| Episode 123: Kendo Tour 2018 Relearning Kata |
2018-10-16 19:00:00-04
I cannot say this enough; we never end to learn kata. Kata is a way more than just forms. The more you studied, the more your learn different things. I really need to go back to Japan and learn kata.
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| [PL] Hiro's Review: Kenjutsu Technique for Tsubazeri-ai in Kendo |
2018-10-18 05:28:00-04
This was a bit different video clip to introduce. The similar technique exists in kendo and I'm sure it is from kenjutsu. We just don't know the origins of these techniques any more. That is a part of the reasons why we need to study kendo deeply.
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| [GLD] Hiro's Review: Fujii sensei vs Nakata sensei |
2018-10-22 05:27:00-04
So did you come up with how to conquer nito? It is very hard to be honest with you. But that is why we need to study and become stronger, right? Have your kendo mate to take a nito and think what you would do against nito.
This process is very important.
Hope this video helps you with the process!
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| [GLD] Hiro's Review: Kenjutsu Technique for Tsubazeri-ai in Kendo |
2018-10-24 07:00:00-04
This was a bit different video clip to introduce. The similar technique exists in kendo and I'm sure it is from kenjutsu. We just don't know the origins of these techniques any more. That is a part of the reasons why we need to study kendo deeply.I hope this will help you to improve kendo!
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| Kendo Study: Going Over Basics Part II |
2018-10-26 09:00:00-04
Always go back to how kendo started and we need to follow the concept of kendo; to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana.
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| Taking too long to strike? |
2018-10-26 12:49:44-04
Hi. I am sort of new to Kendo. My senpais have told me that oftentimes, I wait too long to strike in jigeiko, and it's obvious that I'm thinking about
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| Episode 124: Difference between 1 kyu and 1 dan |
2018-10-29 05:00:00-04
I am sharing my thoughts on the difference between 1 kyu and 1 dan. In the podcast, I am seeing 1 dan to 3 dan as a preparation phase for 4 and 5 dan.
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| Episode 132: The 30th Anniversary of Sei Tou Ken Yu Kai Kendo Club and Thoughts on Future Kendo |
2018-10-29 11:28:00-04
In this episode, I am sharing my experience at the 30th Anniversary of Sei Tou Ken Yu Kai Canterbury Kendo Club and My thoughts on Future Kendo.
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| [PRL] Hiro's Pick: Final in Senior Category |
2018-10-31 07:00:00-04
Over 65 years old! (according to my quick research). I can see that they are high grade holders but still! What a match!
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| Kendo Teachings: Yagyū Sanma no Kurai |
2018-11-05 04:24:00-05
Yagyu Sanma no Kurai is very important concept to know and I am sure we can apply this concept not only to kendo but to learning in general.
A written explanation is available at http://ow.ly/9OPl30kTeje.
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| Episode 133: Studying Multiple Martial Arts and Multiple Kamae in Kendo |
2018-11-05 11:29:00-05
One of the members here at Patreon.com, Eric Favre, gave me good questions at the post, “Thanks to you!“. There are two questions.
What are the benefits and traps of
- practising multiple martial arts and
- multiple kamae in kendo?
Good questions, right?
I hope you enjoy the podcast.
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| Kendo Study: Tenouchi Analysis - How the Tenouchi Works - |
2018-11-11 12:00:00-05
Have you ever seen how the tenouchi works? I haven't. This video provides you with slow-motions of single and consecutive strikes with the right hand and left hand. And also at the very end, I'm sharing two scientific types of research regarding tenouchi. I have links below. Click to continue...
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| Kendo Study: Southpaw (Left Handed) Kendo, OK or Not? |
2018-11-11 17:36:00-05
I have been asked so many times about southpaw "left handed" kendo. So, I decided to make this video. What do you think? Can you think about reasons why or why not you should or shouldn't switch your hands in chudan? I see this from a regulation perspective, historical/cultural perspective and my perspective.
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| Shinpan Certification, Yes or No? |
2018-11-12 09:29:00-05
Do you think it is a good idea to give a certificate to do shinpan? Or we don't really need such thing. Come and vote!
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| Episode 134: Bow or Not Bow Due to Religious Belief? |
2018-11-13 15:28:00-05
What do you think about not bowing to your training partners or opponents in shiai because of their religious beliefs?
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| How to Remove Your Shoulder Pains by Two Pain Relief Points in 20 Seconds for Kendo |
2018-11-14 08:00:00-05
I had suffered from the right shoulder pains for more than 1 year because of kendo practice (Japanese sword fighting) but with massaging these two pain relief points, I could remove the pains from my shoulders.
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| Places where kendo students can train traditional equipment making? |
2018-11-14 15:51:02-05
I have been a kendo student for most of my life, however my training started with my grandmother when I was young but never earned rank in a formal manner.
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| Shinai Weight |
2018-11-14 17:35:05-05
I read that for kendo competitions, there is a rule based on competitors' ages and if M or F, that their shinai must be of a certain weight. However,
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| Male and Female Grading for Kendo |
2018-11-14 17:41:16-05
I understand that Kendo Shiai are mostly separated to men and women competitions. But during examinations for Kendo 1 - 7th Dan, are members separated
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