Kendo Seminar
Takami Masaru
7th Dan, Kanagawa
How to adapt one's Kendo to different opponent types?
March 07 - 08, 2026
Winterthur, Switzerland
Drawing on training methods from Jitsugyodan ( company Kendo ) and leading Japanese high schools, this seminar series focuses on practical seme: learning to read and respond to diverse opponents in both Shinsa (grading) and Shiai (competition). Training is scenario-based, with motodachi actively applying pressure, evading, and countering to sharpen decision-making under realistic conditions. Strategies for facing Jodan and Nito players will also be addressed.
What makes this seminar different?
More practice, less theory
We'll try to keep the explanations short and on point, giving you more time for practical application of seminar contents.
Advanced Topics
Allthough correct Kihon will be emphasized at all times, this seminar will primarily focus on advanced themes and less commonly addressed topics rather than extended instructions on basic Suburi and footwork.
Scenario based training
Instead of turning Motodachi into mere striking dummies during exercises, we aim to recreate the dynamics of real bouts to simulate more realistic conditions for the application of techniques.
Agenda
Saturday, March 07 2026
09:00 - 12:00 Keiko
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 17:00 Keiko
17:00 - 18:00 Ji-Geiko
20:00 Dinner
Sunday, March 08 2026
09:00 - 12:00 Keiko
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 - 15:00 Keiko
15:00 - 16:00 Ji-Geiko
Takami Masaru
7th Dan, Kanagawa
Born in Wakayama in 1984, he trained at famous Kendō powerhouse PL High School in Tondabayashi before studying at Tokai University. He went on to serve with the Kanagawa Prefectural Police, 2nd Riot Police Unit, and competed twice in the All Japan Kendo Championship, as well as in the All Japan Police Kendo Championship and the National Sports Festival (Kokutai).
Event Details
Date and Time:
Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM / Sunday, 9 AM - 4 PM
Seminar Fee: 50 CHF / EUR / USD - Flat price for single or both day attendance
Winterthur is 15 minutes from Zurich Airport, and 25 minutes from Zürich by car or public transport
3 Supermarkets are in walking distance to the seminar hall
Winterthur offers a wide variety of overnight accomodation types
Directions
By Train:
- 1. Take an S-Bahn (S12, S33, or S35) or an InterRegio train to Winterthur Hauptbahnhof from Zurich HB or Zurich Airport.
- 2. From Winterthur HB, take bus line 2 (direction Seen) or line 3 (direction Oberseen) and get off at Exit Wieshofstrasse (ca. 7 minutes).
- 3. Walk about 3 minutes along Wieshofstrasse. The Turnhalle Ausserdorf (Wieshofstrasse 59) will be on your right.
By Car:
- 1. From Zurich, take the A1 motorway towards St. Gallen / Winterthur.
- 2. At the Winterthur exit, continue towards Winterthur-Töss / Winterthur Stadtmitte.
- 3. Follow the signs to Winterthur Zentrum, then to Winterthur-Seen.
- 4. Turn onto Wieshofstrasse. The Turnhalle Ausserdorf is at number 59. Parking may be limited nearby.
*Please note that onsite cash payments produce considerable overhead on our side - only if you find yourself completely unable to conduct a digital payment please contact us in advance, and we will find a way to arrange for a cash payment during the seminar.
See you there!
Questions and inquiries can be sent to info@goken.ch