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Kiai Like an Arrow

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Kendo kiai is very different from just a loud voice. But that is the start. So these are the levels you have to go through to increase your kiai strength.

  1. Be as loud as you can so you will lose your voice.
  2. Don’t give up there. Squeeze your abs to have more kiai (this will teach you how to use your abs to have a good kiai)
  3. Make your kiai sharper like an arrow. Still has to be loud. But making it sharp the quality of your kiai will change.
  4. Learn how to maintain your lower abs filled with energy (start thinking about this when you become 3 or 4-dan).
  5. You should be able to maintain the same level of kiai even when you are quiet (this probably starts around 6 dan)

Good Motodachi Techniques

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You think striking is hard. Ohhhh, no! Receiving is harder. Good modotachi (receiver) can improve their fellow kendoists without them knowing it. We are not a hitting dummy. We should not just stand and wait for kakarite (striker) to hit us. We should control the distance and timing for them to strike. It is very important and responsible task.

Don’t Just Walk Backwards from Tsubazeri-ai

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