In this video, Professional Kendo Athlete Hyoga Kajitani will be explaining advanced kendo techniques that involve footwork and body movement, such as Ashi-sabaki and Tai-sabaki.
He'll also show you how to connect these techniques to strikes like Hiki-men, Hiki-kote, and Hiki-do. By practicing these skills, you can improve your kendo and make unforgettable moments in your matches.
00:00 Introduction and explanation of "Body and Footwork Techniques"
04:33 Demo: Men→Tai-atari→Hiki-Do
05:18 Demo: Kote→Tai-atari→Hiki-Men
05:55 Demo: Kote→Tai-atari→Hiki-Do
06:35 Demo: Hiki-Do against the opponent's Men
07:08 Demo: Hiki-kote against the opponent's Men
07:40 Conclusion
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☆ Glossary of Kendo Terms
- Ashi-sabaki
Ashi-sabaki is a term used in Kendo to describe the movement of the feet used to deliver a strike or evade an attack. It involves the proper positioning, stepping, and shifting of the feet to create opportunities for effective techniques while maintaining balance and stability.
- Tsuba-zeriai
A position in which two players approach each other, pressing the tsuba of their Shinai against each other, holding their Shinai at a slight angle, and looking for an opportunity to attack in competition or practice.
- Hiki-waza
A technique where you strike while stepping backwards during Tsuba-zeriai or after pushing against your opponent with Tai-atari.
- Mae-waza
Techniques initiated from a ready position where both opponents are facing each other.
- Tai-atari
Tai-atari is a technique in Kendo that involves using one's body to check or push the opponent after a strike or thrust. The purpose of Tai-atari is to unbalance the opponent and create an opportunity for attack.
- Tai-sabaki
Moving the body or using footwork to avoid an attack and gain a favorable position.
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