As described in the article “Resources for Teaching Children Kendo” [KendoNotes ResourcesKids], one of the best ways for kids big and small to learn kendo is to play games. Not just any games but those that Continue reading
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to attend the early morning practices at the Tokyo Police keishicho (警視庁) tokuren (特練) dojo at Shinkiba (新木場) as a visitor.* I remember the day that I first saw a new Continue reading
This a brief article on some ways to help extend the life of the shinai (the bamboo sword) for the beginners at the dojo I practice at and all who find that their shinai‘s do not last long. I present a short version and a Continue reading
This article is intended for those, like me, who may find it difficult to strike, with power and consistency, the small men-uchi (小さい面打ち as demonstrated at 0:15 of [RemaKendo SmallMenUchi]). It covers: some Background explaining the impetus of this Continue reading
This article describes a “fun” approach to teaching kids in general and kendo specifically. It is an approach that I use from time to time that seems quite effective. Continue reading
This article is inspired by the challenge of learning and teaching kendo over on-line video calls in this era of COVID-19. It is a collection of metaphors and visuals intended to help convey the mechanics of kendo in the Continue reading
A beginner asked for suggestions on exercises he could do between practices some time ago. Given the current COVID-19 situation and the shelter-at-home order in many places worldwide, I thought an article on this could be useful. Continue reading
At a local community center, I came across a sports teacher who seems to have a way with little kids (pre-kindergarten usually). I call him the “Child Whisperer.”* Whenever Continue reading
This article is for the beginners at the dojo where I practice at who often develop blisters on the feet and, in particular, the rear foot (typically the left foot). I, too, remember Continue reading
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