Men's Individual Round 1 Court 4 Section25Match

Encho 2 (extension) — Mori（森） wins

📅 August 2–5, 2026 📍 Lotto Arena Nara

The first round of the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Men's Individual took place, and Mori（森） won. The match time was 8 minutes and 8 seconds; there were no valid strikes by either side during the regulation time or Encho 1. The match was decided in Encho 2 when Mori scored a do.

Matchup

Red Nakayama（中山靖章） / Hidaka（日高） / Wakayama3rd Year 3rd dan
It is Hidaka's Nakayama（中山）. He holds a 3rd dan rank in his 3rd year.
White Mori Hikari（森大耀） / Fukudai Ohori（福大大濠） / Fukuoka3rd Year 3rd dan
It is Mori（森） from Fukudai Ohori. He holds a 3rd dan rank in his 3rd year.

Highlights

A tense development with no valid strikes from the regulation time through Encho 1.

A match characterized by steady offense and defense

Mori's winning do in Encho 2

Live commentary video

Valid strike

#	Situation	Red and White	Players	Technique
1	Encho 2	White	Mori（森）	Do

Conclusion: Encho 2
Match time: 8:08
Winner: Mori（森）（White）
Foul: No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持翔

Court 4, Match 25. Nakayama（中山） from Hidaka, Mori（森） from Fukudai Ohori. This is a match where steady offense and defense are expected.

Explanation
堂島厳

Both are leaving no openings, and a very cautious tactical battle is unfolding.

Commentary
剣持翔

There were no valid strikes for either side within the regulation time. With the score remaining 0-0, the match enters encho.

Explanation
堂島厳

It will be a clash of mental strength to see who breaks first.

Commentary
剣持翔

It has entered Encho 1, but no valid strike has been made here either. The atmosphere is filled with tension.

Explanation
堂島厳

Both are waiting for an opportunity, maintaining a posture that will not miss a single moment of opening.

Commentary
剣持翔

And now we've reached Encho 2. An ippon here will decide the match!

Explanation
堂島厳

Whoever loses their focus here will likely be the one to lose the match.

Commentary
剣持翔

Shiro stepped in! Mori, Do! A point for Do!

Explanation
堂島厳

With a sharp step-in, they accurately struck the do.

Commentary
剣持翔

Match time 8 minutes 8 seconds. Scoring the winning point in Encho 2, Mori in white won.

Explanation
堂島厳

Nakayama（中山） fought tenaciously until the end, but Mori maintained their focus and brilliantly scored an ippon.

Commentary
剣持翔

Fukudai Ohori's Mori（森） advances to the next match with a brilliant victory!

To both players

Congratulations to Mori（森）, who won. Nakayama（中山）, who unfortunately lost, also fought tenaciously until the end. I look forward to the further growth of both players.

Hidaka（日高）

Official name: 和歌山県立日高高等学校
Reading: Hidaka
Division/Category of Establishment: Public (Wakayama Prefecture)
Location: 45 Shima, Gobo City, Wakayama Prefecture
History: Founded in April 1914 as Wakayama Prefecture Hidaka Prefectural Practical Higher Girls' School. It was renamed Wakayama Prefectural Hidaka Higher Girls' School in 1919, and in 1948, Wakayama Prefectural Hidaka High School opened by integrating Hidaka Junior High School, Hidaka Higher Girls' School, and Hidaka Technical School. An affiliated junior high school was established in 2008.
School motto/philosophy: Academic Pursuit, Creativity, Respect
Department.: Full-time course: General Course and Comprehensive Science Course, Part-time course: General Course (with affiliated junior high school)
Kendo Club: In the 2026 men's individual competition, 中山靖章 (3rd year, 3rd dan) will participate.
Notes: History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).

Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/和歌山県立日高高等学校・附属中学校↗

Fukudai Ohori（福大大濠）

Official name: 福岡大学附属大濠高等学校
Reading: Fukudai Ohori
Division/Category of Establishment: Private (Educational Corporation Fukuoka University)
Location: 1-12-1 Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
History: In March 1948, Fukuoka Ohori Junior High School, affiliated with the Foreign Affairs Vocational School, was established. In April 1951, Fukuoka Ohori High School, affiliated with the College of Commerce, was established, and in March 1956, it was renamed Fukuoka University Affiliated Ohori High School and Junior High School. Coeducation at the high school began in April 2012.
School motto/philosophy: Founding spirit: "Enhancing humanity through moral education." School motto: "Cheerfulness and Open-mindedness," "Self-control and Respect for Others," "Academic Study and Physical Training," "Enterprise and Innovation."
Department.: General Course (Combined Junior/Senior High / Super Academic / Academic courses)
Kendo Club: The Kendo club has won the national championship 4 times and been runner-up 3 times, and won the Gyokuryu-ki 6 times and been runner-up 8 times.
Notes: History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).

Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/福岡大学附属大濠中学校・高等学校↗

Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament 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.