May 2011
Small steps! « kendoinfo.net
by Takwann
The principle in most martial arts is that you use your opponent’s force to defeat him. In Judo or Aikido you make him push and then use minimal effort to break his balance and throw him. Many people seem to forget that this also applies to kendo.
January 2010
Kendo Footwork: suri-ashi, okuri-ashi, tsugi-ashi, ayumi-ashi, hiraki-ashi
by Takwann
Kendo footwork is ashi-sabaki in Japanese. There are 5 ashi-sabaki in kendo.
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