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Editorial<\/strong>
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
First, the editorial by Michael Ishimatsu-Prime reflects on a busy year for Kendo World, and discusses the furore surrounding Sh\u014ddai Kenji, the 2008 AJKC winner and Japan national team member.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hanshi Says<\/strong>
By Kumamoto Tadashi<\/strong>
Hanshi Says is a popular series in which Japan\u2019s 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 Kumamoto Tadashi from Hiroshima. Kumamoto-sensei passed the 8-dan examination in 1987, and was awarded the title of Hanshi in 1995. He talks about the importance of degeiko<\/em> and making the most of the opportunities that you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendo and Asperger\u2019s: One Man\u2019s Story<\/strong>
By Charlie Kondek<\/strong>
This article focuses on Ted Koehler, a member of the kendo club at Eastern Michigan University who has Asperger\u2019s Syndrome. Charlie Kondek discusses the challenges associated in teaching someone with Asperger\u2019s, and how training can be adapted so that they can get the most out of kendo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nuts\u2019n Bolts of Kendo: Levels of Improvement and Keiko<\/strong>
By Nakano Yasoji (Hanshi 9-dan)<\/strong>
In this article, Nakano-sensei talks about the importance of kihon.<\/em> The pillars of shin-jutsu<\/em>, ki-jutsu<\/em> and gi-jutsu<\/em> (mind, spirit and technique) \u201care interwoven as one entity at the beginner stage through to the highest level.\u201d There is also a discussion of shu-ha-ri<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thoughts on Miyamoto Musashi and the Gorin-no-sho<\/strong>
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
This year is the 400th anniversary of Musashi\u2019s famous duel with Sasaki Kojiro. In this article, Michael Ishimatsu-Prime examines the five chapters Musashi\u2019s of Gorin-no-sho<\/em> and his other written works, and their relationship to other classics of the martial arts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

sWords of Wisdom: \u201cUse all of your weapons\u201d<\/strong>
By Alex Bennett<\/strong>
This article discusses what possibly influenced Musashi to start using two swords at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Interview with Hirata Fuh\u014d Sensei: Musashi\u2019s DNA Lives on<\/strong>
By Alex Bennett<\/strong>
Hirata Fuh\u014d was born in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1942. Those of you familiar with the history of Miyamoto Musashi will notice an interesting connection: Musashi\u2019s grandfather was Hirata Sh\u014dgen; and Musashi is thought to have been born in Mimasaka. Hirata-sensei is actually a direct descendant of the great Musashi, and is the 17th generation head of the Hirata family. As an 8-dan kendo master, he carries on the legacy of great swordsmen in the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookmark: \u201cThe Five Rings\u201d<\/strong>
By Jeff Broderick<\/strong>
KW staff writer Jeff Broderick reviews The Five Rings<\/em>, David Groff\u2019s translation of Musashi\u2019s Gorin-no-sho<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reidan Jichi: Kihon D\u014dsa – Part 3<\/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 analyses the various types of suburi<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who was this Pioneer? Takano Sasabur\u014d<\/strong>
By Alex Bennett<\/strong>
The second article in the series that introduces important kenshi who helped fashion the way in which kendo developed to its modern form, focuses on Takano Sasabur\u014d (1862-1950), also known as one of the \u201cSh\u014dwa Kensei<\/em>\u201d, or \u201csword saints\u201d of the twentieth century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confucian Voices in Swordsmanship II: Kenjutsu no Fushikihen<\/strong>
By Christopher Hellman<\/strong>
Christopher Hellman continues his exploration of the influences of Confucianism in swordsmanship with a look at Kimura Kyuh\u014d\u2019s Kenjutsu no Fushikihen<\/em> – Ignorance in Swordsmanship. \u201cPublished in 1768, Kenjutsu no Fushikihen <\/em>was written as a conversation between a sword master and a visitor to the school. It serves as a useful vehicle for discussing the art of swordsmanship: the visitor\u2019s questions and criticisms carry the thread of the argument, as the master explains about his teaching and his art in more detail.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlocking Japan Part 23: Then and Now<\/strong>
By Lockie Jackson<\/strong>
Lockie Jackson\u2019s column continues as he ruminates on how life and Japan has changed since he first arrived on its shores 23 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shinai Sagas: Openings<\/strong>
By Charlie Kondek<\/strong>
The latest instalment in popular kendo fiction writer Charlie Kondek\u2019s \u201cShinai Sagas\u201d is centred on the dai-ni-d\u014dj\u014d<\/em> or second dojo \u2013 a place where beer flows and relationships grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookmark: The Truth of the Ancient Ways<\/strong>
By Hamish Robison<\/strong>
Anatolly Anshin\u2019s new book on Yamaoka Tesshu, the renowned swordsman, calligrapher and Zen practitioner, is reviewed by Hamish Robison. \u201cAnshin starts with a brief overview of bushi <\/em>history, with a focus on the intangible bushi <\/em>cultural heritage leading up to the Meiji period, and the political events that Tesshu would become embroiled in as the Bakufu <\/em>came to a close and Japan\u2019s post-feudal era began.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Bogu bag and a Duffle bag: Clash of the Titans<\/strong>
By Imafuji Masahiro<\/strong>
Imafuji Masahiro writes about his kendo roots as a 7-year-old in Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture, at the Sh\u016bbukan dojo led by Hanshi 8-dan Tsurumaru Juichi. He discusses the training regimes of the children at that dojo and a chance encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendo that Cultivates People: Part 13<\/strong>
By Sumi Masatake (Hanshi 8-dan)<\/strong>
In the thirteenth part of the \u201cKendo that Cultivates People\u201d series, Sumi-sensei discusses the establishment and the purpose of the grading system, and the responsibilities of those who serve on the grading panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kendo Coach: Sports Psychology in Kendo: Part 8 \u2014 Aggression in Kendo – part 3<\/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. This instalment looks at \u201cThe Concept and Purpose of Kendo\u201d and \u201cThe Mindset of Kendo Instruction\u201d and how a contradiction arises between their ideals and the seemingly aggressive and violent methods used to realise them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fostering the \u2018Gut Instinct\u2019<\/strong>
By Taylor Winter<\/strong>
KW staff writer, Taylor Winter, investigates the differences between analytical and intuitive decision making models, and their link to one\u2019s kendo development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendship through Crossing Swords<\/strong>
By Kate Sylvester<\/strong>
In this article, Kate Sylvester interviews Kozuno Yuka, the only woman with the Okayama Police elite kendo squad. She has represented Japan at the World Kendo Championships and has won the All Japan Women\u2019s Individual Championships twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muslim Women and Kendo: a Look at How Kendo Has Been Embraced by Indonesian Women<\/strong>
By Dr. Stephen Robert Nagy<\/strong>
Dr. Stephen Robert Nagy interviews Happy Purnamasari, a female kendoka from Indonesia. She discusses her attraction to kendo, and how as a Muslim she is able to practise the art that she loves while at the same time observing the strictures of her Islamic faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bujutsu Jargon: Part 3<\/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

Bushido as Seen by an Englishman<\/strong>
By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime<\/strong>
Michael Ishimatsu-Prime offers his thoughts on kendo as a lifelong pursuit, and what the attraction of budo is for him and other foreign practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kendo, Children and Competition<\/strong>
By Dr. Stephen Robert Nagy<\/strong>
Dr. Stephen Robert Nagy discusses ideas about kendo, kids, competitions and training. Questions addressed include when is the best time to start teaching kendo? When should we introduce b\u014dgu<\/em>? When is competition appropriate? What and how should we evaluate children in competition?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookmark: Kendo\u2014Approaches For All Levels<\/strong>
By Dr. Sergio Boffa<\/strong>
Honda Sotaro\u2019s Kendo\u2014Approaches For All Levels<\/em> is reviewed by Dr. Sergio Boffa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hitler\u2019s Bogu<\/strong>
By Alex Bennett<\/strong>
Alex Bennett writes about the history of possibly the most infamous b\u014dgu<\/em> in the world \u2012 the set presented to Adolf Hitler in 1938 by members of a Japanese student budo delegation who were touring Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Academic – Notes From the Japanese Academy of Budo<\/strong>
Abstracts of the latest research from the Japanese Academy of Budo: A Study into the Process of Establishment of Kendo in Greece<\/em>; A Study about the Symbol Geom \u201c\u5271\u201d in Korean Martial Arts Books of the Choson Yi Dynasty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Development of Kendo in Slovenia<\/strong>
By Peter Topi\u0107<\/strong>
Peter Topi\u0107, President of the Kendo Federation of Slovenia, writes on the history and development of kendo in his country, and on the annual summer seminar that attracts many kendoka from across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Budo Camp on the Baltic Sea<\/strong>
By Ivayla Ivanova<\/strong>
At \u201cThe Art of the Japanese Sword\u201d Summer Budo Camp held from August 11\u201319, 2012, on the sea shore near Varna, Bulgaria, the participants from Bulgaria, Germany, Russia and France, were able to train in iaido, jodo and kendo. Ivayla Ivanova reports on this seminar organised by the Bulgarian Kendo Federation and Varna Free University Chernorizets Hrabur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dai Nippon Butokukai Naginata-d\u014d Kihon D\u014dsa<\/strong>
By Baptiste Tavernier<\/strong>
Baptiste Tavernier examines the Dai Nippon Butokukai\u2019s set of generic naginata kata <\/em>and teaching guidelines entitled Naginata-d\u014d Kihon D\u014dsa<\/em>. They were created in 1941 for the purpose of promoting a unified form of naginata in schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u014dgu Revolution: The \u201cAntimicrobial B\u014dgu for Comfortable and Hygienic Keiko!<\/strong>
This discussion between Kyoto based b\u014dgu<\/em> manufacturer Tozando and students and teachers of Tsukuba University kendo club, is about the properties of Tozando\u2019s newly developed antimicrobial b\u014dgu<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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