We don't coach kendo, we coach people. But sometimes we coach like confused raccoons. Let's talk about that...
You run sessions that look great—sharp drills, solid effort—so why does progress still flatline? This post breaks down the small coaching shifts that keep students engaged, reps meaningful, and learning actually happening. One of them is a tool I never leave home without...
The UGLY Truth About Teaching Basics in Kendo (And How to Fix It)
Most kendo coaches focus heavily on big strikes, believing they are the key to mastering basics. This belief is deeply rooted in traditional training structures, where large, exaggerated movements are often emphasized as foundational exercises for beginners. But here's the ugly truth: this approach might actually be holding your students back.
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Why Your Kendo Students Aren’t Improving (Easy Fix)
Why do students crush drills but choke in real matches? This post breaks down how traditional kihon can kill real progress—and shows how to fix it fast using principles from skill acquisition research.
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