Paul Shin
This channel is dedicated mostly to the craft and practice of kendo and iaido, two related forms of Japanese martial arts involving the sword.
At our dojo, in addition to kendo, we practice a classical iaido style (koryu) called Musoshinden Ryu, as well as the standardized iaido curriculum set by the All Japan Kendo Federation (Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei).
I am a 6th dan in kendo and 6th dan in iaido, and I have won the All U.S. Iaido National Championships three times in the 4th dan-and-above division, and once in the 4th and 5th dan division, most recently in 2019.
Dojo etiquette disclaimer: If some of the things I describe in my videos differ from what your sensei tells you, you should of course follow your own sensei's instructions.
Kendo Injuries: Achilles Tendinosis / Tendinitis
How to Take Care of Your Kendo Bogu
How to Find the Sweet Spot of a Katana for Cutting
Overcoming Slumps and Plateaus in Kendo and Iaido
Mitori Geiko in Kendo and Iaido: The Why, When and How of Observing Practice
Kendo Concepts: Hikitate Geiko
Stretching vs. Warming Up for Kendo Practice
How to Disassemble a Katana
Kendo Injuries: Plantar Fasciitis
Kendo and Iaido Concepts: Omote vs. Ura
Strength Training for Kendo and Iaido
How to Grip Your Shinai for Better Tenouchi in Kendo
How to Wear Your Kendo Men: The Finer Points
Kendo 1 Kyu and 1 Dan Exams: Key Judging Points
Kendo Injuries: Tennis Elbow
How to Wear Your Hakama: The Finer Points
How to Tie a Kaku Obi for Iaido
How to Tape Your Foot for Kendo
How to Shorten Men-Himo
How to Tie Your Dou-Himo, Properly
How to Shorten the Tsuka of a Shinai
How to Clean a Shinken: Two Methods
How to Repair the Koiguchi of a Katana
How to Maintain a Kendo Shinai
Basque dance
Kato sensei Kyoto iai embu 2004
Kato sensei Kyoto embu 2004
All Japan kendo 8 dan tournament 1999 Clip 1
All Japan kendo 8 dan tournament 1999 Clip 6