'focus on moving the tip of sword, not moving sword' - this is gold. It took me years to learn how to control the shinai with 'left side of the body' but i struggled to explain it to beginners. May I ask to steal this quote from you? I'll tell them the source.
@@Kendotips absolutely! May i ask if you are using any chat channel? I read from comments that you are using Discord? Would love to have kendo related discussion with you.
@MinhGiang1009 of course here is the discord server discord.gg/bsfsPgFmEF. Make sure you read and react to the rules so you get full access to the server. Normally don’t PM people without asking first but for me is ok👌
2:24 That‘s a really good point. Too much tension makes you stiff and slow. Small habit changes can make a difference. I tend to be to tensioned as well. Since I started to focus on holding the shinai „right“ (high tension in pinky and ring finger, middle finger with tension and no tension at the same time, index finger and thumb relaxed -> same on both hands and the distribution of tension NEVER changes) I got faster and it‘s easier to keep the center. Sounds kind of oximoronic that less tension lets you keep the center more easily, but it works. Anyway. Thank you for your really helpful videos.
100%, lately I've been told to not even put the tension on any of the fingers, of course without loosening the grip, and that has help me further push my self to be relaxed. Of course I can not recommend anyone to do it without sensei advise because it can develop some bad habits.
I always love these videos. Thank you so much for making them. Videos on relaxing the upper body but what to keep tense in the lower body! Please and thank you.
Ah, I didn't include Jodan in this video, but to be fair is easier to be faster from Jodan lol! I guess control and renzoku tend to be more of a problem but that will be for another video! Thank you for the support
mmm weak strikes can be for many reasons, I can say that understanding the mechanics of the arms can help, but if your issue for example is the synchronization of your body I would recommend other drills. Do you have discord? feel free to reach out to me in the Kendo Tips discord server and you can send me a video and I can get a better Idea if you want. Thank you for watching!
If I may comment as well? 😊 It's tough to determine what it could be. Many factors. But I'd say number 1 is make sure you are hitting with the body behind every cut. It makes a big difference. Whether it's Fumikomi or Suri-ashi. If your body is good and the strikes are still weak try and do some hits using the wrists from a low height above the target. (Please do this on a shinai) I hope this helps. 😊
'focus on moving the tip of sword, not moving sword' - this is gold. It took me years to learn how to control the shinai with 'left side of the body' but i struggled to explain it to beginners. May I ask to steal this quote from you? I'll tell them the source.
@@MinhGiang1009 thank you of course feel free to steal! I’m just sharing what has helped me. Feel free to share the channel too 🤣
@@Kendotips absolutely!
May i ask if you are using any chat channel? I read from comments that you are using Discord? Would love to have kendo related discussion with you.
@MinhGiang1009 of course here is the discord server discord.gg/bsfsPgFmEF. Make sure you read and react to the rules so you get full access to the server. Normally don’t PM people without asking first but for me is ok👌
2:24 That‘s a really good point. Too much tension makes you stiff and slow.
Small habit changes can make a difference. I tend to be to tensioned as well. Since I started to focus on holding the shinai „right“ (high tension in pinky and ring finger, middle finger with tension and no tension at the same time, index finger and thumb relaxed -> same on both hands and the distribution of tension NEVER changes) I got faster and it‘s easier to keep the center. Sounds kind of oximoronic that less tension lets you keep the center more easily, but it works.
Anyway. Thank you for your really helpful videos.
100%, lately I've been told to not even put the tension on any of the fingers, of course without loosening the grip, and that has help me further push my self to be relaxed. Of course I can not recommend anyone to do it without sensei advise because it can develop some bad habits.
@@KendotipsYes, that‘s something for more experienced kendoka like you and nothing someone less experienced should adapt without sensei‘s advice.
I always love these videos. Thank you so much for making them.
Videos on relaxing the upper body but what to keep tense in the lower body! Please and thank you.
That's a good Idea, I will work on it. And thank you for your support!!!
🔥Great Tip's!! Thank you Sensei👍👍!!
Thank you for watching and the support!
Great kendo video, I absolutely love how you shot and filmed this video, it looks excellent! New camera?
@@acevaldo2603 thank you! I appreciate the feedback, is not new camera I’m just spending more time and trying new things on the editing process!
Really great, I really needed these kids kendo for small men thanks
I'm glad you found this video useful, let me know if I can further help.
Nice. Thank you. (Liked.) Jodan? Well you did say ask if you have any questions ...
Ah, I didn't include Jodan in this video, but to be fair is easier to be faster from Jodan lol! I guess control and renzoku tend to be more of a problem but that will be for another video! Thank you for the support
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Thank you!!!
I keep been told my hits are weak, and that these are the exercises to practice. Do you agree?
mmm weak strikes can be for many reasons, I can say that understanding the mechanics of the arms can help, but if your issue for example is the synchronization of your body I would recommend other drills. Do you have discord? feel free to reach out to me in the Kendo Tips discord server and you can send me a video and I can get a better Idea if you want. Thank you for watching!
If I may comment as well? 😊
It's tough to determine what it could be. Many factors. But I'd say number 1 is make sure you are hitting with the body behind every cut. It makes a big difference. Whether it's Fumikomi or Suri-ashi.
If your body is good and the strikes are still weak try and do some hits using the wrists from a low height above the target. (Please do this on a shinai)
I hope this helps. 😊