Thought: Keiko

"keiko (n.)

Originally to study (kei) ancient times (ko), this term is used for the practice of bugei (martial arts) and geino (arts).  This word doesn't mean simply the repeating of practice; its meaning includes the importance of one's attitude toward the art being practiced.  The process of training is connected to one's way of life and to the creation of a new self, with the unification of the art and one's way of life being an important element."

-Japanese-English Dictionary of Kendo by AJKF

Do you Keiko?

Lesson: Go "Through" The Opponent

On Wed., I did Keiko with Spencer Sensei.
He stopped me in the middle of the Keiko and said that I'm going 'around' him after striking the Men.

After the practice, I went up to him for a feedback. He said that I should imagine that I'm gonna go "through" the opponent. I know that my tendency is to go to the side after the strike. However, I should imagine to go "through" the opponent.

Lesson: Bring Your Foot Right Up

On Wed., after observing my Keiko w/ Spencer Sensei,
Yuji Sensei told me that I could've had some valid Men points but I dragged my left leg behind
thus leaning my body forward and didn't reach far enough to hit the valid Men.

He then told me to bring the left leg right up after striking.

Good to be back!

today was my second practice in 1 month and half.  it's good to be back!!