Nihon Kendo Kata - Kendo World Keiko-kai (2012)

Filmed at the Kendo World Keiko-kai in Tokyo, 2012

[jaysonwilkodp]

I love how at certain points its almost like a mirror-dance. Incredible.

[hyonhoshin]

Never seen such an intense kata demonstration as this. Thank you.

[MisterSithy]

To clarify why left is throwing the battle: On the left is uchidachi (instructor) who initiates the action and sets the pace, while allowing the shidachi to strike the winning blow. Uchidachi is a nurturing instructor who intentionally loses in order for shidachi to develop. The kata is not competitive nor a test of one's abilities. This role requires one to be humble and responsible because it embodies self-sacrifice of uchidachi in order to teach shidachi by offering guidance and education.

[FranciscoJavierSandovalAburto]

0:38 first
1:18 second
1:48 third
2:33 fourth
3:15 fifth
3:56 sixth
4:36 seventh

[jasonknight]

Impressive concentration, great balance, fluid movements. She made it look effortless.

[laughinggravy]

This is Kata, an entirely scripted series of moves, used to demonstrate timing and precision. Each Kata tells a kind of story, with attacks, blocks and counters. Other elements of kendo are far more physical, and sparring especially so. By far the hardest art I've ever tried, in terms of 'getting it right', but that's what has kept me interested and attending! For me, it 'fitted' properly.

[jwgoon]

I've not seen anyone demonstrate kendo kata which such ferocious intent. Superb to watch!

[maxvictory]

There's nothing quite like watching two girls swing Katanas at each other while yelling, the beauty of kendo

[airon]

The content of this video is very valuable. Quality like this is rarely found. It shows the _very_ fundamentals of kenjutsu in a masterful way. Shidachi and uchidachi's work is impeccable.

Thanks KendoWorld.

[MorbusFreak]

Just started learning ropponme for my Nidan grading next year. I love how you really feel and learn more about the relationship between the uchidachi and shidachi as you learn each kata. Definitely one of my favorite aspects of my journey through Kendo.

[geovaughan]

Watching this and knowing I will never be able to achieve this level of skill and confidence is just awe inspiring. Quite the demonstration.

[ajmck]

This is so intense with the real swords, I swear I'm about to have a heart attack

[ermanardie]

just accidentally found this video again, still as awesome as the 1st time I watch it back then.

[MatheusRebelo]

here in Brazil at every kendo taikai we have a demonstration like that made by 2 old senseis. Is very nice.

[soykanmuri]

They are very strong. Look at their forearms, so much form and conditioning too

[marcopalla]

it is my favorite kendo kata video to study for examination, so clear and... beautifull! thanx a lot.

[jamesburch]

I find this demonstration especially enjoyable. The focus from the girl on the right translates well from the video. She perhaps shows too much tension compared to the girl on the left but her control is spectacular. The girl on the left looks scared as hell in some of the plays. Their movement timing is very close to spot on. Some of the foot movement in the katana v wakizashi is sublime. Really impressive.

[parmigianoputin]

Thank you very much for this awesome presentation, now i finally got the last part of the 6th nihon kata :)

[modebeats]

Having experienced attempting this kata sequence with bokuto(poorly, I’m still brand new to kendo), this video is absolutely breathtaking to watch. I nearly gasped at every strike.

[koyukids]

Good performance and nice spirit! Thank you!