Kyoto Taikai '09 Isshu Jiai Kendo vs. Naginata

From the 105th All Japan Demonstration Taikai (otherwise known as the Kyoto Taikai), held in Kyoto May 2nd to 5th. Footage of a demonstration match pitting kendo against naginata.　Sunagawa Kuniko Hanshi (naginata) vs. Sueno Eiji Hanshi. 平成２１年度の１０５回全日本剣道演武大会（京都大会）からの剣道対なぎなた演武試合。鹿児島の末野栄二範士対福岡砂川邦子範士。

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Sports

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• kendo
• naginata
• shiai
• taikai
• 剣道
• なぎなた
• 京都大会
• 武道
• budo
• Kyoto
• Taikai
• 末野栄二
• 砂川邦子

[Ryokushindo]

Very nice video, great quality. Is it me or te kendoka seems to hold back his shots?

[Hawaiianstile]

i loved that leg nuki men thing XD. too bad he went for the second hit, i think the first one went in.

[DaftSebPunk]

@Ryokushindo kendoka has to be careful, it is hard to reach the naginata wielder without risks.

[okuiai]

@NeinWunOne

While he is looking for an opening she has killed him many times.

I practice iai battojutsu with real swords not sticks from that point of view the swordsman was soundly beaten/killed.I have a lot of respect for naginata i think it is difficult for a swordsman to win against a skilled naginata practitioner with a sword in a real fight (shinken shobu).

very interesting and a joy to watch i mean no disrespect to kendoka.

[TheKenzo92]

i was there!

[sinbadthesailor87]

@emanresu81 In the practice of kendo, it's more than just scoring points like in modern fencing. Shouts in sport fencing for instance are more used as to either intimidate or to "pump oneself up." In kendo, there are other major factors that go into scoring such as the coordination of the strike, the foot coming into contact with the floor and the shout that you're talking about or "kiai." There are other rules/factors that are considered, but that's a basic premise.

[Ryokushindo]

@NeinWunOne Good point, you're right.Now, 10 months after my initial comment, I can see what you mean and totally agree. Thank you for sharing.

[NeinWunOne]

@Ryokushindo Doesn't look like he's holding back per se, but he is looking for openings since the naginata dominates at long range.

If you notice he's standing just outside of her range and waiting for her to miss before moving in.

It looks like they're both trying to demonstrate good form, rather than do whatever it takes to score points. If the kendoka wanted to, he could close in and manhandle her with the sword repetedly, but it's considered bad form in isshu jiai.

[kam1st]

スゴイ！！！剣道最強！

[SovereignThrone]

I'm a kendoka and it must be very strange to fight an opponent who is using naginata. I would be careful as well. Also, the naginata users are allowed to score points on the lower legs, which is not allowed in kendo.

[Freeman556]

@emanresu81 Its the fighters.

[emanresu81]

is that the fighters scream? or the audience? that's scary