For those who think that the 9th dan is losing, "Keiko" means "Practice". He as a master is giving a lesson to the other fighters and this is not a competitive match.
thank you, i don't understand a word, but it seemed to me that this was not competitive cause the black ones were usually very agressive and some engagement were just way too one sided.
04:38 is maybe one of the greatest Kote I've ever seen. You can't hit a Hachidan (8.Dan) like that. The applause shows how amazing that strike was. This is an awesome level of skill.
1st, he killed the ki (spirit) of the Hachi-dan. 2nd, he broke the center of the man with a basic kote. 3rd, the Hachi-dan was amazed then he stood still for like1-2s. probably, he was thinking: what just happened? My 50-year-practiced proves nothing at all. What should i practice now? If the match was a real battle, he would lost his right arm to an 82 years old man. And I think that before hitting the kote, he has already known that the Hachi-dan is about to hit men (see the Hachi-dan's sword doesn't move when Sensei's swords touching? Coz when he's aiming to the man, its very hard for the other to move his sword to the right side), that's why he hits the kote.
You're supposed to turn fast with your shinai (bamboo sword) raised after an attack so you can - in your turn - deflect a hit to your head. With those taps to the men (head) the sensei is basically saying: "you didn't turn fast enough my friend".
I just started practicing and this is an exhausting sport. One practice encounter and I need to catch my breath. For him to last 10 minutes at his age is very impressive.
Try screaming non-stopping for ten minutes straight. Your lung and throat will hate you, and you would feel your brain just grow bigger than your skull. Anyway, Kendo practice often doesn't leave you a moment to catch your breath, the part when the men in black continually striking the Ninth Dan with little time to recover (4:50 - 5:40) is basically the norm of every session. I remember doing that three times in a row, had a minute break and then back at it again.
If you do something then it has to have sense in it. Screaming is pointless. Guess it can affect some inexperienced fighter, but that is it. Proper breath is much more important. So this is just some kind of traditional bullshit.
When you start kendo you give everything, more than you actually need. Later on your kendo will become more of a mindset, you will become more efficient and your kendo more precise and minimalistic
As posted by JeongminPak: While reading his opponent's mind movement, Danaguchi sensei leads in the flows and changes of weakness and strongness of the counterpart. His stable posture and dignity, in particular, not collapsing body movement and his eyes reading the opponent's reaction are the highest state that only he can show.
I dunno whats going on at all, but the dude in the white... wow hes masterful, hes literally playing with the dude in black. Its so... effortless.... amazing.
This is very impressive, one of the best videos of great master in action I've ever seen. It's nice knowing that with enough discipline, it's possible to have this kind of skill at that age.
Whilst I started Kendo rather late (40) to be thinking about achieving a very high level, if in 40 years I'm still as mobile as this Sensei, I'll be more than happy!
One on my teachers started when he was 36 and now he is now 7th dan. He is in his early 70s now, but I he is still very strong and moves quite well. I started when I was 33 and am hoping for high rank in the distance future myself.
@BafflinBook It is called Menkirikaeshi, a common exercise in Kendô. One strike to the helmet (men) forward, followed by taiatari, a strike with the body (physical contact meant to break the guard of the opponent). Then 4 strikes forward and 5 backwards to the sides of the men starting with right temple and alternating. This is done 2 times in a row, adding a final strike to the men which "goes through". Check the wikipedia page for "Kirikaeshi"
@BafflinBook Its one of the Dan testing requirements I'm pretty sure. It's demonstrating I think it was called something like Akieshiru or something about that...
Just stop and think about this: The 9th Dan Kendoka (the guy in white) is 82yrs old, amazing for his age! A 9th Dan in Kendo is absolutely amazing and MUST be respected (a life-long achievement)!!! ***Also Keiko, is a training exercise! Im honoured to have witnessed this footage, and it too is my lifelong quest to master myself(body & spirit), my mind and my sword!
@Doved101 becuase this is not a competition.obviously the "white one" is the 9th dan kendoka,and 9th dan used to be offered just to kendokas that helped the world's kendo grow so he is no ordinary kendoka.and the blue one is just sparring,a friendly match and at the end,usually,the sensei just lets him hit some strikes to see how he strikes and usually uchikomigeiko/kirikaeshi
in sabre or foil, i admit, yes excess energy is used. but in epee (the most artistic and realistic form i think), energy is conserved. with the flick of a wrist and the slight repositioning in stance, you can score a point on the arm or hand. point control, it's called.
This is truly a beautiful demonstration of what very high level Kendo should be. Taniguchi Sensei is a rare jem of an example of what all Kenshi should aspire to. I personally have been fortunate enough to have had keiko with Ishida Sensei and to anyone out there that thinks this is easy, I say put down the supersized Happy Meal, come to the dojo and try for yourself.
I too have met Ishida sensei. He is a fabulous kendoka and a lovely guy too. It is a joy to geiko with him, he is absolutely not arrogant and acknowledges even half strikes.
They are doing kakarigeiko. Black is doing all-out continuous attacks with 100% spirit; white is acting as receiver. In some versions, the receiver basically just stands there and lets the attack hit designated targets (not so different from basic uchikomigeiko, except higher intensity) or as is shown in this video, he may counter-attack. At 3:15 the drill is over so he let's the final cut hit.
That's what I wanted to hear! I was unsure whether it would be a plus to the little martial arts I know already. So I was quite disappointed at first (since I like quick strikes and moves). Might want to give it a try now. Thanks.
@Epicurus13 Yes, at first it was free fighting then training such as Keiko and Kiri kaeshi. all these things are demostrated how it should be done. Other use this as a example for their exam.
@chucknorrispranks it's not just playing tag, it's cutting although the cut is not as deep as koryu kenjutsu. Light strike usually won't be considered valid in kendo. And one should keep in mind that a shinai is a representation of katana, without it, Kendo is not a budo but just a stick game only.
@MaximilianDeLaHire Footwork; how close do you get to your enemy? One step too close or even a half-step too far from your opponent could end the match for someone who isn't well-trained. It's about knowing yourself enough to manage an unknown opponent's attacks. Conscientious breathing, in it's entirety, is an action that involves the self to voluntarily create effective measures of movement. This is why the strikes are not all the same. Some moments are true for an individual & some aren't
@kosh1969 The sensei's name is Taniguchi Yasunori. Unfortunately he passed away last year at the age of 88. I met him in Kyoto a few years back although it was at a social function, not in the dojo. Taniguchi-sensei was a member of the Imperial Guard.
I think you all miss the point. The skill displayed by the Kyudan is intense and shows his Ma-ai, tai sabaki and poise or kamae to be strong and decisive. Yet he moves with little effort. It is what we Budoka aspire to. It is rare that a Kendoka Hanshi such as this man demonstrates his craft to the public, especially at his advanced age. It is a pleasure to watch a real master and not some 'self proclamed master" display his skill after 7 decades of training and study. I'm Just a beginner.
@VSteper They spare in the beginning until the Sensei gives an opening and the student should recognize and take it. After that they go into a training exercise.
Me.. if at 82 years old I can still practice I'll be happy. Now he can do it and still give those young guys less than 1/2 his age a hard time. Fantastic.
Taunting the opponent is a secondary role as far as "kiai" is concerned. Proper breathing, first and foremost, increases the power behing the blow. Mastering it is of great significance.
Damn! His speed is something else. Watching it makes you want to Keiko with Taniguchi-Sensei, the experience would be beyond epic. Inspiring to see this video. :D
@wacki46 kendo doesn't emphasize actual cutting with body weight, hips, etc , it emphasizes playing tag with shinai. It's very different than fighting.
on cutting/striking power or about reading your enemy? what I'm pretty sure is that medieval swords work great to break ribs or cut limbs, but they cut with the force of the strike. Katana is like a scalpel, needs just technique on how to strike to cut well, everyone can cut with a scalpel, but requires something else to cut through an entire body.
This is a demonstration of some practice exercises.... When they start, it's jigeiko (free practice) where you usually train combat situation. Next it was kakari-geiko (attack practice), where the kakarite (meaning "attacker", the pupils in this case) attack constantly, to improve endurance and learn to see openings. Lastly, they do kirikaeshi, the most complete exercise in kendo: big strike, followed by 9 sayumen(4 to the front, 5 backwards), to also improve stamina, footwork and technique.
Kendo isn't just about whacking the opponent, it isn't just about being effective, more energy conservant and all that. You can't deny the spirit part of kendo. You don't enhance your body with it. You enhance your mind and spirit, your inner strength, your courage. You can't really compare the two. True, I don't know much about fencing, but it doesn't relly seem all that spirit related.
It was quite amusing and enormously comforting to see that these highly trained 6th and 7th dan japanese still had problems maintaining their compusure and their kiai during the kiri-kaeshi. They were so obviously tired. I know the feeling well.
@KiyoCukuma Difficult to explain, you have to yell out one of the four places you can hit (men, do, kote, tsuki) in high spirits, with an accurate, strong, deliberate strike to that spot in correct posture, and then you need to return to your stance fully ready to strike again, physically and mentally.
I used to live near Pahoa, Hawaii and kendo was *extremely* popular. There was a dojo at the local YBA (Young Buddhist Association) hall that had maybe 50-100 students who met several times a week.
i get the part where the white dood hit the guys hand but I don't get the other parts. wats up with the stick hitting left and right only to be blocked?
If you think of kendo or kumdo as a sport, you are not wrong but you just scratch the surface of its true aim which is to develop the mind and spirit. In this way it can be much more useful since things learned should be applied to everything that you do. They say you should not bring your life into kendo rather you should bring kendo into your life. Perserverance, not giving up, and continuously improving yourself are just some of the things you learn and should practice.
@@Corey91666 I want to get started in either kendo or kenjutsu but most dojo's are closed due to covid. Should I try practicing exercises at home or wait? What are your thoughts?
@hondacrazy123 kind of yeah its called "kia" easy translated its a fighting spirit your body, the sword, and your spirit have to be synchrony or you can not have a point in a match. on the other hand its much easyer to get in to the mental state of fighting in your mind with the "shouting"
@genraz Could you explain me please the complexity of kendo? Unfortunately I can't see much of a technique either, the strikes seem all the same to me but I'm interested in understanding the challenge of kendo.
Kendo has only 4 strike areas - The top of the helmet, the left and right forearms and the left and right abdomen (at the kidneys). The strike must be clean (at the striking area of the target and of the sword), with proper form & spirit plus zanshin afterwards (or relaxing of spirit/body/mind). If any of the above is missing, the strike is not considered legitimate. In the demonstration, you'll see that when the Master raises his right hand, the Kendoya has struck correctly. 2nd Dan myself.
Kendo 9th Dan Keiko is simply a practice or training, they are not fighting for win or lose. the only person i know of that could be the person in the white might be Moriji Mochida, but he is dead and hes in the 10th dan
the senei is extreamly skilled thats the beautyful results of hard work over time even though his age affects his fighting it dose not effect the spirt he uses in his work deaths evil i respect that most of all :D
For those who think that the 9th dan is losing, "Keiko" means "Practice". He as a master is giving a lesson to the other fighters and this is not a competitive match.
thank you, i don't understand a word, but it seemed to me that this was not competitive cause the black ones were usually very agressive and some engagement were just way too one sided.
MotomichiStudio It really felt like a training session indeed.
+MotomichiStudio YOU LIE
MotomichiStudio thanks for clarifying.
Thank you, this was a much needed answer.
Yes, sometimes he just gives opening, so that the other attacks.
この立ち合い、会場で観てました。感動して涙している方が沢山いたのを覚えてます。50回記念大会でしたね。
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谷口先生の小手に感動。構えも美しく気迫を感じます。掛かり手も豪華。選手権者&日本の大将経験者と、天下の8段2人が掛かり稽古と切返しで終わるのは凄い！
これを観るとやはり範士9段は残すべきだったのでは、と感じました。😮
打ち込みではなく、掛かり稽古ですね。最初と最後だけは打たせて、その間は抜いたり、捌（さば）いたり、応じたりしていますね。
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04:38 is maybe one of the greatest Kote I've ever seen. You can't hit a Hachidan (8.Dan) like that. The applause shows how amazing that strike was. This is an awesome level of skill.
Tausendwasser agreed. It was a perfect kote.
Splendid, what a super accuracy Kote strike
Tausendwasser hi can you please explain what made that move great? I've not watched this before. Thanks
1st, he killed the ki (spirit) of the Hachi-dan. 2nd, he broke the center of the man with a basic kote. 3rd, the Hachi-dan was amazed then he stood still for like1-2s. probably, he was thinking: what just happened? My 50-year-practiced proves nothing at all. What should i practice now?
If the match was a real battle, he would lost his right arm to an 82 years old man.
And I think that before hitting the kote, he has already known that the Hachi-dan is about to hit men (see the Hachi-dan's sword doesn't move when Sensei's swords touching? Coz when he's aiming to the man, its very hard for the other to move his sword to the right side), that's why he hits the kote.
Nguyễn Đức Thanks
You're supposed to turn fast with your shinai (bamboo sword) raised after an attack so you can - in your turn - deflect a hit to your head. With those taps to the men (head) the sensei is basically saying: "you didn't turn fast enough my friend".
Kendo has so much culture, I love it. Thanks for letting us know.
I’ve been watching this again and again over the years and I’ve always taken away something new every time I watch it...
14年前の動画？？！貴重な動画だ！TH-camが始まったのは14年前のことだぞ？！すげぇ！！
もう17年前だぞ
@@南米に一年放置された出川 早っw
2日前
@@コットン-u7j 早ァっ
Beautiful !
I hope I will age as gracefully and retain as powerful of a spirit and physical agility as this 82 years old man.
How is he so fast and powerful at that age..!? Holy cow...
I just started practicing and this is an exhausting sport. One practice encounter and I need to catch my breath. For him to last 10 minutes at his age is very impressive.
dafuk? You fat
Try screaming non-stopping for ten minutes straight. Your lung and throat will hate you, and you would feel your brain just grow bigger than your skull.
Anyway, Kendo practice often doesn't leave you a moment to catch your breath, the part when the men in black continually striking the Ninth Dan with little time to recover (4:50 - 5:40) is basically the norm of every session. I remember doing that three times in a row, had a minute break and then back at it again.
If you do something then it has to have sense in it. Screaming is pointless. Guess it can affect some inexperienced fighter, but that is it. Proper breath is much more important. So this is just some kind of traditional bullshit.
When you start kendo you give everything, more than you actually need. Later on your kendo will become more of a mindset, you will become more efficient and your kendo more precise and minimalistic
this is not a 10 min event xD this is like 40m even 1.30h long. The video is edited to show highlights
剣道の奥深さを感じます。谷口先生の気迫の凄さが伝わります。剣道範士９段（当時８２歳）平成１４年のこの大会を今でも鮮明に覚えております。
As posted by JeongminPak:
While reading his opponent's mind movement, Danaguchi sensei leads in the flows and changes of weakness and strongness of the counterpart.
His stable posture and dignity, in particular, not collapsing body movement and his eyes reading the opponent's reaction are the highest state that only he can show.
This guy's speed and strikes are just right on. It's amazing how he can do this at his age, it beyond amazing.
Fantastic! Beautiful to watch.
I dunno whats going on at all, but the dude in the white... wow hes masterful, hes literally playing with the dude in black. Its so... effortless.... amazing.
Amazing and inspirational.
かたじけなさに涙こぼるる
Step aside little boy 3:36
So funny!
ssother so true tho
ハングル語で出ているので韓国での映像でしょうか
起源がどうとかで物議が出ていますが 純粋に谷口先生の剣道を上げてくださる事が
本当に嬉しいです
This is very impressive, one of the best videos of great master in action I've ever seen. It's nice knowing that with enough discipline, it's possible to have this kind of skill at that age.
An inspiration to us young folk :)
Whilst I started Kendo rather late (40) to be thinking about achieving a very high level, if in 40 years I'm still as mobile as this Sensei, I'll be more than happy!
One on my teachers started when he was 36 and now he is now 7th dan. He is in his early 70s now, but I he is still very strong and moves quite well. I started when I was 33 and am hoping for high rank in the distance future myself.
wow posted 17 years ago?? What was this, the first video ever posted on youtube?? Lol thank you for posting this!
I was literaly 1 month old when this came out lol
This guy is amazing!
He fight so fast and calm, yet so balanced spiritually!
When I do Keiko, I can't stay much calm, maybe 5 minutes maximum or 10.
@BafflinBook It is called Menkirikaeshi, a common exercise in Kendô. One strike to the helmet (men) forward, followed by taiatari, a strike with the body (physical contact meant to break the guard of the opponent). Then 4 strikes forward and 5 backwards to the sides of the men starting with right temple and alternating. This is done 2 times in a row, adding a final strike to the men which "goes through". Check the wikipedia page for "Kirikaeshi"
@BafflinBook Its one of the Dan testing requirements I'm pretty sure. It's demonstrating I think it was called something like Akieshiru or something about that...
Just stop and think about this: The 9th Dan Kendoka (the guy in white) is 82yrs old, amazing for his age!
A 9th Dan in Kendo is absolutely amazing and MUST be respected (a life-long achievement)!!!
***Also Keiko, is a training exercise!
Im honoured to have witnessed this footage, and it too is my lifelong quest to master myself(body & spirit), my mind and my sword!
@Doved101 becuase this is not a competition.obviously the "white one" is the 9th dan kendoka,and 9th dan used to be offered just to kendokas that helped the world's kendo grow so he is no ordinary kendoka.and the blue one is just sparring,a friendly match and at the end,usually,the sensei just lets him hit some strikes to see how he strikes and usually uchikomigeiko/kirikaeshi
in sabre or foil, i admit, yes excess energy is used. but in epee (the most artistic and realistic form i think), energy is conserved. with the flick of a wrist and the slight repositioning in stance, you can score a point on the arm or hand.
point control, it's called.
Wow that was great its always amasing to see a 8+ dan in action in any kind of martial arts. Ty for oplaoding this ! :D
yet he was countering everymoves swiftly.
a true master
This is truly a beautiful demonstration of what very high level Kendo should be. Taniguchi Sensei is a rare jem of an example of what all Kenshi should aspire to. I personally have been fortunate enough to have had keiko with Ishida Sensei and to anyone out there that thinks this is easy, I say put down the supersized Happy Meal, come to the dojo and try for yourself.
I too have met Ishida sensei. He is a fabulous kendoka and a lovely guy too. It is a joy to geiko with him, he is absolutely not arrogant and acknowledges even half strikes.
They are doing kakarigeiko. Black is doing all-out continuous attacks with 100% spirit; white is acting as receiver. In some versions, the receiver basically just stands there and lets the attack hit designated targets (not so different from basic uchikomigeiko, except higher intensity) or as is shown in this video, he may counter-attack. At 3:15 the drill is over so he let's the final cut hit.
That's what I wanted to hear! I was unsure whether it would be a plus to the little martial arts I know already. So I was quite disappointed at first (since I like quick strikes and moves). Might want to give it a try now. Thanks.
@Epicurus13 Yes, at first it was free fighting then training such as Keiko and Kiri kaeshi. all these things are demostrated how it should be done. Other use this as a example for their exam.
このような先生がおられなくなった。桂次
@chucknorrispranks it's not just playing tag, it's cutting although the cut is not as deep as koryu kenjutsu. Light strike usually won't be considered valid in kendo. And one should keep in mind that a shinai is a representation of katana, without it, Kendo is not a budo but just a stick game only.
部活で剣道やってて顧問の人が6段なんだけど顧問が大学生だった頃に9段の先生との地稽古で飛び込み面仕掛けたら9段の先生がマジで目の前から消えて気づいたら後ろに立ってたらしいw
4:39 for the perfect kote ippon
@MaximilianDeLaHire Footwork; how close do you get to your enemy? One step too close or even a half-step too far from your opponent could end the match for someone who isn't well-trained. It's about knowing yourself enough to manage an unknown opponent's attacks. Conscientious breathing, in it's entirety, is an action that involves the self to voluntarily create effective measures of movement. This is why the strikes are not all the same. Some moments are true for an individual & some aren't
I went through all users comments and watched the video a second time and appreciated it much better. thanks.
@kosh1969 The sensei's name is Taniguchi Yasunori. Unfortunately he passed away last year at the age of 88. I met him in Kyoto a few years back although it was at a social function, not in the dojo. Taniguchi-sensei was a member of the Imperial Guard.
As the subject implied, this is not a match (shi-ai), but merely a sparing (kei-go).
I think you all miss the point. The skill displayed by the Kyudan is intense and shows his Ma-ai, tai sabaki and poise or kamae to be strong and decisive. Yet he moves with little effort. It is what we Budoka aspire to. It is rare that a Kendoka Hanshi such as this man demonstrates his craft to the public, especially at his advanced age. It is a pleasure to watch a real master and not some 'self proclamed master" display his skill after 7 decades of training and study. I'm Just a beginner.
@samdonelly7 but a shinai does...and i was talking about tsuki as in "throat strikes"
段がひとつ違うだけでもこんなに動きが違うもんなんだなって思う動画やな。自分も頑張ろ。
Cierto. Hace mucho que vi este video y no dejo de maravillarme ¿Quien dijo que hay límites?
Far from having no value, this exercise called kirikaeshi, is one of the most important in kendou, containing and helping to improve all fundamentals.
@VSteper They spare in the beginning until the Sensei gives an opening and the student should recognize and take it. After that they go into a training exercise.
Me.. if at 82 years old I can still practice I'll be happy. Now he can do it and still give those young guys less than 1/2 his age a hard time. Fantastic.
Taunting the opponent is a secondary role as far as "kiai" is concerned. Proper breathing, first and foremost, increases the power behing the blow. Mastering it is of great significance.
keep up the good work. I'm now 18 i started kendo ever since i was 13 and i hope to continue all the way throughout adulthood!
How has your journey developed sir?
Damn! His speed is something else. Watching it makes you want to Keiko with Taniguchi-Sensei, the experience would be beyond epic.
Inspiring to see this video. :D
すごい、石田先生が手も足も出ないところ初めて見た
手も足も出ないのではなく、かかり稽古とはそういうもの😢
元立ちの相手に休みなく打っていく稽古なので攻め合いの駆け引きもなく、かかっていく方はポコポコあしらわれます
@wacki46 kendo doesn't emphasize actual cutting with body weight, hips, etc , it emphasizes playing tag with shinai. It's very different than fighting.
on cutting/striking power or about reading your enemy?
what I'm pretty sure is that medieval swords work great to break ribs or cut limbs, but they cut with the force of the strike. Katana is like a scalpel, needs just technique on how to strike to cut well, everyone can cut with a scalpel, but requires something else to cut through an entire body.
I see some comments asking who the sensei in white is,
but I don't see any answers.
The sensei in white I believe is Taniguchi Yasunori Sensei.
This is a demonstration of some practice exercises....
When they start, it's jigeiko (free practice) where you usually train combat situation.
Next it was kakari-geiko (attack practice), where the kakarite (meaning "attacker", the pupils in this case) attack constantly, to improve endurance and learn to see openings.
Lastly, they do kirikaeshi, the most complete exercise in kendo: big strike, followed by 9 sayumen(4 to the front, 5 backwards), to also improve stamina, footwork and technique.
Kendo isn't just about whacking the opponent, it isn't just about being effective, more energy conservant and all that. You can't deny the spirit part of kendo. You don't enhance your body with it. You enhance your mind and spirit, your inner strength, your courage. You can't really compare the two. True, I don't know much about fencing, but it doesn't relly seem all that spirit related.
It was quite amusing and enormously comforting to see that these highly trained 6th and 7th dan japanese still had problems maintaining their compusure and their kiai during the kiri-kaeshi. They were so obviously tired. I know the feeling well.
@KiyoCukuma
Difficult to explain, you have to yell out one of the four places you can hit (men, do, kote, tsuki) in high spirits, with an accurate, strong, deliberate strike to that spot in correct posture, and then you need to return to your stance fully ready to strike again, physically and mentally.
I used to live near Pahoa, Hawaii and kendo was *extremely* popular. There was a dojo at the local YBA (Young Buddhist Association) hall that had maybe 50-100 students who met several times a week.
i get the part where the white dood hit the guys hand but I don't get the other parts. wats up with the stick hitting left and right only to be blocked?
The 9th Dan is Mr. Taniguchi. (th Dan: Mr. Ishida, Mr. Iwai and Mr.Sakudo. It is superb!
Who are the 2 hachidans? I recognise Ishida Toshiya as the nanadan.
If you think of kendo or kumdo as a sport, you are not wrong but you just scratch the surface of its true aim which is to develop the mind and spirit. In this way it can be much more useful since things learned should be applied to everything that you do. They say you should not bring your life into kendo rather you should bring kendo into your life. Perserverance, not giving up, and continuously improving yourself are just some of the things you learn and should practice.
Thank you so much for the reply! Now it all makes sense. I knew they had to be showing different techniques of something, but wasn't sure. Cheers:0)
I love Kendo,it's a fantastic discipline.
Yep 8th dan if i remember only 0.7% of the 1500 people who were at the exam passes
@Dragonfly88
no dude, i dont know where YOU practice kendo. But in Japan it begins with
6th kuy 100% ^^
The kyudan sensei (man in white) was Taniguchi Yasunori. He has passed away 19 May 2009 at age 88. Wonder how many 9dan are still alive ?
yes. in order to score a point you have to throw your opponents composure...he does this to show he has no fear and is in complete control.
In kendo "spirit" is also judged as a barometer of talent. So a battle yell - a voice check, is also graded.
Kendo seems great, I'm thinking about starting to learn it someday.
Did you Start your journey yet?
I know i did. 13 years ago when you wrote that comment :D
@@Corey91666 I want to get started in either kendo or kenjutsu but most dojo's are closed due to covid. Should I try practicing exercises at home or wait? What are your thoughts?
@hondacrazy123 kind of yeah its called "kia" easy translated its a fighting spirit your body, the sword, and your spirit have to be synchrony or you can not have a point in a match. on the other hand its much easyer to get in to the mental state of fighting in your mind with the "shouting"
There are many ways to do this. I fold my tenugi in a slightly different way. It all comes down to preference
By wild swings are you referring to them performing kiri kaeshi at the end of their sets?
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There is also Ski.... right?
"Tsuki" Which means thrust, and must be made towards the throat.
why did the older man fold his hachimaki on his head?in yoshinkan dojo in vancouver we pre fold it
@genraz Could you explain me please the complexity of kendo? Unfortunately I can't see much of a technique either, the strikes seem all the same to me but I'm interested in understanding the challenge of kendo.
Grades above 8th dan are honorary. That means they are awarded, but there is no 9th dan grading exam like there is for 8th dan.
We've just found master yoda everyone! the force is strong with this one
ive never tryed kendo i want to but none close enough to me:(
but it does not look as pain full as fencing
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correct, it IS geiko followed by what seems to be kakari geiko and then kirikaeshi.
wow, that kirikaichi at the end of each turn was so great... I wish I could do it that fast XD
Kendo has only 4 strike areas - The top of the helmet, the left and right forearms and the left and right abdomen (at the kidneys).
The strike must be clean (at the striking area of the target and of the sword), with proper form & spirit plus zanshin afterwards (or relaxing of spirit/body/mind).
If any of the above is missing, the strike is not considered legitimate.
In the demonstration, you'll see that when the Master raises his right hand, the Kendoya has struck correctly.
2nd Dan myself.
I like to learn kendo but I think its rare to find a school on it.
In the Americas, not many study the art of Kendo, tis mostly an Eastern sport.
I did Kendo in the US for two years and there are at least a couple hundred clubs around the country.
There are a ton in California and Idaho
Holy crap that is amazing. Such subtle movement.
Would anyone mind telling me if there's a hidden agenda in allowing the second opponent to strike him on the head? Isn't that to be avoided?
I wonder what's the meaning of the running text at the end of the clip?
wot does the white suit represent? is that higher than a normal dan grade? im new to this, because the old man seems to know wot he is doin
He is not good. He is beautiful. That is by far the best swordsmanship I have ever seen.
Kendo 9th Dan Keiko is simply a practice or training, they are not fighting for win or lose. the only person i know of that could be the person in the white might be Moriji Mochida, but he is dead and hes in the 10th dan
the senei is extreamly skilled thats the beautyful results of hard work over time even though his age affects his fighting it dose not effect the spirt he uses in his work deaths evil i respect that most of all :D
not always though. if ur a beginner, ur sensei may restrict u to only doing full swings. I had to do that when i first started.
The Music...what is the name of it?