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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

Resources for Beginners

July 24, 2017April 21, 2022kiaiLeave a comment

I compiled a list of videos and written resources below for the beginners at the dojo where I practice and for all those new to kendo.  They cover a wide range of topics: Continue reading →

For Beginners, For KidsBeginners, Body Maintenance, Culture, Footwork, History, Kamae, Mechanics, Resources, Suburi, Terms

Ways to Check and Improve One’s Posture for Kamae and Well-Being

September 13, 2016May 10, 2022kiai2 Comments

Posture (shisei 姿勢) is an important ingredient of a strong and beautiful kamae – which, in turn, is a prerequisite for the “execution of correct technique (and thus Continue reading →

Body Maintenance & DevelopmentBody Maintenance, Kamae, Posture

On Kamae and Kiai for Shinsa – Components One Can Control

September 13, 2016September 7, 2020kiaiLeave a comment
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Drawing by Tomoe in kamae, Jan 2020.

During the recent 2016 All United States Kendo Federation (AUSKF) summer camp, the guest senseis Toru Kamei (Hanshi 8th Dan) and Toshiya Ishida (Kyoshi 8th Dan) shared Continue reading →

Shinsa/ShiaiKamae, Kiai, Posture, Shinsa

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    • How to Strike (a Hit or Ippon) (7)
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