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Kendan" describes the lessons in kendo and life that were imparted to Kendo Kyoshi 8-dan Ozawa Hiroshi by his mentor, Kendo Hanshi 8-dan Yamanouchi Tomio. Ozawa-sensei studied kendo under Yamanouchi-sensei while a student at Nippon Sports Science University, and also at the internationally famous Kodansha Noma Dojo. Then, in 1979 when Ozawa-sensei's father became ill and could no longer teach him kendo, his father told him to study kendo und...

Hirokazu Okusa details the captivating history of kendo in Canada in The Resilient Shinai. Kendo, a Japanese martial art with roots in the ancient sword fighting techniques of the samurai, was brought to Canada by industrious Japanese immigrants looking for a better life. The Resilient Shinai describes the tumultuous history of kendo in Canada, from its humble beginnings in the early 20th century to the vibrant present of the 2000s. A special ...

Serving as an instructor at the elite Japanese Naval Academy in Etajima in the late 1800s, Francis James Norman was one of the first Westerners to take up the study of the two "noble sciences" of kenjutsu and jujutsu.With sections on kenjutsu, Japanese military history and education, sumo, and jujutsu, his book, originally published in 1905, provides a fascinating insight into the Japanese martial arts and society around the turn of the twenti...

Dr. Sotaro Honda (R7-dan), student of H8-dan Masatake Sumi-sensei, has been a longtime contributor to Kendo World, and has spent much of his kendo career helping international kenshi. His latest book is a must have for all practitioners and instructors, and explains various aspects of kendo training in a way that is both accessible and eye-opening. He covers the basics from footwork, to various keiko methods such as kakari-geiko and ji-geiko, ...

Nombreux sont les pratiquants d'arts martiaux qui ont parcouru le Gorin no sho (Écrit sur les cinq éléments), l'oeuvre majeure de Miyamoto Musashi (1582-1645). Malheureusement, ce texte est aussi intéressant qu'hermétique. Sa seule lecture ne permet pas d'appréhender la philosophie et les concepts stratégiques du célèbre samouraï. En traduisant et en commentant le Heihô sanjûgo kajô (Trente-cinq articles sur la stratégie), les auteurs poursuiv...

Kendo - Fundamentals and Waza to Win By Hirakawa NobuoOriginally published in Japanese in 1993, Hirakawa-sensei's book has been a consistent best seller and has been through several editions.The book starts with a brief history of kendo and its current state before focusing on the basics in Chapter 2. Hirakawa-sensei provides guidance on how to stand, move, swing the shinai (bamboo sword), put on bogu (protective armour), as well as basic stri...

Kendo - Fundamentals and Waza to WinBy Hirakawa NobuoOriginally published in Japanese in 1993, Hirakawa-sensei's book has been a consistent best seller and has been through several editions.The book starts with a brief history of kendo and its current state before focusing on the basics in Chapter 2. Hirakawa-sensei provides guidance on how to stand, move, swing the shinai (bamboo sword), put on bogu (protective armour), as well as basic strik...

The ultimate purpose of practicing kata is to gain an understanding of the essence of jukendo and tankendo. The kata combines the basic technical components of jukendo and tankendo in set forms with a fixed order. Through kata one can train one's spirit, posture and attitude, learn combinations of techniques and how to judge maai, understand the different thrusting, striking and cutting opportunities, learn to evaluate irimi-seitai possibiliti...

EditorialBy Alex Bennett"Erai shitsurei shimashita. That's Kansai dialect for, "Begging your pardon folks…" It has been quite some time since the last issue of Kendo World. The blame rests solely on my shoulders. The past 18 months or so have been characterised by life sort of getting in the way. But KW is back, and we are on the verge of taking it to new heights."Alex also discusses the recent iaido grading scandal and the WKC in Korea.Uncle ...

Kendo World is devoted to the art of Japanese sword fencing (kendo), and the dissemination of its vast practical, philosophical and historical aspects to the non-Japanese speaking kendo community. Kendo World Magazine is a twice yearly print publication packed full of articles on kendo and related budo arts (iaido, jodo, jukendo, naginata, and koryu arts). The articles for Kendo World are written by an international network of experienced mart...

Kendo World is devoted to the art of Japanese sword fencing (kendo), and the dissemination of its vast practical, philosophical and historical aspects to the non-Japanese speaking kendo community. Kendo World Magazine is a twice yearly print publication packed full of articles on kendo and related budo arts (iaido, jodo, jukendo, naginata, and koryu arts). The articles for Kendo World are written by an international network of experienced mart...

Kendo World is devoted to the art of Japanese sword fencing (kendo), and the dissemination of its vast practical, philosophical and historical aspects to the non-Japanese speaking kendo community. Kendo World Magazine is a twice yearly print publication packed full of articles on kendo and related budo arts (iaido, jodo, jukendo, naginata, and koryu arts). The articles for Kendo World are written by an international network of experienced mart...

Editorial By Alex Bennett With the 16th WKC only a few months away, Alex Bennett ruminates on the behaviour of onlookers at large sporting events both in and out of the budo world-something that was an issue at the 15th WKC in Novara, Italy, in 2012. He outlines ideal behaviour for both spectator and competitors at future competitions. The 62nd All Japan Kendo Championships: A Changing of the Guard? By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime The 62nd AJKC on ...

Editorial By Alex Bennett Alex Bennett reminisces on the Kendo World's journey from its first to this, its 25th edition. He then goes on to discuss recent changes to attitudes in Japan in budo and kendo with regards to harsh training regimens. The Features of Kendo and My Experience By Takeyasu Yoshimitsu Takeyasu-sensei was until recently president of the All Japan Kendo Federation. He has since retired from that position but acts as the supr...

Budo is one of Japan's most significant contributions to the world's athletic heritage. In fact, I consider budo to be Japan's most successful cultural export. Wherever you go in the world, even in the remotest towns of the farthest countries, there is a high probability that there will be a 'dojo' of some sort in the community. In that dojo you will find the local people barefooted, dressed in Japanese do-gi, obeying commands in the Japanese ...

Un travail de cette nature ne vaut, en somme, que par le nombre et l'exactitude des dessins qui en éclairent le texte. Toute description est impuissante à évoquer dans l'esprit le mieux doué l'idée exacte d'un monument monétaire, et cette impuissance est surtout complète quand il s'agit des productions d'un peuple dont l'écriture est formée d'idéogrammes compliqués, tout à fait étrangers à nos conceptions européennes. Avant tout, par conséquen...

Editorial By Alex Bennett Kendo World's Alex Bennett has recently finished a translation of the bushido classic Hagakure. In his editorial he discusses the relevance of Hagakure to kendo and the lessons that can still be learned from it. Obituary: Miyako Tanaka Price By Kurt Schmucker Kurt Schmucker looks back at the life of naginata Hanshi Miyako Tanaka Price, who recently passed away. Hanshi Says Hanshi Says is a popular series in which Japa...

Content in this issue: Editorial By Michael Ishimatsu-Prime In the editorial, Michael Ishimatsu-Prime reflects on visiting the 109th Kyoto Embu Taikai in May and discusses some of the highlights, most notably the participation of the last two Hanshi 7-dan sensei who are 99 and 90 years old, and also the bout between Sakudo Masao-sensei and Hamasaki Mitsuru-sensei which was the epitome of "katte-utsu" - "win and then strike". The upcoming Sport...

Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) was a Japanese master of the sword, Zen and calligraphy. A full-color book on the Zen art of Tesshu features his calligraphic pieces, essays about the relationship between swordsmanship, Zen, and calligraphy. Works are translated and significance explained in detailed captions. Calligraphy by Tesshu's contemporaries Katsu Kaishu, Takahashi Deishu, and modern master Terayama Tanchu included.

Le tournant du XVIIe siècle : l'âge des provinces en guerre touche à sa fin et les derniers puissants daïmios luttent pour l'unification du Japon. Sous leurs ordres, les samouraïs, déterminés à mourir pour la gloire de leur seigneur. Les contes de Miyamori Asataro nous plongent dans le quotidien de ces samouraïs, fait de batailles, de tournois, de vengeances et de points d'honneur. Les grandes figures du Japon médiéval s'y croisent, s'allient ...