Encho 1 (extension) — Hori（堀） wins
Matchup
- Red Hori（堀 峻彰） / 杵築 / 大分２年弐段
- White 寺田 陽士郎 / 和歌山東 / 和歌山３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 1 | Red | Hori（堀） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 1
- Match time
- 5分12秒
- Winner
- Hori（堀）（Red）
- Foul
- 堀 峻彰Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual first round. Court 1, Match 6.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The highlight to watch for is the "steady offense and defense." It will likely be a match where neither side shows any openings.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Red is Kinefuki's Hori（堀）, white is Wakayama Higashi's 寺田. Both maintain a sharp distance from each other.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both are fighting cautiously, and it does not look like either will break easily.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The match was intense, but no valid strikes were scored within the time limit.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a very steady fight. With no winner decided, the match goes into encho.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
It has gone into encho. A tension fills the air as the match will be decided in an instant from here.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Concentration will be tested. It will be a sight to see who breaks first in the offensive and defensive struggle from here.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Oh, he moved! The red side's Hori（堀） landed a sharp men strike!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a magnificent men. It becomes the winning point in Encho 1.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Hori scores a men ippon! At 5 minutes 12 seconds, Hori (red) wins!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
You landed a solid men strike under the extreme pressure of encho.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Hori from Kitsuki has had a brilliant run. In contrast, Terada from Wakayama Higashi fought tenaciously until the end.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It can be said that it was a very high-quality, solid battle of offense and defense, with neither side compromising.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
It was a fierce battle. In the 6th match, the winner was Hori（堀） of the red team.
To both players
Hori, who seized victory, please continue to strive for even greater heights.
Terada fought with everything they had; please use this experience as fuel for the future.
Source: 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
Only facts recorded in the logs (matches, valid strikes and their order, outcomes, match duration, and presence of fouls) are listed. The play-by-play and commentary are AI-generated content.
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
Only facts recorded in the logs (matches, valid strikes and their order, outcomes, match duration, and presence of fouls) are listed. The play-by-play and commentary are AI-generated content.