[ZERO TO SHODAN] - Kendo for Beginners : Episode 1 (Pilot) - Basic Etiquette and Stances

[@ArcaneAria]

When you stressed the importance of being quiet when sitting down, I was really hoping for a "Bad Example" of you just being wild and throwing yourself on the floor haha. Good video and keep it up!

[@padrowan1933]

I like the Idea of showing bad examples. It really put emphasis on the important key-parts

[@annapayton1630]

Being in lockdown and not having my sensei near to correct me, this series is exactly what I needed to go over the basics and not pick up bad habits! thank you Andy Sensei! x

[@marlonrodriguez8987]

I do judo from 2010 to 2017, i move to united states from puerto rico in 2017, i always talk to my friends that i wanto to do kendo and this type of videos are motivating me for do it, thank you

[@iamOwenG]

Thank you for making these. I know I'd find these useful as a PDF or webpage with the key points listed. Does something like that exist already? どもうありがとございます

[@cesarcalderon283]

No conocía esta serie de videos, muy instructivo, gracias Andy, saludos desde Perú 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheKendoShow]

- IMPORTANT - This is the first ‘pilot’ episode of Kendo: Zero to Shodan. As such it may contain imperfections, especially in relation to editing, video and/or audio quality, spellings, and other associated technical details. We understand that it is not perfect, but we hope to improve the quality of the video series as it progresses. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for watching this first episode, and offer our commitment to continually serve the kendo community around the world. The KendoStar Ltd. Team

[@dannyallen2894]

Thank you for these videos! I just started kendo recently and I am having a good time so far!

[@TheAsvarduilProject]

As someone who had to take an extended break from Kendo, this - with the notes that I took from my previous time! - seems like a great way to get back into the practice of Kendo. Thank you for making this!

[@victoryma266]

I've just started my first few Kendo classes, and this is really helpful to review and remember positions, movement and correct posture. Thank you. I will certainly continue watching this series.

[@garancewatford1970]

Thank you so much Andy. I enjoy watching your show but this episode is perfect. My husband and I just moved from UK to Oman and opened the first kendo dojo there. I still wear the beautiful Sakura Bogu we created together (back in 2014) . All the best from Ichi Byô Shi - Muscat.

[@wealthelife]

Very good idea - as a beginner this is just what I want to watch in order to get an idea of what will need to be learned to eventually get to Shodan. One suggestion - please put the japanese terms as a subtitle when they are used, so it is easier to learn/memorise these!

[@theurbanway10]

Andy for Kendo president i say😊 Tnx for the video😊

[@nicolaskiss6108]

Really good strating for a new serie! Thank you to explain this beginning. As I'm gonna to attempt my first dan next year, it will help me!

[@johnlillard4305]

Maybe not the worlds most riveting topic, but always worth a second look. It can always be better right? I really appreciate your idea for this series Andy, I think it is a great topic/idea. I look forward to other videos. For what it's worth, I think your format, editing, etc, we good on my end (nothing seriously wrong or distracting). Thanks again!

[@andreyshutelov1654]

Hi Andy please continue to make this videos because it really helps beginners like me to revise the things though during practice!

[@SaRa.BeAr329]

Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge with everyone it's amazing to provide the opportunity for people to learn who might be unable to afford to take classes or don't have them available in their area!! 💕

[@hannahgracepugal8749]

Thanks for this

[@acevaldo2603]

Great video on kendo!

[@cristianrivas2610]

Am just starting next saturday, thxs for all your time making this videos

[@Tybilth]

Really great idea. Looking forward to the rest of the series

[@Anathmatician]

That was great! Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@asherat1]

Great! Cant wait for moar!

[@Hechizero0707]

you are so humble i think thats the real secret of kendo

[@jinden33]

Awesome video, as usual!

[@drrocketman7794]

Thank you. You are, by default, my sensei. I'm a trucker and I am learning kendo.

[@ДмитроГалов]

Hi, Andy! Thank you so much for all your great work. I always truly enjoy watching your videos. There is one small question about waki-gamae I really want to ask. I've noticed that your front (left) foot is turned to be almost perpendicular to the centre line. I never paid much attention to it, but I have a feeling that the majority of people while assuming waki keep their left toes more or less in the direction of the opponent. So the posture is still semi-frontal rather than the side. As usual, there could be a number of different opinions around that, and hardly one "genuinely correct". But it's just something that slightly confused me. Can you please share your thoughts. Thanks!

[@dw2062]

Cracking video.

[@Itsuki0419]

the intro reminds me of the howcast videos

[@morenodapretto]

Molto bello e utile, grazie !!

[@penttikoivuniemi2146]

Good topic for a series, looking forward to more.

[@MingTwoG]

starting kendo next month, I'm so excited!!!

[@TeruTeruDiamantino]

Same!! How did it go? Do you still enjoy it?

[@stevenh736]

Great video. Getting those all Japan kendo federation video vibes. My only criticism is wear different color shirt for the intro bit. It blend in with the background way to much. Other than that it was fantastic, keep up the good work.

[@aanler]

More of these please! :)

[@tarekgalalabdelhamid3769]

Excellent work. Congrats.

[@shinlangan]

Good stuff Andy. I will start Kendo with my daughter soon. I was hoping that your kedostar would have like a "starter set" with everything in one package please. Thanks

[@lainchanb___k1244]

9:22 whats the situation with left hand thumb, should it be used or not. Also if it should be used, does it also apply when wearing kote? I ask bc i somehow remember that thumb is supposed to be used to take shinai out and also be kept on tsuba when walking back, but i do not have source i could give where it was written. Also when we had small tournament where i live, i did not see anybody use thumb when wearing kote.

[@TheKendoShow]

Lainchan B___k you have to put your thumb on the Tsuba when doing Taito with a Bokuto, but with a Shinai you can of you like, but you don’t have to.

[@lainchanb___k1244]

@@TheKendoShow awesome, thank you for clarifying it! All the videos you do are super interesting! Thank you so much for this!

[@tonyharris4749]

Thank you for the videos. I don't have any kendo classes in my area. So, until I can find one will the videos help me with the basics?

[@TheKendoShow]

Yes they certainly will 😊

[@brianedquibal4641]

Well im just 14 buttt im interested in kendo Well my stance is like the Kirito's stance in SAO then when challenge my friend with kendo(btw his also good at it)I always uses the Kirito stance then when i strike his sword just flew from his hands and sometimes breaks don't know if its talent or just its because of the stance

[@yilderim1924]

As always, check with your sensei...:)

[@shinobimanexe]

As someone left-handed, would it be considered rude to practice these in reverse, for comforts sake?

[@ohthreefiftyone]

Kendo is so full body that you really don’t gain anything by switching hands. You’ll never be holding the shinai in just one hand.

[@TheBossMitch]

Hello. Im just turned 60. I want to start practicing Kendo. Am i to old to start?. I have done 10-15 years of Judo until i was 24. I hold a blue belt. I also was a teacher for beginners first year. I Also came 6th in national masters for under 18s. Kindly advise. Many thanks in advance.

[@Anderoth5]

You’re never too old to start with Kendo. Go try it out ^-^

[@oscarsantanaomist2090]

Hi Andy I was in the Edinburgh kendo club like 2 years but I move to my country Spain (Gran Canaria) and the Dojo here is about to disappear this vídeos will allowed me to improve myself thanks very much

[@harrynewsome6755]

How long does it take to get to Shodan from starting?

[@critespranberry8872]

alright so now that I've learned bows you're gonna teach me how to do crazy advanced shit where I shoot fire outta my sword right? Right? What do you mean I have to learn the basics?? What do you mean three sword style isn't real!?

[@fanniskultety9655]

I bet these bad examples hurt you deep inside

[@davebruzdzinski424]

Starting at 38... to old?

[@TheKendoShow]

Of course not 😉 one of my Sensei started at that age, and he is now 7dan!

[@memetsb]

bro was yapping for 3 minutes straight.