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Cougar Kendo at the University of Houston
Southeast Houston Kendo - UH Rec Sports Club
Commands
Beginning of Class
Shomen ni Rei
After Sensei puts one knee down: "Chakuza"
. Make sure the Men are lined up evenly, people sit in seiza without making noise
"Seiza Mokuso"
"Yame"
"Sensei ni Rei": sensei gata ni rei when there are multiple sensei
"Otaga ni Rei" When Sensei stands up, signal to get up.
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Putting on Men
"Men o tsuke": stand up after sensei stands or the highest senior stands
. Check bogu
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End of Class
Make sure everyone lines up quickly, "Chakuza"
When Sensei takes his men off, "Men o tore": everyone should quickly take their men off
"Seiza Mokuso": 1 minute or more
"Yame"
"Otaga ni Rei"
"Sensei ni Rei"
Shomen ni Rei
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