It's not unusual to have foreigners come to Kyumeikan for Kendo 'taiken' (体験) but on Nov 14 Kyumeikan recenty hosted a group of 13 Japanese translators who wanted to experience Kendo to be able to explain it better and introduce Japan's foremost martial art to their foreign clients.
Evidently, age is no barrier to enjoying Kendo! To the right are Kyumeikan's regular members.
It was interesting to see foreigners (Alex from Austria, front centre, and Domingo from Dominican Republic, upper right hand corner) teaching the locals how to wear Kendo bogu (protective gear). Kyumeikan has a good mix of locals and foreigners training together under Kubo sensei, as well as international dojos in Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Ekaterinburg and China (Wenzhou, Yantai) and Hong Kong.
The group got a taste of basic kendo moves...
...and lots of limited edition Kyumeikan omiyage (souveniers) to bring home. To the left of the lady carrying a stack of Kyumeikan towels is Kubo Sensei.
2 comments:
Nice Session!!!
Kendo is one of best martial arts. It is nice to know you.
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