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Men's team. Round 1 Section4Match

Victory: Naradaifuzoku(奈良大附属)|Naradaifuzoku(奈良大附属) × Kochi(高知)

📅 August 5–8, 2022 📍 Kochi Prefectural Haruno General Athletic Park Gymnasium

Matchup

Schoolnumber of winspoints
Red Naradaifuzoku(奈良大附属)(奈良)11
White Kochi(高知)(Kochi)11

The number of wins and points were tied, and the match was decided by a deciding match.

Senpo Ito(伊藤) × Teramura(寺村)

Draw/No valid strikes/4分0秒

Commentary:In the first round of the boys' team event, 金井 from Kyushugakuin and 荒木 from Shimabara face off in the Senpo match.

Explanation:Both players have been recorded with one foul each.

Commentary:At 4 minutes and 0 seconds from the start of the match, 荒木 in white scored a kote.

Explanation:That was a splendid ippon.

Commentary:Araki of Shimabara won by ippon, bringing 1 win to the team.

To both players

Kanai's attitude of never giving up until the end was wonderful.

Araki scored a sharp strike to secure the victory.

Jiho Sugiura(杉浦) × Sumino(住野)

Draw/No valid strikes/4分0秒

Commentary:Men's team first round, the Jiho match between Kyushugakuin's 元井 and Shimabara's 立川.

Explanation:Neither side shows an opening, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.

Commentary:A foul was recorded against Tachikawa in white, but the match continues.

Explanation:Both sides continued to attack until the end, and neither scored a valid strike.

Commentary:They fought for the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds, and the result was a draw.

To both players

Applause for both 元井 and 立川, who fought aggressively until the very end.

It was a wonderful match where both sides fought with great determination.

Chuken Nakata(中田) × 宇賀

Red Nakata(中田) Win by ippon/RedMen/4分0秒

Commentary:Men's team first round, Chuken match between Kyushugakuin and Shimabara. Red is 辻本, white is 長尾.

Explanation:It has become a match to watch.

Commentary:Match start. Red's 辻本, a do has been scored!

Explanation:That was a splendid do strike.

Commentary:Match time 4 minutes 0 seconds. 辻本 of Kyushugakuin won by ippon, bringing 1 win to the team.

To both players

Tsujimoto showed an intense offensive and defensive struggle; it was a wonderful ippon.

Applause for 長尾, who fought bravely until the very end.

Fukusho Tomita(富田) × 川田

Draw/No valid strikes/4分0秒

Commentary:Men's team first round, the Fukusho match between Kyushugakuin's 落合 and Shimabara's 寺川.

Explanation:Neither side is showing any openings, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.

Commentary:A foul was recorded once against Ochiai of the red team, but the intense exchange of attacks continues.

Explanation:Both fought aggressively until the end, fighting through the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds.

Commentary:The result was a draw.

To both players

Applause for 落合 and 寺川 for their passionate fight, attacking until the very end.

I express my heartfelt respect for the proud clash between the two.

Taisho Okamoto(岡本) × Sakai(酒井)

White Sakai(酒井) Win by ippon/WhiteTsuki/4分0秒/Foul Red1

Commentary:Men's team first round, this is the Taisho match between 石橋 of Kyushugakuin and 三木 of Shimabara.

Explanation:Neither side is showing any openings, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.

Commentary:A penalty was recorded once against the white 三木, but the intense offensive and defensive struggle continues.

Explanation:Both sides attacked until the end, but there were no valid strikes.

Commentary:They fought for the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds, and the result was a draw.

To both players

Applause for the fighting spirit of both 石橋 and 三木, who attacked relentlessly until the very end.

Send your passionate cheers to 石橋 and 三木, who both showed a refusal to back down.

deciding match Tomita(富田) × Sakai(酒井)

Red Tomita(富田) Win by ippon/RedKote/1分40秒

Commentary:Men's team first round, Kyushugakuin vs Shimabara. The deciding match is 石橋 in red and 三木 in white.

Explanation:With the score tied at 1 win and 1 ippon each, this deciding match will determine the outcome.

Commentary:Match start. White's 三木, men scored!

Explanation:That was a brilliant ippon.

Commentary:Match time 1 minute 30 seconds. With an ippon win, 三木 of Shimabara won.

To both players

It was a passionate battle where 石橋 and 三木 both gave their all.

I send my heartfelt applause to the two of them for their brave efforts.

Results

Commentary:Men's team first round, Kyushugakuin vs Shimabara. In the Senpo match, 荒木 from Shimabara won by ippon with a kote strike.

Explanation:It was a promising start.

Commentary:Jiho, Kyushugakuin 元井 and Shimabara 立川 ended in a draw.

Explanation:Neither side gave way, and the match remained evenly contested.

Commentary:For Chuken, Kyushugakuin's 辻本 scored a do and won by ippon. The battle between the two schools, including 金井 and 長尾, becomes intense.

Explanation:Kyushugakuin has caught up.

Commentary:Fukusho 落合 and 寺川, as well as Taisho 石橋 and 三木, all ended in draws.

Explanation:It is a very intense match, with 3 out of 5 bouts ending in a draw.

Commentary:Both the number of wins and points are tied at 1 win and 1 ippon, leading to a deciding match.

Explanation:The match will be decided here.

Commentary:In the deciding match, 三木 from Shimabara scored a men. Shimabara won at 1 minute 30 seconds.

To both schools and all players

Respect to both schools, Kyushugakuin and Shimabara, for their fierce battle where neither would give in.

I send my heartfelt applause to all the players for giving their absolute best in every strike.

Naradaifuzoku(奈良大附属)

Official name
奈良大学附属高等学校
Reading
Naradaifuzoku
Division/Category of Establishment
Private (coeducational). It is an affiliated school of 奈良大学 and has a system for internal advancement to the same university.
Location
Nara City, Akishino-cho, Nara Prefecture.
History
In June 1925 (Taisho 14), the history began with the establishment of Nantou Seikyo Middle School within the grounds of Yakushiji Temple in Tsujizato Village, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, as a night school for working youth. Following the 1948 educational reform, it became Nara Prefectural Seikyo High School, and co-education was introduced in 1957.
School motto/philosophy
Founded on the spirit of "Living Correctly and Strongly" (Seikyo Spirit). School motto: "Effort is genius."
Department.
General Studies (Special Advancement Course, Liberal Arts Course, Standard Course)
Kendo Club
Inter-High for 49 consecutive years (total of 44 appearances), and the All-Japan High School Kendo Tournament in the spring for 22 consecutive years (total of 29 appearances). They have won the prefectural Inter-High qualifier 44 times in a row for 16 consecutive years. They have been runners-up twice, placed third four times, and reached the top 8 eleven times in national tournaments. They placed third in the All-Japan High School Kendo Tournament in March 2025. The women’s team has won the prefectural tournament 47 times in a row and the overall championship 96 times, and have reached the top 8 at Inter-High four times.
Notes
The participating schools from Nara Prefecture, the host location of this tournament.

Kochi(高知)

Official name
高知高等学校
Reading
Kochi
Division/Category of Establishment
Private (School Corporation Kochi Gakuen). Junior and senior high school integrated.
Location
Kochi Prefecture Kochi City, Kitatancho 100
History
Founded in 1899 as “Koyo Gakusha.” In 1956, it was reorganized into the school corporation Kochi Gakuen, and in 1957, it moved to its current location.
Department.
General studies (Academic course, Advanced course, Sports advancement course)
Kendo Club
According to the official website of school corporation Kochi Gakuen, the high school has participated in national tournaments 9 times as a team and 5 times individually over the past 4 years. In 1985, they won the boys' team event at the All-Japan Junior High School Kendo Tournament. The high school has the overall strength of winning 30 sports in 55 events at the prefectural general athletic meet. In this tournament, the boys' team has qualified for Inter-High, and 森田優姫 (3rd year, 3rd dan) will participate in the girls' individual event.
Notes
The baseball club is the only high school in the prefecture to have experienced national championships in both the Spring Koshien and the Summer Koshien Kochi. It is a different school from Kochi Shishigakuen High School, Kochi Chuo High School, and Kochi Gakugei High School.
Source: The 69th All Japan High School Kendo Championship Official "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket) https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗ Quick report of this match↗