How to Begin Your Training in Kendo? Part I 

The new version available at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QGdHHAyMvBQ.html. Kendo Basics I: Kendo Basics I: Kendo Basics I: ru-vid.com/group/PLmdvM8fwuCxhn8XJH49FEWwjiaqrt9AmJ

You are not too young to start kendo at the age of 15. In Japan, we start kendo as young as 4 or 5 years old. I started kendo at the age of 7. My sensei started kendo at the age of 15. And now he is 7th dan and a main kendo instructor (shihan) of a Japanese university. Go for it!

I have not done kendo in almost 30 years and would love to get back into it. I can see your videos will be a great refresher for me.

i always wanted to study kendo, he's very helpful

You can never be too old or too young to start! I'm nearly 40 and been doing Kendo for only seven months, and really enjoy it, go for it!!

THERES FACES IN THE WALLL ( that's all the people that have died in that dojo)

Yes!!! your stretches like when you said don’t lift up your hip is so yoga. Well done this is wonderful to watch. Thank you for posting.

I always wanted to learn Kendo. Its time to start!

I think everyone: Now i can be anime guy who is master whit his sword! Me: I- I just want learn kendo

Just started to watch this and I'm very fascinated about the art a lot questions i have.

I first saw Kendo demonstrated on TV when I was 18 or 19, and I loved the look of it- the fact that there is so much ritual and tradition in it really appealed to me. However- there has never been a club within a reasonable distance of me - not even remotely close. Now, twenty-odd years later, a club has finally started within ten miles or so, and I'll finally get to have a go! I'm genuinely beside myself with glee this morning like a kid at christmas - I can't wait!

i can finally become an anime protagonist

I will do my best follow your videos to the best of my ability. I preparing myself for a movie, and then need me to master this art with a sabre by January 2012 before I may go to Japan to finish the rest of my job out.

Thank you for posting this video it will help me get back to learning Kendo again after a 7 year break.

Thank you so much! I always wanted to do kendo and now i finally can

I've found this video for the sake of writing, as in a story I'm currently working on, the main character is rather forcefully enrolled into her schools kendo club after she lied about being part of it to explain why her hands hurt from bashing a training dummy in a magical world that she creates for herself each day, so I am watching these videos to give myself an understanding in order to accurately portray it within my story, so thank you for your videos :)

just about to start kendo,thanks a lot for your helpful videos ありがとうございました先生

I just have my first Kendo lesson in Dojo today. Your video helps me a lot when practise at home. Thank you.

I only do kendo. I have done Iaido and Naginata for a while but since I moved around a lot, I had to stop learning Iaido and Naginata. Good to be a help!

Thank you so much for this video sir. Watching/listening to you explain the hand, foot, and body movements of the seiza along with the posture in detail gives me cause to move to Indiana with an eagerness to join your dojo. The rather small amount kendo training I've had in the past has been very informal and inconsistent. However, I've retained most of what I've learned. My very first martial arts sensei in hand-to-hand combat currently lives Indiana now (I've had several throughout my life starting at age 8), but he no longer teaches. We do stay in touch through social media though. He checks up on me every once in awhile. I sincerely hope that you continue with the patient cyber instruction sir. Mata-ne!

I have been working on that all day. It is DEFINETLY working. Thank you so much for the advice. Seiza is becoming almost natural it seems!

Definitely a master in technique,Honor and tradition

So I was going to join Kendo in Junior Highschool. And this video is really helpful. 本当にありがとう、先生！

Guys, Thanks for all the comments and sorry for the delay of my reply. I'm glad that you liked the video. More videos are coming up soon so stay tuned. Cheers, Hiro

I like how concise and simple these videos are; I'm learning some Kendo footwork for Taekwondo and this channel is really helpful. Arigatou!

I tried to find a Kendo dojo but could not find one close enough so I ended up doing Aikido and made it to Shodan. Good video,, nothing beats the basics

Very useful lessons... Arigatou gozai masu!

You're a nice guy to even upload multiple of videos about Kendo and even explaining lots of it!

Tena koe, Chownz. You're welcome. I don't know which kendo club in NZ you belong to but as far as I know these clubs in NZ are all great. I miss kiwis. Looking forwards to going back there and talking to my mates :)

Excellent video. I'm beginning training in several martial arts, including Kendo, as a way to get back in shape after a back injury. I like it when people explain all parts of the martial art, including etiquette. Discipline is key.

hi i just started kendo and it is reaaally interesting and something completely new to me. your videos are helping me a lot! I really want to practice hard but I'm always wondering if I'm doing it wrong and i don't want to learn it wrongly and make it become a bad habit which i cant get rid of anymore . I'll do my best anyways and thanks for your help! ♡

Thank you for posting your video and showing me the introduction to Kendo. I am very interested in learning Kendo and I hope to gain more knowledge and to learn from your instruction here. Much appreciated.

wise answer! Know the reasons of your practice before practice is always a good rule :)

I have wanted to train in Kendo for a while, long before I watched this video.

Oh wow, I'm so glad to have found your videos. There are no schools of Kendo or any other legitimate sword arts where I live, so thank you so much for taking the time to do these. I know I'm only seeing the basics and nothing really replaces a good sensei in person, however, it is far better than having nothing to go on but my books :3

I know this video is all. As we don't have any locals near me that I can study with. I would like to start somewhere. Thank you

Kia ora, thank you for the very helpful videos, they will greatly help me in improving my kendo. Ka kite from New Zealand

I dont have a bamboo sword but i have a wooden katana I've been interested in swords and martial arts for so long and I wanted to try them but I was too busy with my schooling I finally have time thank you

great beginner's kendo info thanks

wow everything seems so specific but i really like this!

I am sure Aikido and Kendo share a lot in common. You may be able to find a dojo near you in the future. Good luck!

I learnt kendo since I was twelve and well I am kinda good at it if I do say so myself but I got that inspiration after watching swor art online:)

i prefer kenjutsu techniques so far but i have a shinai i like to train with so might as well learn some kendo! nice clear video subscribed!

Hey I'm Scottish but trying to learn Japaneseso people like you are very helpful

You uploaded this 13 years ago ,sorry but I am late I also want to learn kendo , thankyou for posting it 🙏🙏

thank you for your videos 'cause nobody teach kendo in my town

THIS MAN IS AMAZING

Thank you. Knowledge.

i'm starting kendo in 1 hour 30mins i am so exited!

Thank you for these instructional videos, Sensei. There is no place for me to learn Kendo in my area.

I hope your classes start soon, looking forward to picking up on something new.

You're welcome! Glad to be a help!

Nice detail on sonkyo

I need to get into this. I need to learn discipline.

I need to practice a new hobby for self disapline this is helpful

You're welcome. Glad that you liked the videos. You can visit kendo-guide website for more videos and articles. Thanks!

Thanks for the video!!👍😄 I've been wanting to do kendo for so long, and now i can start learning.

Sensei 😊😊

Thanks, sensei.

do you only do this or do u do other arts such as jiu-jitsu and other this is very helpful subscribed

Thank you very much, guys. I am glad that you liked the video. Kendo etiquette video is not around much so I am glad that you guys found this video helpful. Thanks!

New Zealand, mate :)

@dojo2go, If you still want to know what character from south park superlord282 is comparing you in the video is I'll tell you he is comparing to that school counciler with the big head and tight tie who say m'kay alot you know Mr Mackey PS your kendo teaching is really good and your doing it in the traditional way that kendo has alway been taught

Thank you so much for the Training video. Well taught.

Cheers for your comment. I cannot agree more. It is always good to go back to the basics.

Cool, very useful for us begginers, thank you!

me too, i have it on my wii but man it seems so fun!!

I was the same as you , and now I have got my own style just like Kirito ..

thank you so much :D

The those terms are pretty hard to remember and pronounce. Good to be a help.

Does kendo help with becoming more confident, and help with anxiousness?

Thank you very much!! it was really helpful.

good good my grandpa teaches kendo i like this person

So.. Is it too late to start Kendo? I'm 21 and am learning Taekwando with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and am interested in learning Kendo.

I will look forward

But also want to learn in depth what it means and how to use it for self defense

I don't know which character :) Glad that you liked the video!

Awsome! You are prety good.

Are the first few things about the meditation mandatory? or can you do it your way, like for me i put my dominant hand across aka right on top of left, then thumbs touching lightly, i always close my eyes too, is this a problem or is it just they way you were thought yourself?

Great Video!

Dear Mr. Hero how do you keep your gi and Hakama always in such great condition? The colors haven’t faded in years and I have been watching for a while. Mine sadly faded a few months into training even tho I take care of it more than my wedding suit

Love your videos!

I'm on my 30's but I wanna learn this at home due to pandemic, I have nothing better to do good thing I have a Gintoki Bokuto Katana.

Hello, I seem to have trouble sitting in Seiza. I'm not from any kind of Asian heritage so it is pretty new to me. It's quite painful on my knees after about 3 minutes. Does this go away over time? Thanks in advance!

thanks man this is so cool

i have a few questions for you, the clothes your wearing, i heard there are two types of hakama, divided and undiv. is that true? does the kimono-obi ( i think its called) have to be black or dark colored? i never see a fully colored kimono exept where its either black or white, with red or blue hakama other than that i can pretty much get to mah studying... btw i can barely hear your words the sound in the background almost overpowers you.... im also studying japanese :D

Arigatou gozaimasu sensei!

I see people post you are Australian ? But hard to tell I can now hear that kind of accent..where u from?

I want to get a gift from my friend who does Kendo.. what is a good gift??? Any recommendations?

Thank you

@Angelus2485 No it is not too late. Many starts kendo in their 50s or 60s. My father started kendo at the age of 55. Never too late!

What is the things you need when on kendo? (I just joined the kendo club.)

Once COVID is gone or get under control I’m actually thinking of taking kendo classes

Time to start my kendo because i always wanted to be a good swordsman♥️

I would really love to learn kendo. I'd probably get my ass kicked but I would still love to do it

Sensei Imafuji, Do you contract the abdominal muscles as you breathe out?

yeah i'm lefthanded, it's gotta be diffrent right like in tennis or fencing

Thank you!

Domo Arigato! Is it true if a metal sword hits against another metal sword it will break?

If you're left handed, would the Shinai be at your right knee?