Oct. 28, Sun.
Kendo, evolved from Japanese sword fighting
[Focus]
1. The Essence of Kendo - Bushido Spirit
Kendo - the Japanese swordplay - grew out of the military training of the samurai with the intent to kill and even today treasures the spirit of the old samurai warriors- Bushido . It is not just a matter of defeating your opponent, but the spirituality which esteems the control of one's mind. There was even a famous case at a championship where a swordsman had his single-stroke victory overturned for pumping his fist, which was considered disrespectful to his opponent. We feature a New Zealander who came to Japan for kendo, and 89-year old 10th grade swordsman Moriji Mochida who carried on with kendo to his last breath, discovering the allure of this Bushido art for the growth of the whole person and why people seek to practice it for life.
*BUSHIDO: The soul of Japan written by Dr. Nitobe Inazo and first published in1900 has been translated into many languages and widely read across the world as an exposition of the Japanese spirit.
2. Victory in 9/1,000ths of a Second
The winning bout at the 2007 all-Japan kendo championship is still talked about today. Top-level contests move in a split second. That year, the finalists were Susumu Takanabe, so swift that he could strike a blow to the opponent's head in only 1/10th of a second, and Shoji Teramoto, known for his ultra-flexible swordcraft. They won a bout each and then, in the deciding contest, Teramoto struck for the torso to avert Takanabe's blow to the head. The moment Takanabe lowered his sword to defend his side, Teramoto went for the head instead. Takanabe was alert to that move and aimed for the head, too. They appeared to strike each other's heads perfectly simultaneously - the gap was just 9/1,000ths of a second. Teramoto was the winner! Takanabe's blow was in fact slightly faster but the difference came in the looseness of the grip which made a very small fluctuation of the sword. A high-speed camera analyzes the breathtaking offensive and defensive techniques of the top swordsmen.
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[Guest]
Thane Camus
TV personality from the United States
Has practiced kendo himself and, as a long-term resident of Japan, maintains a keen interest in Bushido.
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