The producer of Bokushingu’s Kendo TV kindly introduced me to plyometrics several years ago. I had wanted to increase the speed and strength in my footwork and koshi Continue reading “Plyometrics for Speed and Strength Development in Kendo”
Category: Body Maintenance & Development
Ways to Relax Tight Shoulders (肩に力を抜いて!)
Some fellow members at the dojo where I practice have asked about ways to relax tight shoulder muscles. What follows is my journey in this area and ways I have explored Continue reading “Ways to Relax Tight Shoulders (肩に力を抜いて!)”
Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – Forward and Part 1
This is an English translation of the Forward and Part 1 of a seven-part article by Continue reading “Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – Forward and Part 1”
Ways to Check and Improve Your Posture for Kamae and Well-Being
Posture is an important ingredient of a strong and beautiful kamae – which, in turn, is a prerequisite for the “execution of correct technique (and thus ‘beautiful’ kendo) Continue reading “Ways to Check and Improve Your Posture for Kamae and Well-Being”
Body Maintenance for Kendo – Deep-Tissue Self-Massage Therapy
When I was younger, I did not appreciate the value of stretching, warming up or massage therapy. Now I do. My muscles may remain tight for a day or more after a Continue reading “Body Maintenance for Kendo – Deep-Tissue Self-Massage Therapy”