Ariga to Kendo （有賀と剣道）

10/04/2026

These are a few of the bloopers from my YouTube videos…I’m doing my best but my kids make fun of me 😭😂 #剣道 #ばずれ #剣道稽古

01/04/2026

30/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate this special milestone with me. I am truly grateful for my senseis, students, family, and this incredible kendo community. Your presence meant a lot to me and reminded me that this journey is something we all share together. Let’s continue to think, enjoy, and do kendo! #剣道稽古 #剣道

11/03/2026

https://youtu.be/z0J1gzo_Wgc?si=b5cEt6SIaZnQvNv4

In this episode, I explain the concept of debana waza—techniques that strike at the exact moment the opponent begins their attack—and how proper seme, timing...

05/03/2026

Watch my new YouTube video at my channel 📹🎞️ link in bio #剣道 #ばずれ

05/03/2026

Episode 8: Small Men Explained
https://youtu.be/Bm-h8mDQA_8
In this episode, I explain the concept of small men (chiisai men) and how efficiency, timing, and proper body mechanics create a powerful and effective strike.
Many practitioners believe that a stronger men strike requires a larger swing. However, when executed correctly, a small and efficient motion can generate greater speed, better timing, and stronger control of the center. In this video, I demonstrate how minimizing unnecessary movement allows you to strike more directly while maintaining proper structure and balance.
These principles help create a compact, precise men strike that maintains proper structure while maximizing speed, reach, and power.
This video is intended for practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of striking mechanics, refine their fundamentals, and improve the efficiency of their techniques.
In this episode:
• Understanding the concept of small men (chiisai men)
• Efficiency and minimizing unnecessary motion
• The importance of unified body movement
• Left foot, left hip, left hand, and shinai moving as one energy
• Moving from kamae to the final position using the shortest path
• Using the left foot to generate additional power before fumikomi
• Practical demonstration of small men mechanics

In this episode, I explain the concept of small men (chiisai men) and how efficiency, timing, and proper body mechanics create a powerful and effective strik...

24/02/2026

Let’s dissect how to do a proper together! Have you ever thought about suburi this way? 🥚Let me know in the comments. #剣道 #ばずれ

20/02/2026

よく言われるよ🤣小手伸也か有賀太郎？😭　
I get mistaken for this actor a lot. #剣道

19/02/2026

I am deeply grateful to my friends at IBM Kendo Club for creating this video. It traces my Kendo journey—from my childhood in Brazil, through Canada and Japan, and to the United States—where I have had the privilege of practicing and learning with so many wonderful kenshis. Kendo has given me lifelong friendships, mentors, students, and unforgettable experiences across the world.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. My journey has just started—I will continue to strive, learn, and share the beauty of Kendo.

In 1993, Taro Ariga founded the IBM Kendo Club in Japan, which has remained his home dojo there ever since.On December 22, 2025, members of IBM Kendo Club ho...