Maki Miyahara Sensei teaching at Butokuden dojo

Maki Miyahara sensei is the highest ranking sensei in the United States. We were very fortunate to have him visit our kendo dojo, These are the highlights.
There is a film very being made of him & two other sensei's: www.culturalsam...

[@QuanChing]

Miyahara sensei is a very kind person, he was my sensei before I moved out to wyoming. Everytime I'm out in california I go to practice with them, it is one of the things I miss so much about California. :-)

[@christopherpang2458]

Keep elbows on do, this allows you to maintain center in kamae. Keep your left hand in your center in kamae, twist with right hand and forward to nullify opponent attacks. To find your hand position, grip bottom of shinai with left pinky, drag your hand forward and then center into kamae position without lifting it. This creates a space in your palm that allows the shinai to move in upswing and down again. Use your index finger to control the movement of your shinai, and this will add movement to your shinai tip as well as your wrists. Using your fingers will also increase the speed of the shinai swing. Coordinate your footwork with the speed of your shinai. When cutting kote, don’t raise your shinai higher than necessary and instead find the least distance required to hit your target. Keep your hands in front and forward from you, one fist above your shoulder. You can strike all targets from this position.

[@johnsaberslinger3482]

I started kendo at Pasadena Cultural Institute and began learning from Miyahara Sensei. I could immediately tell he was a great teacher, and wish I could have stayed to keep training there.

[@sdwarrior32]

I used to train at sfv kendo dojo with miyahara sensei a true honor

[@mu4shi]

I have practiced kendo more than 10 years, but, the basic this clip gives, makes a significant difference to my kendo. Thanks a lot.

[@christianbusch3038]

Awesome lecture!

[@supernovapowa]

Thank you for posting this video. Also, Miyahara-sensei seems like a very kind and passionate person.

[@kendostudent]

A living legend! Great video!

[@prxpxgxnxa]

good ! 剣道で心身共に鍛え、礼儀を覚える事は素晴らしい事です

[@march23190]

thank you miyahara sensei

[@tomurso]

Absolutely fantastic clip!!! Thank you for posting.

[@SolidSantanero]

Awesome teacher.

[@YanikuKun]

Very very interesting video. I take all informations :) I like to practice with old Sensei when they come in France, and when I go to Japan. Not only because they are strong, but because they are so patient with foreigners trying to practice kendo !

[@SFVKendo]

Nice video from the seminar! You are all welcome to visit SFV anytime for more practice with Miyahara sensei.

[@tenken1013]

one of the highest ranking

[@bealz3130]

@tenken1013 No, he’s actually the highest when all factors are considered. Meaning including time with rank/shogo.

[@twistedbdo5755]

Thanks for the video... learned alot

[@raabrashi]

Great video! I have a lot to learn....

[@nintendude1994]

He's got the legit Samurai hair. Awesome.

[@robertreid982]

nintendude1994 I

[@Exxmorphing]

True, but those who have practiced with him for a long time usually beg to differ.

[@tenken1013]

@bealz oh i see. cool :)

[@goodboylsvn]

sorry but can anyone explain for me that he said: "I'm always around some places to have any question over that" my English is not good so I can't understand exactly the meaning

[@zmardoiuzmardoiu7808]

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[@Shadow207B2]

Is this the Butokuden Dojo in Irvine?