S. Sensei, Kendo Hachi Dan joined practice at Michi no Ko yesterday, this was the first time in the dojos 40 year existance for a Hachi Dan sensei to join practice. He was invited by Abe Sensei to help some of our dojo
Hiki waza - チャンス!
/ 10:30:00 PM
One of the weakest points in my kendo is hiki waza. I rarely use them in keiko, mostly because I feel my dojo is too small to be zipping around in all directions and also because I rarely get the chance to practice
Written by John Doherty
Kamae Pictures
/ 8:55:00 PM






I asked a Senpai to take some photos of my Kamae last night. I'm not sure the left hand is in the position Yanai Sensei wanted it. But if I push it any lower it feels unnatural and too forced. With the hands
Written by John Doherty
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.
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