I recently witnessed something quite astonishing. The demeanor of a young child, who had been learning kendo for at least several years, changed remarkably during a Continue reading “Witnessing a Transformation in the Demeanor of a Child in Kendo”
Author: kiai
A Neat Way to Teach and Learn Suri-Ashi – For Beginners and Kids
This article is intended as an aid for those either teaching or learning suri-ashi at the dojo where I practice at and elsewhere. Continue reading “A Neat Way to Teach and Learn Suri-Ashi – For Beginners and Kids”
Quotes on Meditation and Mindfulness – Related to Thoughts and Thinking
Resources on Meditation (黙想 mokusou)
There are many resources on meditation. I have compiled a list below of those that I have found helpful and some that seem helpful. It is intended to help me find them in Continue reading “Resources on Meditation (黙想 mokusou)”
Walking as if Kissing the Earth – for a Shinkansen-like Fumikomi and Seme
A member of the dojo where I practice at asked me to teach her a particular form of fumikomi and seme that I sometimes use. Where my right foot and body inches forward Continue reading “Walking as if Kissing the Earth – for a Shinkansen-like Fumikomi and Seme”
Focusing on the Process vs. Results for Shinsa and Shiai
It is natural to focus on the “results” aspect of shinsa and shiai. A pass vs. fail. A win vs. loss. Likewise for the outcomes of scholastic tests, applications, interviews, Continue reading “Focusing on the Process vs. Results for Shinsa and Shiai”
Resources for Teaching Children Kendo
Some instructors, parents and myself are preparing to start kendo classes specifically for children. To facilitate that, I have compiled a list of resources that I’ve found so far in Continue reading “Resources for Teaching Children Kendo”
Resources on Seme (攻め)
Here are some resources below on seme (攻め) in English listed by Books, Associations, Authors, Websites, Videos, DVDs and Quotes on Seme. For those unfamiliar with the Continue reading “Resources on Seme (攻め)”
Compilation of Shinsa Videos Identifying Those Who Passed
Here’s a compilation of sample shinsa videos at various levels – with comments identifying which candidates passed. I may update this list as I come across more videos. Continue reading “Compilation of Shinsa Videos Identifying Those Who Passed”
Kiai, Presence and the Second Circle
A few days ago, I witnessed a remarkable change in the kiai of a longtime fellow dojo member. Until that day, for as many years as I can remember, her kiai had sounded Continue reading “Kiai, Presence and the Second Circle”