This dvd illustrates correct examples, and incorrect moves which are common to new students. Excellent for the practitioner of zenkenren or shinto muso ryu jo alike. The nippon kendo kata was first formulated at the beginning of the taisho period in the early twentieth century. The history of kendo international kendo federation fik. Sep 08, 2006 nihon kendo kata, paired form practice of kendo. Both the student and teacher use bokken, except in some demonstrations which use blunted katana. The is a quick summarization and development of a previous post of a lesson from kendo hanshi 8 dan, inoue yoshihiko sensei. History of inventing, quantity of forms, the order of forms etc. The first kata of the nihon kendo kata has opponents facing each other with swords. It consisted of 7 tachi long sword forms and 3 kotachi short sword forms. In addition, there is a full photo section covering all the kata from 1 to 10, and an analysis of the the heart of this work is the philosophy behind the creation of the all japan kendo. I was also fortunate to attend a kata seminar given by the late ikeda sensei in osaka who explained in detail the riai of kendo no kata.
Both swordsman and samurai played key roles in keeping it alive. Immortalized in the action movies of akira kurosawa and in the bestselling novel musashi, kendo originally a form of swordsmanshiphas in recent years developed into a popular and highly competitive sport enjoyed by thousands of men and women around the world. Nihon kendo kata kendo world keikokai 2012 youtube. Bokuto ni yoru kendo kihonwaza keikoho also facilitates learning the nihon kendo kata, and because of this was adopted by the all japan kendo federation for use in primary and secondary school. This is a very informative book for those kenshi studying the nihon kendo kata. Leading with your right foot, take three crossing steps so that you end up in issoku itto maai. Efforts to create a new set of kata can be regarded as symbolic of the need to unify the various schools of kenjutsu for the modernization process of kendo after the meiji era.
All students of kendothe formal art and practice of japanese swordsmanshipwill welcome this manual by an advanced practitioner with a deep understanding of the martial art. Kata are fixed patterns that teach kendoka the basic elements of swordsmanship. The nihon kendo kata and shiai and shinpan rules and regulations are useful references for those learning the kata and participating in matches. Nihon kendo kata was created by integrating many kata forms from different kenjutsu schools in 1912. In addition, there is a full photo section covering all the kata from 1 to 10, and an analysis of the changes to the 2001 kendo seminar guidelines for teaching the kata. The purpose of this action was, i heard, to keep the traditional kenjutsu forms in kendo to remember where kendo came from. In other words, the merits and demerits are part of the same package.
Nihon kendo kata nihon kendo kata was created by integrating many kata forms from different kenjutsu schools in 1912. Work on standardizing kenjutsu kata continued for years, with several groups involved 7. Jodo curriculum below you can find the names and approximate translations of the various kata in the znkr seitei and shinto muso ryu jodo syllabus. When looking back into the history of kendo, there are several fundamental points that.
The heart of kendo download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. These are generally practised with wooden swords, bokuto or bokken. Jokoryu, chukoryu and shintoryu the ancient, middle and new styles. In the first year of taisho 1912, the dainippon teikoku kendo kata later renamed to nippon kendo kata was established using the word kendo. The book starts with a brief history of kendo and its current state before focusing on the basics in chapter 2. The last three kata use tachi for the teacher and kodachi, a shorter bokken, for student. This book is a must have to practice far from japan. Kenjyutsu machidojo in japan at the beginning of meiji period. Taisho 1, 1912 dai nihon teikoku kendo kata or great imperial japan kendo kata october completed.
These kata consist of twoman sets, which use techniques that have actually been tested in combat with real. Kendo principles v explains the nippon kendo kata in details. The work begins with a history of kendo in japan, followed by a study of basic equipment and its proper care and use and a detailed description of forms and rulesessential. Nihon kendo kata were finalized in 1912 for use in public school instruction.
I strongly suggest that readers pick up inoue senseis book kendo kata. The author, who is also a practicing physician, is attentive throughout to injury prevention and safetyconcerns often overlooked in martial arts manuals. Real good for complementing your senseis explanations about keiko, competition and examinations. In order kata 1 through kata 10 for better learning habits. The work begins with a history of kendo in japan, followed by a study of basic equipment and its proper care and use and a detailed description of forms and rulesessential aspects of any martial art. It is a perfect source to learn the correct kata for daily practices or last minute preparation for dan promotion examinations. The first seven kata use tachi, a long bokken, for both student and teacher. Japanese historians mean that there were three periods in the ancient history of swordsmanship. Kata were originally used to preserve the techniques and history of kenjutsu for future. Twisting your bokuto slightly to the left, step forward and thrust at shidachis heart. The all japan kendo federation ajkf or znkr was founded in 1952. When shidachi strikes your shomen, raise your eyes to meet.
In 1912, the dainippon teikoku kendo kata later renamed to nippon. Also has an excellent section on rules, regulations, judging, etc. Detailed photographs showing both introductory and intermediate steps. The kata include fundamental techniques of attacking and counterattacking, and have useful practical application in general kendo. Mar 20, 2020 these kata are a modern introduction in arounddeveloped to retain a direct relationship of modern kendo with ancient schools of kenjutsu. Kote nuki kote in the second kata, nihon me, uchitachi and shitachi start from chudan. The kendo kata mostly were derived from the keichikan, the tokyo metropolitan police keishicho force. Jul 28, 2012 filmed at the kendo world keikokai in tokyo, 2012. Leading with your left foot, take three crossing steps so that you end up in issoku itto maai. Since then, kendo has spread worldwide and has become international in scope. Elements, rules, and philosophy by jinichi tokeshi. The book has many more passages like the one above as well as a fair amount of technical discussion as well something for everyone.
Sakikibara kenkichi was the the sword master of the keishicho and i forgot which koryu he was soke of in the 1880s. The definitive guide is the first book in english to provide a practical and truly comprehensive approach to the subject. Pdf kendo ebooks includes pdf, epub and kindle version. Inoue sensei looks at the history behind the formation of the kata using records taken at the time, and also examines the theoretical underpinnings of the kata. This book explains the all japan kendo kata with detailed pictures for easy understanding. The first kata of the nihon kendo kata has opponents facing each other with swords drawn in which. Butokukai established a kendo kata research committee, to draft a standard, at the same time. A good book i would recommend is this is kendo by junzo sasamori and gordon warner who themselves had amazing stories. In the same year, kawaji wrote another book on swordsmanship, titled kendo. We should study kata thoroughly so that we dont forget what kendo really is. Practitioners of kendo are called kendoka, meaning someone who. History of kendo the way of the sword sifu och wing chun. Koryu kata names come from a long history where meanings may have been different, the chinese characters redefined or even rewritten and a certain degree of poetic license applied.
The formal kendo exercises known as kata were developed several centuries ago as. Everything that the novice needs to know, from basic information about purchasing, wearing, and maintaining essential equipment to competing in international tournaments, is explained in simple, straightforward language. It also contains an uptodate translation of the international kendo. Gebraucht sehr gut leichte lagerspuren kendo fundamentals and waza to win by hirakawa nobuooriginally published in japanese in 1993, hirakawasenseis book has been a consistent best seller and has been through several editions.
The seitei kata for shinto muso ryu and the zen nihon kendo renmei. The history of kendo international kendo federation. In 1939 as japan prepared for war, kendo became a required course for all boys. Kote nuki kote in the second kata, nihonme, uchitachi and shitachi start from chudan. Nihon jujutsu is a modern japanese martial art that focuses on practical, efficient techniques as originally found in both ancient and contemporary martial arts. Kendo is an activity that combines martial arts practices and values with strenuous sportlike. Dec 16, 2016 based on historical studies, the history of kendo stems from kenjutsu the art of the sword over several centuries. Its principles and techniques derive from japanese unarmed combat and selfdefense techniques from pre1945 judo and aikibujutsu, taihojutsu japanese police immobilization. These kata are a modern introduction in arounddeveloped to retain a direct relationship of modern kendo with ancient schools of kenjutsu.
The definitive guide, by hiroshi ozawa, deals nicely with japanese swordsmanship, with chapters on fundamentals, appropriate stretching exercises, basic and applied techniques, the nihon kendo kata, training methods and issues one encounters in ones practice. Its principles and techniques derive from japanese unarmed combat and selfdefense techniques from pre1945 judo and aikibujutsu, taihojutsu japanese police immobilization and. It also have interesting historical information with pictures. Bokuto ni yoru kendo kihonwaza keikoho is a new form of bokken training that is directly translatable to bogu kendo. Kendo and kata its relationship with humanity and buddhism. In 1952, the all japan kendo federation was formed. Apr 28, 2016 the is a quick summarization and development of a previous post of a lesson from kendo hanshi 8 dan, inoue yoshihiko sensei. Many other books on theories of swordsmanship were published during the middle.
Today, it is widely practiced within japan and many other nations across the world. History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports. Jan 29, 2011 i was also fortunate to attend a kata seminar given by the late ikeda sensei in osaka who explained in detail the riai of kendo no kata. This feeling of penance becomes entwined with the choice of technique utilised in nihonme. Well at least that is how the instructional book says. This is very straightforward, but before getting into explanation, i would like to introduce the meaning of kata no. The history of kendo can, however, be traced back to the heian period 7941185. When kendo kata was devised it was created on the premise that ippomme through to sanbonme to be the teaching in schools and yonhonme onwards take on an advanced educative.
Crossing your right foot in front of your left, strike shomen with strong kiai. It is with great pleasure that we announce the publication of a brand new, dutch kendo book. It was published in 1964 so its pretty outdated, but gives very interesting insights on the history and what it was like back then. The first section of the book combines the znkr kata instruction manual with the znkr 2001 kendo kata seminar guidelines for the kata along with notes that describe and explain the differences between these two descriptions of the kata with prior descriptions of the kata. The teikoku kendo kyohon is his latest contribution to the englishspeaking kendo community, and it really is an excellent work. This can be applied both literally and figuratively to the three kendo kata. There are two principles which lie at the base of the set of kodachi kata which refers that long and short are one and the same. Based on historical studies, the history of kendo stems from kenjutsu the art of the sword over several centuries. Mastery of kendo is achieved through training in the basics and the practice of the ten nihon kendo kata. In 1911, kendo was officially introduced into the physical education curriculum of middle schools and in 1912, the nihon kendo kata, a set of regulations for kendo, was published.
The roots of kendo, the way of the sword, are to be found in kenjutsu, the art of wining a real fight with real swords. Kendothe way of the swordis one of the oldest of japans martial arts and the one most closely associated with the samurai. Kendo kata are fixed patterns that teach kendoka kendo practitioners the basic elements of. In 1912, the dainippon teikoku kendo kata later renamed to nippon kendo kata was created to unify classical schools of swordsmanship and pass on the essence and techniques of the japanese sword to later generations. The heart of this work is the philosophy behind the creation of the all japan kendo federation kendo kata.
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