High Level KENDO vs FENCING

#kendo #fencing #Épée

kendoka - Jo Jinyong(korea national team)
Fencer - Yoon Joseph(Fencing coach)

[danielma]

Too many of these "X vs Y" demonstrations are a skilled practitioner against a beginner. It's nice to see a demonstration where both practitioners are suitably skilled.

[tsune_zin]

You can clearly see at first both players are quite confused about how to defend against unfamilar attack pattern, but they gradually grasp it and incorporate to their own attack combo. True skill indeed

[throwmeaname]

I am impressed with how fast the kendo practitioner was at parrying and countering the fencer immediately. It all happen at the blink of an eye. When the fencer weaves in feigns, you can tell they’re becoming much more successful at landing those hits. The fact that it only took a few rounds for the two combatants to figure out how to defend and attack, shows the skill of each fighter. Great job!

[Dangolbustedman]

The fact that the Kendo practitioner managed to basically evenly match with the fencer when he was only allowed to move in one axis is damn impressive and shows training that transfers to multiple situations

[WiredDragon-fmsy]

Dude the kendoka is so skilled. I honestly expected the fencer to have a huge advantage but the kendoka delivered some heavy counterattacks. Quality duels. Absolutely loved it

[KK-kghv]

Some personal views from someone who practiced Kendo for eight years: modern Kendo is mostly based on one school of Kendo, with a heavy emphasis on targeting the head, which may not be the most efficient way of combat. I guess in this match we are basically seeing thrusts of a slightly longer lighter weapon vs. cut from above from a heavier weapon. The Kendo's parry with its tip when the fencer is half committed might be the only effective counter here. The fencer cannot effectively parry in this match because of the weight difference. It will be nicer if we can allow more side steps in this match (I guess it will bring more skills out). Again this is amazing and thank you for bringing this to everyone.

[SpiraSpiraSpira]

the kendoka is at a bit of a disadvantage since they’re competing in a piste and he is limited to forward and back movements where as normally in kendo you compete in a circle and can move side to side also, but this is quite good.

[greenyonder]

I have done both Kendo and Fencing and this video thrilled me. The epee fencer had more target area (anywhere on the body) than the kendoka. (Therefore the kendoka was wearing an extra fencing vest over his bogu.) It took a few bouts for each of the players to figure out how to defend areas and strikes they wouldn't normally need to in their own sport, but they really started figuring it out. Would be fun to see this played in a kendo ring, and not tied to a straight line like the piste. Fascinating to watch their progress. Thank you for whoever made this and shared it.

[MitchWins]

the blood effects for each hit mark, the ahhhs and wahhhs from each opponent, the speed and skill of this match up. so epic and legendary!! 10/10!!

[dr.g]

Both artists are amazing. The Kendoka seemed to have been limited in that he didn’t go for any wrist or throat shots. Both are so exciting to watch!

[gozer]

Say what you will about Olympic fencing, it certainly gives you a sense of timing and range.

[dwaneanderson]

I learned one thing from this video. If you ever sword fight against a kendoka, wear a helmet.

[TahmidA]

5:11 That double redirect/block to counter was amazing

[Diospepreco]

I don't know a thing about kendo, but the guy looks awesome. No unnecessary movements, no wasted energy. He just looks so efficient and composed.

[Redmaile]

At first, I thought that the fencer was more practical and efficient but then I read the comments from all these experienced fencers and kendokas and now I know what to look for and therefore appreciate this video even more!!! Love it!

[songsfromtheblackbox]

Damnn. EVERY move is calculated and controlled. No loose movements. Efficient and focused athletes/fighters. Amazing. Makes me want to learn.

[FocusedCat]

I've been practicing the Japanese sword with various disciplines mainly Kendo for many years now. I like this video and I agree that it's fun going against other fighting systems. There's an organization in my country where they actually host events like these and it's fun. With my experience, fighting someone who uses Eskrima/Arnis fightning systems are one of the hardest ones to go against because their system's doctrine basically teaches you that anything you can grab is a weapon and that system has an extremely wide range of offense and defence techniques.

Great video and great editing.

[patpatpatzi]

Love how natural, new and exciting this cross-duel be like, . Not to mention those fancy Hollywood swordfights. Imma take note for my concept art portfolio

[AnikaJarlsdottr]

it's quite interesting to see how 2 different dueling styles match against eachother. different styles, different weapons, even different scoring systems by the looks of things. both competators seem to be a little unsure to begin with, facing against unfamiliar weapons, yet as the bout continues you can see them gaining an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the other's weapon and style and using that knowledge to the full.

excellent, truly excellent.

[phike]

I really appreciate the editing of this video. The slow motions of fast attacks, repeated shots from different angles, as well as the blood effects showing the hits, all make this for an enjoyable watch that is easy to follow. Thanks!