So What is Kendo?
Kendo is a traditional form of Japanese Budo (martial art) and is based on the key principles of swordsmanship, etiquette and disciplines as practiced by the Samurai of Japan.
Fitness & Flexibility
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Develop your fitness levels as you progress
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Training suites all levels and gradually improves overall fitness and flexibility
Develop and Sharpen Reflexes
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Progress from big and slow movements through to fast, quick reactions to your opponents attacks
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Develop your own style and speed of attack by sensing their movements
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Continue to push forward into your attacks and demonstrate the strength of your spirit.
Focus the Mind
Focusing the mind through Mokuso (meditation) helps to clear our thoughts and prepare ourselves for practice.
Suburi - Cutting Practice
This forms part of the warm up and helps to develop strength in the shoulders and relax the body
Multiple cuts (200+) ensures the cut is performed accurately and efficiently
Jigeiko - Free Sparring
Learn to attack your opponent whilst they too are attempting to attack you
Use what you've learnt in the class and put it into practice
Develop fluidity within your movements
Read your opponent - strike fast when the moment is right
Learn to remove doubt and hesitation from your mind
Kata
Set forms of swordsmanship performed with an Bokuto (oak sword)
Non-contact element of training to demonstrate control of the spirit, body and sword