (uttering Kiai/ing) in Kendo Regarding Kiai; it should be uttered when you and your opponent are attacking each other as well as at the time of striking, there are benefits such as; Or Regarding Kiai: Uttering Kiai
Just a few videos from the Gasshuku, inspiring stuff for some maybe! So this is the opening of the 3 day gasshuku. The highschool students were out in the morning doing some other stuff, and the junior high and elementary kids joined in
December 22nd Ok. So on December 22nd the school year came to a close. The following day is the emperors birthday so it's a national holiday. On the evening of 22nd was the Bounenkai for Onohara Elementary School. A bounenkai is an end
So. It's been a very long while. Blaming both travel and skyrim on my absence. However. It's now the final stretch kendo wise. Less than a month to Sandan. So I'll have to get really focused now. Today is my first keiko of
About the Author
Hi, my name is John. I started Kendo in my home country of Ireland in 2008 and later moved to Japan where I practiced Kendo intensively for four years. I lived, worked and practiced in New York City for a while before returning home. I now live in Dublin working as an engineer and practicing kendo a Dublin Kendo Kobukai.
