Kendo Jidai International

Overcoming the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 19th World Kendo Championships were held in Milan, Italy, for the first time in six years. The event drew participants from 61 countries and regions worldwide.

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https://kendojidai.com/2024/09/02/japans-complete-victory-in-30-years/

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2024.9　KENDOJIDAI
Photography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko
Composition: Yanagida Naoko, Teraoka Tomoyuki
Translation: Hoshino Maki
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The Mito Taikai is the largest youth Kendo tournament in Japan, with 354 teams participating last year. This tournament was established after World War II to foster the development of Kendo among young people.

This year, they are actively welcoming participants from overseas. Please feel free to contact us for more information!

>>Date and time: Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Registration begins at 7:00 and the event begins at 8:30.

>>Venue: Adastria Mito Arena
2-3-10 Midoricho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture

>>more information
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https://kendojidai.com/2024/08/26/66th-national-junior-kendo-tournament-mito-taikai-overview-culture-sports-science-and-technology-cup/

In Kendo, Kamae is a very fundamental yet essential aspect. What kind of Kamae is best for you and allows you to be versatile in offense and defense? We asked Okido Sensei, who served as the captain of the Japanese team at the World Kendo Championships in Korea, about what he pays attention to regarding Kamae.

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How to Create an Ideal Kamae (Okido Satoru)
https://kendojidai.com/2024/08/26/how-to-create-an-ideal-kamae-okido-satoru/

Eiga Naoki Sensei emphasizes that 'it is essential to always connect your Kamae and the movement of your Kensen to the strike.' We asked about his techniques.

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How to Create an Ideal Kamae (Eiga Naoki)
https://kendojidai.com/2024/08/19/how-to-create-an-ideal-kamae-eiga-naoki/

The ‘Ideal Kamae’ enables effective Kizeme (*). To create such Kamae, the proper positioning of the left fist and correct use of footwork are crucial. With clear and precise theory, Koda Kunihide Sensei, who has trained numerous renowned Kenshi, provided insights into the key elements of Kizeme and the Kamae that lead to effective strikes in actual matches.

*Kizeme
The act of overwhelming the opponent with energy bursting out from within one’s mind; attacking not with one’s movement but with a strong spirit to strike or thrust. (Quoted from the Japanese-English Dictionary of Kendo)

👉How to Create an Ideal Kamae (Koda Kunihide)
https://kendojidai.com/2024/08/12/how-to-create-an-ideal-kamae-koda-kunihide/

In order to break down your opponent through Seme, it is necessary to use skillful Ken-sabaki and Ashi-sabaki. How do you use precise Seme and connect it to techniques that lead to Ippon? Imazato Manabu, a teacher who has led many schools to national tournaments, explains Omote and Ura Seme, and how to use the Shinogi.

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Pressuring Ura and Omote (Imazato Manabu)
https://kendojidai.com/2024/08/05/pressuring-ura-and-omote-imazato-manabu/

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Composition: Tsuchiya Tomohiro
Photography: Nishiguchi Kunihide
Translation: Pepijn Boomgaard

Komeda Toshiro, instructor of the undefeatable Kyushu Gakuin, says that the core of his Seme is attacking both the Omote and Ura side. “It is important to put the opponent in an inadequate position while attacking both Omote and Ura. We spoke to him about key points and considerations of his Kendo.

Pressuring Ura and Omote (Komeda Toshiro)
https://kendojidai.com/2024/07/15/pressuring-ura-and-omote-komeda-toshiro/

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Composition: Teraoka Tomoyuki
Photography: Nishiguchi Kunihiko
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Your Seme can be said to be effective when your opponent feels something and moves. To create this situation, a variety of ways of applying pressure are necessary. In order to learn these various techniques, it is important to study the movement of the Kensen and how to enter Maai. In this article, Nabeyama Sensei explains in detail how to do this.

Pressuring Ura and Omote (Nabeyama Takahiro)
https://kendojidai.com/2024/07/08/pressuring-ura-and-omote-nabeyama-takahiro/

Results of the 19th World Kendo Championships

Results of the 19th World Kendo Championships | Kendo Jidai International WKC Results of the 19th World Kendo Championships 07/11/2024 FREE ARTICLE Tweet Pocket Women’s Individual 1st : Kondo Mihiro (Japan)2nd : Suenaga Mari (Japan)3rd : Sato Minori (Japan), Senoo Maika (Japan) Fighting Spirit Saya GUADARRAMA (France)Kelly KISHIKAWA (Australia)Betty PARK (Canada)Min Jun...

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World Kendo Championships
Women’s Individual
Fighting Spirit
Saya GUADARRAMA (France)
Kelly KISHIKAWA (Australia)
Betty PARK (Canada)
Min Jung SHIN (Korea)
Min Ji CHA (Korea)
Miyabi FISHER (Great Britain)
Kasey TADA (United States of America)
Min Ji KIM (Korea)

World Kendo Championships
Women's Individual
1st : Kondo Mihiro (Japan)
2nd : Suenaga Mari (Japan)
3rd : Sato Minori (Japan), Senoo Maika (Japan)

World Kendo Championships
Men’s Individual
Fighting Spirit

Alan KISHIKAWA (Australia)
Lucas PRZEWLOCKI (France)
Konradas RUKAS (Great Britain)
Gwan Su KIM (Korea)
James WRIGHT (Great Britain)
Kentarou NIBU-JONES (Australia)
Julian WILLIAMS (United States of America)
Byoung Jin KWON (Korea)