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Technique recap
Reiho covers the bows, sonkyo (crouching posture) and sword handling that frame every kendo exchange.
3 key details
- Bow with a straight back.
- Draw into sonkyo with heels raised and back upright.
- Handle the shinai with respect at all times.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Standing bows
- 3:00Sonkyo holds
- 3:00Full opening and closing sequence
- 2:00Reflection
Safety
Hold onto a wall for balance in sonkyo at first.
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.
