13:21 wait a sec, that KILLS people??? Wtf I didn't know people died doing kendo holy shit 😳

I would love it if you guys made a navy blue tsuba for a kendo shinai. I would probably buy it immediately. Thanks for all the tips btw, love the content.

Very good kendo video, thanks!🙂

Thank you Sensei! Good luck in Milan⚔️🔥👍!!

Kendo. Or something like that.

KENDO!!! Kendo, kendo, kendo! #Kendo #Sport #KendoNinjasDoingTheirWork #Men

Good luck in Milan!

Thanks for the Kendo Rant, great job as always.

This was a great kendo video - thank you for sharing.

Thank you. I started this year and still have problems with basics, this definitely helps.

How much heavier is it compared to the „original vanguard“? And is it also a good option for future shiai? I couldnt decide between the two for my first bogu! Any advice to help me devide? (PS: I would go to the sentinel but dont have the „time“ to wait for 16 weeks 😂)

Hi sensei, thanks for providing us with another insightful kendo video. I've been curious about this for a while, but is it possible to score an ippon with tsuki as a hiki waza, or is this considered hansoku? Consequently, would it be hansoku to push your opponent away on their mune using the kensen?

Have you ever thought of adding some more suburi at home videos? ;) our dojo will have a 5 weeks summer break and I need to stay „in shape“ ;)

My biggest question for men is where the himo go in the first place. And the men came already tied in the video😭wtf

I believe 掛け声 just literally means shout as in yelling with a loud voice (emphasis on loudness here) while 発声 can be any kind of vocalization and isn't specifically tied to being loud. The reason 発声 is used more often in kendo context I think is because technically speaking your voice doesn't have the requirement of being specifically loud. You just need yo vocalize your target. Also kakegoe is used in everyday context to mean shout as well so hassei is a more formal substitute used in kendo(or similar) context only...

I would love to see a video on how to break out a new set of Kendogi and Hakama. What you do personally when you get a new set, washing it? drying it? Or do you just use it right out of the pack. Thank you for all you do for the Kendo community!

👍👍!!

I remember when Mine was considered the dog's ballsack.

49:00 I think I know the set you're talking about. Something to do with the mountain top, eh?

"the purpose of kendo is to improve our character" Ha! Yeah right, if you believe that I've got a bridge in London I can sell you. I've never met more arrogant, money stealing, spiteful, unfriendly people, then kendoka. It's this propaganda b.s. pushed by folk like this vlogger, of a sport making you a better character, that makes the sport's participants insufferable liars and cheats. Don't get me wrong, I'm not shitting on the sport of kendo, the sport is great fun and immensely thrilling. I'm calling out this false propaganda pushed by such baloney-spillers that instills a haughty and arrogant perspective in kendoka who start believing themselves to be somehow apart from society, somehow better than others because of their sport (kendo). What tripe! What rot! "Pride goeth before the fall" and all that.

You can always tell a real Jedi by the fine cut of their cloak & obi. KENDO is the way...

I loooove kendo!!❤❤❤ Did I tell you I started last year, November when I was 65 in August 23. I thought..nah. 2 weeks to 4 and that's it 😅 I'll be 66 in a couple of month. I achieved my 6Kyu last March. 6Kyu at 66. Wooohooo! Evil! 👿😂😂😂😂

Go Crack Ninjas. 3 billion in 15 mins is some good numbers. Thank you for answering the question. I had heard the same. George and I know each other. I only get to meet him at bigger tournys as of late sadly.

Hello Fisher sensei, Have you ever thought about writing a book about Kendo? And do you have a Kendo book recommendation?

Did not expect to see this kendo video so early (while playing Elden Ring). Thanks!

Wish I had the confidence to kiai like that when I trained karate. That shit is legitimately terrifying.

Thank you, heaps, Andy Fisher Sempai.

Hello, sensei. I would like to ask a question about shaping the men to achieve a Mount Fuji look. I have heard that the mendare should be tied so it is parallel to the height of the monomi. Others say it should be lower, right above the chichikawa bar. What is your opinion? Thank you.

Hello Andy Sensei! I've been doing kendo for a year or so and am middle-aged. People remark about how I give 100% and bring a lot of energy and kiai, but I seem to invent a new way to get injured every few months. Looking back the injuries are usually jigeiko-related. The main feedback I get from senseis is to relax, which I've been working on with minor success. I was wondering how to change my mindset or training to avoid injuries so I can continue without interruption. "Taking it easy" during jigeiko feels like I"m letting my partner and senseis down. Arigato!

Thank you for sharing!

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Hello, sensei. Could you please explain the difference between feint and ‘real’ seme? Thanks!

Hi Sensei, thanks for the video. On the topic of Switching stances, at a recent shiai I attended, the shushin awarded hansoku for changing kamae and several people I spoke to agreed that this is correct. Is there a reference you could direct me to which confirms or denies this?

Regarding the “how to wear bogu” video, the branding needs an update and the sound is inferior to all the newer videos, of course the actual content is all fine and valid. Thank you for explaining the bogu differences once again, i watched the presentation videos and I more or less understood the differences but it was nice to hear you confirm it once again before I commit. Cheers! And another question: will you have time to take part in any godo geiko at the wkc?

Thank you for this kendo rant

most important question: did you say star TREK? 19:25

Kendo! KZfaq magic 🪄

I have ordered my first kendostar bogu set and am awaiting its arrival. Your teachings are always appreciated Fisher sensei. Thank you.

Would you recommend the Toukon to a beginner (about 2 months in) or would I „forget“ how to hold a round grip shinai? :D

Legend has it that just a single glimpse of this prestige bogu makes people start kendo. Going to a business meeting? Wear kouten and all your business colleagues will be doing kendo! Going to pick up your kid from school? Wear the kouten and next they there will be about 300 children waiting in front of the dojo, eager to start kendo. Wearing this amazing bogu gives you instant access to hachidan skills and grants you the title of “osensei”. Then again, even if none of that is true, you still end up with a bogu that looks dog’s bollocks! So it is a win-win kind of situation.

Inspiring Work you do for the Kendo Community !!

Except Yamazaki Sensei 😂... He doesn't like the left hand coming off for dou strikes. So he's keen on everyone attempting the slide up maneuver to keep both hands on. This came up at last year's BKA Summer Seminar but Andy was in a different hall with Squad. I'm trying to learn it now actually. Having some success in kihon but it's yet to make it into my keiko. I agree though that this is not make or break for a good dou strike in most people's books.

Thank you so much

Thank you so much

Thank you so much.

8:06 is there really no such word as gi? I practice jujitsu (japanese and brazilian) as well as judo, and the word gi is very widespread. I've heard people use the term "judogi" before, to refer specifically to a judo specific gi. I've also definitely read the term "aikidogi" as well.

Best video ever 💜 love the way you explain

Who tf wears shoes in the house

Hi sensei, I was wondering if you have recommendations for removing scuffs from the do. Normally, I wouldn't mind but I have a few large scuffs across the front of the dodai that look pretty bad. Any remedy or is that the cost of doing kendo? Thank you

Can i post a question here? What is the ideal beginner's attitude?