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    Kendo World 5.1 Hits The Kindle Store 

    Published on 16th November 2011 12:16 AM
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    Another back issue has been added to our growing e-book library on Amazon, Issue 5.1.


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    Budo: The Martial Ways of Japan Now On Sale 

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    mkomoto
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    2. General Budo,
    3. Kobudo



    Budo: The Martial Ways of Japan
    The Definitive Guide to Japanese Budo
    An Official Publication of the Nippon Budokan

    http://www.kendo-world.com/catalog/p...c496004dc7867e

    Budō is enjoying astonishing popularity outside of Japan, more than the Japanese could ever imagine, and the potential of budō as a form of personal development is not unfamiliar to non-Japanese budōka. The main difficulty faced by enthusiasts overseas, however, is the dearth of reliable information. There is a growing number of books written in many languages that address the history and culture of budō, but nothing significant to date that has emanated from Japan. This book is the first such undertaking on this scale, being supported by all of the martial arts federations and organizations associated with the Nippon Budokan. It is by far the most comprehensive English language book on all of the Japanese martial arts ever to come out of Japan, and will serve as a dependable reference guide for a more penetrating analysis of budō culture in the future. It is a must have for all martial arts enthusiasts and scholars.
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    The 34th Nippon Kobudo Embu Taikai 

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    Alex
    Published on 10th February 2011 11:36 AM  Number of Views: 3649 
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    By Jeff Broderick

    The 34th Nippon Kobudo Embu Taikai was held at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, on February 6th, 2011. Taking place annually, this event always attracts a large crowd of history buffs and martial arts enthusiasts. This year in particular, perhaps due to a recent surge of interest in all things samurai-related, the crowd seemed even larger than usual. 35 different martial ryuha from across Japan gathered to demonstrate their varied techniques to the crowd - everything from empty-hand arts such as jujutsu, karate, and aikijujutsu, to weapon arts like iaido, sojutsu (spearmanship), archery, kenjutsu, and even gunnery were on display.Before the demonstrations, a special ceremony was held in which Sasamori Sensei of Ono-ha Itto-Ryu Kenjutsu, and Takeuchi Sensei of Takenouchi-Ryu Jujutsu received special awards from the Nihon Kobudo Kyokai, recognizing their ongoing efforts to maintain and spread classical martial arts.

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    58th All Japan Kendo Championships - Wednesday 3rd November, 2010 

    Published on 7th November 2010 09:45 PM     Number of Views: 12422 
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    2. Kendo,
    3. Competitions
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    Text: Michael Ishimatsu-Prime, Hamish Robison and Michael Komoto
    Photos: Michael Komoto, Shishikura 'Kan' Masashi, Tyler Rothmar and Jeff Broderick
    Video: Blake Bennett and Love Alm

    The 58th All Japan Kendo Championship was held on Wednesday 3rd November. As usual, the Kendo World team was here in force to keep you updated on what was going on inside the Nippon Budokan, as 64 of Japan’s top kendoka battled it out to be crowned the 58th All Japan Kendo Champion. Updates have been posted here (see below) and on our Twitter page (see the link on the left) and the tournament ladder (see below) has been completed. We will also be uploading videos of the action to our YouTube channel in the days following the tournament, so please keep an eye out for those.


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    Foundation of Meiji Jingu, 90th Anniversary - Kobudo Taikai 

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    November 3rd 2010. While shinai were clashing at the Nippon Budokan for the 58th All Japan Kendo Championships, the Meiji Jingu was celebrating the 90th anniversary of the enshrinement of Emperor Meiji and Empress ...
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    Book about Kodokan Judo 

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    Alex
    Published on 1st October 2010 02:03 AM  Number of Views: 1537 
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    ON SALE NOW!!!
    JIGORO KANO AND THE KODOKAN:AN INNOVATIVE RESPONSE TO MODERNISATION
    Translated and Edited by Alex Bennett
    Purchase here

    I guess this is one of the reasons why my blog has been a little neglected of late. Have just published a book about the life and ideals of Kanō Jigorō, the founder of judo.
    As judo has become an immensely popular international sport, particularly since its induction as an official Olympic event in 1964, many of the progenitor’s original educational ideals have arguably fallen by the wayside.
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    Jukendo in the UK! 

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    Alex
    Published on 15th May 2010 12:06 PM
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    2. Jukendo
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    Sunday 2nd May saw the first regular class of jukendo taking place outside of Japan. Steve Kelsey, 5th dan jukendo, 3rd ...
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    Du Jukenjutsu Au Jukendo 

    Published on 5th April 2010 09:21 AM
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    2. French,
    3. Jukendo
    Kobayashi Eiji

    Une interview avec Kobayashi Sensei
    Par Baptiste Tavernier

    Article original in Kendo World Journal 4.4 – juin 2009.

    Kobayashi Eiji est né en 1926. Il enseigne dans son dojo privé à Tōgane, préfecture de Chiba, et s’attache à transmettre le jukendo et le tankendo aux jeunes générations. Il s’investit également ...
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    Adventures of a Kendo Bum – The School of Hard Knocks 

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    kendo-bum
    Published on 23rd March 2010 02:03 AM
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    2. Kendo
    2009 Taidai captain, Ago (l), vice-captain Morihara with the author

    Its over. Its finally bloody over!
    By far the longest 15 days of my life and without a doubt, the hardest physical training I have ever been a part of, kangeiko (winter training) is over!

    Characterized by rituals of colored men himo (helmet strings) depending on age, and tsubushi or 3 on 1 beatings, the training menu went as follows:
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    Subscriber Promotion - Get Free magazines! 

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    hamish
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    In addition to the 30% off magazine subscription sale we are doing until December 25th, we are introducing a new promotion for our current subscribers!

    Introduce someone to Kendo World, and if they subscribe, we'll extend your subscription by an additional issue. This special promotion includes postage so the complimentary issue will arrive to you completely free. Get this double-deal in time for Christmas and the latest issue (5.1). They get 30% off, and you get a free issue!

    All you need to do to take advantage of this promotional offer is to have the person you introduce make a new subscription account (a first-time subscriber) and enter your name in the "REFERRER NAME" field of the subscription application page.

    Period of the promotion: commencing immediately from December 15, 2009 and ending April 29, 2010. This promotion is limited to subscriptions made by or for persons other than the purchaser. The subscriber must be a new, first-time subscriber. The limit of complimentary copies earned with this promotion is 8 copies. However, hit 8 copies and Kendo World will arrange for a special bonus package for you.

    Season's greetings to all, and thankyou for supporting Kendo World.

    Regards

    KW Team
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    2.2 sWords of Wisdom - Saito Denkibo 

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    2. Naginata
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    Saito Denkibo (1550-1587)

    Student of Tsukahara Bokuden and founder of the Ten-ryu tradition. Originally printed in Kendo World Issue 2.2, 2003. Translated by Alex Bennett.

    Hito no hyoteki tare
    "Stand out from the crowd be the target of others"


    Tsukahara Bokuden, who we have featured in the last few issues had many disciples who also shone as great warriors. Of them Saito Denkibo was one of the brightest, if not the most pugnacious. Denkibo was born in a small village in Hitachi (modern day Ibaraki prefecture.) He learned the sword and spear from Bokuden. Denkibo was not happy about learning from Bokuden as there were already many people in the area who were also students of the same great teacher. This would make it difficult to create a name for himself, so he really wanted to stand out from the crowd and do something different.

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