Episode 10: Kendo Fumikomi: Techniques for Stamping Footwork Improvement

In Kendo, the technique known as Fumikomi, or foot tap, is fundamental. The instructor emphasizes that the primary purpose of this technique is to ensure speed and explosiveness in the strike, and not to produce a loud noise, which will come naturally with proper practice. To achieve this goal, various exercises are illustrated, starting with basic training that focuses on the mechanics of the movement and avoiding common errors, such as exposing the knee. A more advanced exercise, the Fumikomi Suburi, teaches how to synchronize the right foot tap with the men strike of the shinai. A third exercise with a two-count is specifically designed to help students master the simultaneity of the strike and the tap.