I've only been in Tokyo 3 days but the experience has been exhilarating. Both in terms of kendo and generally speaking. I've made already many friends here, whom I go out to have some food and drink after trainings. The people have been extremely friendly and kind to me, and I get the comments very often, saying that I look like a movie star?! Maybe I should change a career and move to Japan instead.
Today there was a jigeiko session for the Rikadai (Tokyo University of Science) alumni at Kobukan where Yamanaka sensei (8th Dan) was present, who won the All Japan 8th Dan Championship 3 years ago.
The greatest difference in kendo I found between here and back in Dresden is that, in jigeiko, people have very strong centres. If one doesn't break the composure of the opponent, he simply runs into the kensen. Therefore techniques are very important. As for me, I need to improve on my basics: men and kote-men.
Ozawa-sensei gave me a new job: 500 suburi and clean the dojo floor every day. Gambarimasu!
Yamanaka sensei, ozawa sensei, and another sensei.
Yasuko and Suzuki san (right). Suzuki-san passed the 6th Dan test at the first time!!
2 comments:
Don't you mean Gambarimasu? Hehe ;)
err yes thanks..
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