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[KENDO FEEDBACK VIDEO] - Episode 47

by Andy Fisher
[KENDO FEEDBACK VIDEO] - Episode 47
BRAND NEW SPECIAL EDITION - KAMUI UMBRA BOGU SET! In this video I give some Kendo advice to a viewer of the channel who sent me th...

[KENDO RANT] - Family Kendo? Hakama Length?

by Andy Fisher
[KENDO RANT] - Family Kendo? Hakama Length?
NEW KENDO RANT! The Kendo Show Early Access - HERE Choose KendoStar Because #kendoislife Why should you shop at KendoStar? Let ou...

[SPOTLIGHT] - Watch INSPIRING Story Mayumi Ogushi and her Kendo Journey

by Andy Fisher
[SPOTLIGHT] - Watch INSPIRING Story Mayumi Ogushi and her Kendo Journey
Video from - Kendo NipponMeet Mayumi Ogushi, a remarkable Kendo practitioner who has overcome significant adversities from h...

[PLAYER SPOTLIGHT] - Takanabe Susumu Kendo Kyoshi 7th Dan

by Andy Fisher
[PLAYER SPOTLIGHT] - Takanabe Susumu Kendo Kyoshi 7th Dan
In this video series I look at various famous Kendoka from throughout history, and give a brief introduction to them.: ...

MINI BLOG/VIDEO - Teramoto Sensei's Motodachi

by Andy Fisher
MINI BLOG/VIDEO - Teramoto Sensei's Motodachi
Check out this awesome example Shoji Teramoto Sensei acting as Motodachi for Kakarigeiko at a large practice for children. Watch how he carefully adjusts the distance, and (as it for kids of varying levels) gives clear, and precise openings - whilst maintaining intensity - providing these kids with a fantastic opportunity to hone their skills!

[IPPON REEL] - Watch EXPLOSIVE Tsuki Techniques from Various Opportunities!

by Andy Fisher
[IPPON REEL] - Watch EXPLOSIVE Tsuki Techniques from Various Opportunities!
  Check out this short compilation of a variety of Tsuki techniques, that are performed at different types of opportunity: Video...

[KENDO RANT] - Tsuki vs Sensei? Men Shaping?

by Andy Fisher
[KENDO RANT] - Tsuki vs Sensei? Men Shaping?
NEW KENDO RANT! The Kendo Show Early Access - HERE Choose KendoStar Because #kendoislife Why should you shop at KendoStar? Let ou...

[CLASSIC SHIAI] - Takumi Chikamoto's Iconic TSUKI from 51st All Japan Championships!

by Andy Fisher
[CLASSIC SHIAI] - Takumi Chikamoto's Iconic TSUKI from 51st All Japan Championships!
The All Japan Championships is considered by many to be the pinnacle of high-level competition Kendo. Every year, the final of th...

[IPPON REEL] - HIGH LEVEL Ippons from Jodan!

by Andy Fisher
[IPPON REEL] - HIGH LEVEL Ippons from Jodan!
Check out this great Ippon reel entitled 'Jodan High Level Ippon Collection': Video from: かねまつよしあき Choose KendoStar Bec...

[SPOTLIGHT] - Watch These FIVE Amazing Videos Featuring LEGENDS of Kendo!

by Andy Fisher
[SPOTLIGHT] - Watch These FIVE Amazing Videos Featuring LEGENDS of Kendo!
Check out these videos featuring demonstration matches between some of the greatest Kendoka in history. The participants ...

[CLASSIC VIDEO] - INDOMITABLE Konishi Shiro Sensei's 8th Dan Examination Footage from 1984

by Andy Fisher
[CLASSIC VIDEO] - INDOMITABLE Konishi Shiro Sensei's 8th Dan Examination Footage from 1984
 The Kendo 8th Dan exam is famed for being excruciatingly difficult to pass. With a pass rate that is often less than 1%, only a ...

[KENDO RANT] - How to Take the Center? Mengane Colour?

by Andy Fisher
[KENDO RANT] - How to Take the Center? Mengane Colour?
NEW KENDO RANT! The Kendo Show Early Access - HERE Choose KendoStar Because #kendoislife Why should you shop at KendoStar? Let ou...