kakari geiko; attack-and-defend training
A kendo drill where one person attacks continuously while the other receives and responds; emphasizes building spirit, stamina, and correct technique under pressure.
At the end of today's practice we did kakari geiko for 30 minutes.
Kakari geiko is so intense it leaves you out of breath, but you learn a lot from it.
Standard kanji spelling for this martial arts term.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling sometimes seen in dojo settings.
From 掛かり (kakari, 'attacking' or 'hanging on') + 稽古 (keiko, 'practice'). The term is specific to Japanese martial arts, especially kendo.