Kendo World 6.4 (Kendo World Magazine Volume 6 Book 4)

Kendo World 6.4 (Kendo World Magazine Volume 6 Book 4)

Content in this issue:

Editorial
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime
In the editorial, Michael Ishimatsu-Prime reflects on visiting the 109th Kyoto Embu Taikai in May and discusses some of the highlights, most notably the participation of the last two Hanshi 7-dan sensei who are 99 and 90 years old, and also the bout between SakudÃ…Â Masao-sensei and Hamasaki Mitsuru-sensei which was the epitome of â‚¬Å“katte-utsuâ‚¬Â - â‚¬Å“win and then strikeâ‚¬Â. The upcoming Sport Accord Combat Games that will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, is also discussed along with Olympic kendo.

Kiwada Daisuke Interview
By Blake Bennett
KENDO WORLD EXCLUSIVE!! Staff writer Blake Bennett visited the Osaka Police training centre to interview the current All Japan Champion, Kiwada Daisuke. Kiwada discusses his motivations, difficulties and aims in kendo.

Hanshi Says
Hanshi Says is a popular series in which Japan's top Hanshi teachers give hints of what they are looking for in grading examinations based on wisdom accumulated through decades of training. This issue features Aoki Hikoto-sensei from Oita prefecture who passed the 8-dan examination in 1987, and was awarded the title of Hanshi in 1995. He talks about the importance of cultivating oneâ‚¬s overall capacity and using seme effectively.

Nuts â‚¬â€ºnâ‚¬ Bolts of Kendo: Effective Training Methods â‚¬â€œ Kirikaeshi
By Nakano Yasoji (Hanshi 9-dan)
In this article, Nakano-sensei discusses the importance of kirikaeshi and points to consider for both the kakarite and motodachi.

sWords of Wisdom: â‚¬Å“Remember, then forgetâ‚¬Â
By Alex Bennett
HÃ…ÂzÃ…Âin Inâ‚¬ei was a Buddhist monk at the KÃ…Âfuku-ji temple in Nara who founded a prominent school of sÃ…Âjutsu (spearmanship) known as the HÃ…ÂzÃ…Âin-ryÃ…Â«. This article discusses Inâ‚¬eiâ‚¬s encounter with another renowned warrior of the Warring States period called Kani SaizÃ…Â, and a valuable lesson that he taught him.

Reidan Jichi: Kihon DÃ…Âsa - Part 4
By Ã…Å’ya Minoru (Kendo KyÃ…Âshi 7-dan)
Kihon-dÃ…Âsa, or basic movements, refers to kamae, footwork and manipulation of the shinai. In other words, it entails all of the principles behind the striking and thrusting movements for scoring yÃ…Â«kÃ…Â-datosu (valid attacks) in kendo. This article examines striking basics and the theory behind striking motion.

Unlocking Japan Part 24: Gaijin Style
By Lockie Jackson
Lockie Jacksonâ‚¬s column continues as he ruminates on the image of foreign men in Japan.

The 43rd Kanagawa-ken Yonsha TaikÃ…Â Kendo Taikai
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime
On Sunday February 17, 2013, Michael Ishimatsu-Prime visited the Kangawa Prefectural Budokan in Yokohama to report on the 43rd Kanagawa-ken Yonsha TaikÃ…Â Kendo Taikai (The 43rd Kanagawa Prefecture Four Team Kendo Competition). This exciting competition pits 15-member teams of the prefectureâ‚¬s strongest police, teachers, company workers and students against each other in a league.

The Kendo Coach: Sports Psychology in Kendo: Part 9 â‚¬" Aggression in Kendo - part 4
By Blake Bennett
Blake Bennettâ‚¬s continuing series of articles on aggression in kendo uncover the factors as to why the kendo student is willing to undergo and tolerate ongoing harsh training methods. Following on from part 3 of this series, this article will examine the issues of kitae and shitsuke (discipline) in the dojo, in addition to discussing group identity, the use of jÃ…Âge-kankei, and the idea of kÃ…Âken-chiai in an attempt to show how the objective of polishing the mind in kendo is facilitated. Overall, the various aspects of kendo that generate a motivation in the student to willingly undergo and tolerate ongoing harsh training methods will be examined.

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Country USA
Manufacturer Bunkasha International
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-01-03
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Bunkasha International
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-01-03
Format	Kindle eBook

Kendo World 6.4 (Kendo World Magazine Volume 6 Book 4)

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