Video: Kendo Basics : Kendo Suburi (Practice Swings) - The Kendo Show by KendoStar - The Kendo Show. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Joge-buri are large up-and-down swings from overhead to the knees, warming the shoulders and teaching full extension.
3 key details
- Swing from above the head to knee height.
- Step forward and back.
- Grip with the left little fingers.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Slow
- 3:00Stepping
- 3:00Count sets
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Clearance.
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.
