Hayashi Kunio Sensei (Hanshi 8th Dan) Seminar
University of Victoria
March 22-23, 2008

The University of Victoria Kendo Club hosted a special 2-day seminar featuring Hayashi Kunio Sensei (Hanshi Hachidan) on March 22nd & 23rd, 2008. Hayashi Sensei gave a two-part lecture covering the theory behind kendo techniques and a detailed analysis of the Kendo Hachidan Examination in Japan. The latter included a quantitative analysis of sparring techniques that have proved successful for passing the exam as well as those that tend to be associated with unsuccessful attempts. Hayashi Sensei also led group practices that focused on fundamental techniques and a variety of seme.

Hayashi Sensei is a professor in the Department of Sport Science at Chukyo University in Nagoya, Japan and he is a Permanent Director of the All Japan Kendo Federation. He is also currently Head Director of Training for Japan's Under 25 Kendo Team and he was the Head Manager of the women's national team at the 1st Women's World Kendo Championship.

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