The Kensaki as a Floating Log (浮木)

This article is on how to manage the the shinai tip (kensaki 剣先) when in chuudan kamae against another in chuudan kamae.  It relates to how to “win” the center with the kensaki given that the kensaki of

Kyo (虚) and Jitsu (実) in Seme – Quotes and Resources

From time to time, I come across kendo articles on seme in Japanese which discuss the concepts of kyo (虚) and jitsu (実) as in [Hakudoh_KyoJitsu] [Seiyukan_seme] [Chuudoku Feint].  These terms, which

Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – The Original Text in Japanese

This is the original text in Japanese for a seven-part English translation of an article by

Quotes on Seme (攻め)

Walking as if Kissing the Earth – for a Shinkansen-like Fumikomi and Seme

From a distance I thought this was a twig.  What a camouflage!  Aug 2020.

A member of the dojo where I practice at asked me to teach her a particular form of fumikomi and seme that I sometimes use.  Where my right foot and body slides forward

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Resources on Seme (攻め)

Here are some resources below on seme (攻め) in English listed by Books, Associations, Articles, Articles by Website, Videos, DVDs and Quotes on Seme.  For those unfamiliar

Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – Overview

This is a translation of an enlightening article by Nakamura Sensei, 7th Dan – on seme and many of its related components.  This includes the mechanics of the kamae, setup,

Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – Part 7 and Postscript

This is Part 7 and the Postscript of a seven-part English translation of an article by

Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – Part 6

This is Part 6 of a seven-part English translation of an article by Nakamura Sensei, 7th