Encho 2 (extension) — Mori（森） wins
The second round of the men's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Championship took place, and Mori（森） defeated Ogura（小倉）. No valid strikes were scored during the regulation time or Encho 1; the match was decided in Encho 2 when Mori scored a men. The match time was 7 minutes and 28 seconds.
Matchup
- Red Ogura Haruka（小倉 悠） / Taisha（大社） / Shimane2nd year 3rd danOgura（小倉） is a 2nd-year sandan from Taisha. Taisha's motto is "Goal: Number One in Japan, Purpose: Human Development," and they are competing in all four divisions in this tournament.
- White Mori Hikari（森 大耀） / Fukudai Ohori（福大大濠） / Fukuoka3rd Year 3rd danMori（森） is a 3rd-year sandan from Fukudai Ohori.
Highlights
A tense development with no valid strikes within the regulation time or Encho 1.
A fierce battle of 7 minutes and 28 seconds featuring steady offense and defense.
Mori's men strike, which became the winning point in Encho 2
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | White | Mori（森） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 7:28
- Winner
- Mori（森）（White）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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Court 4, Match 25. Taisha Ogura（小倉） vs Fukudai Ohori Mori（森）. This match promises a steady exchange of offense and defense.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both are sandan. With neither side breaking their posture, it becomes a very tense standoff to see who will create an opening first.
Commentary
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Both launch sharp strikes, but neither lands a decisive blow. No valid points scored within the time limit.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side gave way easily. From here, it goes into encho, and it becomes a battle of mental strength.
Commentary
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It has gone into encho. A fierce exchange of strikes continues between Ogura（小倉） and Mori（森）, but no valid strike is scored in Encho 1 period.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
They are gauging each other's distance and cautiously waiting for an opening. A single strike from here will decide the match.
Commentary
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The match time has passed 7 minutes. And, it's decided! Mori in white, men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The winning point in Encho 2. Mori（森） perfectly struck the men. A splendid conclusion.
Commentary
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Match time 7 minutes 28 seconds. With an ippon men, Mori（森） of Fukudai Ohori defeated Ogura（小倉） of Taisha.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a match where Mori（森）'s mental toughness shone through, maintaining focus until the end to decisively score a men.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Winning a hard-fought battle, 白のMori（森） advances to the next match!
To both players
Applause for Mori（森）, who achieved a brilliant victory. We also praise the fighting spirit of Ogura（小倉）, who showed steady offense and defense until the end. We look forward to the further growth of both players.
Taisha（大社）
- Official name
- 島根県立大社高等学校
- Reading
- Taisha
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Shimane Prefectural (Co-educational)
- Location
- Shimane Prefecture, Izumo City Taisha Kitahara-ki 1473
- History
- Founded in 1898 (Meiji 31) as the Shimane Prefectural Hikawa Normal Junior High School under the jurisdiction of Hikawa District. A women's school (practical training school) was established in 1909. In 1948, it split into First and Second High Schools, and in 1949, it was integrated to become the Shimane Prefectural Taisha High School, a coeducational institution. A physical education course was established in 1973, and it moved to the Hamayama New School Building in 1980.
- Department.
- General studies and physical education (the only high school in Shimane Prefecture with a physical education program).
- Kendo Club
- In March 2026, the team placed third in the women’s team event at the 35th All-Japan High School Kendo Selection Tournament (Kasugai City General Gymnasium). They also placed third in the women’s team event at the 2010 Okinawa Inter-High. The club has 25 male and 13 female members, and promotes “Goal: To be the best in Japan, Purpose: Character development,” emphasizing both academic and martial arts excellence, as well as a fulfilling lifestyle. At this tournament, they competed in all four categories: men’s team, women’s team, men’s individual, and women’s individual.
- Notes
- The school name is derived from Izumo Taisha. It is read as "Taisha".
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: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
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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.