Kendo Basics

Kendo Basics is the brainchild of Marsten Sensei, kyoshi nanadan (black belt-7th dan). This comprehensive DVD covers footwork, grip, swing, warmups, combining techniques, and kirikaeshi including common errors. Marsten Sensei also addresses the viewer in instructional techniques in the Instructor's Guide section. Common kendo terms and helpful internet links are included. A thorough review for both beginner and accomplished practitioner alike. Marsten Sensei is a respected leader in the promotion of Kendo throughout the United States. He is currently the Head Coach of the Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation (PNKF) teams, PNKF advisor, and was President of the All United States Kendo Federation from 1994 to 2000 and Director of the International Kendo Federation from 1997 to 2003.

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This DVD is designed to help Kendo students and instructors focus on improving their basics and can also be used as a powerful tool in helping clubs progress where there is no resident sensei. This project also includes a comprehensive section on essential terms and links to important websites. Filmed at dojos in the Pacific Northwest, this DVD is an essential review for the beginner and experienced practitioner alike. Note: this product is authored in the NTSC standard (US). European (PAL) users ensure you have a system capable of NTSC playback.

• Introduction and Basics covers essentials like etiquette, counting, basic terms, stances
• Grip/Positions/Swing delves into proper swing techniques
• Footwork covers the essentials of putting yourself in position to attack
• Kihon Renshu follows a typical warm-up routine with explanations of each subroutine
• Introduction to the Shinai/Putting Techniques Together explains basic care of the shinai and combining swing with footwork
• Kirikaeshi takes an in-depth look at this essential exercise from all views, including common errors
• Teaching Techniques Marsten Sensei speaks to the viewer about teaching techniques for instructors on swing and footwork