Kendo Basics — Shinai, Footwork & the First Strike
About this experience
Two hours in a small Adachi dojo, working through the basics of kendo at a pace that respects what your body is actually doing. We start with how to hold the shinai (most people get this wrong on the first try), then suri-ashi footwork, then the relationship between breath and strike. By the end you'll be in men and kote and you'll land a proper men-uchi with a real kiai. It's a quieter, more meditative practice than it looks from the outside — but the sound of a clean strike will stay with you.
Highlights
- Grip, footwork and strike, taught patiently from scratch
- Suit up in men and kote for the final part of the session
- Your first proper men-uchi with kiai
- Kendo framed as a practice, not a workout
What's included
- Dojo mat fee
- Loan of shinai, men and kote
- Cold barley tea after practice
Meeting point
Nishi-Arai Station (Tobu Skytree Line), east exit — Thomas will walk you to the dojo
Payment on the day
The insider's fee is paid directly on the day — bring the exact amount.
Meet Thomas
Thomas
Adachi
Speaks German, English, Japanese
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48h before
Cancel at least 48 hours before the start time for a full refund of the MeetAnInsider intro fee. The insider's fee is paid on the day and is not charged until you meet.
2h
Price shown for 1 person · Up to 2 participants
min 1 · max 2
Pay directly on the day
Charged at confirmation