Kendo materials created by Mr. Gary Shaw
Last updated
July 7, 2004
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Exercise # |
Attacker |
Defender |
Attacker |
Defender |
Attacker |
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1 |
Single Strike (any) |
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2 |
Single Strike |
Block; strike back |
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3 |
Single Strike |
Evade/ block |
Continue attack; 2nd strike predicated on response to 1st |
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4 |
Single Strike |
Evade |
Continue attack |
Pre-emptive strike when attacker advances. |
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5 |
Single Strike |
Evade |
Continue attack |
Pre-emptive strike |
Block pre-emptive strike and counter-strike |
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6 |
Single Strike |
Pre-emptive strike when attacker advances |
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7 |
Single Strike |
Clash; block and attempt to push attacker back |
Disengage: retreat or pass; strike according to opening &
distance |
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8 |
Feint |
Block or escape based on apparent direction of attack |
Continue: strike predicated on defender's reaction |
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9 |
Single Strike
from long range |
escape - long |
Pursue: advance, tapping ground with tip of sword; advance
again & strike |
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10 |
Show: leave an obvious opening |
Strike, based on attacker's posture |
Block and counterstrike |
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