Taro Ariga – Kendo Principles – Bogu Basics

Part II of Kendo Principles illustrates the fundamental motions of Kendo utilizing the genuine Bogu (Protector Armor for Kendo). It also shows examples and improper moves that students frequently do. This movie can be used as a self-training tutorial for Kenshis who have lately been permitted to wear Bogu. Dojo instructors can utilize this movie as supplemental instructional material for their students. This video is entirely narrated in English for ease of comprehension, and the camera is shot from several viewpoints. Many slow motion photos were made to demonstrate excellent and negative instances from various perspectives.

The following topics are covered in this video:
Men (Large/Small Movement) Uchi
(Large/Small Movement) Kote Uchi
Do Uchi (Small/Large Movement)
Tsuki (Katate Tsuki/Morote Tsuki)
Various combinations of the foregoing
Kakarigeiko / Kirikaeshi

“I began Kendo in Brazil in 1975 and have visited many different Dojos all around the world since then. I was very lucky to have been trained by a variety of Senseis, all of them were excellent teachers. They not only taught me Kendo techniques, but also the foundations of human character. I’d want to thank all of my Senseis and other Kenshis for their patience in practicing Kendo with me.
Many people have asked me whether there is a decent instructional Kendo video in languages other than Japanese, and I have yet to locate one. This is why I decided to create one myself, with the intention of assisting many individuals interested in Kendo outside of Japan.
This video is based on what I’ve learnt and developed over the course of my 27-year Kendo career. My Kendo knowledge is far from flawless, but I have done my best to include what I know and have been taught.
I welcome any feedback or recommendations to improve the quality of the future installment of this video series.”

This is the second installment of Taro Ariga’s video series with Koby Shimada. More advanced skills, drills, class teaching methods, and competition regulations will be available in the near future.

TARO ARIGA’S KENDO INSTRUCTION
UCHITACHI TARO ARIGA / MOTOTACHI SONG YI CHOI TARO ARIGA VOICE NARRATION KANAKO YAMAGISHI EQUIPMENT E-BOGU.COM INC. KOBY SHIMADA’S MUSIC SELECTION FOR TUSTIN KENDO DOJO
TARO ARIGA SPECIAL WROTE THANK YOU TO SONG YI CHOI (KENDO 4 DAN – KOREAN WOMEN NATIONAL TEAM 2000) FOR DIRECTING.
KOBY SHIMADA CREATED