Video: Kendo Tip of the Week : Tsubazeriai by KendoStar - The Kendo Show. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Tsubazeriai is the close position where the shinai guards meet. Good posture lets you push, unbalance and launch hiki-waza.
3 key details
- Keep hands low and fists close to your navel.
- Back straight, no leaning on the opponent.
- Push from the hips and legs.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Posture holds
- 3:00Push and step
- 3:00Push to hiki-men
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Train contact with a partner in bogu only.
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.
