[KENDO RANT] - How to Pass Sandan? Bogu Stitching Types?

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[@DyaniBee]

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question about sandan shinsa, Andy-Sensei! I have been training very hard and will do my absolute best.

[@sorensen2384]

Good luck!!

[@DyaniBee]

@@sorensen2384, thank you!

[@DyaniBee]

A little update. Because of the Coronavirus issue, the Hong Kong Kendo Association decided to cancel the Taikai. Looking at either KL or Jakarta to take the exam, but I actually am also considering waiting for either late this year or March next year to go to Hong Kong. Although I am caught between frustration and relief, my Sensei and I see it as an opportunity to train more to ensure a higher probability of passing. Thanks though for the encouragement and advice.

[@Sm4shBG]

@Johnny Besa guy from germany here. A visit from a 7th dan was cancelled so I feel your pain.

[@squirrelonmapletree]

If anyone else is watching for tips on passing Sandan grading. It starts at 28:45

[@luizgustavovasques4663]

Your videos are great regardless of where they are filmed, don't worry too much about the studio thing =)

[@nathaniellau3262]

Well, I'm already planning to upgrade my bogu. I bought mine 6 years ago and the kote has fallen apart. It was a basic bogu so it packs some weight on it and I am looking at some of your premium bogus. Being a student with limited working hours isn't helping but I am aiming to upgrade my bogu at the end of this year. Thanks for making this videos. PS: I still have a kendostar bamboo bokken and it's great! It became part of my kendo journey from 1st Kyu to Sho dan and will continue to be with me until it falls apart.

[@catrionanicthamhais]

Once again, thanks so much, Andy, for the terrific, informative kendo rant. With the hand-stitched men that you show in the video, what is the Bu/stitch width? And when ordering a hand-stitched bogu set, would that also be the standard stitch size? Full disclosure... slowly - very slowly, mind - getting closer to finally ordering a hand-stitched set. Cheers and thanks again.

[@josephwestley1862]

Hey Andy, is it possible to talk about the key points to passing 1st Kyu. Then the transition to passing 1st Dan? Thanks!

[@jorgewillis8398]

Hi Andy, I will participate in Shiai in about 2 weeks, and I want to prepare my conditioning to last as long as possible during the match. I have a gym in my apartment, (which I use almost daily) and I would like to know which exercises, or what is the best non Kendo activity that I can do to be ready for Shiai. I really want to be in my best shape in order to perform my best in the Shiai ! Thank you very much for your answer!

[@hallstuart6604]

Good day Andy Sensei. I hope you are well? I perspire profusely during practise and was wondering if I would be allowed to wear a bandana to absorb my sweat and prevent it from running into my eyes as I have little to no hair to stop it! :D When I wear bogu, my tengui and men do the job but without them I suffer. Thank you.

[@daiaimaru5618]

Hey Andy-sensei, Thank you so much for answering my previous question. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻 I have a small question regarding the kata. Since I’m self-learning kendō, can I train on the kata alone, and take the roles of both, shidachi and uchidachi?

[@sergiochichi6867]

You can practice the movement for your own, both sides. Thats possible. BUT to practice Kata to the fullest extent you need a partner. Otherwise it is impossible to learn for example correct (individual) maai or correct timing. Even waza like suriage or kaeshi are impossible to learn without partner. And there are a lot more elements in kata where a partner is needed (attention, continuously eyecontact, harmony etc.).

[@victorperetto4409]

I wish I could buy but brazilian currancy is very low compared to american dollar