Looking at the calendar, it's hard to believe that the dojo has been closed for a over a year now. I haven't posted much because there hasn't been much to post. I know most everyone out there feels the same way. We all want the lockdowns to end and life to resume.
That said, here is a nice little video that discusses the grappling techniques of kendo. The Tokyo Police (who have their own association) continue to practice these types of take-downs, as well as a few other dojos arouund Japan. I have heard that there are some dojos that actually require some level of judo to be learned in order to advance in kendo. Either way, it's good to know that these techniques are being preserved.
I believe the maker of this video actually has a judo background, which explains some of the errors that he makes when describing kendo. Also note that in some of that old video, not everyone is using shinai - I see kusari-gama in there!
Enjoy!
