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Category: For Beginners, For Kids

Witnessing a Transformation in the Demeanor of a Child in Kendo

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 kiaiPosted on August 7, 2018Categories For Beginners, For Kids, Stories1 Comment on Witnessing a Transformation in the Demeanor of a Child in Kendo

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”

Author kiaiPosted on July 29, 2018Categories For Beginners, For Kids2 Comments on A Neat Way to Teach and Learn Suri-Ashi – For Beginners and Kids

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”

Author kiaiPosted on May 1, 2018Categories For Beginners, For KidsLeave a comment on Resources for Teaching Children Kendo

Tips for Beginners and Common Issues

Here’s some tips for the beginners at the dojo where I practice in two parts on:  1) Mindset and Self-care and 2) The Mechanics of Kendo.  They are based on commonly Continue reading “Tips for Beginners and Common Issues”

Author kiaiPosted on November 13, 2017Categories For Beginners, For Kids1 Comment on Tips for Beginners and Common Issues

Resources for Beginners

I compiled a list of videos and written resources below for the beginners at the dojo where I practice and for all those new to kendo.  They cover a wide range of topics: Continue reading “Resources for Beginners”

Author kiaiPosted on July 24, 2017Categories For Beginners, For Kids3 Comments on Resources for Beginners

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  • Body Maintenance & Development (5)
  • External Sites and Articles (4)
    • Translations by Imoto Sensei (1)
  • For Beginners, For Kids (5)
  • For Higher Levels (16)
    • How to Strike (a Hit or Ippon) (5)
    • Seme (11)
  • Mechanics (9)
    • Fumikomi (3)
    • Gripping the Shinai (6)
  • Mind Management (24)
    • Managing Habits (2)
    • Meditation, Mindfulness (3)
    • Mushin, Flow-State (9)
    • Wisdom, Quotes (5)
  • Shinsa/Shiai (8)
  • Stories (5)

Recent Posts

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  • Quotes on Seme (攻め)
  • Quotes on Mushin, Flow and Open-Focus – Part 1
  • Table of Contents
    • A Table of Contents (Map of All Articles)
    • Body Maintenance & Development
    • For Beginners, For Kids
    • For Higher Levels
      • How to Strike (a Hit or Ippon)
      • Seme
    • Mechanics
      • Fumikomi
      • Gripping the Shinai
    • Mind Management
      • Managing Habits
      • Meditation, Mindfulness
      • Mushin, Flow-State
      • Wisdom, Quotes
    • Shinsa/Shiai
    • Stories
    • External Sites and Articles
      • Translations by Imoto Sensei
      • External – English Books, Articles and Sites on Kendo
      • External – Videos
      • External – Japanese Articles and Sites on Kendo (日本語での議事などのリンク)
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