Kendo 8th dan Examination②

This week we take a deeper look at the Japanese martial art of kendo. Martial artist and kendo expert Alex Bennett explains the intricacies of scoring an ippon. We also reveal the depth and subtleties of the exam that evaluates candidates for kendo's highest rank of 8th dan, which with its pass rate of less than 1% is considered the most difficult exam of any kind in Japan. We introduce kendoka hoping to reach the elusive grade, a lifelong challenge for many.

[@Schatten2712]

oh thanks god I now know what strikes this guy! such a relief, I thought I would never know!

[@Eden894HisBiome]

Metal Memes for Naked Reptilians I’m with you there

[@Ouchie]

He is 95 and still standing strong

[@CarlTheSpud]

"You should reflect after striking (why did my strike land?) And be thankful when struck (my opponent has taught me a lesson via demonstration of my own misunderstanding of Kendo)"
Only a native could REALLY understand this. Im just attempting to show the meaning in these words. And im positive there is a deeper meaning. So extremely soulful.

[@ghnna]

Being 95 and be able to practice for an hour is an amazing feat by itself

[@TheMangoDeluxe]

Amazing that that old Japanese guy has such a powerful deep American accent

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quality joke

[@sleepingturtle32]

Lol

[@RamadaArtist]

I'm feeling like I'm getting mixed messages when the rigueur of the 8th dan kendo testing is punctuated by ten and a half minutes of BMX commercial.

[@diGritz1]

Kaiyo Yoshino the John Daily of fishing in Japan.

[@shutemdwn]

I could do that.