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About Kendo [15]
How to Treat a Blister in Kendo number of links (0)
Blisters are one of a major injuries in Kendo. You get blisters on your palm and feet. You get blisters on your hand because the shinai is moving on your hand. You get blisters on your left foot because you...
Vagabond - Cool Samurai Manga number of links (0)
Have you heard of the name, Musashi Miyamoto? He is one of the greatest samurai in Japan. He wrote "Gorin no Sho" a.k.a. The Book of Five Rings. He is also a founder of Niten Ichi Ryu. If you know...
Kendo and Death number of links (0)
How do you see death? As a kendoist I quite often think about death. Do I live as I am supposed to? Will I regret what I have been doing or what I have not been doing if I died...
What is the way? number of links (1)
Kendo, judo, iaido, shodo (calligraphy), sado (the tea ceremony) and on and on and on... "Do" in Japanese is "the way," and you may be more familiar with "Tao," the Chinese word for "do." Do is the way. If you...
What is dojo? number of links (0)
Dojo is written "a place of the way" in Japanese. Therefore, it is used to express a place to train martial arts such as kendo, judo, aikido and so on. However, I want you to know some other definitions. A...
How Much Should We Push Ourselves? number of links (0)
In the article, "How healthy can I get?" I suggested that we should not practice kendo TOO much. I wanted to make sure that I did not suggest that we can be lazy. We must push ourselves as hard as...
How Healthy Can I Get? number of links (0)
Overall, kendo is a good exercise. You must use the whole body to acquire kendo movement. You must use your legs, arms, shoulders and so on, basically all of your body. Besides, you must yell a lot. It is not...
Is it Effective to Train on My Own? number of links (0)
A lot of you probably wonder how much you can improve your kendo technique without going to a dojo. At the beginning, you must learn something, from how to stand to how to execute a cut. These are the basic...
How Do We Apply Kendo Teachings in Daily Life? number of links (1)
I personally believe if we cannot apply teachings of kendo in our daily life, the value of kendo is decreased to nearly zero. It is very hard to discipline ourselves, but that is the main goal for those who practice...
Whom should you listen to? number of links (0)
You may happen to learn kendo from a Japanese who has come to your country for a few months as an exchange student. He/she teaches you what he/she thinks the best way for you because that is the way that...
Size Doesn't Matter number of links (0)
YeeeHaaah! It does not matter how small you are, how skinny you are, how big you are, how tall you are, you can defeat others. I was a tall kid but always defeated by a kid shorter than me. I...
Daily Kendo number of links (0)
I talked a bit about the essences of kendo in "Why kendo?" Kendo has a lot of samurai philosophies and wisdoms in it. These philosophies and wisdoms were acquired from the dead or alive experiences of ancient samurai. Everyday samurai...
Is Kendo Brutal? number of links (0)
If you see kendo for the first time, you will find it very brutal. Two people start yelling at each other and suddenly hitting each other. Hitting may not describe what you see. Maybe bludgeoning each other is the best...
Why Kendo? number of links (0)
Kendo is the way of the sword. As All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF) mentions, we train and better ourselves through the application of the principles of the sword. However, we do not use a sword in our daily life anymore....
The Concept of Kendo number of links (1)
The concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana (sword). The Purpose of Practicing Kendo The purpose of practicing Kendo is: To mold the mind and body, To cultivate a...
Video Dojo [16]
Maintenance of Shinai number of links (0)
This is really important to know. As a kendoist, we all should know how to maintain our shinai. We all know that but how many of us actually check our shinai before and after training? Recently, within two weeks, I...
How to Practice Footwork in Kendo? Part II number of links (0)
Sayu Ashisabaki & Shiho Ashisabaki & Hiraki Ashi There is nothing difficult about thoes footwork except hiraki ashi. One thing you must remember in all the footwork is to return to the basic stance. You do not want to have...
How to Practice Footwork in Kendo? number of links (0)
How to Practice Your Footwork (Ashi-Sabaki) in Kendo Usually before even you grab a sword, you have to learn how to move your body. It is like a baby learning how to crawl and how to walk. If you avoid...
How to Practice Fumikomi? number of links (0)
Fumikomi is one hurdle that many beginners must clear. Firstly we learn issoku itto no ma. This is the basic distance, and we must learn to strike a men with one step. If your training partner is tall and...
How to Start Training in Kendo number of links (0)
This is very basic and very important part of kendo.If you do not know how to start kendo training, you are missing a big part of kendo. In kendo as well as the other Japanese martial arts we say, "Begin...
How to Strike Small Kote in Kendo (English & Spanish) number of links (0)
Do you have a problem with striking a kote? Do you hit a tsuba (hand-guard) or shinai of your opponent instead of his/her kote? What if I say you can strike even when your opponent keeps his/her shinai in the...
How to Strike Small Men in Kendo (Spanish as well) number of links (1)
How to Strike Small Men First of all, I want you to learn the word, Sashi Men. It most of the time refers to a small men cut. However, it also refers to a men cut that is not considered...
If you can walk, You can do kendo. number of links (0)
Have you seen a video called "How do you walk?" and read its article? If you have, then it is easy to see why I say, "If you can walk, You can do kendo." There are many weird movements...
Lift your left heel! Why? number of links (0)
Once you let yourself into the kendo world, you will have to suffer from this. You have to lift your left heel all the time. And because you do not know why, you end up with lifting your left heel...
Why do you do kendo that way? number of links (1)
Please pay attention to the way you walk. There are many ways that people walk. But do you see those people who walk like these? For Dial Up, try the one below Powered by V2F -Easy Web Video- I hope not....
How to Lunge in Kendo (the way of fumikomi) number of links (1)
Fumikomi You can buy this video at The Cyber Kendo Shop powered by easy web video Fumikomi is a noun form of "fumikomu", which means to "lunge" or "step in". When the word "fumikomu" is used in daily conversation, it...
How to Sit in Seiza in Kendo number of links (0)
Updated (19th May, 2007) Additional video located after summary below You can buy this video at The Cyber Kendo Shop For dial up, try this. Powered by Easy Web Video How to Sit in Seiza in Kendo Summary * taito...
How to Draw Your Sword in Kendo number of links (0)
You can buy this video at The Cyber Kendo Shop For Dial Up, try this. Powered by Easy Web Video How to Draw Your Sword Summary Taito: To wear your sword. Nuke To: To draw your sword. You hear...
How to treat your sword in Kendo number of links (0)
You can buy this video at The Cyber Kendo Shop Summary As you know, we must treat our shinai (bamboo sword) as a real sword. If you are not familiar with the concept of kendo, please go here. Without...
Ritsurei (Standing Bow) in Kendo number of links (1)
You can buy this video at The Cyber Kendo Shop Summary Ritsurei means "standing bow". If you have an opportunity to go to Japan or to meet Japanese, it is very useful to remember how to do this standing...
Shizentai (Natural Posture) in Kendo number of links (1)
Shizentai Summary Shizentai means "natural posture". However, it is not your ordinary posture. You must learn shizentai in order to stand naturally. Yes. Very complicated but you will get used to the posture. The key point are; to straighten...
Terminology [16]
Kendo Terminology "Onegai shimasu & Arigato gozaimashita" number of links (0)
We use these terms all the time in kendo and Japanese culture. It is important to know the meanings of the words and how to say them. Firstly let me talk about the word "onegai shimasu". "Onegai" is actually...
Kendo Terminology "Seme" and "San Sappo" number of links (1)
Seme An easy translation for this is "to attack". Even when you are not physically striking your opponent but mentally you are putting pressure on your opponent it is also called "seme". It is hard to grasp the concept, so...
Kendo Terminology "Shumoku ashi" number of links (0)
shumoku ashi or shimoku ashi I was taught as “shumoku ashi”, not shimoku ashi. However, according to Japanese dictionary, they are both ok. Shimoku looks like a dialect. Either way, shumoku is a hammer to hit a huge bell...
Kendo Terminology "Sashi-men" number of links (1)
Sashi-men is a term to express a men strike that is executed without much involvements of wrists, elbows and shoulders. "Sashi" is a form of a verb "to thrust", "to stab" or "to slice" and creates a word combined with...
Kendo Terminology "Oikomi" number of links (0)
Oikomi is a training method in order to increase your speed, balance and strength. Motodachi runs back fast so that kakarite can keep striking. However, it is an advanced method so it is not recommended for beginners. That is because...
Kendo Terminology "sen" "sen no sen" "sen sen no sen" "go no sen" number of links (0)
Sen If you just say this word "sen" to a Japanese, they think that you are trying to tell them something about 1000 (the number). However, in kendo, we use "sen" as in "sen wo toru", which means "to...
Kendo Terminology "Tenouchi" number of links (0)
Tenouchi It is translated as a grip. Let me explain the word a bit more though. "Te" means a hand. "No" means of. "Uchi" means inside. So it is the inside of the hands. Tenouchi is not something that...
Kendo Terminology "Ki Ken Tai Icchi" number of links (0)
ki ken tai icchi This is a phrase that you cannot live without as long as you do kendo. Let me tell you the meanings for each word. Ki: In English, a Chinese word, chi, is more well-known than...
Kendo Terminology "Shikai" number of links (1)
"Shi" is "four". "Kai" is something that you learn not to do, or pay attention to so you will not make a mistake; prohibition. It can be a lesson to learn. Let's say there are four prohibitions in kendo....
Kendo Terminology "Nayasu" number of links (1)
Nayasu is a verb and its noun is nayashi. You hear these words a lot when you learn No. 3 in All Japan Kendo Kata (kata). So what does it mean? If you do not know kata No. 3,...
Kendo Terminology "Issoku Itto no Ma" number of links (0)
This is a basic distance in kendo and also ultimate distance in kendo. It is literally means one step and one cut. If you take a step forwards, you will be able to cut your opponent with one cut....
Kendo Terminology "Itsuku" number of links (0)
This is something you do not want to do in kendo. When you get struck, usually you are in this status of itsuku. Itsuku is a verb that expresses the state of your mind and body. When your mind...
Kendo Terminology "Shishin" number of links (0)
We talked about "mushin" so why not talk about "shishin". "Shishin" is written in kanji (Japanese version of Chinese characters) as "Stopped Mind". It means your mind stops at one place. In other words, you are worrying about or...
Kendo Terminology "Mushin" number of links (0)
It is often translated as "empty mind". Yes, it is written as "There is no mind" in Japanese. It is controversial as people are asking whether it is possible to have no mind. Well, I do not know. However,...
Kendo Terminology "Sword" number of links (0)
We have a lot of names for a different kinds of swords. Here are helpful terms if you practice kendo. Katana: If you say this word, almost 100% of Japanese know what you are referring to. Nihon-tou: It may be...
Kendo Terminology "Rei" number of links (0)
Rei is a bow. And also etiquette and gratitude. When you get in to your dojo, you bow in. When you get out of the dojo, you bow out. To bow is to show your respect and appreciation. That...
Kendo Wisdom [6]
A Phrase from Samurai: Issho Kemnei number of links (0)
Isshou Kenmei is not a kendo term but more common in Japan. Basically what they mean is "to work hard". But let's analyse the words more for us, kendoists. Let me analyse the kanji (Japanese characters) for Isshou kenmei....
Kendo Wisdom "Shu Ha Ri" number of links (0)
This phrase indicates that there are 3 phases in kendo, or when learning something. Shu is a kanji for to protect, but in this case it means to "keep the teachings" as in "to keep the promise". When you...
Kendo Wisdom "Heijoshin" number of links (1)
If you have been training kendo, you may already have heard this. If not, here it is. Heijoshin or heijyoshin It means the presence of mind. I can be done here but I would like to keep going a...
Kendo Wisdom "Kan Ken no Metsuke" number of links (0)
There are two kinds of eyes... Kan Ken No Metsuke. In kendo, we have two kinds of eyes. Is this hard to believe? It is hard to believe that your mind has eyes too! You might want to remember...
Enzan no Metsuke number of links (0)
Enzan no Metsuke Metsuke is a noun form of "to have your eyes on something" or "the way you see things". Enzan means "mountains far away from you." Enzan no Metsuke means that you look at your opponent as if...
Ichi gan Ni soku San tan Shi riki number of links (0)
I am sure that some words must be familiar to you. Yes, Ichi, Ni, San, Shi. They are numbers, one, two, three and four. Some people remember "yon" for the number four but "shi" is four as well. Ok,...
Kendo Q&A [7]
Zanshin After Striking number of links (0)
Q. I do not know the right way of the Zanshin, I wonder if you could give a better explanation about it explaining all the manners after striking kote men or do . A. Have you read the article, How...
Kendo in street fighting? number of links (0)
I had a very interesting question about kendo. The question was posted at one of my youtube videos, how to strike small kote in kendo. The question was: Sir i want to ask if kendo is applicable in street fighting....
Challenging others in Kendo? number of links (0)
Q. Is there a way to challenge other dojos or people to a kendo match? A. No. We do not do that anymore. Why do you want to challenge others? Please think kedno as a way not a part of...
Suburito in Traning number of links (0)
Q.Is it ok that I train with a suburi-to? A. I myself used a suburi-to made of bamboo in training once when I was a junior high school student. So you can. However, you must make sure that you ask...
Is it wise to use a suburi-to? number of links (1)
First of all, if you don't know what suburi-to is, it is a heavy shinai/bokuto to increase the strength and speed of your cut. Probably, many of you want to use a suburi-to. That is a very good idea only...
How to React to Katate Tsuki & Foot Work of Jodan number of links (0)
Q. How do you react to katate tsuki when your opponent thrusts their shinia and you block it or parry it? A. You can do whatever you want actually. You can block it or parry it. It does not matter...
Fumikomi, Zanshin, Tenouchi number of links (0)
1. After striking and stepping the right foot, should I use the left foot to move forward faster? Once you have stepping onto the right foot, your left foot should be off the floor. It is necessary, however, to push...
Dojo in Indiana [1]
Kendo Dojo: Mudokwan number of links (0)
Mudokwan This dojo is located in the east of Indianapolis. Park sensei has been in US for a long time and teaches not only kendo but also japanese judo and jujutsu. Since I started kendo there, Park sensei spontaneously stepped...
The Cyber Dojo News [13]
The 1st Kendo Beginners Seminar Went Well. number of links (0)
It was pleasure to meet 8 new people from different places in Indiana. What surprised me most was that we had 3 female participants! It was pretty surprising. Why? Through my experience, when I had seminars in the past,...
Kendo Seminar, April 2008 number of links (0)
April 19, 2008 We will have a kendo seminar for beginners at Mudokwan, Indiana. This is a good opportunity for you who have been wanting to do kendo but could not start because of many reasons. We don't really have...
Kendo Q&A number of links (0)
The Cyber Dojo has a new category now. Kendo Q&A I have received so many questions since I started this website. Those questions are very useful not only for the beginners but also for the advanced and especially for kendo...
Kendo Online Video Collection number of links (0)
I have a new page for you. I made this page a long time ago but I was too busy to let you know. Sorry about that. I have purchased a software to gather videos on youtube because I always...
The Cyber Dojo Online Shop number of links (0)
Now you can watch the Cyber Dojo Videos on your TV screen! Finally you can purchase the videos The Cyber Dojo provides. Many people told me that the videos were pretty helpful and also they wished they could have downloaded...
The Cyber Kendo Dojo - Mission Statement number of links (0)
Aims of The Cyber Dojo are - to pass knowledge of kendo onto as many people as possible, - to diffuse kendo all over the world. To accomplish our aims, The Cyber Dojo will create more opportunities for those who...
A little cute accessary for your cell phone number of links (0)
Little Kendo Hello Kitty! We have had these little accessaries for cell phones in Japan for awhile. I always wanted to buy some of these as souvenirs for non-Japanese people, but a lot of non-Japanese phones do not have...
Why subscribe to The Cyber Dojo Newsletter? number of links (0)
Firstly, this is totally free. So why not? Secondly, there are videos and articles I would like to share but I do not want to show "everyone". I am not being stingy or mean, but there are some videos that...
Article Usage Policy & Copyright number of links (0)
I am more than happy for you to use any of the content found on this site. Also, I am always adding content to this site, so if there is a kendo topic that you would like but is missing...
Live in Indiana? number of links (0)
If you live in Indiana, please leave a comment. If it is ok with you, tell us where you are and how long you have been practicing kendo. We might be able to get together one day. If you are...
The Rules of The Cyber Dojo number of links (0)
Even though this dojo is online dojo, it does not mean you can do whatever you want. Wherever you practice kendo, that is your dojo. Thus, you must follow the rules. Do not teach what you have learned at The...
What is "The Cyber Dojo"? number of links (0)
The Cyber Dojo is a kendo dojo on the internet for those who are keen to learn kendo but do not have anywhere to learn it. It is very hard to find a dojo. Where I live now in the...
Profile number of links (0)
My Profile... Started Kendo at the age of 7 at Shubukan in Itami City, Hyogo, Japan. Shubukan has more than 200 years of history and counted as one of the three greatest dojos in Japan. Shihan (the head master of...
Newsletter [42]
Shinai Maintenance and How to Strike Gyaku-do number of links (0)
G'day, Just a quick email to tell you that you have two videos to watch. One is not taken by me though. It is about how to maintain your shinai. http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4jrDq&m=1fv8ir9YKP0oCj&b=WPKvX3_2LIsuBbITc9TVTg If you don't know how to maintain shinai, stop...
what grand masters said about shiai? number of links (0)
G'day, One article is up and one video is up. I think the article is very helpful because it is about what we all may have to go through. Even though kendo is to train oneself, there are some people...
Just a quick email to inform you two things number of links (0)
G'day, How are you doing? It is pretty warm here in Indiana today. I have two things to inform you today. One: There is one new article called "shu, ha, ri". http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4jrDq&m=1Za5TFt.uP0oCj&b=r.QTqjd9cYlvgiiLk5IsRQ Two: One guy unsubscribed the newsletter because he...
kendo seminar in Indiana number of links (0)
How are you doing? First of all, I emailed back to those who emailed me with questions. If you have not received a reply from me please let me know. I could not email back during my business trip from...
I think you should get this copy number of links (0)
G'day, How are you doing? This is a quick email to tell you that there is a new article in the Kendo Q&A and there is a reading material for you. http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4jrDq&m=1bL6vUBdlP0oCj&b=CZWElrVIFLC62yiZDl_dkQ Ok, a good friend of mine told me...
An example of Jigeiko number of links (0)
How are you doing? At last I could update the subscriber's area. I put a video of high ranked sensei. You can see text first and then the video at the end. Please read the text as well. I put...
Do you know how to deal with Katate Tsuki? number of links (0)
G'day, How are you doing? I just wanted to let you know that a new article is up in Kendo Q&A. The questions are Q. How do you react to katate tsuki when your opponent thrusts their shinai and you...
a New Category for The Cyber Dojo number of links (0)
G'day, How are you doing? Hope everything is doing well for you. I have created a new category called "Kendo Q&A" I have received many questions since I started the Cyber Dojo. And I individually answered to the people who...
Password and ID for the Subscribers' area number of links (0)
I just wanted to tell you that I protected The Cyber Dojo's the subscribers' area with a password. But the user ID and the password are the same as the ones that you received before. So basically if you want...
a new video is up now! number of links (0)
G'day, How are you doing? Finally, I can present you a new video called "How to practice your footwork in kendo?" As usual the video is very basic but it has some tips of footwork or ashi-sabaki. I know many...
a Kendo Online Video Collection page number of links (0)
G'day, How are you doing? I am terribly sorry for my long silence. I have uploaded the next video called "How to practice footwork in kendo?". BUT you cannot see it yet, because I have to add some explanations for...
2007 All Japan Kendo Championships number of links (0)
How are you doing? I would like to apologize for the delay of my reply to emails. I am now in Japan due to my father's serious illness. I spend all day at hospital every day and unfortunately the hospital...
a little story of Japanese "kokoro" number of links (0)
First of all, I would like to thank you for your participation in the survey. Almost half of the subscribers have participated and left comments. Your comments encourage me a lot. Thank you again. If you have not participated in...
additional captions in a video number of links (0)
How are you doing? Before moving onto a topic of this email, I would like to thank you for participating the survey. If you have not, please do so. It will really help The Cyber Dojo and its future. To...
I have 1 thing to announce and 1 thing to ask you to do number of links (0)
How are you doing? It is getting cooler here in Indiana, USA. I have 1 thing to announce and 1 thing to ask you to do. 1. We have now newsletter past issues. Those who missed the past issues can...
new artiles are up number of links (0)
How are you doing? I have been really busy so I have not been able to update much. I apologize for that. Some of our subscribers subscribed to Kendo World Magazine after reading the last email from me. I appreciate...
What can we do to save kendo number of links (0)
This is an email to share a short story from my kendo mate in Japan. He and I were team mates of my dojo when we were junior high school students. We won Hyogo Prefecture Dojo Federation Team Championships together....
a new video is up before going to bed! number of links (0)
This is a quick email to tell you that there is a new video up for the subscribers before I am going to bed. Thanks to an question from one of the subscribers, I decided to share my knowledge about...
an article about sashi-men is up. number of links (0)
How are you doing? I am glad that I introduced the difference between sashi-men and small men. As long as we do kendo, we should know what sashi-men is; otherwise, we will lose an important essence of kendo. I have...
Serious Problem we have in this recent kendo world number of links (0)
This email is not about the Kendo World Magazine but the actual kendo world nowadays. Please take a moment and read this through. This is an email to tell you to make sure that you know the difference between sashi-men...
a new video is up and more news! number of links (0)
I have uploaded a new video. It will help you big time especially if you do not have a sensei around to teach you all the time. I will spend some time to write a text to go with the...
a video for subscribers only number of links (0)
Here is a video for you. I filmed this video at my dojo in Japan when I went back early this year. These women are pretty good. Actually I think they were in top 3 or 5 in team fight...
here you have a trick to strike a kote number of links (0)
How are you doing? I have been busy doing a lot of stuff but now I am training at the east side of Indianapolis so it keeps me happy and healthy :) If you want to know about the dojo...
this could change your kendo... number of links (0)
how are you doing? Have you already seen the video I recently uploaded in the subscribers' site? The video is called "Tenouchi". If you do not know what tenouchi is, you can read this first. http://kendo.imafuji.info/070terminology/kendo_terminology_tenouchi.html If you are pretty...
you can watch these videos now number of links (0)
How are you doing? Recently I have uploaded two videos and one more is on its way. The ones already uploaded are - How to Strike Nuki Do - Hiki Waza Hiki waza is a bit tricky so if you...
another video for you number of links (0)
How are you doing? This is a quick email to tell you that you have another video in the subscribers' page. There will be 2 more coming up this week. These videos are made to answer questions that I received...
move the hips or knee first? number of links (0)
How are you doing this morning? Friday morning! Yey! Any plans for the weekend? I received an email asking me a couple of questions. 1. What part of the body does start first when you do fumikomi? 2. If the...
new videos have been updated number of links (0)
How are you doing? I have finished my post grad recently. yey! Man, 2 years... that was loooong! Anyway, I have upgraded a new video today. If nothing went wrong, you can see, "why do you life your left heel?"...
Kendo Terminology is up! number of links (0)
How are you doing? I hope you are having a good day today. Now I uploaded a new article this week. Have you read it? I think it is pretty helpful especially if you have a trouble with Kata No....
an article with Japanese pronunciation number of links (0)
How are you doing? I was in Guatemala for 10 days and just got back to USA last Monday. It seems like that I caught a cold on the airplane on the way back, so I have been sick almost...
a new video added! number of links (0)
Just a quick message to let you know that a video's been added in the subscribers only site. http://kendo.imafuji.info/newsletter/videos/Nice_Katate_Men_by_M_Komoto.html If you have not been to the subscribers only site, here it is. http://kendo.imafuji.info/newsletter/ BTW, there is a new article about...
"How to Lunge in Kendo (the way of fumikomi)" is up! number of links (0)
How are you doing? Those who are new to the this newsletter, thank you for your subscription. First is first, you can download a newsletter and see some videos I took when I was in Japan. http://kendo.imafuji.info/newsletter/index.php Also a new...
"Videos to Go" is now available! number of links (0)
How's life treating you? This is a quick email to tell you two things. 1. videos to go 2. new video dojo 1. Videos to GO: Now you can go and watch some videos I took while I was in...
have you been to The Budo Festival? number of links (0)
How are you doing? It is pretty hot here in Indiana today. It was pretty cool when I left Japan for the US 28 hours ago, so I am suffering from this hot weather! Yes, I was in Japan and...
is your mind in the state of "itsuku"? number of links (0)
It is a very beautiful day here in Japan. This time of the year, we can hear a very nice song nearly every morning. The song of Uguisu, a little bird that the Japanese really appreciate its song in spring....
do you have the eye of "kan"? number of links (0)
How are you doing? I have been working on two major assignments to graduate and preparing for a presentation on Monday. And bye bye university! Well, there will be two more courses in summer then I will be totally free!...
new category is added now number of links (0)
How are you doing? Here in Indiana, apparently, we will have some snow today. Snow in April? I am shocked! Speaking of April, did you know April is the beginning of the year in Japan. All the schools, governments and...
"shishin" and how to sit in seiza part 2 number of links (0)
How have you been this week? I am having a bit hard time but should be ok. First of all, I would like to thank those who gave me some requests about kendo videos. So I will be making fumikomi...
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How are you doing? We had a sunny springy day yesterday in Indiana, US but not today. I think we are going to have more warm days from now. Anyways, a new article is posted "mushin". Is it really empty...
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How are you doing? I'm sorry that I could not inform you last night. I had a take-home exam last night and it was not a good fun. I cannot wait for the summer when I will be free from...
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I could not inform you that I posted a new article yesterday, What is the way? If you have already read it, please ignore this. http://kendo.imafuji.info/040/what_is_the_way.html I had a chance to go back to Japan recently for about 2 weeks....
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Here is a new video! http://kendo.imafuji.info/video_dojo/how_to_draw_your_sword_in_kend. html There is a new article as well, which is http://kendo.imafuji.info/070terminology/kendo_terminology_rei.html I hope you enjoy these updates. I will keep you informed for updates! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to post...
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How to Strike Gyaku Do number of links (0)
powered by EasyWebVideo It is not so difficult to perform, but it does not mean you should skip learning how to strike normal Do. Please think this way. "Because it is easy to learn, we learn a difficult technique...
An Example of Jigeiko number of links (0)
Have you seen high ranked people doing jigeiko? Let's say an 8th dan and a 6th dan or 7th dan doing jigeiko? If you are living outside of Japan like me it is very difficult to see jigeiko of high...
