掛かり稽古
Kakari geiko
Reading: かかりげいこ
Attack practice
JapaneseKendo
Meaning
Intense kendo drill in which the student attacks continuously and quickly against openings offered by a partner, without thinking of defense.
Related terms
- Ki ken tai no ichi気剣体一致Unity of spirit, sword and bodyThe principle that a valid strike needs spirit (kiai), sword and body (footwork) acting at the same moment.Kendo
- Kiai気合Spirit shoutShort powerful shout that unites breath, energy and technique at the moment of a strike or throw.AikidoGeneralJudoKarateKendo
- Kihon基本BasicsThe basic techniques practised by repetition, usually in lines, as the foundation of everything else.AikidoKarateKendo
- Kirikaeshi切り返しRepeated strikesBasic kendo drill of alternating diagonal strikes to the head, developing breath, rhythm and spirit.Kendo
- Kissaki切先Sword tipThe tip of the blade.IaidoKendo
- Kohai後輩Junior studentA student of lower rank or with less experience, who learns from the seniors (senpai).AikidoGeneralJudoKarateKendo
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