Commentary by Shinji Terada The second match (opponent: Taniguchi Yuki, 19 years old) The opponent always attacked without pause but Ewa calmly managed it. She scored 2 points and won the match of brilliant close combat. Commentary by Tooru Sato Ewa agressively attacked her opponent and she scored uwado. Then she gained momentum and... Continue Reading →
2017 AJYJC: Women’s Individual: Round 1: Match 61. Ewa Mienkowska vs Sakura Omae
Commentary by Sensei Shinji Terada The first match (opponent: Omae Sakura) Attacking is the best defense. Ewa always attacked aggresively, so the opponent couldn’t thrust cleanly. Ewa skillfully killed the opponent’s techniques and she scored 2 points and won the match.
Training basics 1: Kamae
Commentary: Terada Sensei How to perform the action: Pay attention to the positioning of the mokuju. It should be vertical, not on an angle. Your right hand should be resting lightly against your body. Your right hand should be low on the mokuju grip. The shoubi (butt) of the mokujo should be in positioned forward... Continue Reading →
Takebayashi (kendo) vs Larsen (jukendo)
Jukendo-ka commentary: Larsen This was my second ishu jiai using a mokuju versus kendo. It was my opponents first time against mokuju so I was very confident that my vast experience would bring me victory The first time I did ishu jiai using a mokuju the jukendo sensei watching us was yelling at me constantly... Continue Reading →