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”
Category: For Beginners, For Kids
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”
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”
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”
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”