Private Kendo Shiai (7dan vs 7dan)

**Please do not reupload this elsewhere. I do not grand permission to be reused/reuploaded elsewhere““ Business inquiries: kerenzietwitch@ The dojo that I practice at has an annual shiai (competition) where all the local doctors get together and compete. This year there was three big teams. I was unable to stay until the very end of the competition so I don’t know which team won. A few of my senseis and friends were competing so I went to cheer them on. Red is one of my senseis. He is very good at jodan, but he didn’t use it in this shiai. I am not sure why. FAQ: Why they yelling?: In kendo, this is called “ki-ai“. It is to show strength and attempt to intimidate the opponent. To get a point in kendo, you must strike with the intent which is defined by the strike (did it hit with spirit), the ki-ai, and footing (stomp matching with strike impact). Why aren’t they moving?: In kendo, you fight for center (maai). Younger players tend to move in greater motions than older/seasoned kendoka as they f