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Editorial<\/strong>
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
In the editorial, Michael Ishimatsu-Prime reflects on visiting the 109th<\/sup> 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 Sakud\u014d Masao-sensei and Hamasaki Mitsuru-sensei which was the epitome of \u201ckatte-utsu\u201d – \u201cwin and then strike\u201d. The upcoming Sport Accord Combat Games that will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, is also discussed along with Olympic kendo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kiwada Daisuke Interview<\/strong>
By Blake Bennett<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanshi Says<\/strong>
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 one\u2019s overall capacity and using seme<\/em> effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

sWords of Wisdom: \u201cRemember, then forget\u201d<\/strong>
By Alex Bennett<\/strong>
H\u014dz\u014din In\u2019ei was a Buddhist monk at the K\u014dfuku-ji temple in Nara who founded a prominent school of s\u014djutsu<\/em> (spearmanship) known as the H\u014dz\u014din-ry\u016b. This article discusses In\u2019ei\u2019s encounter with another renowned warrior of the Warring States period called Kani Saiz\u014d, and a valuable lesson that he taught him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nuts \u201bn\u2019 Bolts of Kendo: Effective Training Methods \u2013 Kirikaeshi<\/strong>
By Nakano Yasoji (Hanshi 9-dan)<\/strong>
In this article, Nakano-sensei discusses the importance of kirikaeshi<\/em> and points to consider for both the kakarite<\/em> and motodachi<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reidan Jichi: Kihon D\u014dsa – Part 4<\/strong>
By \u014cya Minoru (Kendo Ky\u014dshi 7-dan)<\/strong>
Kihon-d\u014dsa<\/em>, or basic movements, refers to kamae<\/em>, footwork and manipulation of the shinai<\/em>. In other words, it entails all of the principles behind the striking and thrusting movements for scoring y\u016bk\u014d-datosu <\/em>(valid attacks) in kendo. This article examines striking basics and the theory behind striking motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlocking Japan Part 24: Gaijin Style<\/strong>
By Lockie Jackson<\/strong>
Lockie Jackson\u2019s column continues as he ruminates on the image of foreign men in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 43rd Kanagawa-ken Yonsha Taik\u014d Kendo Taikai<\/strong>
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
On Sunday February 17, 2013, Michael Ishimatsu-Prime visited the Kangawa Prefectural Budokan in Yokohama to report on the 43rd Kanagawa-ken Yonsha Taik\u014d Kendo Taikai (The 43rd Kanagawa Prefecture Four Team Kendo Competition). This exciting competition pits 15-member teams of the prefecture\u2019s strongest police, teachers, company workers and students against each other in a league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kendo Coach: Sports Psychology in Kendo: Part 9 \u2014 Aggression in Kendo – part 4<\/strong>
By Blake Bennett<\/strong>
Blake Bennett\u2019s 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<\/em> and shitsuke <\/em>(discipline) in the dojo, in addition to discussing group identity, the use of j\u014dge-kankei<\/em>,and the idea of k\u014dken-chiai<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Budapest Sakura Cup in Hungary<\/strong>
By Bal\u00e1zs Czifrik<\/strong>
Bal\u00e1zs Czifrik reports on this important tournament that was held on March 30, 2013. The purpose of the Budapest Sakura Cup is two-fold: first, it provides one of the most important tournaments for developing young talent; and second, it creates a chance for kendoka below sh\u014ddan<\/em> to compete without limitations. This was the twentieth time the cup was held at the Budapest F\u0151nix Kendo Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Comparative Analysis of Bushido and Chivalry<\/strong>
By Ryan McIntyre<\/strong>
What bushido and chivalry have most in common is that they are both fraught with misconception. Emerging as geologically distant, though philosophically similar equivalents, they were not static moral codes; rather, they were, and potentially still are, multifaceted, complicated and constantly changing social phenomena. This essay, in two parts, will attempt to trace the chronological origins of bushido and chivalry, identify and compare their core philosophies, investigate their development throughout history, and discuss the influence of these two systems on both medieval and modern society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Adventures Practising Kendo and Iaido<\/strong>
By Chris Cocks<\/strong>
Despite having many health issues, including being born hydrocephalic and having scoliosis (a curved spine), that have left him physically challenged, Chris Cocks has practised and taught kendo, and is currently 2-dan in iaido. Chris guides us through his health problems and how they have been alleviated through the study of budo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Not Gods Who Bake the Pots – The Journey of the Russian Kendo Team to the 2013 European Kendo Champioships<\/strong>
By Evgeny Andreev<\/strong>
For about 15 years the Russian national team has been participating in the World and European Kendo Championships. However, despite having some very talented kendoka, they have never finished in the medal places in the team competition. In this article, Evgeny Andreev describes his mission to change that after being made national team manager in summer 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Swordsman\u2019s Evolution: Comparing Miyamoto Musashi\u2019s Heid\u014dky\u014d <\/em>to Later Writings<\/strong>
By David K. Groff<\/strong>
In the research for translating The Five Rings, \u201cThirty-five Articles on Strategy\u201d, and \u201cThe Path Walked Alone\u201d , which were all written at the end of Miyamoto Musashi\u2019s life, David Groff encountered references to a much earlier text by Musashi entitled Heid\u014dky\u014d. It was written in 1605, when Musashi was about twenty-three years old, and outlines the style of swordsmanship Musashi practiced and taught in those years. Groff compares this text from early in Musashi\u2019s career with those written at its end which gives a sense of how Musashi\u2019s style of swordsmanship and his way of thinking about it changed \u2013 as well as what did not change \u2013 over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Being Captain<\/strong>
By Jon Fitzgerald<\/strong>
When British kendoka Jon Fitzgerald went to the 2013 European Kendo Championship in Berlin in April 2013, it was the first time he went as national team captain. Fitzgerald writes on the responsibilities and challenges of being captain, and how he adjusted to his new role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendo that Cultivates People: Part 14<\/strong>
By Sumi Masatake (Hanshi 8-dan)<\/strong>
In the fourteenth part of the \u201cKendo that Cultivates People\u201d series, Sumi-sensei discusses how to prepare students for gradings and how to instruct practitioners to use spirit and strength of mind, rather than athletic ability in kendo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living with Shikai: Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Kendo<\/strong>
By Thomas Sluyter<\/strong>
In this article, Thomas Sluyter introduces Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). For sufferers of GAD, every day is filled with two of the four shikai: fear and doubt. Sluyter explains the medical background of GAD, followed by his personal experiences, and then finishes by providing suggestions to students and teachers dealing with anxiety in the dojo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting to Grips with Who You Are<\/strong>
By Sakae Eri<\/strong>
In her graduation thesis from Osaka University of Health and Sport Science, Sakae Eri writes about her anxieties in and out of the dojo and how she has managed to deal with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI decided to study psychology initially because I have a frail mind, and worry a lot because of it. I wanted to know what I could do to feel better. My goal for writing this paper is that it helps me feel a little better about the daily troubles I face in the course of my daily life. For instance, I worry about personal relationships, and get depressed when I cannot perform to the best of my ability in competitions. I hope this paper will also be of use to other people who have similar anxieties.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective on \u2018Enzan-no-Metsuke\u2019<\/strong>
By Taylor Winter, Michael Wrigley, and Darryl Tong<\/strong>
In kendo we are repeatedly told that we must look at our opponent as a whole, and not focus on one part of them. \u201cEnzan no metsuke<\/em>\u201d (looking at a far mountain) describes how we should look at our opponents. However, Winter, Wrigley and Tong discuss the tendency for kendo practitioners to focus on specific features or aspects of their opponent instead of observing them as a whole – the consequence of a human\u2019s ability to selectively attend to stimuli in an automatic and rapid manner, to things that may be potential dangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Sea Kendo \u2013 Kendo in Israel<\/strong>
By Ido Slonimsky<\/strong>
Israeli national team member Ido Slonimsky writes on the yearly seminar that is held in Israel and how it is adding to the development of kendo in that country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spirit of the Samurai Lives on in Montreal: The Collection of Dr. Richard B\u00e9liveau<\/strong>
By Gabriel Weitzner<\/strong>
Dr. Richard B\u00e9liveau is not only a well-known surgeon who has published books on the treatment of cancer, he is also one of the world\u2019s foremost collectors of Japanese samurai armour. Gabriel Weitzner, his friend, introduces us to Dr. B\u00e9liveau and his collection which was recently exhibited in Montreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naginata Tournament Simulation: A Method for Training Tournament Staff<\/strong>
By Kurt Schmucker<\/strong>
In Japan there are naginata tournaments held almost every week, so there are abundant opportunities for competitors, referees, officials, and organizers to sharpen their skills. In the U.S., however, there are only a handful of tournaments each year, so the opportunities for tournament training are relatively rare. Kurt Schmucker describes a technique to simulate naginata tournaments for record keepers and other tournament staff that requires only a pencil, paper, and a few dice, and takes  less than two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shinai Sagas: Duelling Ground<\/strong>
By Charlie Kondek<\/strong>
In the latest instalment of \u201cShinai Sagas\u201d, Charlie Kondek takes us inside the mind of Mazurski, a kendoka trying to deal with the different opponents in front of him during jikeiko<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a Galaxy, (Not That) Far, Far Away<\/strong>… Kendo and Women in Turkey<\/strong>
By Merve Giray<\/strong>
Merve Giray explains the beginnings of kendo in Turkey and the situation of female practitioners in Turkish kendo, together with other issues pertaining to women and kendo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women\u2019s Kendo in Chile<\/strong>
By Francesca Baradit<\/strong>
Francesca Baradit reports on women\u2019s kendo in Chile and on the Kendo Domo seminar held there for women only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Naginata Dantai Taiteki no Kata<\/strong>
By Baptiste Tavernier<\/strong>
This article details the birth of Niino Ky\u016bhei\u2019s Naginata Dantai Taiteki no Kata which was published in November 1941 in Nihon Kokumin Naginatad\u014d Ky\u014dhon<\/em> (The Japanese People\u2019s Naginatad\u014d Textbook). This was a revolutionary type of kata that was naginata<\/em> versus naginata<\/em>, not naginata<\/em> versus sword as was the norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bujutsu Jargon: Part 4<\/strong>
By Bruce Flanagan MA<\/strong>
Bruce continues his series introducing a number of terms often encountered by people interested in Japanese history and the martial arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martial<\/strong> Aids<\/strong>
Kendo World reviews the \u2018Tare Belt\u2019 made by Shogun Kendogu. This device allows you to continue using tare<\/em> whose himo<\/em> have torn off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Mark: Geoff Salmon\u2019s \u201cKendo-A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Swordsmanship\u201d<\/strong>
By Alex Bennett<\/strong>
Alex Bennett reviews the latest kendo instruction book to be published by Tuttle, Geoff Salmon\u2019s \u201cKendo-A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Swordsmanship\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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