Course Overview

The aim is to develop mind and body through basic practice with equipment up to sparring level, and through practice of etiquette.

Learning Achievement

To begin practicing with Kendo armor also known as bogu to basic fundamental level, as well as learning Kendo etiquette to improve ones mind and body.

Competence

Related to “5. Mental and physical health, humanity, and ethics” Related to “6. Cooperative, independent, and autonomous”

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Attitude(35%),Skill(35%),Knowledge(30%)

Course schedule

Kendo teacher who is a former representative of Team Japan that currently holds the highest rank in Kendo, 8th Dan, implements his own experiences to conduct his classes.
Explanation of course content, introduction
The Characteristics of Kendo
Basics(Posture, Etiquette)
Measurement of Indoor phyisical fitness
Measurement of Outdoor physical fitness
The Swing of the Shinai also known as Suburi ,(Large swing, The swing to the head called ”men” going forwards and backwards)
Suburi, (Men suburi going forwards and backwards, fast forward and backward suburi)
Footwork
Examination of Practical Skill in Kendo
Written Examination
Optional class

Course type

Training/Lab Experiments/Practical Application

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Nabeyama Takahiro

Other information

As a rule, students who attend the course for at least two-thirds of the
classes will be eligible for credits.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university