Monthly Archives: August 2016

Kendo Podcast Episode 22: How to Train Your Breathing in Kendo

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In this episode, I am sharing you you can improve your physical endurance in kendo by breathing. If you have a trouble with breathing in training, please listen to this podcast.More articles on breathing in kendo can be found at “Breathing in Kendo“. Please do take it easy when you practice kendo. No hurry!
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BGM is Martini by Kyosuke Sakuta

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Kendo Podcast 20: The Meanings of Kakegoe and Kata

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In this episode, I am sharing the meanings of kakegoe and thoughts on Kata.
Why do you think we take jodan in the very first kata? Why do you think we strike kote while your opponent’s sword is right in front of you?
Let’s give it a bit of a thought. 

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Kendo Podcast Episode 19: Wanna Learn Real Kendo and Meaning of Ippon?

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Two interesting topics in this episode. This was a question from  a sensei to a student, “Do you want to learn shiai kendo or real kendo?”.  And also there was an interesting topic, “Does ippon mean a point?”.

What do you think, guys?

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