July 2010
Japanese people don't understand "motodachi" [Archive] - Kendo World Forums
by Takwann
Just checked my glossary. "Motodachi" is indeed "the receiver". Guess it's something that outside of kendo, it's not a term used in everyday speech in Nihongo
October 2009
Taito: Be Ready To Draw
by Takwann (via)
Taito (tai-to)is a command and means "wear your sword". You have a shinai in your hand and carry it in your left hand in the sageto position.
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