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Kendo Podcast Episode 16: Kendo, Death and Hope

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An article made me talk about this. In this episode,  I would like to talk about kendo, death and hope.

The article that gave me a chance to talk about this:

Hidehisa Nishimura (All Japan Champ) who works for Kumamoto Pref. Riot Police Units shares his experience of Kumamoto Earthquakes, “It is very difficult to shift my mindset as a member of the Riot Police Units to a kendoist. It is true that I feel pressure in kendo. If I lose, I might be criticised. But we won’t die by losing in shiai, will we? But my work to save people’s lives was side by side with death. I was overwhelmed by that fear and could not get over it and practice kendo.” p.57 Kendo Nippon Magazine 2016 August Issue. Translated by Masahiro Imafuji

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Kendo Podcast Episode 13: Improving Your Kendo in Jigeiko and Shiai

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In this episode, we are talking about how we can improve our kendo in jigeiko and shiai without distorting your posture.

It is very common that your beautiful basics are thrown out of window when you do jigeiko and shiai. Why do you think that is? Find out the reasons and how you overcome that!

Finally out! Thank you for being patient. My back is not quite there yet but it is getting better! I can sit and type now!

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Kendo Podcast 12: Keep the Quality of Your Training High

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Do you know what word we use in Japan for training, especially traditional arts like kendo? We use keiko. And do you know what that means? Find out the meaning of keiko and how to keep the quality of training high in this Kendo Podcast, episode 12. You might find this article useful. 

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