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[SPOTLIGHT] - Fujii Sensei (Kyoshi 8th Dan) Demonstrates Nito Skills

[SPOTLIGHT] - Fujii Sensei (Kyoshi 8th Dan) Dem...

The All Japan Kendo Embu Taikai—better known as the Kyoto Taikai—is an annual showcase where the world’s leading teachers (Renshi 6 Dan to Hanshi 8 Dan) demonstrate truly inspirational Kendo. In this classic bout we witness the outstanding...

[SPOTLIGHT] - Fujii Sensei (Kyoshi 8th Dan) Dem...

The All Japan Kendo Embu Taikai—better known as the Kyoto Taikai—is an annual showcase where the world’s leading teachers (Renshi 6 Dan to Hanshi 8 Dan) demonstrate truly inspirational Kendo. In this classic bout we witness the outstanding...

[CLASH OF TITANS] - High School Age Keita HOSHIKO vs Kenshiro MATSUZAKI in TWO Epic Gyokuryuki Finals!

[CLASH OF TITANS] - High School Age Keita HOSHI...

68th All Japan Champion (Kenshiro Matsuzaki) and 69th All Japan Champion (Keita Hoshiko) may have been classmates at the prestigious Tsukuba University, however, before that they were regular rivals. In...

[CLASH OF TITANS] - High School Age Keita HOSHI...

68th All Japan Champion (Kenshiro Matsuzaki) and 69th All Japan Champion (Keita Hoshiko) may have been classmates at the prestigious Tsukuba University, however, before that they were regular rivals. In...

[KENDO RANT] - Kendo in Daily Life? Smoked kendo Shinai?

[KENDO RANT] - Kendo in Daily Life? Smoked kend...

NEW KENDO RANT Choose KendoStar Because #kendoislife Video courtesy of  All Japan Kendo Federation

[KENDO RANT] - Kendo in Daily Life? Smoked kend...

NEW KENDO RANT Choose KendoStar Because #kendoislife Video courtesy of  All Japan Kendo Federation

[SPOTLIGHT] - Watch AWESOME Finals from 2025 All Japan Inter-Prefectural Tournament

[SPOTLIGHT] - Watch AWESOME Finals from 2025 Al...

Today’s feature is the Finals of the 73rd All Japan Prefectural Kendo Tournament (All Japan Inter-Prefecture Kendo Championship), held on 29 April 2025 at the Wakayama Big Whale arena. In this...

[SPOTLIGHT] - Watch AWESOME Finals from 2025 Al...

Today’s feature is the Finals of the 73rd All Japan Prefectural Kendo Tournament (All Japan Inter-Prefecture Kendo Championship), held on 29 April 2025 at the Wakayama Big Whale arena. In this...

[SPOTLIGHT] - Nabeyama Sensei and Takanabe Sensei Demonstrate Keiko

[SPOTLIGHT] - Nabeyama Sensei and Takanabe Sens...

Takahiro Nabeyama (Kyoshi 8th Dan) and Susumu Takanabe (Kyoshi 7th Dan in this video, but now Kyoshi 8th Dan) are two of the most famous Kendoka in Japan, each with...

[SPOTLIGHT] - Nabeyama Sensei and Takanabe Sens...

Takahiro Nabeyama (Kyoshi 8th Dan) and Susumu Takanabe (Kyoshi 7th Dan in this video, but now Kyoshi 8th Dan) are two of the most famous Kendoka in Japan, each with...

[WAZA STUDY] - Susumu Takanabe Sensei's DYNAMITE Men Waza

[WAZA STUDY] - Susumu Takanabe Sensei's DYNAMIT...

Susumu Takanabe is one of the most famous, and respected competitors in Kendo history, being one of only two people ever to have won the All Japan Kendo Championships two...

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[WAZA STUDY] - Susumu Takanabe Sensei's DYNAMIT...

Susumu Takanabe is one of the most famous, and respected competitors in Kendo history, being one of only two people ever to have won the All Japan Kendo Championships two...

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