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Kendo-related Quotes

November 8, 2017October 22, 2022kiaiLeave a comment

Here’s a collection of kendo-related quotes arranged by the general topic areas of Mechanics, Techniques, the Mind, Additional Topics, Quotes from Teachers and Links to Quotes from Other Websites. Continue reading →

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Kendo Sayings (Proverbs)

November 8, 2017August 20, 2022kiaiLeave a comment

Here’s some sayings in kendo (also referred to as kotowaza 諺) that I have learned from sensei‘s and fellow kenshi over the years.  They are categorized as follows: Continue reading →

Wisdom, QuotesQuotes, Wisdom

Shinsa and Shiai – Quotes for Inspiration (Part 2)

October 15, 2017July 7, 2019kiaiLeave a comment

Here’s some more inspiring quotes for those preparing for a shinsa or shiai on the topics Continue reading →

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Ways to Calm the Mind and Body for Shinsa and Shiai – Part 2: A Deeper Look

October 14, 2017October 1, 2019kiaiLeave a comment

In case the approaches described in “Ways to Calm the Mind and Body for Shinsa and Shiai (Part 1)” prove insufficient or ineffective, then there may be a deeper issue.  Continue reading →

Mind Management, Shinsa/ShiaiConditioning, Habits, Programming, Shiai, Shinsa, Therapy, Thinking, Wisdom

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  • A Table of Contents (Map of All Articles) (1)
  • Body Maintenance & Development (13)
  • External Sites and Articles (5)
    • Translations by Imoto Sensei (1)
  • For Beginners, For Kids (15)
  • For Higher Levels (22)
    • How to Strike (a Hit or Ippon) (8)
    • Seme (14)
  • Mechanics (21)
    • Fumikomi (7)
    • Gripping the Shinai (7)
    • Techniques, Exercises (7)
  • Mind Management (52)
    • Managing Habits (14)
    • Meditation, Mindfulness (9)
    • Mushin, Flow-State (17)
    • Wisdom, Quotes (10)
  • Shinsa/Shiai (10)
  • Stories (15)

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