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Basics

• Member FAQ
• Preparing for Practice: before and during keiko
• The Really Short Beginner's Guide: with pictures!
• Warmups: list and Japanese terms
• Etiquette: in depth
• Chudan: the basic Kendo stance
• KIAI: a more in-depth explanation
• Basic Cuts: in depth
• Receiving: receiving drills without bogu
• Glossary
• FALL 2010 BEGINNER LESSON PLANS

Drills

• 1-7
• Footwork
• Kirikaeshi

Advanced

• Receiving: receiving drills in bogu
• Ki Ken Tai no Ichi: a more in-depth explanation
• Maai: a more in-depth explanation
• Jigeiko Tips
• Nuki
• Kaeshi
• Harai

Equipment Care

• Keikogi & Hakama: How to wear
• Keikogi & Hakama: How to fold
• Keikogi & Hakama: How to clean
• Bogu: How to assemble new bogu
• Bogu: How to wear Tare and Do
• Bogu: How to wear Men and Kote and take off
• Bogu: How to tie and store bogu

Misc

• 08-09 Practice Format: Format and notes used for the first year
• Beginner lesson plans: Partial notes for fall 09 and spring 10
• Zekken: Instructions on how to put together
• Officer's Manual
• Demo guide
• More Coming Soon

This material is to supplement Keiko at the University of Houston. It is written and compiled by the members of Cougar Kendo. This material alone will not teach you Kendo.