Seme – KendoNotes

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”

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)”

This is a translation of an article by Nakamura Sensei, 7th Dan – on the topic of seme. It is based on a relaxed and efficient approach to kendo – that he refers to as “Healing Kendo” Continue reading “Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – Overview”

This is an English translation of Part 6 of a seven-part article by Nakamura Sensei, 7th Continue reading “Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – Part 6”

This is an English translation of Parts 4 and 5 of a seven-part article by Nakamura Sensei, Continue reading “Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – Parts 4 and 5”

This is an English translation of Part 3 of a seven-part article by Nakamura Sensei, 7th Continue reading “Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – Part 3”

This is an English translation of Part 2 of a seven-part article by Nakamura Sensei, 7th Continue reading “Healing Kendo (癒しの剣道) by Nakamura Sensei – Part 2”