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Kendo Wa: A Film Series About World Kendo By Charlie Kondek Simon Conlin, Canadian kenshi and filmmaker, documents Team Canada and the 16th WKC to tell stories of international kendo. 'To have Team Canada face off against Team Japan in the World's at the Budokan? I couldn't have scripted it any better.' These are Simon Conlin's words, and to hear him tell it, Kendo Wa is not his film, not his alone. Rather, it is a collaboration between Conlin and many other people, including the Canadian national kendo team that competed at the 16th World Kendo Championships in Tokyo this year, and, if all goes according to Conlin's strategy, the global kendo community. Kendo for Adults - Part 2: Correct Grip Forms the Basis of Basics By Hatano Toshio The basis for correct kihon is in how you hold the shinai. In other words, your grip. A lot of people overlook this important point. I am often left disappointed when I see how people hold their bokuto in kata examinations. They are most likely holding the bokuto in the same mistaken way as they grip the shinai, only it is less obvious because of the kote. This can be said of people of all dan ranks. If only they learned to fix their grip, their strikes would be so much stronger. Obituary: Inoue Yoshihiko 1928-2015 By Graham Sayer sWords of Wisdom Yōi wo katarazu (Don't dwell on the mystery) This article in the sWords of Wisdom series looks at the Sekiguchi-ryu. The founder of the Sekiguchi-ryu was the famous Sekiguchi Ujimune (aka Jūshin). A dedicated martial artist, Sekiguchi left the confines of his castle and headed for the Atago Mountains where he engaged in a rigorous regime of physical and spiritual training. Experiencing an epiphany in the mountains, he then formulated his own school of jūjutsu, which became known as Sekiguchi Shinshin-ryū, and his fame spread throughout the provinces. Reidan Jichi Part 19: Harai-waza By Oya Minoru Harai-waza is used against opponents who have no openings in their kamae. Their shinai can be deflected from upwards to the side from the left or the right to break the kamae and follow up with an attack. If the opponent's kensen is firmly planted on your centreline, you cannot strike logically unless it is removed. Harai-waza is employed for this purpose. Big Time Grading Pointers By Iwatate Saburō (Kendo Hanshi 8-dan) Iwatate-sensei discusses the things that he is looking for as an examiner in dan gradings. 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The Features of Kendo and My Experience By Takeyasu Yoshimitsu Takeyasu-sensei was until recently president of the All Japan Kendo Federation. He has since retired from that position but acts as the supreme advisor to the AJKF as well as president of the International Kendo Federation. In this article Takeyasu-sensei gives his congratulations to Kendo World on reaching its 25th edition, discusses the development of kendo and his 80 years of kendo experience. Making the grade: Roberto Kishikawa on passing the 8-Dan examination Interview by Dr. Stephen R. Nagy November 27, 2013, marks an important date for kendoka around the world. That early evening, Roberto Kishikawa, a Brazilian national and permanent resident of Hong Kong, was promoted to 8-dan by the All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF). As the first, non-Japanese kendoka to pass the 8-dan grading in Japan, Kishikawa-sensei has excited and inspired the overseas kendo community to strive for the highest levels of kendo. This article is an interview with Kishikawa-sensei concerning his exam experience, views on kendo and journey to 8-dan. The 61st All Japan Kendo Championships By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime A summary and thoughts on the 61st All Japan Kendo Championships which Tokyo's Uchimura Ryōichi won for the third time. 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 Nakano Makoto-sensei from Ibaraki prefecture who passed the 8-dan examination in 1979, and was awarded the title of Hanshi in 1989. Nakano-sensei asserts that in order to pass grading examinations, examinees need to make the examiners lean forward in their seats. He also discusses the importance of striking opportunities and the how kiri-kaeshi and uchikomi are a neccessity. Grading Successfully: Part 1 By K8-dan Shigematsu Kimiaki-sensei In Grading Successfully Part 1, Shigematsu Kimiaki-sensei, a kendo instructor with Chiba Prefectural Police Force, gives a detailed explanation of how to approach a grading. He covers a vast array of topics such as sonkyo, seme, hassei, datotsu, waza selection, and many more. This is an essential guide for those who are about to take a grading, particularly for the higher dan levels. Nuts ‛n' Bolts of Kendo: Effective Training Methods - Waza Training By Nakano Yasoji (Hanshi 9-dan) In this article, Nakano-sensei discusses the different types of keiko and how they should be carried out, as well as different types of waza and ideal situations in which they should be employed. Why am I alive? By Hamish Robison This is the first part in a series of articles on Ogawa Chūtarō (1901-1992), one of the great kendoka of the post-war era. Reidan Jichi: Kihon Dōsa - Part 5 By Ōya Minoru (Kendo Kyōshi 7-dan) Kihon-dōsa, 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 yūkō-datosu (valid attacks) in kendo. This article looks at the four basic techniques of men, kote, dō and tsuki in detail. 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Nuts ‛n' Bolts of Kendo: Effective Training Methods - 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: Remember, then forget By Alex Bennett Hōzōin In'ei was a Buddhist monk at the Kōfuku-ji temple in Nara who founded a prominent school of sōjutsu (spearmanship) known as the Hōzōin-ryū. This article discusses In'ei's encounter with another renowned warrior of the Warring States period called Kani Saizō, and a valuable lesson that he taught him. Reidan Jichi: Kihon Dōsa - Part 4 By Ōya Minoru (Kendo Kyōshi 7-dan) Kihon-dōsa, 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 yūkō-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 Jackson's column continues as he ruminates on the image of foreign men in Japan. The 43rd Kanagawa-ken Yonsha Taikō 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 Taikō Kendo Taikai (The 43rd Kanagawa Prefecture Four Team Kendo Competition). This exciting competition pits 15-member teams of the prefecture's strongest police, teachers, company workers and students against each other in a league. The Kendo Coach: Sports Psychology in Kendo: Part 9 - Aggression in Kendo - part 4 By Blake Bennett Blake Bennett'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. 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Obituary: Miyako Tanaka Price By Kurt Schmucker Kurt Schmucker looks back at the life of naginata Hanshi Miyako Tanaka Price, who recently passed away. 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 Taba Norinobu-sensei from Ibaraki prefecture who passed the 8-dan examination in 1990, and was awarded the title of Hanshi in 1998. When I am on an examination panel for 8-dan examinations, the main thing that I am looking for is whether or not the candidate demonstrates an understanding of correct kendo theory. Are they fighting their opponent from an interval that seems close to them but far away for the opponent? Are they seizing the right opportunities to strike? Are they attacking with ki-ken-tai-itchi? And, are they demonstrating steadfast zanshin at the end of each attack? 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The 62nd All Japan Kendo Championships: A Changing of the Guard? By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime The 62nd AJKC on Monday November 3, 2014, was perhaps the most memorable in recent years. 21-year-old University of Tsukuba third-year student was victorious after a day of shocks and surprises to become the youngest ever AJKC champion. Michael Ishimatsu-Prime looks at the facts and figures behind this year's tournament. Nippon Budokan 50thAnniversary By Bryan Peterson 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the Nippon Budokan, built to host the judo competition at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Bryan Peterson looks back at some of main events in the building's history. Grading Successfully: Part 3 Cultivating your own kendo philosophy (continued from Kendo World 7.2) By Shigematsu Kimiaki, Kendo K8-dan In this final instalment, Shigematsu-sensei continues his discussion on cultivating your own kendo philosophy and how it relates to success in grading as well as life outside of the dojo. 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The 63rd All Japan Kendo Championships By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime A report on the 63rd All Japan Kendo Championships in which Kumamoto's Nishimura Hidehisa was victorious in only his second championships. The 63rd All Japan Kendo Championships in Numbers By Yulin Zhuang Kendo World statistician Yulin Zhuang presents details of the 63rd All Japan Kendo Championships in graph form to show such details as the age, grade, and profession of the competitors, as well as the ippon scored. Inishie wo Kangaeru - NEW SERIES  By Alex Bennett A look at some of the old teachings in kendo. This issue looks at Ichi-gan, ni-soku, san-tan, shi-riki-First, the legs; second, the legs; third, guts; fourth, strength. Kendo - NEW SERIES  By Takano Sasaburō Translated and annotated by Alex Bennett It's a bit difficult to know where to begin when discussing Takano Sasaburō's contributions to kendo. 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