During the Covid-19 pandemic, your approach to training is what affects the quality of your solo practice. “It is important to have a concrete image of your goals and ideal Kendo”, says Hirao Yasushi. We asked him for some tips on practicing by yourself.
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COVID-19 and retirement from active careers has changed the perspective of many Kenshi, as with Tomoi Koichiro who is devising his Kendo on changing circumstances.
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Hanazawa emphasizes, “in order to move your opponent, it is important to disturb their mind and break their Kamae.” Hanazwa teaches to general practitioners at places such as Osaka Gas.
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Ujiie Michio told us that in order to make the opponent move, you must not move yourself.
We interviewed Ujiie-sensei to find out the truth behind this enigmatic Kendo teaching. He explains his idea of the ideal Seme and setup that can move your opponent.
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Arima-sensei, a famous Jodan player, explains this process from a Jodan point of view; how does Seme from Jodan feel, how do you read the opponent from Jodan, and most importantly, how can it be used to move your opponent?
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How can we seize the “Okori (striking at the moment your opponent starts moving)”?
Ito Sensei says, “You have to make both your opponent’s body and mind move.”
In order to read your opponent, it is necessary to learn the process.
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As the core of the body connects the upper- and lower body, the core of Kendo should connect to various aspects as well. Is the core of the body the core of Kendo?
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Young competitive Kenshi talk about how they took their Kote techniques to the next level. Seme, posture, movement and mind games all play important roles in scoring Kote Ippon.
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In Kendo, there are only 4 striking targets. One might say that makes it simple. However, this article truly reflects how infinitely complex things can get, even when only considering Kote-techniques.
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