Video: Ikkyodō Men Strike and Kote Strike - Kendo Guide for Beginners by Kendo Guide (Hiro). Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Kote uchi targets the wrist. Small, precise movement matters.
3 key details
- Small, quick lift.
- Cut with the left hand driving.
- Step forward.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 1:00Grip
- 3:00Small swings
- 3:00Kote cuts
- 2:00Combination men-kote
- 1:00Bow
Safety
Check 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.
