Abstract
This study reports on the physical knowledge of a kendo competitor (competitor A) who mastered the debana men technique as the opponent has a chance to enter the one-foot-one-sword distance. Specifically, this study aimed to present bodily knowledge for mastering and teaching from a retrospectively recollected comparison of motor movements and motor awareness pre- and post-mastery. Based on the findings, the essential bodily knowledge is awareness of the “feeling of load near the ball of the left foot.” By placing the feeling of load near the ball of the left foot before striking, the movement of reapplying weight from the right to the left foot (shifting the center of gravity) was eliminated, which occurs upon initiating forward body movement. Additionally, it led to the acquisition of motor awareness on the appropriate distance and stance for striking. Therefore, awareness on placing the feeling of load near the ball of the left foot and preparation for striking using the debana men technique is important, if the opponent has a chance to enter the one-foot-one-sword distance.
https://ror.org/029043079 
