I dunno if this would be a good video topic, but I often struggle to cut dou because I'm concerned about hitting people in the ribs. Maybe some guidance on when best to practice more risky cuts
You've mentioned a lot on how Japanese players' footwork really makes the difference in their shiai skill, and often talk about it a lot on kendo reviews. There seems to be a lot of misconceptions or at least "hot takes" that you have as well about footwork. Maybe a video (or even series is probably more warranted) about footwork across the whole skill spectrum? Thanks a lot!
Great video about kendo. If possible, make a video about kakari-geiko. How to do it more effectively. How long is best to do it. Some sensei say to do it for 3 minutes, others that you should do it all in 30 seconds. Also make a video about kaeshi-do.
One thing I've been thinking about is how it'd be great to have is a video resource about how to approach jigeiko as a beginner? I know its something everyone struggles with at first and you just learn how to do it by trying to do it, but I imagine lots of people get into kendo wanting to "spar" and are either put off or intimidated by how jigeiko isn't super intuitive to new folks. I see a lot of newbies at my club complain they don't understand it, they get yelled at for doing stuff that to them perhaps seems intuitive. Struggling to think of a way to do a video about this that wouldn't be "just do what you do in your kihon!" but I don't think there are a ton of resources out there to smooth over that gap?
I'd be really interested to hear your take on effective sen and seme Kata - the techniques used to effectively take the centre. It's one of the things I'm struggling most to understand in theory and an explainer would be awesome!
re: @13:44 I don't speak Japanese so I don't know how the grammar or word declension works. When I first saw the word "kendogi" - it made sense to me. I assumed it was related to common words that I'd seen written down, namely "judogi" and "aikidogi" . I was a little confused when I first ever saw the word "keikogi", as it implied that it's a gi specifically for keiko, and by extension implied that there's kendogi that aren't meant for keiko... then I quickly realised that there must be something I don't know. :P
A video of what are all the hansuko and good examples/scenarios for each of them. Something that's not really discussed alot but would benefit everyone.
Video on fighting techniques depending on difference of partner. You and Max did one years ago on height differences. I have fellow Kendoka who have fast footwork, others with lightening quick shinai speed, and another who is a crashing bull. I’m sure you have other examples to make a series of ways to approach various fighters
Dear Fisher-sensei, Could you post a video on tai-a-tarie? How do you execute and receive tai-a-tari in different circumstances? e.g. kirikaeshi, renzuko-waza(?) and / a waza-tai-a-tari waza/. pardon my romaji. Looking forward to the reply :)
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I dunno if this would be a good video topic, but I often struggle to cut dou because I'm concerned about hitting people in the ribs. Maybe some guidance on when best to practice more risky cuts
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You've mentioned a lot on how Japanese players' footwork really makes the difference in their shiai skill, and often talk about it a lot on kendo reviews. There seems to be a lot of misconceptions or at least "hot takes" that you have as well about footwork. Maybe a video (or even series is probably more warranted) about footwork across the whole skill spectrum?
Thanks a lot!
Great video about kendo. If possible, make a video about kakari-geiko. How to do it more effectively. How long is best to do it. Some sensei say to do it for 3 minutes, others that you should do it all in 30 seconds. Also make a video about kaeshi-do.
One thing I've been thinking about is how it'd be great to have is a video resource about how to approach jigeiko as a beginner? I know its something everyone struggles with at first and you just learn how to do it by trying to do it, but I imagine lots of people get into kendo wanting to "spar" and are either put off or intimidated by how jigeiko isn't super intuitive to new folks. I see a lot of newbies at my club complain they don't understand it, they get yelled at for doing stuff that to them perhaps seems intuitive. Struggling to think of a way to do a video about this that wouldn't be "just do what you do in your kihon!" but I don't think there are a ton of resources out there to smooth over that gap?
thanks for your video. It would be great to see a video on 4th dan grading :). thanks again
would love to see a video on hiki waza
I'd be really interested to hear your take on effective sen and seme Kata - the techniques used to effectively take the centre. It's one of the things I'm struggling most to understand in theory and an explainer would be awesome!
re: @13:44 I don't speak Japanese so I don't know how the grammar or word declension works.
When I first saw the word "kendogi" - it made sense to me.
I assumed it was related to common words that I'd seen written down, namely "judogi" and "aikidogi" .
I was a little confused when I first ever saw the word "keikogi", as it implied that it's a gi specifically for keiko, and by extension implied that there's kendogi that aren't meant for keiko... then I quickly realised that there must be something I don't know. :P
A video of what are all the hansuko and good examples/scenarios for each of them. Something that's not really discussed alot but would benefit everyone.
PLease may you do a video on how to fold hakama and gi
Video on fighting techniques depending on difference of partner. You and Max did one years ago on height differences. I have fellow Kendoka who have fast footwork, others with lightening quick shinai speed, and another who is a crashing bull. I’m sure you have other examples to make a series of ways to approach various fighters
Thank you for this great kendo rant.
Dear Fisher-sensei,
Could you post a video on tai-a-tarie? How do you execute and receive tai-a-tari in different circumstances? e.g. kirikaeshi, renzuko-waza(?) and / a waza-tai-a-tari waza/.
pardon my romaji.
Looking forward to the reply :)
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Is it possible and acceptable to do these strikes, achieving Yuko Datotsu and scoring Ippon, using Suri-Ashi?