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Hikitsuke

Synchronizing the Strike with the Hikitsuke (引き付け)

November 16, 2021July 25, 2022kiaiLeave a comment

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 →

For Beginners, For Kids, FumikomiFumikomi, Hikitsuke

Forward Heel Action for the “Stomp” in Fumikomi

January 31, 2021February 26, 2021kiaiLeave a comment

There are probably multiple ways to teach and learn how the forward foot contacts the floor in the “stomp” portion of the fumikomi.  That part of the fumikomi where the forward foot forcefully hits the floor.  For Continue reading →

FumikomiFumikomi, Hikitsuke

Hikitsuke (the Quick Follow-up of the Rear Foot) in Fumikomi – Some Pointers and Videos

October 12, 2018November 7, 2021kiaiLeave a comment

This article highlights some pointers and videos on a fundamental component of fumikomi known as hikitsuke (引付) – courtesy of a number of sensei’s.   An experimental Continue reading →

FumikomiFootwork, Fumikomi, Hikitsuke, Mechanics, Videos

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

May 10, 2018January 31, 2021kiaiLeave a comment
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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 Continue reading →

Fumikomi, SemeFootwork, Fumikomi, Hikitsuke, Meditation, Mindfulness, Seme, Slowing Down

The Chassé for Strengthening the Hikitsuke – A Tribute to John Yamamoto Sensei

January 24, 2018July 7, 2019kiai2 Comments

This article has a twofold purpose.  It describes a ballet technique, known as the chassé, which can serve as an exercise to strengthen one’s hikitsuke (the fast follow-up of the Continue reading →

Fumikomi, StoriesFootwork, Hikitsuke, John Yamamoto, Tips

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

October 9, 2016October 5, 2021kiaiLeave a comment

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, Continue reading →

SemeFootwork, Hikitsuke, Mechanics, Nakamura, Seme, Slowing Down, Translation

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    • How to Strike (a Hit or Ippon) (8)
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    • Gripping the Shinai (7)
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  • Mind Management (51)
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    • Mushin, Flow-State (17)
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  • Games for Kids Big and Small Learning Kendo
  • A Story on Releasing Tension from the Shoulder to Produce Crisp Strikes
  • A Reminder to Myself: Chew, Chew, Chew, . . .
  • A Story on the Transformational Power of Kirikaeshi (切り返し)
  • Ten Habits for Health (健康十訓)
  • The Alexander Technique – Quotes and Resources
  • The Kensaki as a Floating Log (浮木)

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