Women's Individual Round 1 Court 2 Section10Match

Encho 2 (extension) — Tatematsu（立松） wins

📅 August 7–10, 2025 📍 Hiroshima Prefectural General Gymnasium

Matchup

Red Tatematsu（立松明莉） / Saibi（済美） / 岐阜３年弐段
White Yakushiji（薬師寺結美） / 大分鶴崎 / 大分３年参段

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Valid strike

#	Situation	Red and White	Players	Technique
1	Encho 2	Red	Tatematsu（立松）	Men

Conclusion: Encho 2
Match time: 9分3秒
Winner: Tatematsu（立松）（Red）
Foul: 立松明莉Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持翔

The 72nd All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Women's Individual first round. Court 2, Match 10.

Explanation
堂島厳

The point of interest is whether a solid offensive and defensive battle will unfold, with neither side showing any openings.

Commentary
剣持翔

Red is Saibi's Tatematsu（立松）, and white is Oita Tsurusaki's Yakushiji（薬師寺）. A fierce exchange of strikes continues.

Explanation
堂島厳

Neither side is breaking, and a very cautious tactical battle is taking place.

Commentary
剣持翔

The time limit has been reached, but there are no valid strikes. It goes into encho at 0-0.

Explanation
堂島厳

This is where the real critical moment begins. Whoever can maintain their focus will advance.

Commentary
剣持翔

Even after Encho 1, there is no winner. With still no valid strikes, the match proceeds to a Encho 2.

Explanation
堂島厳

Who will break first? Sharp strikes that exploit a momentary opening are required.

Commentary
剣持翔

Whoa, he moved! Tatsumatsu in red, Men! Men is scored!

Explanation
堂島厳

The winning point came in Encho 2. He closed out the match with a magnificent men strike.

Commentary
剣持翔

Match time 9 minutes 3 seconds. Tatematsu（立松） scored an ippon with a men strike and won.

Explanation
堂島厳

Yakushiji fought tenaciously until the end, but Tatsumatsu won a close match.

Commentary
剣持翔

Tatematsu of Saibi and Yakushiji of Oita Tsurusaki. After a fierce battle, Tatematsu advances to the next match.

To both players

Yakushiji showed steady offense and defense until the very end; it was a wonderful fight.

Tatsumatsu won the encho match with a brilliant men strike; we look forward to the next match.

Source: 72nd National High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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