Grandpa's Advice2

Izzaz, don't worry, i had the same problem when i first wear my bogu. Just try to ignore it, look at the opponent and focus on what's more important. I'll train ur mind. And if u fell in love in kendo more after u wear bogu then that's good, cause more 90% of people stop after having their first bogu. They can't stand the pain and the bashing from the sensei.



Anyway, arif. kakari geiko is important, there are tonnes of things u can learn from kakari and many method of doing kakari. It depends on the sensei and the person ur doing it. Why is it important? first , to train ur reaction speed. the moment ur opponent starts to open u must be able to move and hit him without delay. 2, to learn to have conviction in ur cuts. don't hesitate and just hit properly. 3rd, trains ur footwork, 4th, train ur skill so everything moves as natural and as fast as possible, 5h to train ur mental strength and stamina, 6th. (it depends on ur sensei) to train ur seme and readiness,etc.

so u c, kakari geiko is an important part of kendo prac if u wanna improve, and from looking at the athletic kendo clubs, some of the best kendo clubs actually trains a lot in kakari. But even so kakari is not the all cure medicine, i.e there is a way to improve without kakari, but it is harder and painstakingly slow without it.

so that's y me and aimi even hakim and all the kendo senseis would tell u guys to do tonnes of kakari if u guys wanna improve ur kendo.