I've been practicing Kendo for a few years now and it's so interesting to see it again from a complete newcomer's perspective. Even before I signed up for practice, I knew what I was getting into. Or so I thought. Because what really stood out to me was that you actually don't know what it's like until you've tried it. You had basically all of the same impressions that I did. Whatever I thought I knew about Kendo beforehand didn't really matter. I didn't have as much of a mental block hitting people, but aside from that our experiences were basically the same. Being in the shoes - or lack thereof - of a Kendoka yourself and just watching it are entirely different. If anyone's curious about Kendo, my advice is that you just have to give it a try. It's not for everyone but if it's for you, you may just find a lifelong love for the sport.
@ブーメランX Жыл бұрын
スクイシーさんと剣道の取り合わせがとても意外で、新鮮で面白かった
@SquishyTalk Жыл бұрын
初めての剣道とても楽しかったです😊
@pleasewait...5629 Жыл бұрын
Watching your smile and watching videos of enjoying Japan makes me smile too. I look forward to your wonderful videos.😊
I just started practicing Taichi back after the Covid hiatus. But I have always been attracted by Kendo - it’s mesmerizing as well as thrilling; it’s definitely in my bucket list.
I'm from Naha City, Japan. I just started studying kendo and English. So, your videos looked so shiny. I will continue to come to see it. Thank you in advance.
Thank you, Sky. So wonderful video! I noticed the feeling for foreigner to try kendo at first time. Surroundings, sounds, strength, fear, armor, courtesy & traditionally. Japanese think importance to respect the courtesy & meanings in kendo. George Lucas had felt "Force" in Japanese culture. He made the films. People all over the world will be able to feel the fun, fear and the feelings like you. I think this is the precious experience for your life. I will continue to do kendo more. Thank you, so much!
@har_oh1173 Жыл бұрын
My favourite sport is actually "Kendo" and so is my son's. He belongs to the Kendo club at his hign school and on the weekend I enjoy doing Kendo with my son, sometimes just for fun but sometimes we do it seriously to prove which is stronger! Great video, thanks heaps!
@ターくん-d7e Жыл бұрын
ほんと、精度高いレポーターで、びっくりです。そういう仕事に着いてもいいのでは?と、思っちゃいます。
@TM-mq3yi Жыл бұрын
I am impressed by your mind of trying to do Kendo, which has a unique cultural aspect of Japan. Well done!👏
Great stuff for trying out kendo. 🎉 In Kendo there is actually no strength used at all. It's all technique, so you don't have to be physically strong at all to do kendo. Anyone can do it. England will be competing at the European Kendo Championship on the weekend of the 19th of May if you are interested in watching them. 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing new video which is the experience of Kendo. Actually, I’ve never done Kendo, but I’ve done Judo which is one of the traditional martial arts in Japan. I was not good at it but I think it causes our mental more stronger. By the way, my most favorite sport is football. It’s exciting me and make me fun. I love the premier league and England national team as same as Japan’s. 😊 I’m looking forward to next video.❤
I've seen your channel " Squishy Talk" for pretty long years. I should say sometimes when I got myself in free time though. and I realized that you've been introducing cultural gaps between Japan and your country through English talking which is really great journey and finding treasure for audience through this channel. By the way, I used to be the Kendo Club member when I was junior school days in Yokohama city. It was long,long time ago. I think that The kendo is transformed from real Japanese sward period,but the techniques were lost and vanished as it should be. Nowadays, Kendo is recognized as just a memory of the periods while Japanese people lived with Long swards once upon a time. Long, Long times back in the history as you've read ans watched through TV and history as well. Also the style remins in minimum as a traditional sport. maybe some sort of traditional mentarity in it,but It is unspoken like in the mist. It was unique of you to make a video like this. I'll follow you for learning good and polite english. Thanks a lot Squishy Talk Sky.
I won't comment my favourite sport but my favourite part of the video was you describing yourself as a jellyfish! ❤
@Couch-Tomato Жыл бұрын
It was so suprising to see you're waering kendo gears cuz I did kendo from 6 to 15 years old. Kendo is rare practice that is between Budo and sports, I believe. Judo is now almost completely sports. I mean the goal of kendo is not just to win the game.
Next Naginata, a martial art with a ladies majority, glad you got a taste of Kendo, as many have commented, it obviously has a great cardio training component but also a spirit polishing one, it can be a great tool of innerself exploration.
@redsamurai192 Жыл бұрын
I'm interested in Kyudo. It seems like a meditative form of sport to train your focus and emotions.
Kendo is definitely one of the famous traditional sports in Japan. It is all about quick reaction and staying focus. You are trying your best to perform one, Miss Skye, or maybe wielding a katana some day.
@SquishyTalk Жыл бұрын
You're so right! Thank you for your comment ☺️✨
@スカイマン-x2n Жыл бұрын
I see that you have been uploading videos with great frequency lately. Thanks to you, I am enjoying my days! Please try calligraphy next time. Writing beautiful letters will heal your mind.
You have a talent because your standing posture is very good. Kendo is also wonderful, but why don't you go to see Kenjutsu too?
@ksp3300 Жыл бұрын
英語の聞き取りは苦手だったんだけど、彼女の英語はすごく理解できる!
@369skysea Жыл бұрын
きれいな英語 うつくしー
@sobasan7 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video showcasing a little known martial art outside of Japan. Interestingly enough outside of Japan Kendo is surprisingly pretty accessible these days. I live in Oklahoma USA and even our state has 3 kendo dojo. If you live in America, chances are, you aren't too far away from a dojo that teaches kendo.
@森野クマ-i7k Жыл бұрын
女性には弓道もおススメですので、また今度、良かったら体験してみて下さい。
@ひろ-j2s6p8 ай бұрын
【感動】死ぬまでに一度は見たい‼︎ねぶた祭りに青森の本気を感じた。|青森ねぶた2023|Aomori NEBUTA festival
I know a lot of British people who are keen on practising Karate. When I was in Cambridge, I practised Karate with many British people. They know techniques and history of Karate better than Japanese people who practise Karate, so I was very impressed. I have practised Gojuryu Karate for 50 years but some British people who practise Karate are much more excellent and stronger than me.
Kendo is the way of life as with anything that ends with「道」such as bushido武士道or sado「茶道」 There are other form of “ways” but they all teaches you the same thing. I do hope you gain more than sore muscles.
Thank you for doing this video and helping kendo become more popular, I Would be in Japan to practice kendo for the next year in the Kansai area if you ever want to do a follow up video I would love to help!
@pvtJRYAN Жыл бұрын
I also did kendo in class in high school, but I remember some of the gear as kote gloves, etc. stink of sweat because of that was shared, So I worry about if Sky's were brand new? And depending on where you hit, it hurts even if you are wearing protective gear, lol.😁But I feel that the etiquette as a martial art has something in common with English chivalry and the like. So, Skye, you have always been a great admirer of Japanese culture, but as a Japanese, I have not forgotten that modern Japan has a lot of British influences, such as cars driving on the left side of the road and parliamentary democracy. So let me say thank you UK to lovely Skye from my side.🙇🍵
@funkbox1029 Жыл бұрын
胴衣姿が凛々しいですね! 是非、柔道や合気道も体験して下さいね! 次回の動画も楽しみです。
@Kitaoji944 Жыл бұрын
Hello,Skye. You are so cute today also. Because your ponytail is so pretty. I like Pokemon Go. I am looking for pokemon. And I walk a lot. by Train lover🤓
@Marhava2023 Жыл бұрын
弓道も面白いと思うので、挑戦してみてください。
@和田有功 Жыл бұрын
How about Japanese martial arts tonight? It starts with a bow and ends with a bow. Kendo has been training in club activities for six years for junior high school and high school students. Your posture will improve, and please learn the spirit of Japan. Please keep in mind and work hard. Please keep in mind and work hard.
@ismaelhall3990 Жыл бұрын
Well might as will continue to get into this sport then.
@chigitakazuhiro7835 Жыл бұрын
They should make the Kendo the Olympic sports. It will teach respect and spirit of Samurai.