Kenjutsu may and frequently does require practice with katana the live japanese sword though usually in training the bokken, a hardwood weapon of dangerous capabilities, is used in its place. Kendo is a sport form of swordsmanship and an offspring of kenjutsu. Implications to the world september 2015 akio takahara, the university of tokyo. The naginata is a weapon that consists of a blade fixed to the end of a long wooden shaft, and was used on the battlefields of japan from the tenth through to. This federation supports more than 300 people of all ages, many ethnicities, male and female who train in kendo across 11 dojo from invercargill in the south to auckland in the north. The australian kendo renmei incorporated akr is a nonprofit incorporated association registered in australia. In october 1952 the zen nippon kendo renmei znkr or all japan kendo.
The keikogi kendo jacket is similar to the one used, in. Please click here to be transferred to british kendo renmei. The shiai may be open, conducted without divisions and without consideration for rank. A custom threemanual rodgers trillium organ console installed in a church. The twelve seiteigata are standardised for the tuition, promotion and propagation of iaido within the kendo federations. Save hyoho niten ichi ryu kenjutsu muso jikiden eishin ryu iai scott is the angel of death meng yamajika bujinkan dojo people. The draw and cut should be timed to match the perceived attack as in tsuki kage. The swordused in kendo, called a shinai, is made of 4 long strips of bamboo. It is quite light and designed to avoid serious injuries during practice sessions. As a result, seitei iaido has become the most widely recognised form of iaido in japan and the rest of the world.
We are a notforprofit organization dedicated to teaching and practicing the traditional japanese martial arts of kendo and iaido. Welcome to the new zealand kendo federations web site. Revision of zen nippon kendo renmei iai book the first zen nippon kendo renmei iaido instruction manual was compiled in 1969. Despite my regular attempts to grab attention with ironic references to kendo as stick fighting or as a sport, i firmly believe that it is a shugyo, a zen martial art based on taoist and confucian philosophy, developed with the aim of developing the human character. The nature of the weapon and the realism in kenjutsu means that the training methods must be confined to kata prearranged combative practice with a partner because the movements toward the. This style of standardized iaido is also known as seitei iai or zen ken ren iai. Kawaguchi sensei was awarded hachidan iaido in 1989 and iaido hanshi in 1998.
The first zen nippon kendo renmei iaido instruction manual was compiled in 1969. Iaido and kendo are just like the two wheels of a cart, being so closely related and have been practiced together through the long history of japans martial arts. Zen nippon kendo renmei iaido is the iaido style of the all japan kendo federation this style of standardised iaido is also known as seitei iaido. Drawing on the teachings of the traditional naginata schools it was developed as a form of physical education early last century. A hakama divided skirt is worn with a tare apron or groin protector. Zen bu kan is an iaido dojo of the muso jikiden eishin ryu lineage located in. Training guides dallasfort worth kendo and iaido kyokai. Kendo embodies the essence of japanese fighting arts. Request our product specifications before purchase andor use. Zen nippon kendo renmei seitei iai was developed by the all japan kendo federation ajkf, zen nippon kendo renmei or znkr. The divisions are subject to change at the discretion of the referee director. The all japan kendo federation ajkf has been member of the international kendo federation fik since it was founded in 1970 the all japan kendo federation ajkf is a member of the japanese budo association nippon budo shingikai and the nippon budokan foundation.
Since then laido has been performed all over the world. The all japan kendo federation lately developed a new program for practice called zen nihon kendo. A clear demonstration and explanation about the zen nippon kendo renmei kata which are performed in iaido. The grading application fee will be retained by the state or national renmei responsible for conducting.
In 1976 part of it was revised and in 1980 three new forms were added. Jodo, meaning the way of the jo, or jojutsu is a japanese martial art using short staves called jo. The ajkf was founded in 1952, immediately after the independence of japan and the later prohibition of martial arts in japan. Zen nippon kendo renmei seitei iaido kata 112 youtube.
Zen nippon kendo renmei zen nippon kendo renmei iai english version manual december 2009. Iaido kata set which was put together from various koryu kata. Information on this website is posted from many different sources and every effort is made to post accurate information. Kendo known as the way of the sword, it developed from kenjutsu art of the sword. A brief synopsis of the history of kendo by alex bennett originally published in kendo world issue 3.
Zen nippon kendo renmei iaido manual sword limbs anatomy. Article taken from the book the eyes of the iaido grading. We are based in coquitlam, bc, canada and were established in 1996. All japan kendo federation administrative director kazuo otani r vision of zen nippon kendo renmei iai book ih fir t zen nippon kendo renmei laido instruction manual was l11pil d in 1969. Product specifications in this catalog are subject to change without notice. Zen nippon kendo renmei iaido is the style of all japan kendo federation. Kendo practitioners wear protective equipment that covers them from head to hips. Traditional iaido or koryu was formed in the edo jidai of japan, over 500 years ago. Nihon kendo renmei zknr, also called alljapan kendo federation, ajkf.
The hobart kendo club was established over 20 years ago and is tasmanias oldest kendo club. This website is posted as a service to the all united states kendo federation. The jo is a short staff, usually about 3 to 5 feet 0. Australian kendo renmei manual of documents section two australian kendo board.
Butokuden martial arts dojo 1581 browning irvine ca 92606 usa url. In kendo, the targets are restricted to the head, wrist, body plate, and throat. The all japan kendo federation ajkf promotes and popularises kendo, iaido and jodo membership. Muso shinden ryu iaido zen nippon kendo remmei iai sei tei gata standard system of forms.
The zen nippon kendo renmei iaido committee supplemented this book after much further study and discussion. We are members of the bc kendo federation bckf and canadian kendo federation ckf and all of our grading examinations are. Kenjutsu should not be considered the same as kendo. Please use our products based on the information contained in this catalog and product specifications. Het gemeenschappelijk streven van zen en iaido is innerlijke rust.
The international kendo federation fik was created in 1970 to oversee the instruction and testing of kendo, iaido and jodo around the world. The twelve seiteigata are standardized for the tuition, promotion and propagation of iaido within the kendo federations. This style of standardised iaido is also known as seitei iaido orzenkenren iaido. These kata are officially known as the all japan kendo federation iai, zen nippon kendo renmei iai, or zen ken ren iai and commonly referred to as seitei or seiteigata. Bokuto ni yoru kendo kihon waza keiko ho developed by the znkr zen nihon kendo renmei purpose of the kata is. With the advancement of tenka taihei, or peace throughout. Translation to foreign languages was considered, but we found some misprinting and. Kawaguchi sensei is currently chair of the all japan kendo renmeis iaido research group translation provided by yuki kanto and michael simonini.
Kawaguchi sensei is vice president of the yamagata prefecture kendo renmei and holds the rank of kyoshi nanadan in kendo. Points are scored by striking the opponents head, trunk, or wrist, or by jabbing the throat. Kenjutsu training manual pdf download pdf manual free. Latest zen nippon kendo renmei iaido instruction manual english translation. In 1976 part of it was revised and in 1980 three new forms. All japan kendo federation ajkf is a government authorized organization that. This standard iaido style is also known as seitei iaido or zenkenren iaido. Mai 1969 all japan kendo federation directeur administratif. Zen nippon kendo renmei iaido manual free download as pdf file. The art is similar to bojutsu, and is strongly focused upon defence against the japanese sword. The ajkf was founded in 1952, immediately following the restoration of japanese independence and the subsequent lift of the ban on martial. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sportinglike physical elements. These kata are officially known as the all japan kendo federation iai, zen nippon kendo renmei iai, or zen ken ren iai and.
The shiai may be comprised of divisions as determined by the organizers of the shiai. Japan kendo federation zen nippon kendo renmei march 2004 ps lal english version manual publishersimprint aujapan kendo federation 2fyasukunikudanminami bldg. Zen nippon kendo renmei jodo english version manual. Ichiba senseis article on kendo nippon magazine may 2009. Kendo players fence with flexible bamboo practise swords shinai using both the edge and point of the sword to hit targets on their opponents armour. Znkr iaido seitei kata with noboru ogura sensei 8th dan kyoshi. Errors may occur and users use this site without warranties of. Zen nippon kendo renmei iaido is the iaido style of the all japan kendo federation ajkf, zen nippon kendo renmei or znkr.
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