Win by two ippon — Mukoyama（向山） wins
The match for the second round of the men's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament was decided at 3 minutes 0 seconds. Mukoyama（向山） in red scored two men within the time limit, taking two ippon. The winner is Mukoyama.
Matchup
- Red Mukoyama Taichi（向山 太智） / Kumiyama（久御山） / Kyoto2nd year 2nd danKumiyama's Mukoyama（向山） is a second-year student with a second-dan rank. The Kendo club is designated as one of the school's "Comprehensive Sports Designated Clubs," and the club's motto is "Self-study," "Self-discipline," and "Self-training."
- White Sakai Arata（酒井 新太） / Honjo Daiichi（本庄第一） / Saitama3rd Year 3rd danHonjo Daiichi's Sakai（酒井） is a 3rd-year Sandan. With the club slogan "Isshin Furan," they have a track record of winning the boys' team championship at the 2012 selection tournament.
Highlights
A lightning-fast conclusion within the time limit
Two ippons by Mukoyama（向山） with men strikes
A one-sided blitz of 3 minutes 0 seconds
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | Red | Mukoyama（向山） | Men |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | Mukoyama（向山） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Win by two ippon
- Match time
- 3:00
- Winner
- Mukoyama（向山）（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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73rd All Japan High School Kendo Championships, Men's Individual second round. Court 3, Match 23.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Kumiyama from Kyoto, Mukoyama（向山）. Honjo Daiichi from Saitama, Sakai（酒井）. The focus is on Mukoyama's rapid attack.
Commentary
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Match start! Both sides gauge the distance, but the red player, Mukoyama（向山）, steps in sharply!
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Men! Ippon! Kumiyama's Mukoyama（向山） scored the first point with a brilliant men strike!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a strike without hesitation. It looks like they've seized the initiative in one fell swoop.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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The match resumes. White's Sakai（酒井） attempts a counterattack, but Red moves again!
Commentary
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Men! Men again for the second point! Mukoyama（向山） scored two consecutive men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Perfect timing. It was an overwhelming attack that gave the opponent no opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Regulation time 3 minutes 0 seconds. Two ippon to win, match over!
Commentary
剣持 翔
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The match ended exactly at the 3-minute mark. It was a development that could be described as a truly one-sided rapid attack.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a very high-precision performance, scoring two men strikes within the time limit.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The winner is Mukoyama（向山） in red! The 2nd year from Kumiyama broke through the 3rd year from Honjo Daiichi with a tsuki!
To both players
Mukoyama（向山） secured the victory with a quick attack; it was a brilliant performance. Although Sakai（酒井） unfortunately lost, they fought with all their might until the end. I look forward to the further growth of both players.
Kumiyama（久御山）
- Official name
- 京都府立久御山高等学校
- Reading
- Kumiyama
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Kyoto Prefectural (Co-educational)
- Location
- Kyoto Prefecture Kuse District Kumiyama Town Hayashi
- History
- Founded in April 1980.
- School motto/philosophy
- The school motto is “Self-study, self-discipline, and self-improvement.”
- Department.
- General studies (S course = Standard, A course = Academy, P course = Physical & Sports Comprehensive Program)
- Kendo Club
- The kendo club is designated as a "sports comprehensive designated club" of the school. In this tournament, 鵜木丈 (3rd year, 2nd dan) and 向山太智 (2nd year, 2nd dan) will participate in addition to the women's team event, in the men's individual event. The school is nationally known for its soccer club, which was runner-up in the 89th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, and approximately 80% of all students participate in club activities.
Honjo Daiichi（本庄第一）
- Official name
- 本庄第一高等学校
- Reading
- Honjo Daiichi
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private (junior high and high school with a Honjo Daiichi website)
- Location
- Saitama Prefecture, Honjo City
- History
- Founded in 1925.
- Department.
- General studies course.
- Kendo Club
- The kendo club was founded in 1989 and made its first appearance at the national tournament in 1998. They won the men’s team championship at the 21st All-Japan High School Kendo Selection Tournament on March 27, 2012 (Heisei 23). They placed third in the men’s team event at the 64th All-Japan High School Kendo Tournament (Inter-High) in 2017. The club’s slogan is “Isshin Buran,” and coach 相川浩一 states, “To play a tenacious match while attacking and enduring” and “To focus on how to make a draw decisive.” The club introduction on the school’s official website states, “What to learn through kendo,” and they go on training trips around the country on weekends and during long breaks. In recent years, they have participated in the team event at the 30th and 31st All-Japan High School Kendo Selection Tournaments. In this tournament, 酒井新太 (3rd year, Sandan) and 長岡律生 (2nd year, Nidan) will participate in the men’s individual event.
- Notes
- The abbreviation is "Honjoichi" or "Honichi." It is a different school from Saitama Prefectural Honjo High School.
Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
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