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Working Within - The Art of Kendo
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มี.ค. 2012
- Working within does not necessarily mean going slow...such is the case with the art of Kendo, "The Way of the Sword." The Active City's, Andy Hourahine, visits a Canadian Kendo Federation dojo to learn more. Featuring an interview with Canadian Kendo Champion, Sensei Kamata.
Fun is not really the right word. Someone once asked me this and I told her, "No, it's not fun." She asked me why I do it then. Kendo attracts all sorts of people in the short term, but in the long term, it retains different kinds of people, people who are looking for something deeper than "fun" vs "not fun". There are times in kendo when everything goes wrong for you, when everyone is beating you, when you're absolutely exhausted. They're not fun, but they are opportunities for improvement.
i train in a dojo that is almost an hour and a half away from my home. plus i have my bogu(armour) to carry which is around 10 Kgs circa(never weighed it as i dont care lol). and to be honest, i would continue training even if the dojo was 3 hours away from my home. so yes, kendo is well worth the effort!
Glad you enjoyed it! We are so lucky to have access to such a diverse array of active pursuits!
Kendo or like any other martial art, Mentality is important.
and the thing about “growth/self-improvement” in kendo is that, from my experience,
it was discipline, stress relief, enjoyment, eagerness to learn, and many more that changed me.
from the start of your journey, you will not change, you will just be tired for the first 3-6 months.
but maybe after if you still dare to continue its beautiful.
there are some things in kendo that have unnamed techniques, or techniques that cannot be described by words.
like simply “feeling the enemy when its going to strike” only uncovers the shallow waters for how deep it actually goes.
and most importantly, to have fun, and i think another thing is good thing eagerness, and even in the most painful times,
imagine the euphoria when you take off that smelly helmet that keeps you alive
(and your my god jesus christ kote)
Thanks for the positive feedback! It was great to see such Kendo talent in action.
So much respect for these great warriors. Such devotion to Japanese rich culture. I would love to train ,especially in Japan. To idiots who think any Martial Art is easy , go up against a Master. My bad knees keep me from obtaining my black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Great information
Excellent video, well done ActiveCambridge.
I like how they are admitting the internal aspect of an external system
日本の武道は、己の精神、心を鍛える修行です。頭脳を鍛える学問とは違う、人間の精神に不動の心を身につけさせる修行です。
It is different in every dojo I guess. In our dojo the first few months are only about the basics. Slashing, propper foot work, etc... If you are good and you train hard, you may get your bogu in I guess 6-7 months. But again, it is our dojo. It may be less in other clubs, maybe more depending how quick of a learner you are.
It is actually like dancing but much louder ;)
Definitely! There are only few videos showing 'real' Iaido. Because, for me and for other people that practice it, it is something more than a sport - it's a martial art, a way of life of some kind. I'm studying Iaido only since 2008, so I'm a beginner, but I would like to see a good video about Iai. And finally I could just show my friends a comprehensive video on youtube, when they'll ask me again about "that thing I do" =]
I'm going to start in a few weeks and I can't wait.
How did that go?
I wish somewhere near my area hosted Kendo sessions...
Thanks. 😎👍👍
Kendo looks fun. I wish kendo was held in the Philippines :(
Excellent!
I would love to see a similar video featuring Iaido.
Iaido is very challenging and fascinating as well. A good subject for a future episode?
I envy the nito ryu user their dojo got. Would like to try myself against a nito ryu in the future, and to try it would be awesome as well.
It depends on your patience, it's most probable that you will not pu ton the armour for many months to come.
The first classes will be repetitive like practice walking, practice swinging the shinai.
When you mastered the footwork, basic moves, then you may start wearing the armour and doing some "dueling" or keiko.
Rushiano for someone wanting to begin kendo. would top physical shape be important before starting kendo?
This question is a bit odd I think. I love kendo and can not wait for the next training after one is over. So my answer would be yes, it is worth it. But again, kendo is not for everyone. For the first months it is all about the basics, and you'll be doing basic footwork and slashes into the air with the high probability of blisters on your feet and some on the hands. Can get boring after some time. However the real fun begins after you have received your bogu (armor), and the sparring begins.
Heck, you can do both if you have the time and dedication (and the club fees aren't too high!).
When did they film documentary at Olympiium
There is nothing bad if you have fun learning
Any recommendations for a dojo finder? I have been having trouble looking for a dojo in my area and I am interested in learning this sport. Seems like a good way to start getting exercise(starting to get fat from sitting around all the time) and increase my self esteem. I used to do Karate and Aikido when I was younger but want to try something different and this looks like a lot of fun.
I want to do kendo but is it fun like dancing??
Sure, but not all learning is always fun.
and when do you get your armor ?
I doing kendo right now. My problem is, im too lazy to pull&carry my big bag. Going up and down in the stairs walking and waiting for the train. x_x
But somehow i still like it. I want to level-up more and beat them.. hahaha
just kidding.,..
Question. Do you need to buy your own armor or schools usually give it to yoi
ChumChurum Hi chumchum.. if you are living in japan. most kendo club/schools/dojo have armor for you to use/rent.
If you are living outside japan. Some clubs have armor some dont have or sometimes for rent.
Buying armor is a commitment(for me)
If you are beginner, mostly the club lend you some armor for you to practice with. While you levelup and gain on kendo.You will then realize many things. Like how the armor fit and shinai types. Later the club will tell you to buy your own armor which suit your needs. Most club armor DO NOT FIT well and smells like... you will know once you try it... :))))
Their are some cheap kendo armor. But remember you need to buy an armor that will protect you and will stay for a long run. 4mmto2mm is the best choice for beginners.
:)
appreciate it))
***** haha.. yeah, i need to improve my kiai. I sound like a cat ran over by a car. XD
anyway, this post was last July. We now have elevator. So happy right now. :)
hahaha definitly but us kendokas like it :D
0:50 HE IS SO CUTE LITTLE BOY XD
never seen a white bogu before XD
+Red Spy I've seen it for sale, But I didnt want to buy it because I'd worry that people thought I was showing off or trying to stand out.
Not that I'm accusing anyone who buys it of doing it for that reason, But as tempting as it is I'd rather just blend in.
Besides I'm too poor right now anyway :)
2:57 is no way to treat your shinai
are you talking about the guys in the background?
brmbkl No I was talking about the woman leaning on the tip of her shinai 2:53 might be more accurate, sorry.
oh ok, missed that one
It's easy just wack the opponent as many times with the stick
Steven b Yep. Try doing that (assuming that the opponent is going to let you do all that while standing still and doing nothing) and you'll see that after 5 swing you'll be out of breath, you'll get very slow and your arms will start hurting :)
Most of the people just look like they are going head first then just Sword first, Or stick, I do not know what they call that.
why did they put chinese music in it japan has nothing to do with china we are from the tundra up north not from the chinese swamps in the south