In this video, Andy takes a look at a video Ippons performed by the current All Japan Kendo Champion - Hidehisa Nishimura. Original video - • 2019年【 - 剣道 - 一本集 - 日本... The Kendo Show Early Access - / 518685875137022
Thanks for this nice analysis Andy. Some really nice Ippons that were discussed. I think Mr. Nishimura has what it takes to take the title again this year! Have a great week everybody!
Andy, thank you for posting this video. It reminds me nice time I had in this dojo two years ago during my visit of Kumamoto. Pity we did not meet there :) Thank you for your comments in this video, it is big inspiration for me :)
The big disadvantage Nishimura has is there has been a lazer focus on his kendo. All his opponents have a ton of material to study in preparation to fight him.
The reason to "celebrate" a point, is because referees outside of Japan are often so bad they need help to do theyr job. Celebrating is communication with the refrees when verbal communication is forbidden. Its obvious with the level of those referees, he doesnt need to celebrate a point to actually get it.