References and Guides to Kendo Terminology, Rules, and Other Related Information
Here are some links to helpful information related to various aspects of kendo. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to speak with your instructors during practice.
Links
Documentaries
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Training
Introduction to Kendo P1 01 Grip Footwork Swing
An example of how kendo is practiced in Japan. Every dojo around the world will organize their practices differently but at their core the techniques are the same no matter where you are.
Kendo Kata
Nippon Kendo Kata
All 10 (seven tachi and three kodachi) kata required for rank testing ikkyu (first kyu) and up. Different ranks will require different sets of these kata.
Bokuto Ni Yoru Kendo Kihon Waza Keikoho (Basic Kendo Practice Using a Bokuto)
Required kata for 6-2 kyu rank testing.
Bogu and Uniform How-To's
Here are some details to keep in mind while wearing your men in kendo, including two different ways to tie your tenugui. Standard dojo disclaimer: If your sensei tells you to do things a different way, please follow the instruction of your sensei.
There are some subtle details about wearing a hakama that could make a difference in how it fits and how it looks. To know how to wear a hakama properly, you need to know how to wear a hakama with an obi, as in iaido.
Having your dou-himo come undone during practice is not only a hassle, but it also disturbs the flow of geiko. Knowing how to tie your dou-himo properly can greatly reduce the odds of it coming undone. Here's a link to a TED Talk describing the strong vs. weak forms of a knot.