Women's Individual Round 3 Court 3 Section11Match

Win by two ippon — Usami（宇佐美） wins

📅 August 2–5, 2026 📍 Lotto Arena Nara

A match from the 3rd round of the women's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament. Wearing white, Usami（宇佐美） scored two ippon with kote and men within the time limit, settling the match at 3 minutes and 44 seconds. The winner was Usami.

Matchup

Red Shigenaga Kotone（重永琴音） / Takachiho（高千穂） / Miyazaki3rd Year 3rd dan
Shigenaga（重永） of Takachiho is a 3rd-year sandan. They are a player from a powerhouse school with a record of four wins in the girls' Inter-High team competition.
White Usami Karin（宇佐美華凛） / Too Gijuku（東奥義塾） / Aomori2nd year 2nd dan
Too Gijuku's Usami（宇佐美） is a second-year with a second-dan rank. He is competing as a representative of Aomori Prefecture from one of the nation's strongest schools, boasting 16 consecutive Inter-High appearances.

Highlights

Match decided by two ippon within the time limit

A match that unfolded in a short time of 3 minutes and 44 seconds

A one-sided rapid attack by Usami（宇佐美）

Live commentary video

Valid strike

#	Situation	Red and White	Players	Technique
1	Within the time limit	White	Usami（宇佐美）	Kote
2	Within the time limit	White	Usami（宇佐美）	Men

Conclusion: Win by two ippon
Match time: 3:44
Winner: Usami（宇佐美）（White）
Foul: No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持翔

Court 3, Match 11. Shigenaga（重永） of Takachiho, Usami（宇佐美） of Too Gijuku.

Explanation
堂島厳

The focus is on Usami（宇佐美）'s rapid attack. Will it lead to a decisive offensive?

Commentary
剣持翔

Match start! Both sides clash fiercely.

Explanation
堂島厳

Player Usami（宇佐美） is aggressively closing the distance.

Commentary
剣持翔

Oh, he got it! White's Usami（宇佐美）, kote!

Explanation
堂島厳

That was a splendid kote. They didn't miss a split-second opening.

Commentary
剣持翔

Usami（宇佐美）, who scored the first ippon, continues to press the attack.

Explanation
堂島厳

Keeping this rhythm, they'll want to aim for one more ippon.

Commentary
剣持翔

White has moved again! Men! Usami（宇佐美）, a men point has been scored!

Explanation
堂島厳

It was a perfect men. A sharp strike without hesitation.

Commentary
剣持翔

Scored two ippons within the time limit!

Explanation
堂島厳

It was decided in a short time of 3 minutes and 44 seconds. It was a one-sided blitz attack.

Commentary
剣持翔

3 minutes 44 seconds, first to 2 points. The winner is Too Gijuku's Usami（宇佐美）!

Explanation
堂島厳

It was a wonderful match, overwhelming the opponent with overwhelming speed.

Commentary
剣持翔

Usami（宇佐美）, a second-year 2nd dan, advances to the next match with a brilliant victory!

To both players

Applause for Usami（宇佐美）, who won with a brilliant quick attack. To Shigenaga（重永）, who unfortunately lost, please continue to devote yourself to the next battle. I look forward to the future success of both players.

Takachiho（高千穂）

Official name: 宮崎県立高千穂高等学校
Reading: Takachiho
Division/Category of Establishment: Miyazaki Prefectural (Co-educational)
Location: Miyazaki Prefecture Nishiusuki District Takachiho Town
History: Founded on September 6, 1917 (Taisho 6) as Nishiusuki District Agricultural School. Following the 1948 educational system reform, it became a new system high school and adopted its current name.
School motto/philosophy: Our school motto is "To walk the great path, train diligently, cooperate, and serve others."
Department.: General Studies (University Preparatory Course & Liberal Arts Course), Agricultural and Distribution Course, Information Solutions Course.
Kendo Club: The women's team won the Inter-High women's team competition 4 times (1986, 1997, 2003, 2004), the Gyokuryuki High School Kendo Tournament women's division 4 times (1979, 2000, 2003, 2004), and also won the women's team event at the All Japan High School Kendo Selected Tournament in 2004. The men's team won the Inter-High men's team competition 3 times (1986, 1991, 2017) and the Gyokuryuki 4 times (1957, 1987, 1988, 1991). Notable alumni in kendo include 吉本政美 and 佐藤博光. In this tournament, they will compete in three categories: women's team, women's individual, and men's individual.
Notes: Mythical village・Takachiho Town's prefectural high school. Pronounced "Takachiho".

Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/宮崎県立高千穂高等学校↗ https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/全国高等学校剣道大会↗ https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/全国高等学校剣道選抜大会↗ https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/玉竜旗高校剣道大会↗ https://app.notion.com/p/d34ece9479c84780a323660326765b61↗

Too Gijuku（東奥義塾）

Official name: 東奥義塾高等学校
Reading: Too Gijuku
Division/Category of Establishment: Private coeducational school. Protestant mission school. Established a junior high school in 2022.
Location: 61-1 Chojamori, 石川, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
History: Founded on November 27, 1872 (Meiji 5) by Kikuchi Kuro, as a continuation of the former Hirosaki Domain’s domain school, it is the oldest private school in Aomori Prefecture. After experiencing financial difficulties leading to public and prefectural administration, it was re-established in 1922. A junior high school was established in 2022.
School motto/philosophy: School motto: "Respect God, Love People" (officially established as the school motto in 1985).
Department.: Full-time general academic courses (CⅠ course = special advancement, CⅡ course = advancement selection/global studies, B course = comprehensive)
Kendo Club: The women's kendo team is one of the strongest in the country, with 16 consecutive Inter-High appearances. They won the All Japan High School Kendo Selection Tournament for women's teams in 2016 and 2019. They were runners-up in the Inter-High women's team event in 2019, and finished third in 2015, 2018, and 2024. They also finished third in the women's team event at the 34th All Japan High School Kendo Selection Tournament in March 2025 (淡路咲来 was named an outstanding player). This tournament features the women's team and women's individuals (松名瀬天絆 player, 3rd year, 3rd dan, 宇佐美華凜 player, 2nd year, 2nd dan) as representatives of Aomori Prefecture.
Notes: “Touou” refers to the Ou region, including Aomori Prefecture.

Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/東奥義塾高等学校↗ https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/全国高等学校剣道大会↗ https://www.kendo.or.jp/event/koko-senbatsu-34th/↗ https://www.gijuku.ac.jp/hs/↗ https://app.notion.com/p/336e8a8ae16b46aa8ea2b1d2599ba61f↗

Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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