Men's Individual Round 1 Court 2 Section11Match

Encho 2 (extension) — Tanaka（田中） wins

📅 August 3–6, 2024 📍 Resonac Budo Sports Center

Matchup

Red Tsuchida（土田剛士） / 明桜 / 秋田３年参段
White Tanaka（田中志武） / Seisa（星槎） / 香川２年参段

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Valid strike

#	Situation	Red and White	Players	Technique
1	Encho 2	White	Tanaka（田中）	Men

Conclusion: Encho 2
Match time: 10分6秒
Winner: Tanaka（田中）（White）
Foul: 土田剛士、田中志武Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持翔

The 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual first round. Match 11 at Court 2.

Explanation
堂島厳

What is noteworthy is this intense, long-drawn-out battle that lasted for 10 minutes and 6 seconds.

Commentary
剣持翔

Red is Tsuchida（土田） (Meio, Akita), white is Tanaka（田中） (Seisa, Kagawa). Both have sharp stances.

Explanation
堂島厳

Neither side is leaving any openings, and the match continues with a high level of tension.

Commentary
剣持翔

Neither side scored a valid strike within the time limit, and the match enters encho at 0-0.

Explanation
堂島厳

Neither side will give an inch. From here, it becomes a clash of willpower.

Commentary
剣持翔

It went into Encho 1. However, no valid strike is scored here either.

Explanation
堂島厳

Both are cautiously measuring the distance. It is a development where they are waiting for the moment to decide the match.

Commentary
剣持翔

And then came Encho 2. An ippon here will be the decisive moment that determines victory or defeat.

Explanation
堂島厳

The one who loses focus loses. It is an offense and defense in a state of extreme tension.

Commentary
剣持翔

There it is! White's Tanaka（田中） scored a men!

Explanation
堂島厳

That was a splendid men. You caught them perfectly.

Commentary
剣持翔

The winning point came in Encho 2. White's Tanaka（田中） scored an ippon with a men strike, ending the match.

Explanation
堂島厳

It was a long battle lasting over 10 minutes, but in the end, Tanaka（田中）'s men strike won.

Commentary
剣持翔

Match time 10 minutes 6 seconds. The winner was Tanaka（田中） (white, Seisa・Kagawa).

Explanation
堂島厳

Tsuchida (Meio, Akita) also fought tenaciously until the very end; it was a wonderful match.

Commentary
剣持翔

I would like to give a big round of applause to both players who fought such a fierce battle.

To both players

To Tsuchida（土田）, who fought until the very end without giving up, thank you for your hard work.

Player Tanaka（田中）, who maintained their focus and scored a brilliant men, we are looking forward to your next match.

Source: 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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