Waki-gamae is a stance involving the swordsman hiding the length of one's own blade behind their body, only exposing the pommel to the opponent.

Waki-gamae (脇構?), sometimes shortened and called simply waki , is one of the five stances in kendo. Waki-gamae is a stance involving the swordsman hiding the length of ones own blade …

Mar 5, 2018 · Waki-gamae is a stance involving the swordsman hiding the length of one's own blade behind their body, only exposing the pommel to the opponent.

Jan 21, 2018 · From wakigamae, your options are limited to either upward cuts (illegal in kendo) or suriage-waza. For the latter you are baiting an attack, then strongly sweeping it away and …

Jan 31, 2006 · Wakigamae is a real-sword posture used to hide the length of your sword if you have an unusually long or short (or broken) sword. Cuts coming from wakigamae are very …

Jan 26, 2025 · In this video, we're focusing on the fundamentals of maintaining the correct kamae, especially the importance of keeping your left shoulder towards your opponent to effectively …

Feb 15, 2023 · Wakigamae and gedan are similarly open but move the sword away from valid targets. You would need to make changes like hidari-dō easier to score (waki), legs a valid …

Apr 21, 2024 · In particular, “Wakigamae” is an important key to further deepening your understanding of Kendo due to its unique shape and use. This article provides a wide range of …

Apr 18, 2015 · Wakigamae and similar are also used in unarmored fighting (for example, Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu and Yagyu Shinkage Ryu). It keeps the hands, normally the closest target, …

Feb 12, 2010 · Sensei Jorge Kishikawa explica o Wakigamae posição aplicada durante o shiai contra o Sr. Nin da Policia de Osaka-Japão 5°Dan de Kendo realizada em SantosSens...