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Haya Suburi (Fast Swings)

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#Conditioning

Video: 18Kendo Basics III: Tandoku Dosa: Haya Suburi by Kendo Guide (Hiro). Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Fast jumping swings build endurance and coordination.

3 key details

  • Jump forward and back.
  • Cut on each forward jump.
  • Stay upright.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 1:00Warm-up
  2. 2:00Slow swings
  3. 4:00Haya suburi sets
  4. 1:00Rest
  5. 2:00Final set
Safety

Check clearance; land softly.

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.

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