{"id":884,"date":"2023-10-22T20:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T11:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/?p=884"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:57:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T01:57:56","slug":"kendo-world-8-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/?p=884","title":{"rendered":"Kendo World 8.1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Editorial
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
In the Editorial, Michael discusses the recent ESPN documentary Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel<\/em> and kendo\u2019s relationship with the Star Wars franchise, and looks at the year past and the year ahead for Kendo World<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The 63rd All Japan Kendo Championships
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
A report on the 63rd All Japan Kendo Championships in which Kumamoto\u2019s Nishimura Hidehisa was victorious in only his second championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 63rd All Japan Kendo Championships in Numbers
By Yulin Zhuang<\/strong>
Kendo World<\/em> 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<\/em> scored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inishie wo Kangaeru – NEW SERIES!
By Alex Bennett<\/strong>
A look at some of the old teachings in kendo. This issue looks at \u201cIchi-gan<\/em>, ni-soku<\/em>, san-tan<\/em>, shi-riki<\/em>\u201d\u2014First, the legs; second, the legs; third, guts; fourth, strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendo – NEW SERIES!
By Takano Sasabur\u014d<\/strong>
Translated and annotated by Alex Bennett<\/strong>
It\u2019s a bit difficult to know where to begin when discussing Takano Sasabur\u014d\u2019s contributions to kendo. He was instrumental in developing the dan<\/em> grading system for kendo, and was also a key member in the committee that created the Nihon Kendo Kata in 1912. His book simply titled Kend\u014d<\/em> was a tour de force<\/em> in the creation of a uniform style for modern kendo, and is still considered a classic book by kendoka today. This series of articles will translate Takano\u2019s book will be translated in this series of articles. The text will be annotated to contextualize its ground-breaking content.
This issue of Kendo World will feature Chapter 1 which is divided into the following sections: Kendo\u2019s Value; Kendo and Annealing the Body and Mind; Bushido and Kendo; and The Practical Benefits of Kendo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

sWords of Wisdom
By Alex Bennett<\/strong>
Based on the book Kenshi no meigon<\/em> by Tobe Shinj\u016br\u014d<\/strong>
Chikush\u014dshin wo sare<\/em> – Purge oneself of the animal mind
\u201cMany martial arts draw on the powers of animals\u2014the fury of a lion, nimbleness of a butterfly, agility of a monkey\u2026 The characteristics of Harigaya Sekiun\u2019s teachings were to completely forget about winning or losing the contest, and just be natural and seek a higher plain through aiuchi (mutual strike).<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendo for Adults Part 3: Kaeshi-d\u014d for as Long Kendo Life
By Hatano Toshio
Translated by Alex Bennett<\/strong>
In this issue, Hatano-sensei explains how to strike kaeshi-d\u014d<\/em> correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reidan Jichi
By \u014cya Minoru
Translated by Alex Bennett<\/strong>
In this edition of Reidan Jichi, \u014cya-sensei examines debana-waza<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendo or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Olympics
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
In this article, Michael looks at kendo\u2019s inclusion in the 1964 Olympics as a demonstration event. It features some amazing archive photos and the results of the days matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendo From Basics
By Kendo Kyoshi 8-dan Hirakawa Nobuo
Translated by Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
Hirakawa Nobuo-sensei\u2019s Kendo From Basics was origi\u00adnally published in 1993. It proved to be very popular and went through several printings in the original Japanese. Chinese and Korean language translations have also been made, and now, Kendo World has translated it into English and is hoping to publish it in 2016. As a preview, this edition of Kendo World features the section \u201cCreating an opening with body movements\u201d from the Applied Techniques chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bujutsu Jargon #8
By Bruce Flanagan<\/strong>
A reference guide covering various bujutsu-related terminology. This installment features \u201cmamori-gatana<\/em>\u201d, \u201cky\u016bd\u014d<\/em>\u201d, \u201cseigan<\/em>\u201d, \u201citt\u014d-ry\u014ddan<\/em>\u201d, \u201cjitte<\/em>\u201d, \u201cshinai<\/em>\u201d, and \u201cyawara<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Book of Samurai: The Collected Scrolls of Natori-ry\u016b<\/em><\/strong> by Antony Cummins
Review by Jeff Broderick<\/strong>
Natori Masazumi was a samurai tactician who served the branch of the Tokugawa clan that ruled the Kishu domain, current Wakayama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

prefecture. From 1654 until his retirement in 1685, he established the Natori-ry\u016b school of warfare or gungaku, which was taught to the samurai of the domain. He also set about collecting teachings on a great variety of military subjects with the aim of preserving this knowledge before it was lost. Englishman Antony Cummins and his translator, Yoshie Minami, have undertaken the enormous task of bringing this body of knowledge to light, and in the process, are attempting to breathe life back into the once-forgotten Natori-ry\u016b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budo Finder Interview
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
Kendo World<\/em>\u2019s Michael Ishimatsu-Prime speaks to Djuro Stojanovic of Budo Finder, a new martial arts community website<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belabouring Each Other Fiendishly: The Early Days of Kendo and Kenjutsu in America
By Maxime Chouinard<\/strong>
The history of kenjutsu <\/em>and kendo has been well documented in Japan, but outside of it, there has been very little research conducted. In this article, Maxime Chouinard presents some of his research conducted by surveying American newspapers at the turn of the twentieth century\u2014the period when kendo and kenjutsu <\/em>were first encountered in the United States. It is a story that goes farther than questions of sports and martial arts, but also unearths some interesting aspects of Japanese immigration and multicultural relations in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dojo Files: Wakakoma Kenshikai, Brussels, Belgium
By Serge Hendrickx<\/strong>
An introduction to Wakakoma Kenshikai, a club focused on teaching kendo to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Movement and Stillness: Meiji Shrine Kobud\u014d Demonstrations
By Jeff Broderick<\/strong>
A photo-essay introducing some of the kobud\u014d arts demonstrated at Meiji Shrine on November 3, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helmets and Stirrups: A Review of Helmets of the Saotome School<\/em> and Stirrups for the Samurai<\/em>
By Orikasa Teruo, Luc Taelman and Jo Answeeuw
Review by Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
Helmets of the Saotome School <\/em>is a bilingual (Japanese and English) book that introduces some fine examples of helmets from the book\u2019s titular school. Stirrups for the Samurai<\/em> introduces abumi<\/em>, the distinctive stirrups used by the samurai. Both books feature stunning photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samurai Skills Part 1: What is Gungaku?
By Antony Cummins<\/strong>
This series will investigate the strategies and ways of the Natori-ry\u016b. The Natori-ry\u016b is a samurai school of warfare founded during Japan\u2019s Warring States period. The Natori family originally focused on military tactics and medical aid, serving the famed warlord Takeda Shingen of K\u014dsh\u016b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hagakure and the Spirit of Zanshin
By Alex Bennett<\/strong>
The previous article discussed the idea of \u201csutemi<\/em>\u201d\u2014literally to \u201cdiscard one\u2019s body\u201d as the mental and physical state of total commitment in giving something one\u2019s all, even to the extent of giving up one\u2019s life if need be. In this article, Alex looks at another important concept\u2014\u201czanshin<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn Location\u201d – The Continuing Story of Kendo Wa
By Charlie Kondek<\/strong>
Charlie Kondek continues to document the progress of Simon Conlin\u2019s kendo documentary Kendo Wa<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shugyo Mind: Part 1 – NEW SERIES!
By Alex Bennett<\/strong>
In this new series, Alex Bennett discusses important concepts and ideas in kendo training. The first article highlights the importance of doing extra training.
\u201cMake an effort to improve things that can\u2019t be seen. Make an effort in places that can\u2019t be seen. Then, your efforts will be seen by all.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shinai Saga: A Lonely Stone
By Charlie Kondek<\/strong>

Dojo Files: The Vietnam kendo Clubs Association
By Tran Thanh Tung, VCKA General Secretary<\/strong>
This article introduces kendo in Vietnam as it takes its first steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muso Jikiden Eishin-Ryu Riai: The Meaning of the Kata: Part 3
By Kim Taylor<\/strong>
In the third article in this series, Kim Taylor discusses the basics of the Eishin-ry\u016b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uncle Kotay\u2019s Kendo Korner – Part1: sonkyo in kendo – NEW SERIES!<\/strong>
By Uncle Kotay<\/strong>
Kendo sage Uncle Kotay dishes out kendo wisdom. This time he discusses why we sonkyo<\/em> in kendo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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