Encho 2 (extension) — Umaki（馬木） wins
Neither side scored a valid strike within the regulation time or Encho 1, and the match proceeded to a Encho 2. At 8 minutes and 2 seconds into the match, during Encho 2, the red player Umaki（馬木） scored a kote, and this ippon decided the match. The winner is Umaki.
Matchup
- Red Umaki Taketora（馬木 洸虎） / Nitta（新田） / Ehime3rd Year 3rd danA 3rd-year sandan from Nitta. The school's motto is "Sincerity, Cheerfulness, Respect, and Robustness," and they won the team event at the Shikoku High School Kendo Championships in June 2026.
- White Kinoshita Tomoki（木下 智貴） / Hieizan（比叡山） / Shiga3rd Year 3rd danHieizan's 3rd-year sandan. The school operates with a focus on character development, upholding the philosophies of "Shoyu Ichigu," "Nogyo Nogon," and "Boki Rita."
Highlights
A tense development that ended 0-0 within the regulation time and Encho 1
A steady exchange of offense and defense that lasted until 8 minutes and 2 seconds into the match
The winning point by Umaki（馬木） with a kote in Encho 2
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | Red | Umaki（馬木） | Kote |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 8:02
- Winner
- Umaki（馬木）（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Court 4, Match 7. Nitta's Umaki（馬木） and Hieizan's Kinoshita（木下）. A steady exchange of offense and defense is expected.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both sides are leaving no openings, and the tachiai continues to be very cautious.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
No valid strikes were exchanged within the regulation time. With the score remaining 0-0, the match proceeds to encho.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It will be a clash of mental strength to see who breaks first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
It went into Encho 1. However, no valid strike is scored here either.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both sides are gauging each other's distance, creating a tense development as they wait for a decisive blow.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
And then came Encho 2. This is it! Umaki（馬木） in red scored a kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a sharp strike. This ippon decides the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 8 minutes 2 seconds. With the winning point in Encho 2, Umaki（馬木） scored a kote.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Umaki（馬木） stayed focused until the very end and secured a brilliant victory.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The winner is red, Nitta Umaki（馬木）! Winning a steady fight, they advance to the next match!
To both players
Congratulations to 馬 for a splendid victory. We commend Kinoshita（木下） for fighting tenaciously until the end. We look forward to the further growth of both players.
Nitta（新田）
- Official name
- 新田高等学校
- Reading
- Nitta
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private (School Corporation Nitta Gakuen)
- Location
- 663 Nishiyama-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture.
- History
- The Shinko Ikuei Foundation and Nitta Junior High School were authorized on June 18, 1938, and the school opened in April 1939. It was authorized as a new-system high school in 1948, and an industrial course was established in 1958. Originally a boys' school, it became coeducational in the 1986 academic year. A Super Special Advanced Course was established in 2009.
- School motto/philosophy
- The school motto is "Sincerity, Brightness, Respect and Love, Robustness."
- Department.
- General studies courses (Super Special Advancement, Special Advancement, Comprehensive Advancement Selection, and Comprehensive Advancement), Industrial studies (Industrial Technology Course)
- Kendo Club
- In the 1981 National High School Comprehensive Sports Tournament Kendo Competition, the men's team was runner-up (PL Gakuen won). They won the team event at the 72nd Shikoku High School Kendo Championships (men's) in June 2026. They qualified for Inter-High in both the men's team and men's individual events by winning the Ehime Prefecture qualifiers for the 8th year of Reiwa. The men's individual representative is 馬木洸虎 (3rd year, 3rd dan).
- Notes
- Read as "Nitta" and not "Shinden". There are examples of the surname of 馬木 洸虎 being misread by OCR of public materials, but the official notation of Ehime Prefectural High School Sports Federation is "馬木 洸虎".
Hieizan（比叡山）
- Official name
- 比叡山高等学校
- Reading
- Hieizan
- Division/Category of Establishment
- Private coeducational school operated by Enryaku-ji Gakuen, a school corporation affiliated with the Tendai sect.
- Location
- 4-3-1 Sakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture.
- History
- Founded in 1873 (Meiji 6) as “Tendai Sōgaku” on Hieizan. In 1879, it became a middle school and was split into Hieizan and Tokyo, and in 1888, the first school building was constructed on Hieizan. A new middle school was established with the 1947 educational system reform, and a high school was established in 1948 with the opening of a girls' department. It became a school corporation after 1951.
- School motto/philosophy
- Based on the words of Kobo Daishi (Saicho), “Illumination from a single point,” “Practice what you preach,” and “Selflessness and benefit to others.”
- Department.
- General Studies (Act Course, Bright Course, Crest Course)
- Kendo Club
- Inter-High appearance 9 times, All Japan Selected Tournament appearance 6 times, Kinki Tournament appearance 30 times, Kinki Selected Tournament appearance 8 times, Tamaryu Flag best 32. The club has 15 male members (4 first years, 5 second years, 6 third years) and 11 female members (3 first years, 1 second year, 7 third years). Guided by the principle of “emphasizing character development, which is the philosophy of kendo,” they dedicate a significant amount of time to fundamental practice. In practice matches, they value “respect and friendship through the sword.” The women’s team is a strengthening base school for the 2025 Shiga National Sports Festival. They entered this tournament after achieving a best 8 finish in the Kinki Tournament.
- Notes
- This tournament features competition in the men’s team, men’s individual, and women’s individual events.
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.