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It is said that what is called "the spirit of an age" is something to which one cannot return. That this spirit gradually dissipates is due to the world's coming to an end. For this reason, although one would like to change today's world back to the spirit of one hundred years or more ago, it cannot be done. Thus it is important to make the best out of every generation.

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Each kendo teammate is of the essence

This article will help you with better understanding of each position of a standard kendo team and introduce you to the specific strategy of senpo, jiho, chuken, fukusho and taisho.

Simply bokuto ni waza

This article is meant as a simple and complete guide to bokuto ni yoru kendo kihon waza keiko ho step by step.

Koryu kenjutsu — Tendō-ryū

Some people only think of Tendō-ryū in relation to the naginata, yet one of the its characteristics of is that all naginata techniques are executed against a sword. Moreover, the curriculum has a large number of techniques which do not use a naginata at all. It is a comprehensive sogobujutsu.

Tameshigiri (試し斬り) defines as to test, cut or slice. Testing sharpness and quality of a blade by preforming a cut of a special target with density of the material which equals to approximate that of bone and flesh.

Four easy exercises for developing kendo

Muscle training, amongst other forms of cross-training, has struggled to become a regular part of kendo keiko.

Don't be obsessed with fumikomi

Kendo is unusual in that we use fumikomi-ashi instead of a more natural walking gait. Contrary to popular misconception, it is not mandatory to stamp to make a successful attack.

Kendo techniques

Kendo techniques are actually very simple. Yet it is pretty hard to learn. As we all know, kendo is derived from kenjutsu. So these techniques are based on these kenjutsu techniques. It is recommended to learn these techniques step by step...

Kendo written exam

In 2019 our kendo federation has introduced new requirements for applicants attending kendo dan exams. From now on these amendments to grading rules add a written exam in addition to usual kirikaeshi and tachiai keiko.

What is Naginata?

This short note is directed to people who are in the beginning of a magnificent journey called atarashi naginata. After you read it you will know a little of history, philosophy, principles and terminology.

This short note is directed to people who are in the beginning of a wonderful journey called kendo. After you read it you will know a little of history, philosophy, principles and terminology.

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