Receive, Parry and Cut – Commencing from a kneeling position, parrying an attack from the left Rear – Commencing from a kneeling position, forestalling an attack from the rear Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Seitei Iai 全日本剣道連盟居合īasic Standardized kata set by the All Japan Kendo Federation.įront – Commencing from a kneeling position, forestalling a frontal attack

Terms relating to more advanced practice techniques or concepts.īelow are lists of kata and brief explanation for various sets, both basic and advanced. Rotational practice – after each drill/keiko, we step to the side to face a new partnerįree practice – each kenshi practices with whoever they like Moving along the floor by “sending” one’s foot out – front and back feet do not switchĪn “opening”/diagonal step meant counter an incoming strike from an opponentĪ forward stepping of the right foot, in most cases with the stomping motion, coordinated with the strike of one’s shinaiĪn advanced footwork where one subtly moves their back foot up before striking Moving along the floor by alternating one’s feet in front of the other The sliding motion of one’s feet used in all the various footwork “4 step men” – as the leader calls out step forward once, strike men, step back twice Large angled swings meant to loosen the arms/shouldersĪ wide squatting stance meant to train the legs during suburi

Large straight swings meant to loosen the arms/shoulders Performing a strike with the spirit (kiai), body, and sword unified in one motionĪ continuing presence maintained after a strikeĪ series of men strikes performed as a basic drillĪ squatting position taken before and after initiating keiko Pressure – A concept that entails all facets of overcoming your opponentĪ type of yell or shout meant to show one’s spirit Terms relating to the main striking areas, and the execution of a strike. Thank you – said with sincerity to thank each other for practice Please – said with sincerity to beseech each other for an earnest practice Seated kneeling position, sitting on the soles of your feet Kendo 剣道īelow are some kendo terms as they pertain to various areas of practice. Official english translated All Japan Kendo Federation Manuals can be purchased on this page. Below are some guides our dojo has curated ourselves over the years for various purposes.

Iaido stances pdf