Can we use aikido technique in kendo?

Question

I'm the only girl in my kendo club, and I repeatedly get defeated in sparing since i joined the club. It's seem I lack of strength and stamina to defend myself from my opponents attack. Beside kendo, I also trained in Aikido and learning some Aikido sword technique. I wonder if i can use these technique to improve my odd in kendo sparing?
I'm getting bored of being defeated in my kendo club.

Answer 1

If your Sensei allows it, then no problem. But in most cases, they prefer you only use what is taught in that particular dojo during sparring sessions, so using another technique outside of your particular class' teachings would be frowned upon. It's also not gonna get you any points during a formal class match and even gets you disqualified. It can also be seen as a sign of disrespect to your Sensei. Best if you ask for help on your Kendo techniques instead and try improving it to be able to defeat your opponents. But if your goal is just to defend yourself in a friendly unsanctioned match with a friend then it's ok as long as you don't do it in your kendo dojo. Also, you mentioned your lack of strength and stamina as part of the cause. You can work on that instead and try building up stamina, you can practice your Aikido suburi in private and improve your tai sabaki and maai judgement, as well as do breathing exercises to improve your stamina. 100 repetitions of a suburi with a bokken per day should help build forearm strength so you can keep your sword up during matches and hold your center more firmly with your tegatana.

Answer 2

The best way to get good at something is to train harder at what you are training for,if you want to get better at Kendo do more Kendo.Stamina is down? Do more Kendo,and get more instruction from your Sensei and ask the people you are working with how they are defeating you.Aikido has core principles that could help,but could also hinder you until you get a better base with Kendo,don't cross train too soon, and besides the rules change for both and will just confuse you.Both are excellent disiplines,do you like the competition in Kendo?Or do you enjoy the synergy of Aikido,ask your self,what do I really want? What feels right? Be curious.Best wishes.

Answer 3

Ask your Sensei before using those techiques.

Typically, the sword techniques you are learning in Aikido is closely related to Iado and they are meant to help you improve your Aikido techniques. That's not to say that the sword techniques you are learning can't be applied outside of Aikido.

As for building strength and stamina - there's a workout kit that you can see at places like Big 5 or Sports Authority. All it is really is a stick/rod, rope, and a light weight (2-10lbs). The rope goes through the center of the stick/rod or wrapped around the center and is tied the stick/rod itself. The other end has the weight attached.

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So, on the horrible drawing above,
The Top part is the stick, make sure it's LONGER than shoulder length. Hold it shoulder length, not wide

Next, the middle part is the rope, make sure when you hold the stick directly in front of you, the rope should hang down and go to the floor with slack

The Bottom part is suppose to represent the weight
Tie/attach the weight to the rope. If you plan on tying this instead of the prepackaged kit, tie the rope through the center (that's what I do) or through any hole securely.

The exercise is simple.
Hold the stick, at shoulder length, directly in front of you
Then rotate the stick up, one wrist will rotate back, the other will rotate forward with the stick in small movements. Bring the weight as far up as you can (don't force yourself too hard) and
then lower the weight in the same way.

This will build strength and stamina in your forearms and shoulders. Start off with the light weights and work your way up slowly. No point in rushing it and injuring yourself. Be Sure To Warm Up before doing it as well.

Answer 4

I reckon aikido is really practical and interesting martial art. For Kendo applications, I'd reckon there's some part that you could use. I don't know heaps about aikido, but i learnt jujutsu, and my sensei used some aikido techniques. I'd say Kendo, aikido, jujutsu, all have the same ancestry, so there are common elements in all of them. Kendo might have some conflict with aikido though, as in kendo, straight, frontal posture is emphasised, so that using aikido techniques might be a bit harder to apply, but if you could do it, it'd be pretty useful for moving around your opponent. Just wanted to say, thought it was a good idea, and good luck with developing it.

Steve

Answer 5

just free your mind and use every technique that you think can help and improve your skill in "martial arts", you see i said martial arts, not exactly kendo or aikido or... so remember for real promotion in martial arts you must exactly use (and some times snatCH) every thechnique from all styles, to improve, and to see what martial arts is... good luck dear...

Answer 6

Considering they are both japanese, I would have to assume they are same techniques. You can only cut a person so many ways.

Just remember where the points are scored when you strike them, and you have to be moving forward to score.

Technique I like the most is Men strike (fake) into a Do cut.