Therefore the purpose of this article (part 1) is to re-examine what Ji-geiko should be and to present some useful material for Kendo-ka in future Keiko. It is important, therefore, to engage in Ji-geiko with the correct understanding. If we approach Ji-geiko in the wrong way such as focusing only on beating an opponent, we cannot expect real development as proper Kendo-ka in the future. It also gives us ways to developing our skills and spirit as proper Kendo-ka. Through Ji-geiko, moreover, we can recognise what Waza we are, or are not good at and ones Ji-geiko can lead us to the next Kihon-geiko and Ji-geiko and what we need to work on for our technical progression. We can also learn and acquire what we need to do before we attack (Seme) or how to react to an opponents Seme (intention and attack). In Ji-geiko, we (Kendo-ka) can try to use Waza(techniques) in unrestricted situations. Ji-geiko is the core part of Keiko in Kendo. Unlike tsugi-ashi and ayumi-ashi, this is included in a basic suburi (empty cut) exercise so this is introduced at the fairly early stage.Sotaro Honda PHd, University of Gloucestershire, British Squad Coach This ashi-sabaki is an advanced ashi-sabaki. ![]() The practitioners shout " EI!" when taking a step forwards, " YEAH!" when taking a step backwards, " EI!" when taking a step to the right, and " YEAH!" when taking a step to the left. In this exercise, we take a step forwards on a command of " Mae", a step backwards on a command of " Ato", a step to the right on a command of "Migi" and a step Moving and shouting until the commander shouts " Yame". When the practitioners get used to the ashi-sabaki, the commander does not have to say " Mae", " Ato", "Migi" and "Hidari". Repeat 2 and 5 until a commander shouts " Yame (Stop)". We do not have to take much time on this ashi-sabaki. On this command, we take a step forwards, backwards, to the right and to the left respectively.īefore we learn this, we should breifly practice okuri-ashi to the right and left. The practitioners shout " EI!, EI!" when taking two steps forwards and " YEAH!, YEAH!" when taking two steps backwards. In this exercise, we take two steps forwards on a command of " Mae, Mae" and two steps backwards on a command of " Ato, Ato". Niho Zenshin Niho Kotai Okuri-ashi, Hajime! In this exercise, when we hear " Niho Zenshin Niho Kotai Okuri-ashi", we take two steps forwards and backwards.ġ. Then grab a shinai and perform this exercise. We practice this without a shinai first to get used to the movement. The practitioners shout " EI!" when taking a step forwards and " YEAH!" when taking a step backwards. We take a step backwards on a command of " Ato" meaning " backwards". In this exercise, we take a step forwards on a command of " Mae" that means " forwards" in this case. The practitioners keep moving and shouting until the commander When the practitioners get used to the ashi-sabaki, the commander does not have to say " Mae" and " Ato". Repeat 2 and 3 until a commander shouts " Yame (Stop)". Zenshin Kotai Ashi-sabaki, Hajime! (Hajime means "Start or Begin") This is okuri-ashi going forwards and backwards. * It is very common that the beginners drag their feet, specially the back foot, when they perform this ashi-sabaki. ![]() The back foot cannot pass the front foot and vice versa. It doesn't matter if the right foot is the back In okuri-ashi, the back foot never passes the front foot. So in the basics, we move the right foot to move forwards and the left foot to move backwards. When we go backwards, we move the back foot first.
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