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This kyodo uchi video introduces a method to practice coordination called kyodo uchi.

It is very important for you to coordinate your arms and footwork so you can make your movement smoother and powerful.

Kyodo means “movement” and there are 3 types of kyodo uchi.

• ikkyodo
• nikyodo
• sankyodo

Ikkyodo is one movement, nikyodo is two movements and sankyodo is three movements.

Some points you must pay attention:

• Pay attention to coordination 
• Do it slowly so you can check what you are actually doing
• Think about ki-ken-tai-icchi

Now watch the video to learn it in detail!

Kendo Basics Series: Tandoku Dosa: Kyodo Strikes

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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These videos will introduce single cuts, kote and do. These should be done after learning a men strike as a single cut.

As long as you can strike men, it should be easy to learn kote strike and do strike.

Both must be learned carefully, of course. There are some points that you should pay attention listed below.

Some points you must pay attention:

• Kote Strike: The left hand should be above your eyes.
• Kote Strike: Pay attention to the height of your sword when striking kote.
• Kote Strike: Take a smaller step forward than when striking men
• Do Strike: The left hand should be above your head
• Do Strike: Pay attention to the angle of your sword when striking do. 
• Do Strike: Do not swing your sword horizontally
• Do Strike: Take a big step forward like striking men.

Now watch the video to learn it in detail!

Kendo Basics Series: Tandoku Dosa: Kote Strike

Kendo Basics Series: Tandoku Dosa: Do Strike

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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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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