Nakano Junior and Senior High School (Nakano-ku, Tokyo) attached to Meiji University has been teaching “martial arts” in the first and second years of high school for over 15 years. While practicing literally “Bunbu Ryodo” and continuing to study judo or kendo, many students acquire the “first stage” qualification, and cultivate politeness, a fair spirit, and a spirit of hard work and never give up. It is said that there is. I have seen students seriously devoting themselves to high school 2 judo and kendo classes.
Aiming for “first stage” in elective classes of judo and kendo
The school provides physical education classes for the first and second years of high school three hours a week, one of which is devoted to judo or kendo martial arts elective classes. At the end of High School 2, if you pass the promotion examination for students with excellent skills, you will be able to obtain the “first dan” level for both judo and kendo. This qualification can be entered in the activity report in the comprehensive selection of the university, and it may be advantageous to enter it in the hobby / special skill column of the resume and the qualification column depending on the type of job. Even in class, promotion is set as the final goal.
Kotaro Ishiguro, the director of the life guidance department who teaches judo, explains why he is incorporating “martial arts” into his curriculum. “Our school is a school that values the practice of” Chitokutai “and” Bunbu Ryodo “, along with the lesson of” Gang Yi, Kyodo Autonomy, and Learning. “Today,” Bunbu Ryodo “is for academics and sports. I say that you can do both, but originally “Takeshi” refers to martial arts, which meant a serious game of living or dying.
Has moved to a “road” that aims for self-sufficiency, but the essence of living seriously remains unchanged. We regard “martial arts” as all activities other than school activities such as school events, club activities, and hobbies, and while learning the roots of “martial arts” in class, we want to nurture students who are serious about those things. I thought. ”
Mr. Ishiguro says that by seriously working on “martial arts”, he will cultivate a courtesy to the other party, a fair spirit of observing manners and rules, an effort toward goals, and a heart that will not give up until the end.In addition, both judo and kendo are practical skills for promotion examination.
There is an examination, and even in class, two people are practicing the form. Professor Yasutoshi Amano, who teaches kendo, says, “The most important thing in form is to match with the other person.” “In order for two people to breathe and move together, it is important to be considerate of each other and communicate their thoughts, and to develop communication skills and cooperation.”
Professor Ishiguro said, “These are all necessary when you go out into society. I think that the main purpose of martial arts classes is to develop human power, which leads to” virtue. ” Talk to. Almost all the students who challenged the promotion examination every year pass both judo and kendo. “We give classes once a week after school to those who wish, and students who still feel lack of skill participate in judo and kendo club activities themselves and practice with the members. I can feel the strong heart that I will never give up, that I will definitely take the “first stage”. “
Classes that begin and end with gratitude
On November 4th, I visited the school and saw high school 2 judo and kendo classes. Both the judo hall and the kendo hall are housed in the second gymnasium completed in 2017. The judo hall is 210 tatami mats in size, and the tatami mats are officially recognized by the International Judo Federation and are also used in the Olympics.The kendo hall is of cypress
The lumber is used to make you feel innocent. The floor is made a little slippery and elastic to prevent injuries, and it is designed to disperse the sound to protect the ears from loud noises.
In the judo class, everyone sat down and meditated on the command of the students, and then thanked Kamimae and Ishiguro-sensei. On this day, for the regular exam at the end of the second semester, the throwing technique ”
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A practice in the form of a “piggyback” was held. It is said that these are necessary techniques even in the promotion examination.
First, Professor Ishiguro explained the technique, and then the students became a pair of two.
(Thrower) and
I practiced three techniques in the promised practice that I decided (the person to receive). In the dojo where there is a feeling of tension, the students breathe together and repeat the technique of accurate movement. In the meantime, Professor Ishiguro said, “It’s time to pay homage to the other person and look after yourself.” He gave teachings and instructions such as “correct.” At the end, all the members sat down again, meditated, thanked, and the class was over.
At the beginning and end of the Kendo class, a bow is given to Dr. Amano, who sits upright, meditates, and teaches Shinto. As with Judo, on this day, “return technique” and “shooting technique” were practiced for the regular test. In November, he also practices “mutual training” with armor, but he says that he keeps it in shape because of the corona.
At first, everyone watched the video and confirmed the movement of the technique, and then the practice in pairs began. Dr. Amano gave teachings and instructions such as “thinking about and discussing with each other” and “speaking out and feeling when moving”. The students performed a series of techniques in accordance with the command of Dr. Amano, and the second time, without a command, they made their own breathing movements.
Kano who was taking a judo class
You say, “I think I was able to train my mentality through judo. It was good to learn etiquette, such as stopping properly when greeting.”Murakami
You recalled, “I’ve started to greet you with all my heart.” “Be sure to take the black belt”
Masaya Sato belongs to the Kendo club, so he chose Kendo in class as well. “I am learning from Kendo not only the technique but also the important things that are natural but important, such as respecting superiors. The goal is to participate in the Inter-High School Championships next year.”Shinohara who also chose Kendo
You said, “Through the Kendo class, I have improved my posture in my private life. I want to be a person who can naturally act politely even after the class is over.”
I want you to make use of what you have cultivated in “martial arts” in society.
Professor Ishiguro says that the characteristic of not only “martial arts” but also “michi” is that “even if there is no result, you can control yourself and repeat what you can do now.” “Even if you are not good at exercising, you can learn judo and kendo by practicing it many times. Anyone can do what anyone can do, not win or lose, success or failure. My goal is to be patient and keep doing it. “
Regarding future classes, Professor Ishiguro says, “As always, we will continue to teach students with the highest priority on etiquette.” “Even if I didn’t understand it when I was in high school, I’d be happy if you realized that I was glad that I learned etiquette when I became a member of society.” Dr. Amano also hopes that he will grow up as people think, “Kendo and judo players have different ways of gratitude and attitudes.” “I think there are many students who will go abroad to work in the future. I hope that they will be proud of their” martial arts “qualifications born in Japan and will be recognized by the people around them.”
(Text: Tomomi Kitano Photo: Support for junior high school exams)
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