WurdBendur wrote:
JerryHatake wrote:
^You might beaten in Kendo since the strict rules of a how match works plus having the scream, stomp and strike happening all at once is there as well. I know this information since I do Kumdo (the Korean aggressive version) and I'm a purple belt with having two tournament under my experience. Funny fact, everyone including Japan do go to South Korea to learn Kumdo to become more aggressive in their matches hence the World Kendo Championship.
Yeah, the hardest technique in kendo is learning to scream convincingly, which is why I will never bother learning it formally. I don't know how matches work or how strict the rules are on screaming, but in simple sword & shield vs. kendo techniques, I have no doubt I would win against even the best kendoka, as long as I don't have to scream.
Unfortunately, they will enforced that rules plus the other rules. They also penalties as well. In my opinion, you would lose to a Second Dan and higher maybe even a First Dan because they are more aggressive plus faster when you spare them. Also if you spare them, their rules come into play.
Quote:
The four main target areas, each worth one point, are struck with its to the head (Muri), the torso (waist, Heori), the wrist (Sonmok), or a thrust to the throat (Chirum). The competitors call their attempted strikes in a strong voice (Kihap), and blows must be delivered with the upper third of the bamboo sword (Jukdo). Although it may appear that many hits are finding their targets in the course of the match, a successful stroke must be coordinated with correct footwork, powerful Kihap, good posture and strong follow through.
The three referees indicate points by snapping blue and white flags overhead; at least two must agree for the point to be awarded. A fast crisscross of the flags at hip level means the official did not consider a cut valid. The match is halted after each successful point and resumed at center court. Two good points delivered simultaneously cancel one another, however, the match is not stopped. Penalties are given for stepping out of bounds, dropping one's Jukdo, and poor sportsmanship. If a contestant accumulates two such penalties in the course of a match, one point is awarded to the opponent. Individual matches are fought for two out of three points over a time period of 3 minutes. A scoreless or tied match may be extended until a deciding point is scored.
_________________
"You are the stars and the world is watching you. By your presence you send a message to every village, every city, every nation. A message of hope. A message of victory."- Eunice Kennedy Shriver
04 Jan 2009, 11:33 pm
