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There are eight point ares which can be scored in kendo: seven blows and one
thrust. The seven blows are considered to be cutting motions and are directed to the
following points:
men |
a point directly at the peak of the face mask |
hidari-men |
left side of the men, above the left ear |
migi-men |
right side of the men, above the right ear |
kote |
a point just above the wrist joint on the right arm |
hidari-kote |
a point just above the wrist joint on the left arm (only allowed when the
left hand is at shoulder hight or higher |
migi-do |
a point on the right side of the chest protector |
hidari-do |
a point on the left side of the chest protector |
tsuki |
a thrust directed to the throat protector at the bottom of the men (only
used by advanced kendoka due to its dangerous nature) |
It is quite important in kendo that when a point is struck, the name of the specific
point are must be called out in a sharp voice at the time that contact is made (ie,
men, kote, do, tsuki). There is little need for strength in making a point.
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