The point is that when one strikes it is imperiative to quickly vacate the area so as not to receive a counter-strike. Remember, in kendo the shinai is a representation of a real katana (samurai sword). When you take the shinai in your hand, your only purpose id to take a life, not to score a point. Kill without being killed. This is acccomplished by striking and then moving to avoid being struck.
often in dueling leagues or private tournaments the hit restrictions disappear, various types and combos of weapon can be used, refs mysteriously lose the ability to see the location of elbows and shoulders at the worst times, and if that doesn't make a man out of you I filling out the waiver sure will.
its just training. To force your body to propel forward. Ask kendo forums on the internet.
P/S: you don't have to put WHAT THE FUCK in your questions, its extremely rude. Kendo is practiced by millions worldwide, so the galloping away has to have a purpose.
You just made me hate you, although i wouldn't want to
@lovinbikin The 'galloping' motion used afterwards is a common manifestation called zanshin, or lingering mind. In order for a point to be scored in kendo, the combattant must show the referees that he actually meant to hit that spot at that time, and so shows off.
Basically, while they're galloping, they're saying "Look at me, I totally meant to do that, so pretty please give me a point."
There are other ways you can show zanshin, but this is the most common.
yeah, these videos are really great and even if you do go to the dojo, watching these vids can also give you helpful hints on how to correct your own strikes and moves. Thank you very much.
These videos are fantastic and very educational.
AussieSteve001 2 years ago
"The purpose of practising Kendo is:"
That's kendonorinnen, right?
Cropsgrinder 2 years ago
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whats the point of striking and galloping away.... like wtf does that accomplish??
lovinbikin 3 years ago
The point is that when one strikes it is imperiative to quickly vacate the area so as not to receive a counter-strike. Remember, in kendo the shinai is a representation of a real katana (samurai sword). When you take the shinai in your hand, your only purpose id to take a life, not to score a point. Kill without being killed. This is acccomplished by striking and then moving to avoid being struck.
Faruqhenley 3 years ago 5
lovinbikin-Also note that you are not alowed to strike your oponment in the back
DamnItVideos 3 years ago
... in most league matches.
often in dueling leagues or private tournaments the hit restrictions disappear, various types and combos of weapon can be used, refs mysteriously lose the ability to see the location of elbows and shoulders at the worst times, and if that doesn't make a man out of you I filling out the waiver sure will.
LOL
Scars = Memories
dickwillie28 2 years ago
gets you out of the way of a counter i suppose lovinbikin.
IMnotSAS 2 years ago
its just training. To force your body to propel forward. Ask kendo forums on the internet.
P/S: you don't have to put WHAT THE FUCK in your questions, its extremely rude. Kendo is practiced by millions worldwide, so the galloping away has to have a purpose.
You just made me hate you, although i wouldn't want to
izzazalexander 2 years ago
@lovinbikin The 'galloping' motion used afterwards is a common manifestation called zanshin, or lingering mind. In order for a point to be scored in kendo, the combattant must show the referees that he actually meant to hit that spot at that time, and so shows off.
Basically, while they're galloping, they're saying "Look at me, I totally meant to do that, so pretty please give me a point."
There are other ways you can show zanshin, but this is the most common.
Lamefoureyes 11 months ago
Wow. great videos. thank you for posting!
switchx 3 years ago
mmexus...great vids man...im in osaka now and I started to pick up kendo at my jhs where I work...
thanks again
freestylefrenzy1 3 years ago
These vids rock man, thanks alot!
neoenix 3 years ago
You're welcome!
I've chosen to spread them THIS way that EVERYONE may have access to this hard-to-get videos. ☺
mmexus 3 years ago
yeah, these videos are really great and even if you do go to the dojo, watching these vids can also give you helpful hints on how to correct your own strikes and moves. Thank you very much.
neoenix 3 years ago
Domo arigato!
:)
kensei64 4 years ago