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For Beginners – Some Ways to Help Prevent Foot Blisters

July 2, 2019August 29, 2019kiaiLeave a comment

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 →

Body Maintenance & Development, For Beginners, For KidsBeginners, Body Maintenance, Tips

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

Tips for Beginners and Common Issues

November 13, 2017March 26, 2020kiaiLeave a comment

Here’s some tips for the beginners at the dojo where I practice in two parts on:  1) Mindset and Self-care and 2) The Mechanics of Kendo.  They are based on commonly Continue reading →

For Beginners, For KidsBeginners, Resources, Tips

Ways to Relax Tight Shoulders (肩の力を抜いて!)

May 10, 2017February 10, 2020kiaiLeave a comment

Some fellow members at the dojo where I practice have asked about ways to relax tight shoulder muscles.  What follows is my journey in this area and ways I have explored Continue reading →

Body Maintenance & Development, Mind ManagementBody Maintenance, Massage Therapy, Tips

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