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Gripping the Shinai

Relaxing the Right Arm – Benefits, Tips and Gunslingers

September 28, 2019April 16, 2022kiaiLeave a comment

This article is on an issue that I pay close attention to for myself (as described later) and for others at the dojo where I practice at:  a “tight” right arm.  I see it often among the Continue reading →

Gripping the ShinaiGrip, Heijoushin, Kamae

Relative Grip Strengths – Between the Hands and Digits (Overview)

November 1, 2017October 26, 2021kiaiLeave a comment
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Drawing and edamame dumbbells by Ophie and Tomoe, Jan 2020.

A lecture video by Takumi Chikamoto (Kyoshi 7th dan) [Chikamoto Lecture], forwarded to me by a sensei, prompted this article.  I found the video very informative and helpful Continue reading →

Gripping the Shinai, MechanicsGrip, Hands, Mechanics

Relative Grip Strength – Why Emphasize the Left Hand? (Part 1)

November 1, 2017September 7, 2021kiaiLeave a comment

A common pitfall in kendo is the under-use of the left hand and over-use of the right hand [KendoInfo LeftHand] [KendoInfo RightHand].    You may have heard many sensei‘s Continue reading →

Gripping the Shinai

Relative Grip Strengths – in Brief (Part 2)

November 1, 2017October 26, 2021kiaiLeave a comment

This is a brief summary of teachings and recommendations on the relative grip strengths for the hands and digits. Continue reading →

Gripping the Shinai, Mechanics

Relative Grip Strengths – in Detail (Part 3)

November 1, 2017June 13, 2018kiaiLeave a comment

This is a detailed survey of teachings on the relative grip strengths of the hands and digits.  A measurement analysis of grip pressure over time during a strike by a kenshi is Continue reading →

Gripping the Shinai, Mechanics

Relative Grip Strengths – Exercises to Improve Shinai Control (Part 4)

November 1, 2017September 11, 2020kiaiLeave a comment
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Zau sensei doing suburi on the Potato Chip Rock at Mt. Woodson in San Diego. Probably a first ever on that ledge.

I list a few exercises below to help improve shinai control – focusing on the left hand and digits.   A firm understanding of the ideal grips described in Part 2 (in brief) and Continue reading →

Gripping the Shinai, Mechanics

Relative Grip Strengths – References (Part 5)

November 1, 2017March 26, 2020kiaiLeave a comment

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Gripping the Shinai

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  • External Sites and Articles (5)
    • Translations by Imoto Sensei (1)
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  • For Higher Levels (22)
    • How to Strike (a Hit or Ippon) (8)
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  • Mechanics (19)
    • Fumikomi (6)
    • Gripping the Shinai (7)
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  • Mind Management (51)
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    • Meditation, Mindfulness (9)
    • Mushin, Flow-State (17)
    • Wisdom, Quotes (10)
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