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Eishinjuku Dojo is a kendo dojo which aspires to follow the direction and example of our teachers in Japan. A key principle is that equal attention should be given to dojo practice, grading and competition and that we should train in the aspects that all have in common. A typical practice will include:

Rei - Formal start using traditional etiquette.

Taiso - Warm up and stretch.

Suburi - Basic cutting exercises.

Ashi sabaki - Footwork exercises.

Kiri kaeshi - Fundamental combined cutting and moving exercise.

Kihon - Basic striking exercises.

Uchi-komi geiko - Sequenced or opportunity based striking exercises.

Waza geiko - Focus on particular techniques.

Kakari geiko - All out attacking practice.

Ji geiko - Free practice (sparring).

Cool down and stretch.

Rei - Formal finish 8:40 (The venue must be cleared by 9:00.)

Practice with a bokuto is essential. We have a seven week bokuto course each summer whilst the main hall is out of action. We practice the two official ZNKR sets and are able to introduce Mizoguchi-ha itto ryu to suitable students as well as offer an introduction to iaido and jodo. We operated a dedicated jodo practice for ten years and aspire to do so again.