manual basico de kendo

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How to hold shinai

Good kendo is all about details. Properly holding a shinai will allow you

to strike with strength and accuracy.The illustrations above show the

proper angle and positioning. Grip the shinai more tightly with yourleft hand than your right, and with more pressure using your last three

fingers of the left hand. Position the shinai near your belly button

about one fist away from your body. Point the tip of the shinai at the

face of your opponent.

Kendo posture line

Posture is an important facet in developing good kendo habits. Good

posture facilitates stealthy and undetectable forward

movement.Always keep your head level and footwork as smooth as

possible.


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Chudan no Kamae(water)

Chudan kamae is the most versatile of kamae, the sword is pointed either at theopponent's throat, face or pointing at the left eye. When confronting anopponent with a steel sword the effect is that of an invisible weapon, since theopponent cannot see any part of the blade except for the very tip. When using ashinai or bamboo sword we can often see the blade, this helps in practice togauge the opponent's distance. The hands are positioned in front of the navelabout one fist away from the body.


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Jodan no Kamae(fire)

Chudan kamae is the most fearsome of kamae. It is both an open invitation forthe opponent to foolishly try to strike at the abdomen, yet a deadly trap because

the person in jodan kamae can easliy strike and cut men or kote. When a steelsword is used the effect is that of an invisible weapon since only the cutting edgeis seen by the opponent. This will cause great fear in the opponent, and doubt ofthe distance from the where you are. There are two postures that are termed

jodan kamae, the illustration on the left shows the left foot forward and thesword raised to just one fist space above the forehead.

Hasso no Kamae(wood)

Hasso kamae is not comonly used in kendo matches, it is deceptively open toattack. The opponent is likely see this kamae as an invitation to attack which is

just what a person in hasso kamae wants, who instantly strikes men or kote. Thehands are positioned near the face, with tsuba of the sword near and level withthe mouth.


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Gedan no Kamae(earth)

Gedan kamae is not used very much in modern kendo matches, it is deceptivelyopen to attack. The effect on the opponent is that of the appearance of anopening or invitation for attack yet because it is difficult to judge the strikingdistance when a sword is pointing down, and away from the opponent will be ata disadvantage. The opponent will foolishly launch an attack for which a personin gedan kamae can dodge and counter attack, or easily strike from underneath.The tip of sword is pointed towards the opponent's knees.

Wakigamae(gold)Waki kamae is not used in kendo matches, the kamae places the sword to rearopposite from the opponent effectively hiding the sword. Hiding the swordmakes it difficult for the opponent to judge the distance for a strike. Appearingdefenseless, or inviting the opponent to make a careless attack creates doubtand even fear in the opponent.


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Kendo Basic footwork

Footwork is very important in kendo, determining wether you are able strikewhen an opening presents itself and much more.Basic foot placement is with both feet parallel about one foot length apart. The

illustration on the left shows the method to place your feet in the correct spacing

and alignment. The left foot is slightly raised. Weight evenly distributed

between the right foot and the balls of your feet of the left foot.

Suri-ashi / Okuri-ashi: footwork is the basic footwork practiced in kendo

today. As a beginner suri-ashi is both simple, and advanced footwork.Understanding why we need to step in this manner will become clear the more

you understand kendo striking. In order for striking to be successful footwork

must be as natural as possible, without thinking your stepping must match the

goal of each strike.

Suri-ashi / Okuri-ashi: stepping:Step forward by pushing off with the

LEFT foot, then quickly bringing your left foot back into the beginning foot

position.


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Suri-ashi/ Okuri-ashi: forward stepping

Suri-ashi/ Okuri-ashi: backward stepping


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Suri-ashi/ Okuri-ashi: side to side stepping

The definition of maai is: "The spatial distance between one's self and theopponent. The gap between two opponents."

Related to the spatial 'maai' term is a similiar term 'ma' which translates to: "The space between two objects, events, or times"

Although both terms of maai and ma sound very similiar yet they are verydifferent in practice. The most commonly used measure for maai is the shinai(see below) this distance is used regulate a proper spacing before a strike. Themaai or spatial distance during keiko or free practice is always in transition

from being too close to strike being being too far to strike, by becoming aware ofthe exact distance you are able to strike is vital as you begin your attack. Onlythrough experience and constant practice will you be able to fine tune thedistance in which you are able to strike and through observation what thestriking distance for different opponents are.

By contrast the 'ma' term is used to describe how one actually times anddistances oneself when delivering a kendo technique, such as oji waza or shikake

waza. Without proper 'ma' your techniques will not be successful, it is the

difference between a smoothly executed technique and one that appears clumsy,off timing so that you are too close or too far from the opponent. Timing andspacing in kendo techniques vary vastly from instantly striking to pause thenstrike, or strike, pause then strike again, or even parry and striking in differenttiming and spacing and so on.

Kokoro no maai is defined as a lapse in awareness. This lack of awarenessoccurs at any spatial distance. Classic lapse of awareness or kokoro no maaihappens when the opponent begins or finishes an attack or strike, the mind ispreoccupied with their technique at hand and the opponent is likely to be

vulnerable.

Maai or the distance between opponents, in kendo maai or space/distance is

manipulated to one's advantage. Beginners often take many years to develop

awareness and appreciation of maai and its value. Maai and Ma is acquired

through constant practice of kendo techniques.


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Toma (toi-maai)

Refered to as a "Long distance" or "too far distance", this maai is defined as the

space that takes more than one step to strike the opponent. Both opponentscannot gennerally strike from this distance. This distance is the distance a

kendo match starts from.

Issoku-itto-no-maai

This distance is the distance you can strike an opponent in one step or "one step

distance". In practice a taller person's one step maai will be longer than a

shorter persons one step maai.


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Chika-ma (chikai-maai)

Chika-ma is the term for "close distance", is defined as a distance that is closer

than the one step distance. This distance is so close once in this close you must

attack immediately. Generally the older a person is the shorter the distance they

are able to strike from so other factors such as experience, and masterful skill

enable a kendoka to remain in a close distance.


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Kendo Striking

KOTEKote is a strike to the wrist

MENStrike to the head


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TSUKIStrike to the throat

OTE: Tsuki is an advanced strike and is not practiced by beginners

The lengendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi mentions the three sen

(before, ahead) as a method of strategy by taking the lead or initiative.

Taking the lead, initiative requires you to see through the opponent's

spirit and strategy in order to defeat him. Practicing sen falls into the

realm of keiko in which each opponent is different, and each timing

and strategy instance is unique.

The mitsu-no-sen or three types of sen are described as follows:

Sen no sen

Attacking the moment the opponent decides to attack.

Waza: devana


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Tai no sen

Attacking as the opponent starts an attack.

Waza: nuki

Go no sen

Striking or parrying the opponent's shinai, then striking the opponent

as his attack diminishes.

Waza: kaeshi, suriage, uchiotoshi


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Muscles used in kendo

are many. Raising the sword above your head and delivering a precise blow

within less than one inch of a target takes constant practice. The illustration on

the left shows the muscle areas involved in delivering a proper kendo strike.

Posture is an important facet in developing good kendo habits. Good posture

facilitates stealthy and undetectable forward movement.Always keep your head

level and footwork as smooth as possible.

Muscles used in kendo

Wrist weights of the adjustable kind are probably the best investment for

increasing arm strength and speed for kendo strikes.You can exercise


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without a shinai with just the wrist weights raising your arms above

your head and striking as you normally strike.

KENDO TRAINING at Home, Information and Tips

Training at home can be a great way to improve and strengthen what you have

learned in the dojo. Nothing can replace the teachings of the sensei, the

following information is meant to help enhance and improve your performance

while practicing kendo in the dojo. Our kendo training guide is specifically for

people who want to squeeze in 15 to 30 minutes of kendo practice in each day.

The following exercises are meant to be a maintenance/basic routine

Getting the most out of exercises: Repetitions for striking, weights

and other non-stretching exercises should continue until youreach yourmaximum repetitions, take frequent 1 minute rest periods in

between exercises.

Materials List:wear loose clothing, shinai, full length mirror, barbell weightset, motivation music, kendo video, water

Music is a way to quickly prepare your body and mind for exercising. The same

can be said for hearing the sound of kendo matches, immediately prepares your

body and mind for the coming activity. Watching kendo videos is also a quick

way to prepare for your exercise. Use this technique as a method to either relaxduring a stressful event or get motivated


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Stretching

All stretching should be done slowly, at the peak of the stretch held for a fewseconds, without any bouncing in place,Leg Stretch,I found that this particular leg stretch a great time saver, stretch

two legs at one time! Slowly lower self so that you can grab your ankles, slowlyhold that position. Release your ankle hold and rise, repeat again. Never bounce

in this posture.

Achilles/Leg Stretch,This classic kendo achilles stretching exercise is great

because it also encourages good kendo 'body upright' posture. The illustation

shows the left with heel down, for stretching the achilles. Alternate left foot

foward, right foot forward to stretch both left and right side achilles. Always

stretch slowly, never bounce in the posture while stretching.

Arm Stretch,This arm stretch feels good, like the after you wake up morning

stretch. Slowly clasp your fingers together extending them above your head and

hold.


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Arm Stretch,Stretch both right and left sides.

Calf crunches

I developed this calf exercise to improve my footwork, I hope you find it

beneficial. These calf exercises will make you feel the burn in less than a minute.

Perform as many repetitions as possible rest a couple of minutes and continuewith a few more reps

1. Start with feet shoulder width apart.

2. Slowlylift your heel slightly off the floor, pushing from the balls of your

feet, toes are relaxed.

3. Slowlyand fully lift up your heel as far as possible, then slowlylower

your heel to just slightly off the floor (1 rep) do not let your heels touch

the floor until you are finished with this exercise.

Sit-Ups


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Triceps Press

This triceps press can be done while sitting or standing. With your feet

shoulders width apart, grasp the barbell your hands close together but not

touching in a overhand grip and press the weights above your head.

1. Lower the bar behind your head as far as possible, keeping your elbowspointed up and arms close to your head.

2. Raise the bar above your head to the start position

Arm Strengthening

Get the most out of striking by using our unique kendo training technique forexercising your arms.

Posture and footwork

The kendo posture line and footwork
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Use a full length mirror to watch yourself practice footwork with a shinaiwithout any up and down movement of your head. This exercise is very useful inpresenting your opponent with a very small movement profile to see or react to,especially when moving forward.

Striking

Striking exercises, Suburi

Most people can complete a session of 100 suburis, increase the number ofsuburis you can complete in a session by 10 each time and work up to as manyas you have time for. Always make sure your movement is one continuousstrike, without stopping the footwork rhythm of the strike stop your shinaimomentarily when you have extended your arm fully to strike men

Kendo exercises you can do at home

Kendo Small Waza Striking

Small waza striking is very suitable for home practice. Just a few minuteseveryday swinging the shinai will improve your ability. When practicing thesestriking exercises change the rhythm by striking kote/men ..... kote/men/do ....men/men/kote etc. Five minutes of small striking waza should be a good warmup

Small Kote

With your left hand lift the tip of the shinai and then down using a forward andbackward motion. Always make sure to stop the shinai in a horizontal position,striking kote. Make every strike in one motion.


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Small Men

Raise the right arm in a horzontal position and with your left hand lift the tip ofthe shinai and then down using a forward and backward motion striking men.

Always stop the strike at the point when the shinai would make contact on the

target. Make every strike in one motion

Small Do

With your left hand lift the tip of the shinai and then down using a forward and

backward in a diagonal motion towards the left shoulder and down. Bring the

shinai down so that your fists are directly in front, striking do

. Make every strike

in one motion

Cool Down

Walk

Cool down, and lower your heart rate by walking for about five minutes, all thewhile drinking water


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Kendo Suburi exercise

Suburi exercise is very much a speed and timing exercise for both hand and

footwork.

A. Startwith the shinai positioned above your head.

1. Swing your shinai forward striking men, making sure the left handcontrols the large arcing motion, stop momentarily at the top of the men

strike. At the same time you are swinging your shinai forwards push off

with your left footstill in the kendo foot positions.

2.Swing your shinai in a large arc to the rear, making sure your left handpushing the shinai up. At the same time you are swing your shinai to the

rear push off with your right foot backwards while maintaining your

kendo foot positions.

This is one count, continue for the required number of counts.

Big Kote, Men, Do Exercise

Kote Stike Exercise

1. Start in thechudan kamaeposition. Quickly raise your shinai above your

head

2. Step forwardand strike KOTE at the same time you are bring down your

shinai. Both 1 and 2 steps are done in one continuous motion.
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Men Stike Exercise

1. Start in the chudan kamae position. Quickly raise your shinai above your

head.

2. Step forwardand strike MEN at the same time you are bring down your


Do Stike Exercise

Start in the chudan kamae position. Quickly raise your shinai above your

head.

Step forwardand strike DO at the same time you are bring down your

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Conclusion

Although working out does have a purpose and a goal you should strive to make

it enjoyable and fun, varying the exercises and watching kendo videos before or

after a workout. Always pay careful attention to striking properly, correct

footwork, perfect posture and concentration. It has been shown that having a

positive frame of mind makes the workout go faster, and improvements more

dramatic.


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Agarre del shinai

postura en el kendo

kamae

desplazamientos

golpes en el kendo

ataques

ejercicios de entrenamiento

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