Kendo · 01
Men-Uchi (Overhead Strike to Head)
Primary Target Strike
- 01
Start from basic central posture (Chudan-no-kamae), holding the Shinai with both hands aligned along the center line.
- 02
Elevate the Shinai smoothly above the head in an arc without flaring the elbows.
- 03
Step forward with the right foot, stamping the floor hard (Fumikomi-ashi).
- 04
Snap the arms downward, striking the top center of the opponent's helmet (Men) with the bamboo blade tip area.
- 05
Emit a loud vocal shout ("MEN!"), driving straight past the opponent while maintaining alert readiness (Zanshin).
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