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**Duseshoug** · 04-08-2006, 07:00 AM

Countering jodan? Hmm.. It sometimes depends on how their kamae is.. Also, how do they play? Are they jittery? Are they just standing there? Go to the Westside Kendo Dojo site and they still might have the Jodan vs. Jodan video that somebody recorded during the SCKF championships. You will see how the more experienced players look like.

The only thing else (for people playing against Jodan using chudan) is to have the shinai pointed towards the left kote of the opposing player. Left kote is a valid target if the opposing player is using Jodan. you also have to play with the maai. I was told that you generally move back and to your right to keep your distance. But of course, you don't want to spiral out of the ring.

My $0.02,

Tim

04-08-2006, 07:00 AM	#21
Duseshoug Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 322 Senior Member	Countering jodan? Hmm.. It sometimes depends on how their kamae is.. Also, how do they play? Are they jittery? Are they just standing there? Go to the Westside Kendo Dojo site and they still might have the Jodan vs. Jodan video that somebody recorded during the SCKF championships. You will see how the more experienced players look like. The only thing else (for people playing against Jodan using chudan) is to have the shinai pointed towards the left kote of the opposing player. Left kote is a valid target if the opposing player is using Jodan. you also have to play with the maai. I was told that you generally move back and to your right to keep your distance. But of course, you don't want to spiral out of the ring. My $0.02, Tim
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