For anyone who is just starting out in kendo, here is a highly recommended video that explains in detail the fundamental basics!｜GEN ONLINE DOJO
10 21, 2021
Yesterday, I practiced making sure to focus on shifting my center of gravity.
During men-uchi, while keeping the backside of the knee of the left foot taut, I gradually put my weight forward until I feel like I am falling forward I then step out with my right foot, swing the shinai, and push off with my left foot. I can't say it was very smooth, but I think it changed the way I move my body.
Also, since my body is leaning slightly forward, I can put more weight on the shinai, increasing the power of my strike.
The only problem is that I have to strain to do so, and my legs feel more tired than after normal practice.
I think I'll keep repeating it for a while until I get it down!
▼My Ideal Men-Uchi
1.Today’s Recommendation
For today's recommended content, I would like to introduce "GEN Kendo Campus!"
As this is a “Campus,” it is divided into separate class periods!
Starting with the 1st Period, ‘Holding the Shinai,’ we then have 2nd Period: ‘Correct Foot Posture,’ and finally 3rd Period: ‘Metsuke!’
These are the basic fundamentals that you learn when you first start kendo, after etiquette that is!
If you are a beginner in Kendo and want to review at home, or if you are just curious about what Kendo is all about, please take a look!
Shiraishi Kyoshi gives a detailed and easy to understand explanation.
