Kendo Basics ~ by Jeff Marsten-sensei, Kyoshi 7.dan

This is a short clip from YouTube highlighting a new DVD series being introduced by Jeff Marsten-sensei, Kyoshi 7.dan of the Pacicif Northwest Kendo Federation (PNKF). Marsten-sensei is a former President of the All U.S. Kendo Federation (AUSKF) and currently serves on its Board of Directors as Auditor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PngGmI0p5rg&feature=related

After looking at the YouTube clip, if you are so inclined to order the DVD, it's available at http://www.williswall.com for about $30.

YouTube videos ~ Kendo Basics

Here are a few YouTube links of some older videos of kendo basics put out by the All Japan Kendo Federation. They're done in English.

Very basic stuff but very good review material, touching on subjects ranging from proper etiquette, how to put on bogu, kamae, footwork, basic excercises, kikarigeiko, uchikomigeiko, kendo kata, etc.

This is pretty all-encompassing and may be of some help for folks, regardless of experience levels.

Enjoy...

Section 1, Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHqVfoBQ7fs&feature=related
Section 1, Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRZsrVFSs2I&feature=related
Section 1, Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aczQzsifcDk&feature=related

Section 2, Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIQIrqbTQIg&feature=related
Section 2, Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O5MKKbqpQY&feature=related
Section 2, Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDy-vZx-8r8&feature=related

Section 3, Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJQ2nwhe6dI&feature=related
Section 3, Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeoE4U-Suf8&feature=related
Section 3, Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGfcM4rKvI&feature=related

Ordering Zekken/Nafuda (name tag) for Memphis Kendo Association

Check with the instructors before you order any kind of Zekken/Nafuda. We have a special contact who monograms our club logo onto the zekken, and so it is vital that you speak with one of the instructors before you place any order.