Video: [THE KENDO SHOW] - Debana Waza (Debana Men & Debana Kote) by KendoStar - The Kendo Show. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Debana-waza strikes the instant the opponent begins to attack, before their technique develops. Solo, you train an explosive, committed strike from a relaxed kamae.
3 key details
- Stay relaxed in kamae so you can explode forward.
- Launch at the very first sign of movement.
- Commit fully with no half-hearted strikes.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Kamae and breathing
- 3:00React to self-cued starts
- 3:00Debana-kote and debana-men
- 2:00Reflection
Safety
Check clearance before every fast strike.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
