@@sleepingturtle32 I'm not doing kendo. I was gonna take kendo because it's free in my city but then I decided to do Kenjitsu since it's more of a fighting style. I decided to take Kenjitsu. I'm learning Kenjitsu, iaijitsu, battojitsu I think and a few other styles. In Kenjitsu, you still got to do the Kiai but my sensei hasn't been having me and others do kiai due to covid. Only sensei and one of my senpai who has been training for years in Kenjitsu do kiai. I've been doing Kenjitsu over a month so far and I love it! Next September, my sensei and my class will be studying kenjistu with a practitioner in Tokyo. Not sure if I will be able to do it though. I'm supposed to be in a program teaching English during that time.
Something I'd like to add - the importance of proper stretching and correct movement, especially if you have flat feet. Ended up taking four months off training because of plantar fasciitis on my right foot, have heard horror stories of achilles tendons rupturing.
I remember I was so excited about kendo that I ended up training 3 times a week! and I'm so glad my dad gave me a bogu for my birthday I got my bogu from kendostar and it's amazing!
I was taught Akai no Tsurugi Kenjutsu by my master, sadly, he passed away a few years ago. I started go to Niten Ichi Ryu Kendo to keep practicing sword way, but it is hard to not apply Akai no Tsurugi tecniques in middle of sparring. I must set my mind and body to only use the three basic kendo hits, or I will get scolded. (Sorry for my english)
There is a kenDO school for Niten-Ichi-Ryu? I can only imagine that it must be Jutsu. I havent heard of Akai no Tsurugi Kendo but is it 2 swords or 1 sword? If it is 1 Sword, how was the transition to Niten Ichi Ryu because you had to use 2 swords?
General Hux teaching me what the kendo is. Does the Emperor know about it, sir? Anyway, very nice introducement- just started my joruney with kendo few weeks ago and hoping to stay.
I get blisters on the bottom of my feet and toes and hands every training. The skin never hardens but the blisters became painless after the first times I get them which was really painful and had to borrow medical supplies from the dojo Edit: referring to 5:37
some guys walked up to me asking if I wanted to learn kendo while I was running at the park... yesterday I watched bleach when kenpachi mentioned kendo and how the sword is stronger with 2 hands than one... life is tryna tell me something here... and it’s free
Great video from Andy as always. I don´t understand how somebody can dislike it... He is the best non asian sensei here on youtube. I appreciate what he does for all kendoka.
Im so glad i watched this Im starting kendo next month And im so excited I just couldn't sit still and not do anything so i was looking for a sport hobby and i saw a kendo in Fb so i applied to join im just so glad my mom was so supportive And i learned that kendo is very respectful so I didn't want to be disrespectful so i searched more about kendo So thank you for this video
I got a 2nd Dan in Taekwondo years ago. I trained off and on for a long time. It's been over 10 years since I trained now. I found a local Kendo club and I'm really excited about trying something completely new. Went to meet the instructor and hoping to start soon.
@@yuxitai5639 I’ve done LOTS of martial arts. Kendo feels very different to anything else I’ve done. I think there are only about 1500 members of the BKA and there’s probably a reason for that. It’s awesome if it’s for you, but it’s not for everyone. Go to class, borrow a shinai and see how it feels!
@@MartynStanleyAuthor Thanks! Went to a kendo class that my friend goes to yesterday, and I have to say, the atmosphere of the place is really different than tkd. Defintley way more strict. Also, I think that kendo place that I went to is associated with the Korean Kendo Association. Thanks for the reply!
@@yuxitai5639 Korean Kendo is called Haidong Gumdo. It is a strict more serious atmosphere. That might be logical because you're training with weapons. Even though a bokken is just wood, you could easily seriously injure someone with one. You should watch the Zero to Shodan videos on the Kendo Show on You Tube to get an idea of what you need to learn to get through the first couple of gradings.
There's a small Dojo near my home. Maybe I will take a free class in the upcoming months. Costs are €23,50 a month and ironically it's in the same building as my former highschool so their would be a certain irony to it
Yes! You can never learn everything in kendo and you don’t need to be that that good to go to other country’s for tournament, at least if you live in a country where kendo isn’t that big. I love in the Netherlands and I have been to Germany and Belgium and some more country’s for tournaments.
Fucking jump in there, go and be happy and try everything! We can't live forever, neither can we do everything. But we can try things we want to while we can
Question for Kendo rants - do people ever wear elbow guards or other protection under the gi? Don’t think they are used as much as they used to be, but Olympic rules sabre fencers sometimes wear an elbow guard over the bony end , and looking at Kendo, it looks like there’s a reasonable chance of being hit on the elbow if your opponent misses, particularly if they are striking to Do.
I got into kendo hoping to learn swordsmanship in the dueling/historical sense. Found out quickly that it wasn't, but fell in love with the sport anyway. Might get back into kendo again. It's been over 15 years
I became interested in Kendo while going to the gym. Next to gym they practiced, shouted and beat each other with sticks and it was funny, later it started to fascinate me. What I can unleash my emotions and aggression without using violence. I think I'll sign up for these classes, i love it !!! I'm not worried about blisters on my hands, I already have them from lifting weights :)
5:07 my experience on the bogu: the kote hurts the most if I didn't buy a wrist buffer (of some sort), and the men/head gear if I don't put it on properly.
Thank you for this video I'm going to try kendo now originally when I looked into martial arts I was just wanting to learn how to fight like a samurai but kendo sounds like something that's up my alley it sounds like it's competitive but fun and it still has the fighting spirit in it just in its own way
Has the barefoot thing changed at all in like, the last year? I've just learned about Kendo and I'm very interested now, it looks like a fascinating physical and spiritual exercise, working on my discipline has been my goal during all of this and it's helped me a lot.
No, Kendo continues to be practiced as a barefoot activity despite the happenings of 2020. Kendo is fantastic and has a lot to offer! I’m sure you’ll love it!
Ich mache Training jeden Tag.Thank you, but I musst with musik relax machen und Koffee drinking. I see this,das, dass bin du bist vernünftig Mensch. Ich kann schreiben, aber nicht reden.Thank you.
When i eas younger running in the road barefoot was a must since the possibility of slipping lower, and the roads was usually empty, win win for me wahahaha
Andy would you please set up like a beginner kendo whole package in kendostar, like the bogu, clothing, Shinai, bags, etc? I like to shop from you and just 1 click has everything in. Thanks
I’m so sad that I have Agoraphobia and social anxiety cus I really want to try this. When I’m 18 and have a more stable economy I’m gonna pay for private classes because I really want to learn this.
Definitely made me more interested in wanting to do Kendo. I’ve been saving for the starter classes during lockdown. Just gotta wait for my local club to open again. (Really made me laugh that it sounds like he’s saying Kendall)
Thank you. Going to have my first trial lesson today. Summary: 1. Kendo is practiced barefoot. 2. Kendo is loud. You have shouting. Strikes are the perfect unification of sword, spirit, and body. 3. Kendo is not completely painless. It is a full contact martial art. 4. Kendo will not make you into an expert sword fighter. The purpose of kendo is to improve our character through the application of the principles of the sword. We're not trying to figure out what's the best way to win a swordfight, it exists as a tool for self-improvement. 5. Cost of kendo: a) practice fees. b) you have to be associated with some kind of insurance, and some of the Federations that provide this require fees for memberships. c) equipment -- a *shinai* (bamboo sword), a *bok-to* (soild wood sword used for kata practice) and a bag to put them in, but some clubs can lend them out for the first few weeks. Uniforms, not usually required for the 1st few months. The armor also not necessarily needed for the first few months. The armor is the most expensive, and it's recommended to buy a good quality suit so you don't have to buy twice.
I want to start Kendo there wasn't any club in my town but I am moving into a city in one month, which has a kendo club near the area I am going to live. I can't wait to see how it it.
I am brand new to Kendo and the only reason I wanted to do Kendo was to... officially call myself a samurai but not i kinda wanna do kendo for fun (I am not sure why I feel embarrassed saying this)
As someone who has done fencing (Sabre and Epee) and is interested in doing Kendo, it looks like Kendo is going to be far tougher. My question is will kendo hurt more than fencing?
I. Miself practice kendo it a beautiful art at first i was cringing miself about shouting but now it totaly ok and last night i wear a kendo armour and it felt cool af
My sensei says the most common point in people's Kendo journey where they completely abandone or start to have second thoughts about it, is when they start wearing a bogu, In my case I can say wearing a bogu is very demanding on my body, it's like 2 weeks since I started wearing one and I can see why people defect at this stage, I feel out of breath at my first strike and I cannot even stand a whole match, granted I don't have the best stamina or physique, but I'm still motivated to improve and be competitive eventually. So basically that is one of the things I would add to the list, wearing a Bogu will be extremely uncomfortable and claustrophobic, you will get used to it with time I guess, but it's not ez to put that armor on and be normal.
Wait I thought 好き(suki) was the word for love in japanese 🤔 Edit: after 1 month I realized that I was going somewhere with this statement but I got it wrong. 好き actually means like. Ai (愛) means love. Just thought I'd let you know.
Before the protectors were invented, they used the hard wooden sword and without protector but stop the sword an inch to the body but the mishap took place all the time leading to the injury they had to take breaks months before start exercising again. It was very inefficient so the invention was revolutionary.(in Edo period)
I have done martial arts most of my life but a couple of years ago and it stopped me from doing most of it. I have gotten out of shape and really feel like I need to start something new. Would kendo be low impact on my knee? Love this video thank you
I'm so excited to get into kendo, i'm going through a rough time and the only thing that makes me calm down a little is watching and learning about kendo. I hope it goes well, any recomendations? I have a mild injury in my ankle, is wearing something to keep it stable allowed while training?
I really respect the fact you came here and was straight up when you said kendo is not teaching you how to sword fight for example like tai chi where they act like if you practice tai chi and master it you will have the ability to kill anyone with just a glance if you so wish. To then get into a real life situation and get punched in the mouth so you give the guy the glance and before you know it your waking up from a coma a week later and realize you quite yet haven’t got to the glance death level yet and in reality you can’t even throw a basic jab so I respect you deal in reality
+ Byzantisos: That's a really good point - it can take some people a rather painful period to get used to. I've even met veterans of other martial arts who found the LACK of tatami a bit brutal. I practised it at home to stop my legs falling into a dreadful paralysis at the dojo.
Hi Connor, We have a Dojo in Preston - we’re closed for Xmas and New Year - but will be starting again in late January - we’ll be starting up a beginners course probably early February 👍 you’d be welcome to join us!
I wanted to learn to fight with a sword since I was little but we have no dojos near where I live unfortunately. Now I decided to learn it myself with a book. For me it's also about the way, the spiritual development. Do you think this is a good idea to learn it by myself? Also, very good video thank you 💪
I guess it's extremely difficult to learn it by yourself, as it is almost impossible to find what is wrong with you actions on your own. I think the best way to learn kendo is to find a teacher. But I think it is worth doing!!! I'm so glad that you got interested in Kendo.
If there's no Kendo near you, try HEMA. They use Western Swords like Longsword, Rapier, etc, so it's different but still sword fighting, and you'll get in-person instruction and sparring with real opponents, which you won't get from a book.
This is about the mindset that you are entering with. If you were a fencer like me, you might be slightly disappointed that winning bouts isn't that important
Great video, thanks) I have a question: can I practice kendo carefully if I have had retinal detachment in the past? I am still recovering (though I see good), and I ask for the long-term future, but still: can I do this? Is the helmet strong enough that I don't have to worry about an eye injury?
Los golpes usualmente van directo a la parte superior de la cabeza o Aceves estocadas al cuello, muy rara vez es posible que un shinai se rompa y una astilla salte a tu ojo pero quitando esa minina posibilidad no creo que halla problema. Eso sí consulta con tu médico por si acaso
I’ve actually never really felt pain when holding the Shinai, but that may be improper technique. Any ideas on why or is it just that it doesn’t happen? The leather on my Shinai is also quite coarse, soooo
I tried kendo as an obese person I found it physically taxing the training session was two hours I wanted to quit many times. Made it to the end but I won't be going back until I lose some weight
I've done boxing kickboxing and even got my blue belt in bjj but after my acl injury I cannot train like I used to. Would yall say that kendo is less intense than mma and boxing?? I've been doing combat sports since I was 15 I'm 28 now and haven't trained in 2 years
One thing I'd add to this list: Kendo contains bowing. This is sometimes a deal-breaker for very religious folks. It shouldn't be, because bowing in Jp culture is not inherently religious. But in the situations where I've found it's been a problem for prospective students, sadly neither logic nor understanding of Jp culture has come into their decision-making.
Mk so I’m 15 and kendo has had my curiosity for a while after I saw an anime about it and started looking at tournament clips. I’d like to try it at some point but I have medical equipment attached to me at all times (insulin pump and libre) because I’m diabetic. Would this be a problem?
I am not an expert for Kendo (but a martial arts instructor and I have a master in sport science) but there is usually a way to practice a sport, even if you are handicapped. And I guess it should be possible to find a technical solution, for example to attach the pump to the back of your body, and you will be totally fine without any disadvantage.
Tbh the way i started doing kendo was when i was 7 and i wanted to join cuz it looked fun and also my dad was doing it and i wanted to join him (i think, i don't remember that)
i dont understand kendo rule😅. I see some time they try to clinching by use sword touch another and when they clinch . their attack dont counted . Sorry for my English. It dont my mother language
Yes but not if you want to learn it eventually... Practicing without guidance can lead to bad habits that are hard to correct, but if you don’t plan on learning in a dojo then go ahead
Just took my first class today and the shouting is definitely something I will have to get used to 😂
I start kendo next week! I feel the same way about the screaming too. I'm a quiet person.
It's probably the easiest part to get used too.
If I ever duel with a kendo practitioner I have to try my best not to lose focus and laugh when he does the yell
@@JaejoongPrincess how was it? I am probably gonna try it
@@sleepingturtle32 I'm not doing kendo. I was gonna take kendo because it's free in my city but then I decided to do Kenjitsu since it's more of a fighting style. I decided to take Kenjitsu. I'm learning Kenjitsu, iaijitsu, battojitsu I think and a few other styles. In Kenjitsu, you still got to do the Kiai but my sensei hasn't been having me and others do kiai due to covid. Only sensei and one of my senpai who has been training for years in Kenjitsu do kiai. I've been doing Kenjitsu over a month so far and I love it! Next September, my sensei and my class will be studying kenjistu with a practitioner in Tokyo. Not sure if I will be able to do it though. I'm supposed to be in a program teaching English during that time.
Something I'd like to add - the importance of proper stretching and correct movement, especially if you have flat feet. Ended up taking four months off training because of plantar fasciitis on my right foot, have heard horror stories of achilles tendons rupturing.
I remember I was so excited about kendo that I ended up training 3 times a week! and I'm so glad my dad gave me a bogu for my birthday I got my bogu from kendostar and it's amazing!
You started kendo because of SAO lol?
@@kamasu4222 I was thinking start kendo for SAO and I Think I'm gonna start for this :S
Well I mean.... fair enough
@@dogukanengin6388 sao would also be a little bit of HEMA since not all of the characters use katanas, some use longswords...
@@sleepingturtle32 the main character is a kendo or iaido practitioner iirc
I was taught Akai no Tsurugi Kenjutsu by my master, sadly, he passed away a few years ago.
I started go to Niten Ichi Ryu Kendo to keep practicing sword way, but it is hard to not apply Akai no Tsurugi tecniques in middle of sparring.
I must set my mind and body to only use the three basic kendo hits, or I will get scolded.
(Sorry for my english)
If it's not in competition i don't see the problem but that is my opinion
Sensei ;-;
Need more Practice
There is a kenDO school for Niten-Ichi-Ryu? I can only imagine that it must be Jutsu.
I havent heard of Akai no Tsurugi Kendo but is it 2 swords or 1 sword? If it is 1 Sword, how was the transition to Niten Ichi Ryu because you had to use 2 swords?
Difference between combat and competition - no rules
General Hux teaching me what the kendo is. Does the Emperor know about it, sir?
Anyway, very nice introducement- just started my joruney with kendo few weeks ago and hoping to stay.
How did it go?
:)
I get blisters on the bottom of my feet and toes and hands every training. The skin never hardens but the blisters became painless after the first times I get them which was really painful and had to borrow medical supplies from the dojo
Edit: referring to 5:37
some guys walked up to me asking if I wanted to learn kendo while I was running at the park... yesterday I watched bleach when kenpachi mentioned kendo and how the sword is stronger with 2 hands than one... life is tryna tell me something here... and it’s free
Beware of a stranger in the park offering you free sword classes
Great video from Andy as always. I don´t understand how somebody can dislike it... He is the best non asian sensei here on youtube. I appreciate what he does for all kendoka.
Im so glad i watched this Im starting kendo next month And im so excited I just couldn't sit still and not do anything so i was looking for a sport hobby and i saw a kendo in Fb so i applied to join im just so glad my mom was so supportive And i learned that kendo is very respectful so I didn't want to be disrespectful so i searched more about kendo So thank you for this video
I got a 2nd Dan in Taekwondo years ago. I trained off and on for a long time. It's been over 10 years since I trained now. I found a local Kendo club and I'm really excited about trying something completely new. Went to meet the instructor and hoping to start soon.
hows it going? im also doing tkd right now and im thinking of starting kendo
@@yuxitai5639 I’ve done LOTS of martial arts. Kendo feels very different to anything else I’ve done. I think there are only about 1500 members of the BKA and there’s probably a reason for that. It’s awesome if it’s for you, but it’s not for everyone. Go to class, borrow a shinai and see how it feels!
@@MartynStanleyAuthor Thanks! Went to a kendo class that my friend goes to yesterday, and I have to say, the atmosphere of the place is really different than tkd. Defintley way more strict. Also, I think that kendo place that I went to is associated with the Korean Kendo Association. Thanks for the reply!
@@yuxitai5639 Korean Kendo is called Haidong Gumdo. It is a strict more serious atmosphere. That might be logical because you're training with weapons. Even though a bokken is just wood, you could easily seriously injure someone with one. You should watch the Zero to Shodan videos on the Kendo Show on You Tube to get an idea of what you need to learn to get through the first couple of gradings.
@@MartynStanleyAuthor lots of thanks! ill hopefully let you know hows it going in a couple of months!
When your opponent is your crush every hit is "tsuki!"
So true XD
The moon? The throat? I presume you mean Suki lol, which means "to like"
@@ichigoparfaitgatomaranai It’s tsuki
@@2youn8 its suki
@@2youn8 It's suki not tsuki. Tsuki means moon
This I really interesting wish I could try it
My dad has had a sinai in the closet my whole life but I never thought about kendo until tonight when I saw the movie Mukoku.
Shinai :)
Oh its travis kraft!
How is that adowbong manacc doing?
The shouting actually took me a while to get used to because I came from fencing which I did at uni to kendo.
Great advice for anyone contemplating entering Kendo Andy’s!!
Thanks for this video! I've signed up for a beginners class at a local kendo club to see if it's something I'd enjoy and I'm looking forward to it :)
There's a small Dojo near my home. Maybe I will take a free class in the upcoming months. Costs are €23,50 a month and ironically it's in the same building as my former highschool so their would be a certain irony to it
Thank you for sharing! It's good that you mention the goal, the aim of kendo! Coming from an iaido "background" I found this interesting.
I'm turning 14 this year and I'm a girl. I've done Wushu and Taekwondo when I was around 8/9. Will it be worth it learning Kendo?
Yes! kendo is fantastic, the best thing to do is to give it a try!
Yes! You can never learn everything in kendo and you don’t need to be that that good to go to other country’s for tournament, at least if you live in a country where kendo isn’t that big. I love in the Netherlands and I have been to Germany and Belgium and some more country’s for tournaments.
Fucking jump in there, go and be happy and try everything! We can't live forever, neither can we do everything. But we can try things we want to while we can
Did you try it ?
Yes the kendo practice is very rewarding. Superb!
I'm just starting on kendo and iaido and these videos are very useful, thank you!
Llegó 3 meses tarde, pero igual, amo el kendo, es lo mejor que me pasó en la visa, no me arrepiento de nada ni me arrepentiré ❤️❤️❤️
Question for Kendo rants - do people ever wear elbow guards or other protection under the gi? Don’t think they are used as much as they used to be, but Olympic rules sabre fencers sometimes wear an elbow guard over the bony end , and looking at Kendo, it looks like there’s a reasonable chance of being hit on the elbow if your opponent misses, particularly if they are striking to Do.
Nope
I got into kendo hoping to learn swordsmanship in the dueling/historical sense. Found out quickly that it wasn't, but fell in love with the sport anyway. Might get back into kendo again. It's been over 15 years
I became interested in Kendo while going to the gym. Next to gym they practiced, shouted and beat each other with sticks and it was funny, later it started to fascinate me. What I can unleash my emotions and aggression without using violence. I think I'll sign up for these classes, i love it !!! I'm not worried about blisters on my hands, I already have them from lifting weights :)
5:07 my experience on the bogu: the kote hurts the most if I didn't buy a wrist buffer (of some sort), and the men/head gear if I don't put it on properly.
Thank you for this video I'm going to try kendo now originally when I looked into martial arts I was just wanting to learn how to fight like a samurai but kendo sounds like something that's up my alley it sounds like it's competitive but fun and it still has the fighting spirit in it just in its own way
Has the barefoot thing changed at all in like, the last year? I've just learned about Kendo and I'm very interested now, it looks like a fascinating physical and spiritual exercise, working on my discipline has been my goal during all of this and it's helped me a lot.
No, Kendo continues to be practiced as a barefoot activity despite the happenings of 2020. Kendo is fantastic and has a lot to offer! I’m sure you’ll love it!
Ich mache Training jeden Tag.Thank you, but I musst with musik relax machen und Koffee drinking.
I see this,das, dass bin du bist vernünftig Mensch.
Ich kann schreiben, aber nicht reden.Thank you.
this was a very helpful video and appreciate the candor. thank you!!!!
When i eas younger running in the road barefoot was a must since the possibility of slipping lower, and the roads was usually empty, win win for me wahahaha
Andy would you please set up like a beginner kendo whole package in kendostar, like the bogu, clothing, Shinai, bags, etc? I like to shop from you and just 1 click has everything in. Thanks
I’m so sad that I have Agoraphobia and social anxiety cus I really want to try this. When I’m 18 and have a more stable economy I’m gonna pay for private classes because I really want to learn this.
Thank you for putting the points in text at the bottom, I could not have handled more than a few seconds otherwise
is getting CTE from all the head hits a concern?
Definitely made me more interested in wanting to do Kendo. I’ve been saving for the starter classes during lockdown. Just gotta wait for my local club to open again.
(Really made me laugh that it sounds like he’s saying Kendall)
Thank you. Going to have my first trial lesson today. Summary:
1. Kendo is practiced barefoot.
2. Kendo is loud. You have shouting. Strikes are the perfect unification of sword, spirit, and body.
3. Kendo is not completely painless. It is a full contact martial art.
4. Kendo will not make you into an expert sword fighter. The purpose of kendo is to improve our character through the application of the principles of the sword. We're not trying to figure out what's the best way to win a swordfight, it exists as a tool for self-improvement.
5. Cost of kendo: a) practice fees. b) you have to be associated with some kind of insurance, and some of the Federations that provide this require fees for memberships. c) equipment -- a *shinai* (bamboo sword), a *bok-to* (soild wood sword used for kata practice) and a bag to put them in, but some clubs can lend them out for the first few weeks. Uniforms, not usually required for the 1st few months. The armor also not necessarily needed for the first few months. The armor is the most expensive, and it's recommended to buy a good quality suit so you don't have to buy twice.
I want to start Kendo there wasn't any club in my town but I am moving into a city in one month, which has a kendo club near the area I am going to live. I can't wait to see how it it.
I am brand new to Kendo and the only reason I wanted to do Kendo was to... officially call myself a samurai but not i kinda wanna do kendo for fun (I am not sure why I feel embarrassed saying this)
Hey man! I am really enjoying your videos and I am considering to start Kendo now! Please update your playlist so I can watch more. 🙂
As someone who has done fencing (Sabre and Epee) and is interested in doing Kendo, it looks like Kendo is going to be far tougher. My question is will kendo hurt more than fencing?
Not really, shiai are quite light. They are not the same as a bokken.
Im new at my university and i was thinking about joining both with no prior experience but i think the practices overlap. Im not sure what to choose
Excellent information!
Good stuff and the intro was good.
saw a kendo tournament and got in interest
It's not just blisters, I had a competition last weekend and I got injured, but I'm okay now it was a small injury
I. Miself practice kendo it a beautiful art at first i was cringing miself about shouting but now it totaly ok and last night i wear a kendo armour and it felt cool af
i want to do this but idk man, i’m scared. i have never done something like this at all and i’m 15 so i might be too late to start.
Liam Mannion it’s definitely not too late to start - I was older than you when I started ;) give it a try, you might find you really like it!
I hope 15 isn't too old! I'm 56 ...
Thanks for the info..
“it can hurt” well if you go to Germany for an tournament is does. Germans hit so hard when it comes to winning a tourney lol
I'm going to be taking kendo soon shouting is not hard for me since I took a couple of years of taekwondo so thats nice
My sensei says the most common point in people's Kendo journey where they completely abandone or start to have second thoughts about it, is when they start wearing a bogu, In my case I can say wearing a bogu is very demanding on my body, it's like 2 weeks since I started wearing one and I can see why people defect at this stage, I feel out of breath at my first strike and I cannot even stand a whole match, granted I don't have the best stamina or physique, but I'm still motivated to improve and be competitive eventually.
So basically that is one of the things I would add to the list, wearing a Bogu will be extremely uncomfortable and claustrophobic, you will get used to it with time I guess, but it's not ez to put that armor on and be normal.
Wait I thought 好き(suki) was the word for love in japanese 🤔
Edit: after 1 month I realized that I was going somewhere with this statement but I got it wrong. 好き actually means like. Ai (愛) means love. Just thought I'd let you know.
The word here is 'tsuki' not 'suki'. Different pronunciation.
If ur from the uk go onto the BKA (British kendo association) website
Before the protectors were invented, they used the hard wooden sword and without protector but stop the sword an inch to the body but the mishap took place all the time leading to the injury they had to take breaks months before start exercising again.
It was very inefficient so the invention was revolutionary.(in Edo period)
Well I would like to start doing kendo , but there are no clubs in 50 km near me … I’m in Germany :(
Oof that sucks
Muito obrigado ☺️
I have done martial arts most of my life but a couple of years ago and it stopped me from doing most of it. I have gotten out of shape and really feel like I need to start something new. Would kendo be low impact on my knee? Love this video thank you
I'm 13 and did taekwondo between the ages of 5 to 11. Is it worth me trying this sport?
I lived in Britain till age 2 years 10 months old , the God That Saves all Bless You
I'm so excited to get into kendo, i'm going through a rough time and the only thing that makes me calm down a little is watching and learning about kendo. I hope it goes well, any recomendations? I have a mild injury in my ankle, is wearing something to keep it stable allowed while training?
Me too!!
1. The protective gear weight about 6kg.
2. You shouldn’t be afraid of dirty
In Taiwan we always practice on dirty ground
I really respect the fact you came here and was straight up when you said kendo is not teaching you how to sword fight for example like tai chi where they act like if you practice tai chi and master it you will have the ability to kill anyone with just a glance if you so wish. To then get into a real life situation and get punched in the mouth so you give the guy the glance and before you know it your waking up from a coma a week later and realize you quite yet haven’t got to the glance death level yet and in reality you can’t even throw a basic jab so I respect you deal in reality
i wanted to know what's the difference between kendo and kenjutsu it's the same but one is more modern no??
Question: do you use Katana’s or Odachi’s in this sport?
bamboo sticks
I'm 13 and I'm doing kendo for the past 6 years
Great explanation! I would argue that one could practice something else to become a better person. Like mandolin or maybe cooking. :)
Do The kendo club's usually have their own equipment? I really want to
Start but i don't know everything.
poke leaf Ekengren yes most clubs have some basic equipment you can borrow in the beginning
@@TheKendoShow okay thank you for The information
@@lolasohercules usually a shinai, and when you get good, you can rent bogu
At the first kendo dojo I attended, the keikogi color for kyu grades was different from that of dan grades. Is this fairly common?
Well indigo washes off with time, so dan grades might have lighter color keikogi :)
One more thing: Wooden floor - seiza.
Couldn’t agree more but it’s even worse when the floor is busted up.
+ Byzantisos: That's a really good point - it can take some people a rather painful period to get used to. I've even met veterans of other martial arts who found the LACK of tatami a bit brutal. I practised it at home to stop my legs falling into a dreadful paralysis at the dojo.
@@andreyshutelov1654 That's just brutal - 😢
trying to self learn kendo so im learning through online
Ho Andy love your show I'm based in Lancashire and have been wanting to try kendo for a long time now do you have any advice on how to find a dojo
Hi Connor,
We have a Dojo in Preston - we’re closed for Xmas and New Year - but will be starting again in late January - we’ll be starting up a beginners course probably early February 👍 you’d be welcome to join us!
@@TheKendoShow hi Andy that would be brilliant is there anyway I can contact you closer to the time to see when it would be begining ?
@@connornicholson6632 yes - mail@kendostar.com 👍
@@TheKendoShow thank you !
I wanted to learn to fight with a sword since I was little but we have no dojos near where I live unfortunately. Now I decided to learn it myself with a book. For me it's also about the way, the spiritual development. Do you think this is a good idea to learn it by myself? Also, very good video thank you 💪
I guess it's extremely difficult to learn it by yourself, as it is almost impossible to find what is wrong with you actions on your own. I think the best way to learn kendo is to find a teacher. But I think it is worth doing!!! I'm so glad that you got interested in Kendo.
If there's no Kendo near you, try HEMA. They use Western Swords like Longsword, Rapier, etc, so it's different but still sword fighting, and you'll get in-person instruction and sparring with real opponents, which you won't get from a book.
Watching this video but i already started doing kendo
Will I be able to wear my glasses under helmet?
You don't need to know anything before starting tho.
This is about the mindset that you are entering with. If you were a fencer like me, you might be slightly disappointed that winning bouts isn't that important
Great video, thanks) I have a question: can I practice kendo carefully if I have had retinal detachment in the past? I am still recovering (though I see good), and I ask for the long-term future, but still: can I do this? Is the helmet strong enough that I don't have to worry about an eye injury?
Los golpes usualmente van directo a la parte superior de la cabeza o Aceves estocadas al cuello, muy rara vez es posible que un shinai se rompa y una astilla salte a tu ojo pero quitando esa minina posibilidad no creo que halla problema.
Eso sí consulta con tu médico por si acaso
I’ve actually never really felt pain when holding the Shinai, but that may be improper technique. Any ideas on why or is it just that it doesn’t happen? The leather on my Shinai is also quite coarse, soooo
I tried kendo as an obese person I found it physically taxing the training session was two hours I wanted to quit many times. Made it to the end but I won't be going back until I lose some weight
I've done boxing kickboxing and even got my blue belt in bjj but after my acl injury I cannot train like I used to. Would yall say that kendo is less intense than mma and boxing?? I've been doing combat sports since I was 15 I'm 28 now and haven't trained in 2 years
First point "being barefoot"
Me: right I am already hooked , problem I am to young and I hate that.
There are kids as young as 4-5 in our dojo. Never too young and generally better to start asap
One thing I'd add to this list: Kendo contains bowing. This is sometimes a deal-breaker for very religious folks. It shouldn't be, because bowing in Jp culture is not inherently religious. But in the situations where I've found it's been a problem for prospective students, sadly neither logic nor understanding of Jp culture has come into their decision-making.
lol i know the type immediately
Mk so I’m 15 and kendo has had my curiosity for a while after I saw an anime about it and started looking at tournament clips. I’d like to try it at some point but I have medical equipment attached to me at all times (insulin pump and libre) because I’m diabetic. Would this be a problem?
I am not an expert for Kendo (but a martial arts instructor and I have a master in sport science) but there is usually a way to practice a sport, even if you are handicapped. And I guess it should be possible to find a technical solution, for example to attach the pump to the back of your body, and you will be totally fine without any disadvantage.
scheisstag ok. Thank you for the info
Are steel Katanas Legal ?
3:03... I'm from London mate. We'd go "COME ON THEN !!! FUCK OFFFFFF !!!!!"
Could you recommend a starter kendo armor set/brand?
The Original VANGUARD Model ;)
kendostar.com/products/vanguard-extra-protective-kendostar-bogu-set
Andy how old were you when you started kendo?
Dunno but what i know is that you can start at any age.
@@teitaro6641 this. Even old people practice the art
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How would one become an expert duelest
Tbh the way i started doing kendo was when i was 7 and i wanted to join cuz it looked fun and also my dad was doing it and i wanted to join him (i think, i don't remember that)
Ive been going kendo for 8/9 years now( im 14) and this is all facts
Doing*
i dont understand kendo rule😅. I see some time they try to clinching by use sword touch another and when they clinch . their attack dont counted . Sorry for my English. It dont my mother language
I want to give it a try
But i still don't know if my parents will agree
nice interpretation
I would love to start kendo my problem: I have a phobia of feet’s 🕳👄🕳
Lol
If you wanna get good at swordsmanship do HEMA
If it is nothing like a real swordfight then can it be practiced with a bat
I understand Sensei
are you required to use a bogu for kendo or not?
Not at the beginning, but usually after a few months, yes.
frick
I want to get a gift for a friend who does Kendo.. what is a good gift??? Any recommendations? Thanks
Can i practice kendo at home alone?
Yup but not practically
Yes but not if you want to learn it eventually...
Practicing without guidance can lead to bad habits that are hard to correct, but if you don’t plan on learning in a dojo then go ahead
why does my friend wear a bogu that is white when everyone else wear a navy blue bogu