In this episode, I am sharing the meanings of kakegoe and thoughts on Kata. Why do you think we take jodan in the very first kata? Why do you think we strike kote while your opponent’s sword is right in front of you? Let’s give it a bit of a thought.

Two interesting topics in this episode. This was a question from  a sensei to a student, “Do you want to learn shiai kendo or real kendo?”.  And also there was an interesting topic, “Does ippon mean a point?”. What do you think, guys?

Fumikomi is a big issue for a lot of kendo practitioners.  Have you ever practiced suburi with fumikomi? Unless that kind of fumikomi suburi is made, we really don’t have suburi to practice fumikomi. OK, let’s get into the issue! Related Articles How to Practice Fumikomi? Fumikomi: A Close Look Fumikomi Posture Fall over when […]

Good question by one of the patrons, Min! Do you know when kendo practitioners should learn tsuki? I have written my answer so please check that out too.  Hope you like the podcast and article!

An article made me talk about this. In this episode,  I would like to talk about kendo, death and hope. The article that gave me a chance to talk about this: Hidehisa Nishimura (All Japan Champ) who works for Kumamoto Pref. Riot Police Units shares his experience of Kumamoto Earthquakes, “It is very difficult to […]

In this episode, the effective seme is talked about. If you learn what you can do to put pressure on your opponent, you can enjoy kendo more! Article is read at Effective Seme @ Kendo-Guide.Com

In this episode, I am talking about yuko datotsu with shoto (short sword) of Nito. Are you aware of two types of yuko datotsu in kendo these days? Something for you to think about.

In this episode, we are talking about how we can improve our kendo in jigeiko and shiai without distorting your posture. It is very common that your beautiful basics are thrown out of window when you do jigeiko and shiai. Why do you think that is? Find out the reasons and how you overcome that! […]

Do you know what word we use in Japan for training, especially traditional arts like kendo? We use keiko. And do you know what that means? Find out the meaning of keiko and how to keep the quality of training high in this Kendo Podcast, episode 12. You might find this article useful.

Have you felt anger or frustration in kendo? Good! Then you know how to become a super saiyan from Dagon Ball. People laugh at me when I say that but this analogy is so right. You need to go to another level and your emotion will help you with it. Be angry and learn how to […]