How to Begin Your Training in Kendo? Part II

[Filmskra]

I have a question...where can I buy some sheinais? (sorry if I spelled it wrong)

[TheDevilHawkFilms]

@Filmskra It's written shinai.And it depends where you live really. If you live in europe i suppose you could try eurobogu(dot)net. America go for bogubag(dot)com

[FairZack234]

like i wanna start a kendo club at my school but there are many complications

[Robbiebagga]

This sport looks awesome i'm totally going to do this. I'm just 17. haa.

[TheBilbo91]

Im 18 years old, and LEFT handed.. I am wondering if i can flip my hands, and use the right hand on the "bottom-grip"? 

[cr1tterp0wer]

just watched samurai champloo..... got it

[MidnightEkaki]

do you swap hands if u are left handed?

[ragnaraiane5]

my pinky finger and ring finger are having a hard time grasping the bottom and sometimes it slips when i use my ring and little finger to grasp hard my 3 other fingers harden as well any tips on how to relax the other 3 thx :) great video btw ^^

[DJEDI296]

Is training or learning kendo different if you are left handed? Can you train left handed or would they require you to learn right handed?

[dcedilotte]

@DJEDI296 The grip does NOT change if you're left handed. It's stays the same.

[PredatorWolf1]

I go to kendo and this still help :-)

[dickovdk]

Been doing martials for the most of my life (more than 20years) and I realised early on a lot has to do with the teachers way of explaining things. (along with personal attitude of course). However I am going to start Kendo within a week for the first time so I sat down and watched this serie. The quality is exceptional, well explained and with enough passion for the details. Should be a must see for all Kendoka wannabe.

[hofonseca]

I see from Argentina, Its a very good videos. Thanks a lot. I like practice with you some day.

[hofonseca]

I see from Argentina, Its a very good videos. Thanks a lot.

[slaughterror1]

FYI, you cannot crush a raw egg by squeezing it, the pressure is shared all along the eggs surface meaning there is not enough pressure anywhere on its surface to make a crack...... just so you know

[fellbeast17]

i have a problem. After every practise my heel of my right heel is really sore. How can i correct my fumikomi.

Thanks

[TheArchangellover]

Im practise Taido, but this also seems interresting, Too bad is that we do not have god Kendo traning in sweden,

[zenaku85]

@99xRareCandy good idea, i wish i can take san dan exam. i'm a 1 dan but i haven't train in a few years because my job. if i was still training since then, i would be 4 dan in a few months.

[illirond]

how the hell can he make the sword look so light??

[luisakakazuki]

im a 24 years old when i was young i just dint have the time to do what i like my questiom is if i would any problems by learnig kendo at my age

[dojo2go]

@luisakakazuki

You are not too old to learn. You are actually young!

[tichuminos13]

@dojo2go how about 35?

[laermtot]

@dojo2go Well I'm 39 Years old and started this year .. you are never too OLD or too YOUNG to start with Kendo.. that is ths good thing about it !

[zenaku85]

@luisakakazuki true, the're still time for you. that depend if you want to. in our dojo we have people in their 30s as a beginner

[ryuhinomaru]

@luisakakazuki My old sensei started learning kendo in his 40's, he can kick ass half his age.

[dcedilotte]

@luisakakazuki I was 32 when I started Kendo and I'm overweight. I reached 1st Kyu with most of my group. I should have challenged the first dan already but I had to put that on the back burner because of an injury to my right arm. Kendo is a sport where you are constantly learning new things and new ways to defeat your opponent.

[fulltimemedic]

@luisakakazuki dude my the students in my class are 40 and im 15 xD

[LOLanjello]

Thanks for the videos! i am really starting to get into kendo and this is a great help

[bigk22]

its actually really hard to break an egg when you grab the whole egg :P just saying but still great video thank you sensei

[georgepurezajr]

Arnis or escrima can defeat samuria...

[ihaterobbie123]

I like to keep my pinkie lax and use it to strike faster. I grip with my ring and middle fingers but it's all down to preference in the end. So long as you don't fail a grading because of it, it's permissible.

[Sansachun]

You are one of the best teachers of kendo I've ever encountered... You are decidedly superior to my own kendo teacher... Thank you, Sensei.

[packetpirate]

あなたは人才先生です。

[yurasleepless]

arigatou gozaimasu, sensei

[nutroot]

You just said "thanks a lot, teacher" didn't you? I've learnt a bit of Japanese from all the anime I watch.

[yurasleepless]

(: yes

[reapordeath]

@yurasleepless <.< boku no nihongo wa heta desu,

hanashite eigo kudasai? (are you learning japanese too??? can you give me some help lol i fail at japanese... its the particles, they murder me)

[yurasleepless]

@reapordeath eigo de hanashite kudasai - please talk in english. its mostly backwards form english / germanic style of structure. (;

[reapordeath]

@yurasleepless awww and i wanted to sound awsome to lol and i messed it up :P

well at least i got the words right lol i told ya i fail at it so far, its what i get for self stuidng it with no sensei :D

[yurasleepless]

@reapordeath important is to learn from mistakes :D and to to be better next time. idk you age and stuff, but maybe you should consider stuying japanology - hard as fuck but worth it. or you could at least attaint a japanese course, which every major city has to offer and then go with your learned basics to japan, work and learn there (; its much more easier and progressing with a sensei. its with everything you learn. but yeah, selfstuding works too :D wish u best. yura

[reapordeath]

@yurasleepless lol thanks i been studing for exactly for a single month :D (i havent had a chance to study in the last 2 weeks)

i would like to learn as much about japan as possible lol i know a little bit about some of their customs, i even practice one :D

[kd1only]

That was useful ! Thanks !

[alexace95]

I have just started practicing kendo, and I am taller than the average person. I prefer a longer sword because it feels more natural. I was wondering if i could start practicing with two shorter swords since they feel much more comfortable and can you put up a video explaining double sword practice.

[georgepurezajr]

which is better kendo or wushu?

[ionglacier]

depends on which one you like

a kendo warrior can beat a wushu warrior

and a wushu warrior can beat a kendo warrior

it realli juz depends on which on you like n how much you trained

[tandatokita]

1 advise... just 1 tsuki in kendo can end a fuckin' shit wushu-man... fukin' chinese

[DjB2Productions]

He almost said 'These two swor...fingers.'

[aznmafia77]

at least we know now it's not scripted, and he's using his own words lol.

[JordanMunkee]

which one is better, a long sword or a short !?

[demonlink583]

I'm guessing it depends on your style of fighting when using a long sword or short sword

[B3l3x4r]

It delenps of wich one feels more comfortabe for you. Also, the long sword has more reach, but the short one is faster and easier to handle. There are also people who use both swords at the same time! oOf course, it's more difficult that way.

[swimfan186000]

In general, You will learn to be right handed, just as if you were playing a violin in an orchestra. I have had experience being forced to hold a sword right handed and play violin right handed, and it's not really a big deal, but it makes practicing with other people much easier.

[Kieran321x]

I am left handed, will i be able to do kendo left handed or would i need to learn right handed?

[JordanMunkee]

just switch your hands so your left hand is on top and right hand on bottom, than switch your stances where your left foot steps out first.

[dojo2go]

Problems with switching stances.

1. Not many can instruct that stance.

2. There are no clear rules on it (that is why it should be OK but that is also why not many know what to do with the stance.

3. Samurai used to carry their swords on their left waist. Apparently, back in the old days, people had to work on the left side of the road to avoid passing the left side of samurai (so they won't touch the swords).

To draw the sword, we have to have the right hand close to the tsuba.

[yurasleepless]

theres no right or wrong (= theres only choise, act and consequenze (= and well dunno, but maybe it makes more sence to stear the wheel withthe right hand and switch gear with left, cut most peope are right handed. more control. (= XD

[MrSnowf0x]

Actually, it doesn't matter if you are left or right handed, you will be using the same stance as everyone else, that means using your left foot as the support foot and always having your left hand hold the bottom of the handle of your shinai ^^ You'll get used to it with some practice

[oblivinated22]

no, actually you need to practice with both feet stances, either left foot infront or left foot in the back

[stricky345]

Hello! :)

You said something about that some people do nito in the beginning because of their medical conditions.. What medical conditions would that be?

Thanks! :)

[dojo2go]

Some people have knee problems so they cannot perform a strong fumikomi. Even though nito also needs fumikomi, nito uses more side steps. So it is much easier on the knees.

I took nito when I could not take chudan because of my shoulder problem.

[Boxer4lifekai23]

@dojo2go is that why i always have a weaker one?

I have knee issues and my sensei was always telling me to perform a stronger fumikomi then ive been doing and ive always found it hard o.o

[JdkShinobi]

arigato guzaimasu

[Shonaripa]

you sound australian at times

[macshit900]

can you bring your shinai back home when you're done with kendo practice everyday?

[MrSnowf0x]

If you own the shinai, that means you have purchased it, yes you can. Later on once you are more familar with kendo, you will be taking care of your own shinai at home, keeping it in a good condition so there wouldn't be a danger of someone getting hurt due to your shinai having fractures or splinters.

[Winterraisen]

Somebody can tell me what is the diference between "nuke to" and "kamae to"? =S

Thanks,

[OtakuSage]

this reply's a little late but,

"Nuke to-" goes into "Sonkyo" the sitting stance.

"Kamae To-" Skips the "Sonkyo"

[DrkShd]

great vid thanks, but i wonder which is the more important, my left finger to grab a sword or my whole arms to swing this?

[01Archh]

Make sure to swing with your left arm.

Your right hand should only come to play when deceiving your opponent or hitting a do.

This is how my sensei teaches us.

If you actually do it correct, you can pop a balloon without using much strength only a strong kiai. :D

[Ryokushindo]

Thank you, great videos!!! Im beginning my first kendo class tonight!

[dojo2go]

No problems. Good luck with your first training!

[62dimilo]

your frice is extremely average

[soymilk23]

whats the best way to practice with the shinai or the bokuto to swing properly

[dojo2go]

Personally I think bokuto is better if you just started kendo. It gives you a sense of katana and you really have to pay attention to the angle of your sword. With bokuto, you can see the angle of the blade :)

[dojo2go]

Thanks! I do not know exact how much a set of armour weight but It is not very heavy. You may find it heavy at the beginning but it will be nothing when you get used.

[Kringelbulle]

Great vids, ive always wondered: how much does a kendo suite waigh?

[aire420]

if you left hand is dominet dose it matter?

[dojo2go]

No. It does not matter. Actually it is a good thing in kendo since the left hand is very important.

[helltoast]

Hello, I'm a beginner at Kendo Training, and I wanted to know something. I just started with my training (three months ago), and I wanted to know if I can use the basics while I'm holding a Odachi, since they're fairly havier than a normal sword. Thanks, you're videos are awesome.

[dojo2go]

I am not too sure what you meant by Odachi. Are you using an iaito or something? Or are you talking about a shinai for suburi?

We have a sword called Odachi or Otachi but we don't use one in kendo.

I suggest, in any case, you should not use heavier shinai or sword if you are still a beginner. Using heavier sword tends to give beginners bad habits.

[Bankoru]

ありがとうございます。 オレたった今練習しに行くつもりだ。

[dojo2go]

どういたしまして。いってらっしゃい。

[acelakid94]

Can you train all by yourself if you are a beginer,or only if you are practicing something you have learned by a sensei in a dojo?

[dojo2go]

If you have a dojo close to you, you should go and learn kendo there. If you don't but sill have passion toward kendo, then start learning the good basics from books or resources like this.

Minds you though, you need more disciplines than those who go to a dojo. Plus, you have to find resources that teach you the right kendo.

[Densoro]

Wow. I just watched all of your videos, and my entire stance was screwed up e__e See, I'm coming into kendo out of French fencing, so I had the "L" stance with my feet. Then I was holding the handle with a tight, crushing grip for both hands e___e No wonder my strikes felt so clumsy. And it caused blisters all over my hands x____x

After I finished your videos, I went outside and practiced everything. Even the weighty shinai feels almost as smooth as the lightweight epee thanks to you ^^ Thanks.

[dojo2go]

Thanks for your comment. I am glad that my video helps you with your kendo.

You will have some blisters in the correct grip too though. If you have blisters at the bottom of the left pinky, you are doing well.

Thanks

[asiankid1111]

how long do u have to learn in order to start using 2 swords in kendo?

[dojo2go]

To be honest, you should learn how to use one sword first and it takes a long time. Once you have learned all the basics, you can start using two swords.

So I would say it should take more than 10 years to learn how to take nito (two swords).

Some people start nito without learning how to use one sword but they tend to mess up everything big time.

There are some people who do nito due to their medical condition. Again they need good instructions for that.

[Hsienko666]

お疲れ様でした

[dojo2go]

ありがとうございました。^_^

[heartlessangel333]

thank you very much very useful my strikes are faster now!

[dojo2go]

Hi. you're very welcome. I am glad that my video helped you!

[sandyyque]

can you teach put up a video thats helps me swing Cause everytime I swing my right arm"s muscle hurt...

[dojo2go]

ok. I think your right arm is not relax enough. I recommend you not to extend the right arm too much. It should be relaxed a bit.

Until the video comes up, try to relax a bit. It should help.

[kerobero]

can you show joge buri?:X i kinda keep doing it wrongly T.T

[dojo2go]

Ok. It may take a while. Sorry!

[1979Tuga]

Great instructor. Very usefull videos. Many Thanks

[dojo2go]

Thanks and you're welcome!

Glad that you liked it!

[ripsterR1]

very good videos, thank you!

[dojo2go]

You're welcome.

Glad to be a help!

[6JackOfClubs9]

wow thanks! my strikes are now bigger and faster,I used to have a very tight grip also, some more advanced videos would be great

[dojo2go]

Your welcome. I will try to make more advanced videos but it may take a while. But stay tuned! I will be making more videos!

[Malus9804]

I'm doing research for a movie I'm about to film with swords in it and I found this very helpful! It was holding the sword waaaay too stiff

[dojo2go]

Good to be a help.

Just like a jab in boxing.

If you grab a fist too tight, it loses speed.

[Ramendude360]

if your left handed can you do left hand on top right hand on the bottom?

[dojo2go]

As far as I know, there are no regulations about that. However, you will be told not to do it because

1. no one does it.

2. no one can teach it.

Personally, I think it should not be a problem but reality is a bit different. If you have a teacher, I would recommend you to ask your teacher; otherwise, I think you should stick to the normal way.

[theoneandonlymalik]

hey do you know the price for the armor,robes,and sword?

[dojo2go]

Check ebogu. That will help you.

[dojo2go]

Thanks guys.I am glad that you guys found the video helpful so far. I am planning to make some videos for the advanced but it will take a while to start making them.

Cheers,

Hiro

[lichtblicka]

Thanks for the both videos... i am about to start learning Kendo here in germany Düsseldorf and what i saw in both videos definatley is  what i hope to learn during the trainings... cant wait for more videos from you :) Very interessting and awesome sport ...

[Praw48]

hmmm.. could you do a advanced lesson and have some about Jodan and some other Kamae :D?

Sweet instructions this far, keep up the good work!

[Mushin19]

wu~~~ thank u I join Kendo Last year but my basic still bad (just think about shiaai) after i watch this video and following it My senpai start giving me gud comen

[civilian0746]

This is nice =)

I had my first kendo lession 2 days ago and didn't understand most of the foreign words words sensei said. It helps to actually see how its slept with how its done. Thank you vary much

[dojo2go]

Thank you for your comments guys.

Need some pause to think what I am gonna say next :)

[Mrgoogle8]

I enjoyed his pause, gave me time to answer :)

[xXKaTTenXx]

very nice video

[MasterSensei313]

This video really helped me out thanks for doing it

[javed86]

really slow paced...but fair all round