![]() ![]() The part of the shinai with which one strikes the opponent. Ranking system for advanced levels (1= lowest, 8 = highest) equivalent to black belt in other martial arts The word 'Shi' is usually associated with death and is generally only used for counting, Ichi, ni, san, shi (Yon), go roku, shichi, hachi, ku, ju. ![]() The manner of wearing keikogi, hakama, and bogu correctly.Ĭommand to sit down on the floor from a standing positionīasic kamae, with the kensen pointed at the opponent's throat, This is called mitori-geiko, learning by careful observation.Kendo armour consisting of men, kote, do, and tare ![]() Also observe those whose kendo seems to be a cut above the rest and try to work out what it is that makes it better. That way you will know what to expect for next time. But make sure when the gradings for the level above yours are due to begin, that you spend some time watching them. Having said that, make sure you watch the gradings before yours, so you can learn what to do before you are asked to line up.Īfter your grading has finished you'll probably be a little relieved and exhausted. If you're not sure what you are supposed to do, ask! You cannot be failed for asking for instructions to be repeated.You cannot fail your grading for asking for an explanation to be repeated. So if you are not sure, put up your hand and ask the Dojo Steward who is giving the commands to repeat his or her instructions and also demonstrate what is required. If you are not sure about what you are being asked to do, then you might make a mistake that affects your performance. They, and everyone else, want you to have the opportunity to show your best kendo. Remember, even though you feel nervous, that the grading panel is not there to try and trick you into failing. Practice sonkyo as part of your warm-up when you get to the Kenshikan, so that you can do it without wobbling in your grading. You must be able to lower yourself down into sonkyo and stand up into kamae with a straight back all the way. Handle the shinai likes it is a sword and always picture your opponent clearly.Įspecially practice sonkyo, at home if you have trouble doing it properly. Take time to practice the movements at home by yourself. The single biggest impression you can make on the grading panel is the way you perform rei, sonkyo and kamae. make sure the hakama himo have been tied properly and are flat.make sure the back of the kendogi is stretched flat across your back.wear a clean uniform, with a hakama that has been pressed carefully (or at least kept folded between trainings).get a senior person to check how you look before your grading.Wear a hakama and kendogi that is worn out or torn.Wear jewellery (including wrist bands of all kinds) or a watch.Wear your hakama so that it drags along the ground, or sags down at the back.Wear a kendogi that shows your leg through the side vent of your hakama.Wear t-shirts or anything else visible under your kendogi (including necklaces).You should also be comfortable, without feeling like your uniform is too tight or too loose. Sometimes because of nerves or lack of experience you might tie something incorrectly. Make sure you ask a fellow teammate or another kendoka (preferably someone who is more experienced) before your grading to check whether your appearance is correct. How you wear your hakama and kendogi, and at higher levels, your bogu, tells the grading panel a lot about your kendo. Here are some tips to remember in order to help you pass your next kyu grading. ![]() I just posted the list of requirements on Dojo News, but the list doesn't tell you how you must do what is listed. ![]()
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