4th Prince Tomohito Kendo Cup 8th Dan Selection Tournament First Round Part1

Chosen from the prefectures around Tokyo, 8th dan practitioners have their eyes on the Emperor Hirohito Cup as they compete for the top.
This tournament carries great weight as one of the more serious competitions among 8th dan sensei from neighboring prefectures in Tokyo.
The kendo on show in the matches between 8th dan sensei, which are usually rare to see, is what everyone should aim for in our own kendo.
Not only at the moment a waza is decided, but also from start to finish. The gripping moments in closer maai before the techniques are unleashed is also 
truly something to behold.