In this episode, I am sharing what adult kendo practitioners focus on during training. Everyone wants to improve. At non-bogu phase, focus on coordination. Once put a set of bogu on, focus on getting used to it. And also focus on doing things right. It doesn’t matter what level you become, in the end, we […]

In this episode, I want to send a message to those who are thinking about quitting kendo. I thought about quitting a few times in the past. But I am glad I didn’t. If you need a break, take a break. But don’t close the door completely. For more kendo information visit at Kendo-Guide.Com and Subscribe […]

In this episode, I am sharing my thoughts on how to beat a person who hides men, kote, and dō at the same time. At one of the posts, Hiro’s Pick: Takenouchi senshu vs Sato senshu, one of the patrons shares his thoughts on this. I really appreciate him for posting his experiences because it […]

In this episode, I am sharing my message for those who failed their exam. I failed exams. I lost in shiai. I am still doing kendo. Failing doesn’t make you a failure. Failing gives you something to work on. Failing is a realization.  There is mysterious victory, but no mysterious loss.  There are always reasons […]

In this episode, I am sharing the concept of “noru” in kendo.  Hope this helps! For more kendo information visit at Kendo-Guide.Com and Subscribe to Kendo-Guide.Com for Updates.More Podcast at www.kendo-podcast.com/kendoforlife or listen to Podcast one week before it goes out to the public at www.patreon.com.Are you a YouTube person? Subscribe and listen to the podcasts at www.YouTube/user/dojo2go.

In this episode, I am sharing what I was impressed at my son’s judo tournament. The way they raise funds and how they run the tournament.  For bigger images and detailed reports, please visit the podcast for the members. For more kendo information visit at Kendo-Guide.Com and Subscribe to Kendo-Guide.Com for Updates.More Podcast at www.kendo-podcast.com or listen to […]

In this episode, I would like to share what Furukawa sensei (8-dan) said in his interview with Kendo Project. What Furuakwa sensei says in the interview is very true.  [Reference] Interview with Furukawa Kazuo sensei at Kendo Project  For more kendo information visit at Kendo-Guide.Com and Subscribe to Kendo-Guide.Com for Updates.More Podcast at www.kendo-podcast.com or listen to Podcast one […]

In this episode, I want to share how you can apply kendo teachings to your daily life. I was talking to one of my students about this so I thought I should share it with you. Reference: Kendo Wisdom (Meikyo-Shisui,  Shiai Should Be Like Keiko. Keiko Should Be Like Shiai, Yagyu Sanma no Kurai ) at […]

In this episode, I am sharing my thoughts on violence in kendo. I just don’t understand why some people think it’s OK to hurt others in kendo. I just don’t get it. No more violence in kendo. For more kendo information visit at Kendo-Guide.Com and Subscribe to Kendo-Guide.Com for Updates.More Podcast at www.kendo-podcast.com or listen to Podcast one week […]

I am sharing an article, Kendo of High Grade Holders by Katsuhiko Tani sensei (8-dan, Hanshi), from Kendo Jidan Magazine 2019 April, #564 issue.  Reference: Suri-Kaburi Part 1, Suri-Kaburi with a Partner. If you are not a member, you can watch the videos at YouTube. For more kendo information visit at Kendo–Guide.Com and Subscribe to Kendo–Guide.Com […]