Watchet Spring 2008 Grading Questions

Questions for Stoke Seminar Summer 2008 can be found here

Shodan.

Please answer 2 of the following four questions using between half and a full side of A4 paper per question.

1. Draw a shinai and name the parts using the correct Japanese terms.
2. Explain: rei-ho.
3. Describe the 3rd form in Nihon Kendo no Kata.
4. What do you understand by the term: issoku itto maai

Nidan.

Please answer 2 of the following four questions using between half and a full side of A4 paper per question.

1. What do you understand by the term: sho-dachi.
2. Describe and explain the opportunities for making a successful strike in Kendo.
3. Describe the first form in Nihon Kendo no Kata and highlight areas that require particular attention.
4. Explain the importance of: reigi in Kendo.

Sandan

Please answer 2 of the following four questions using between half and a full side of A4 paper per question.

1. Discuss: hikitate-keiko and its merits
2. Explain: hando-dosa.
3. Describe the fourth form in Nihon Kendo no Kata and highlight areas that require particular attention.
4. Describe two types of Kendo keiko.

Yondan.

Please answer 1 of the first three questions using between half and a full side of A4 paper per question. Question 4 (refereeing) is compulsory for all candidates.

1. Explain the role of motodachi
2. Describe and give an example of: sen sen no sen.
3.Describe: the 2nd kodachi form in nihon kendo no kata and highlight areas that require particular attention
4.Give examples of Torikeshi and how the Sushin indicates this to fighter concerned. Also discuss the synchronisation of movements and importance of this relationship between the Shushin and Fukushin throughout the Kendo match.

You must also supply evidence of your Refereeing log Re: Seminar’s and Taikai experience