Apr 23, 2019
During the jigeiko sessions I’ve done lately I went against two different breeds of 5th dan (just a reminder, I’m third-year 3rd dan) : There’s the “hikitate but still going in earnest so you don’t feel like you are being offered anything” type and the “no jigeiko, I’ll destroy you like this is shiai” type.
I’ve reached a point in my kendo where I don’t mind the latter though I consider it rude. I clearly very much prefer the former. Feeling that both of us has had a chance to take part to a conversation in a satisfactory manner is what jigeiko should be.
