Akira Kubo is the chief instructor of the Tokyo Kyumeikan Dojo and some of the Kyumeikan Dojos overseas. He has worked to train students and develop instructors since 1969. His Dojo is a center to spread Kendo all over the world. This is the best DVD which introduces Kendo practically and philosophically.
Contents:
Manners in the Dojo
Ritsurei & Zarei
Chakusou
The proper way to bow
Kamaekata
Body movements
Striking Methods
Continuous Waza
Suburi
KiriKaeshi
UchikomiBo
SotaiDosa
KiriKaeshi
KakariGeiko
Gokaku KakariGeiko
JiGeiko
Polish your heart and polish the floor
Vital points for those studying Kendo
All Japan Kendo Federation Seitei Iai
Nihon Kendogata
Tie a Bogu
Treatment of KeikoGi and Hakama
How to dry the Men and Kote
Treatment of the shinai
SHU HA RI
About the instructor:
Akira Kubo is the kancho (chief instructor) of the Kyumeikan dojo in Tokyo, Japan. He has worked dilligently to train students and develop instructors in the art of kendo since 1969. He has also traveled overseas on many occasions to spread Kendo.
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Run time: 110 min.
SPD-8609