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Like me, you'll most likely end up hearing this phrase: 'You need to improve your footwork' many times during your kendo-career, but unfortunately, the best way of improving your kendo, is to focus on your footwork.
The Kendo dojo "Makoto" celebrated its anniversary with a seminar by Sensei Jeff Humm
The trip started in a solemn mood as my mother-in-law had passed away a few days before my expected departure. So I returned to Kyushu for the funeral and remained there for about a week. I arrived in Tokyo on the 4th of Nov with the determination to do my best, I moved into my flat in the Aoyama area of Tokyo, somewhat posh but very convenient place.
Over the past few months I have been asked about the name and origin of the club. I have heard rumours about connections with other Dojos and teachers so I think I should set the record straight.
The start of 2004 saw an addition to the dojo calendar, the new Hizen Kangeiko (winter training)
Seven months after kan-geiko (winter training), this time Hizen hosted its first shochu-geiko (summer training). Many who attended kan-geiko in January seemed a bit tense anticipating another hard practice.
Kendo experiences at a Japanese High School