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While you are judging a match, knowing how to move and where to look can have a big impact on the outcome of a match. Chikamoto Takumi Sensei gives a few simple tips as to where to position your body to observe both the players and the other shimpan in the shiai, as well as how to move so that you don't miss any of the strikes from the players or calls from the other shimpan.

As an essential part of Kendo training, understanding the two different types of sayu-men suburi is important for different training exercises so as to not confuse them with each other. In this video Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains the two kinds of sayu-men suburi that exist, their differences, and a simple trick using the left hand to perform them better.

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One of the most difficult things to understand when fighting against an opponent using Jodan no kamae is how to measure the distance of your strikes. Chikamoto Takumi Sensei gives a very simple tip about how to more easily land your kote strikes on a Jodan opponent.

Dear friends and supporters, This year marks the 7th anniversary since the beginning of the KIPPON brand. Throughout many ups and downs we are proud to say that we are still going strong. We are so grateful for everyone's help and support we have received throughout the years that has helped us grow and thrive into the organization that we are today.... From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in us and continuing to believe in us. May you all have a wonderful new years eve and we are looking forward to seeing you in 2021 with a fresh face. Antoine KIPPON

Judging a match between a Jodan player and a Chudan player can be challenging at times. Nevertheless there are a few tricks as shimpan that one can do during a match to avoid confusion while judging the strikes performed in such a match. Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains these points here.

During shiai, it can be difficult to know exactly how to judge a strike from tsubazeriai. In this video, Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains what to look for when judging a hiki waza strike.

Introducing our new series on IGTV about how to do shimpan and discussion on various questions that we might think to be difficult to answer. This weeks video talks about whether or not to give hansoku for dangerous pushing during a match.

Opportunities to do nito (two sword) Kendo can be rare and scoring ippon in nito can be difficult to understand sometimes. Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains this one simple trick that will help you understand how to score a point in nito.

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One of the key points of learning how to transfer your energy forward when you strike is to point the tip of your shinai forward. Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains this point as well as specifying what happens when your body falls forward at the same time.

Striking distance for different techniques such as "Do", can be quite different compared to others. In this video, Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains and demonstrates the different striking distances for "Do", "Kote-men", and "Kote-Do" peformed while doing suriashi.

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Fumikomi ashi is an essential skill for Kendo when it comes to deciding ippon. In this video, Chikamoto Takumi Sensei breaks down step by step the process of how to do proper fumikomi ashi and explains a common mistake to avoid doing it improperly.

Your hands and feet are directly related together in terms of how quickly they allow you to strike. Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains this relationship, as well demonstrating a very simple yet effective way of measuring the skill level of your striking. #Kippon

Swinging in Kendo involves the use of multiple joints of the upper limb, and knowing exactly how to do so can be confusing. Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains the process of swinging to avoid the use too much strength or the loosening your grip.

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Improving your posture, as well as one other important skill in Kendo, is mainly done by managing your focus during basic practice by making small adjustments during your strikes. Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains that little by little, you must evaluate how you hit to see if it matches your ideal strike.

Being patient before striking is important not only for the timing of your attack but also affects the speed at which you enter the opponent's center line. Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains this in detail, along with another key point to the actual strike itself. #Kippon

If your movement stops at the point of impact of your strike, your strength will suppress the smoothness of your movements for passing through your opponent. Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains that in order to pass smoothly through your opponent you must visualize moving far behind them before the start of your movement. #Kippon

When do you push out your right hand for striking? This video explains how.

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Sayu-men suburi can be difficult to do when you aren't sure if you are striking correctly. In this video, Chikamoto Takumi Sensei shows one simple trick to make sure you are doing your sayu-men suburi properly. Using the string of your shinai, after your strike if you can see an angle, you are doing it correctly. If your string is pointing upwards after your strike, you aren't rotating your wrists enough.

There are many different ways to raise our hands when striking. In this video, Chikamoto Sensei explains exactly where to place them for the strike.

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In this video, Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains where to apply strength for swinging during suburi! Take a look!

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In this video, Chikamoto Takumi Sensei explains how to improve your posture while striking by showing us where to direct our focus.

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Après la pratique, les participants ont pu demander à Sensei des questions pour raffiner leur méthode. After practice, participants were able to ask Sensei questions to refine their method.

Suivant l'entraînement de base en bogu, tous les participants on eut la chance de faire un mohan keiko avec Sensei, suivi de jigeiko entre eux. Following basic practice all participants had a chance to do mohan keiko with Sensei followed by jigeiko within themselves.

La deuxième partie du séminaire KIPPON avec invité spécial Chikamoto Takumi a portée sur suburi et l'entraînement de bases en bogu. The second part of the KIPPON seminar with special guest Chikamoto Takumi touched on suburi and basic practice in bogu.

La première partie du séminaire KIPPON avec invité spécial Chikamoto Takumi a portée sur kamae et suriashi. The first part of the KIPPON seminar with special guest Chikamoto Takumi touched on kamae and suriashi.

Un grand merci à tous et à toutes d'avoir participé au Séminaire de kendo KIPPON avec invité spécial Chikamoto Takumi, les photos de l'évènement seront visible sur la page facebook de KIPPON et le compte @kipponofficial de Instagram. Restez avec nous! A big thank you to all those who participated in the KIPPON Kendo Seminar with special guest Chikamoto Takumi. Photos of the event will be posted on this facebook page and on instagram @kipponofficial. Stay tuned!

When trying to decide on an exercise to help compliment your Kendo or Judo training, choosing one that combines the use of both upper and lower body muscle groups is key to saving time when on a busy schedule. Here's an example with the Moving Mountain Climber exercise.

Joyeuses fêtes de toute l'équipe Kippon! Happy Holidays from all of us at Kippon!

Le séminaire KIPPON avec invité spécial Chikamoto Takumi 8-dan kyoshi et champion 2003 du All Japan Kendo Championships, est maintenant ouvert aux participants gradés 3-dan et plus. Dates: Jour 1 samedi 7 mars 2020 (Principes fondamentaux d'entraînement de Kendo): ... https://kippon.net//seminaire-kippon-kendo-jour-1-kippon-k Jour 2 dimanche 8 mars 2020 (Principes fondamentaux de compétition en Kendo): https://kippon.net//seminaire-kippon-kendo-jour-2-kippon-k Seulement 14 places disponibles! (3 Dan et plus) Réservez maintenant! Pour tout autres questions contactez nous à [email protected] The KIPPON seminar with special guest Chikamoto Takumi 8-dan kyoshi and 2003 All Japan Kendo Champion, is now open to participants ranked 3-dan and up. Day 1 Saturday March 7th 2020 (Fundamentals of Kendo training): https://kippon.net//seminaire-kippon-kendo-jour-1-kippon-k Day 2 Sunday March 8th 2020 (Fundamentals of Kendo competition): https://kippon.net//seminaire-kippon-kendo-jour-2-kippon-k Only 14 spots available! (3rd dan and above) Reserve now! For all other questions contact us at [email protected]

ANNONCE: Séminaire spécial de Kendo avec Chikamoto Takumi, 8dan kyoshi, champion du All Japan Kendo Championships 2003 Dates: ... Jour 1 samedi 7 mars 2020: https://kippon.net//seminaire-kippon-kendo-jour-1-kippon-k Jour 2 dimanche 8 mars 2020: https://kippon.net//seminaire-kippon-kendo-jour-2-kippon-k Seulement 14 places disponibles! (4 Dan et plus) Réservez maintenant! Pour tout autres questions contactez nous à [email protected] ANNOUNCEMENT: Special Kendo seminar with Chikamoto Takumi, 8dan kyoshi, 2003 All Japan Champion Dates: Day 1 Saturday March 7th 2020: https://kippon.net//seminaire-kippon-kendo-jour-1-kippon-k Day 2 Sunday March 8th 2020: https://kippon.net//seminaire-kippon-kendo-jour-2-kippon-k Only 14 spots available! Reserve now! (4th dan and above) For all other questions contact us at [email protected] #Kippon

Demain le 1er Octobre à 20h30 sera l'ouverture de notre dojo de Kendo dans Rosemont. Tous les pratiquants débutants ou avancés sont bienvenu! October 1st will be the opening of our new Kendo dojo in Rosemont! Come visit us at 8:30pm!

Um grande obrigado novamente pela ajuda de todos os professores e alunos da Urbano Salles pela ajuda na realização do projeto de plantio de árvores. Urbano Salles A big thank you once again to all the teachers and students of Urbano Salles for their help with this tree planting project.... #Kippon

New tree planting project in Brazil! #Kippon #Planting #Trees #Brazil

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Swiss National Team at the European Championships in Serbia.

Congratulations to our supporters, the Swiss National Kendo Team, for their 3rd place finish in the women's division of the 29th European Kendo Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The team was wearing their Kippon tracksuits made here in Montreal, Quebec Canada. Otsukaresamadeshita! #Kippon #Winning

The Kippon dojo, coming this fall 2019. https://kippon.net/pages/kippon-dojo

Recently we made a donation to a school in Brazil to help with their project of planting grass for a new soccer field. Physical activity and the environment are our number one focus at KIPPON. #Kippon

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A question that is often asked is can Weight Training improve our Kendo? Here's the first part of the answer!

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Good start for the first day of the Boston Goyokai Seminar and Tournament! #Kippon #training #kendo #boston

Sports drinks help you perform better during training, but which ones work the best? Here's the explanation!

Was fun to teach the acrobats of KURIOS in Tokyo, Japan!

Congratulations to the women of Team Canada Kendo for placing 3rd at this year's 17th WORLD KENDO Championship. This ends a 12 year medal drought since their last title in 2006. Kippon provided them with their tracksuits for this event. Good job! #Kippon #Training #Winning

If you are asking yourself how much fluid you should be drinking for Kendo training this will help! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq11aoHvIqM

In the midst of all this hot weather we are experiencing, here are some coping methods for training in these tough conditions!