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This kendo instructional video introduces zenshin kotai sayu-men and some important points. Zenshin means “going forward“. Kotai means “going backward“. Sayu means the right and left so sayu men means the right and left forehead.

You will learn the really important basics called Kirikaeshi later on and this sayu men is a very important part of it. So study this thoroughly.

Some points you must pay attention:

• The most important: Keep your left hand as center as possible. 
• When striking the right right men of your opponent (your left), pay special attention to the blade. Many does not have a good angle.
• Learn the making the right angles with your sword

Now watch the video to learn it in detail!

Kendo Basics Series: Tandoku Dosa: Zenshin Kotai Sayu Men

These kendo instructional videos introduce zenshin kotai shomen uchi and some important points. Zenshin means “going forward“. Kotai means “going backward“. Shomen means the middle forehead in this case.

After learning zenshin kotai joge buri, this should be easier but please remember the points you should keep in mind.

Some points you must pay attention:

• The most important: Coordination. When going forward onto the right foot, lift up your hands up above your head. When going backward, lift up your hands above your head
• Keep your strikes big. It is so common that the strikes of beginners become smaller because they now have to pay attention to more than one thing.
• Do it slowly until you get the coordination right.

Now watch the video to learn it in detail!

Kendo Basics Series: Tandoku Dosa: Zenshin Kotai Shomen Uchi

Kendo Basics Series: Zenshin Kotai Shomen Uchi: Important Points

This kendo instructional video introduces naname joge buri or sayu joge buri. Naname means diagonal. Sayu means “left and right”. Where I learned the term, naname joge buri, was used but I noticed that some people say “sayu” joge buri so I am listing two terms here.

It is wise to take your time to learn this movement because it will save time in the future and also you will realize how hard it is to perform this with kote (gloves) on.

Some points you must pay attention:

• The most important: the left hand does not swing off the center. Try to keep it on the center of your body.
• Have your left hand up above your head. By focusing on keeping your left hand center of your body, you will forget about lifting your hand above your head.
• Pay attention to the angle of your sword. Without the blade on the right angle, you cannot cut.

Now watch the video to learn it in detail!

Kendo Basics Series: Tandoku Dosa: Naname Joge Buri

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This kendo instructional video introduces how to learn the right grip and to avoid the common mistake in kendo. This is the most common mistake that almost 100% of beginners do!

By avoiding this mistake, you do not have to take an extra step to improve your kendo! So watch this video very carefully. It is not a long video.

Some points you must pay attention:

• Watch the video!

Pay Attention to Your Grip

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