Stop Falling Apart Under Pressure

Train your mind the same way you train your waza — 

so your kendo holds up when it actually counts. 

The system that keeps you composed, clear, and effective 

when the pressure is on.

Get the System

Only US$149.99

You’ll spend more than this on your next tournament entry or grading fees.

This is about making sure you don’t waste that opportunity.

You don’t need another drill.

You don’t need someone shouting “relax” from the sidelines.

You need a way to stay composed when your nervous system goes through the roof.

If you’ve ever:

  • Felt sharp in training but tense in tournaments

  • Rushed your maai the moment the score mattered

  • Got scored on once… and then unravelled

  • Walked off the floor thinking, “That’s not how I fight”

You’re not lacking skill.

You’re lacking a trained response to pressure.

That’s what this is.

I personally find Blake to be a powerful teacher, and his Mastering Mental Skills in Kendo course was instrumental to my journey towards the 19th WKC. The course offers a good blend of theoretical and practical elements which helped me build my mental fortitude and confidence. Highly recommend 👍

Zach P

National rep

I didn’t expect this course to hit so close to home. It helped me see how much my mindset was holding back my progress — not my technique. After going through the modules, I’m more focused, less reactive, and way more confident stepping onto the floor. Honestly, this should be part of every dojo’s training.

J. Li

Kendo 3rd Dan

I’ve been doing kendo for over 15 years, but nerves in shiai always threw me off. This course helped me realise that my tension wasn’t just physical, it was mental. Now I have a pre-performance routine that actually works. I’m fighting with more clarity and control than ever before. And less nerves!

S Kobayashi

Returning Kendoka, 3rd Dan

I've noticed the difference in my classes at the dojo; I think my concentration is sharper, and the affirmations are really helping me scrub away negative thoughts. Aiming to test for yondan in February, and your program is helping me stay on track.

Brian D

Kendo club leader

What Pressure Actually Does

Pressure doesn’t destroy ability.

It hijacks attention.

Your breathing shortens.
Your shoulders rise.
Your timing goes early.
Your thinking gets loud.

You start forcing things.


What This System Trains

This system has been created for kendoka to train three things:

    ✓ Recognising nerves without panicking about them

    ✓ Resetting quickly after mistakes

    ✓ Thinking clearly when the stakes are high

Not calm. 

Clear.

That’s the difference.

What Happens In The First 14 Days

You don’t read this and hope it works. You run a 14-day stabilisation plan.

Days 1–3:
Stop guessing. Identify your biggest pressure leak and set one focus.

Days 4–7:
Build evidence. Start noticing proof that you’re training properly instead of spiralling.

Days 8–10:
Install a reset. Choose one trigger (getting scored on, bad call, rushing) and train a response.

Days 11–14:
Build a 10-second routine you can run automatically between exchanges.

That’s it.

You won’t eliminate nerves.

But you will stop feeling like a different person when the match starts.


This course isn’t just for high-level competitors — it’s for 50-year-old dads like me too, haha! It was exactly what I needed because I’ve always struggled with too much tension during shiai. People always told me to relax, but I could never loosen my grip or stay calm enough to pull off an Oji Waza. As soon as I started listening to the course, I realized I was finally going to learn how to truly relax. I found out that my tension wasn’t just physical — it was mental. Blake has an amazing way of breaking down those unconscious habits that were causing all that tension.

Nicholas

50 year old Kendo dad

I assumed mental skills training would be vague or feel like reading a textbook. But Blake’s course is grounded, specific, and easy to apply. The exercises are simple but powerful. I use them before every training now, and it’s made a real difference.

Jordan R

Recreational Kendoka, 1st Dan

I used to get so wound up before gradings that it affected my breathing and focus. This course gave me tools I could actually use on the day — not vague advice, but stuff that grounded me. I passed my 1st Dan with confidence, and I know this mental training was a big part of that.

Anthony Wu

Kendo 1st Dan

Who This Is For

✔ Intermediate competitors who can’t access their skill in shiai
✔ Senior grades preparing for high-stakes gradings
✔ Kendoka who are technically capable but mentally inconsistent

This is not for beginners.

This is not for people looking for motivation.

This is for competitors who are serious about performing properly when it counts.

In the lead-up to my nidan grading, I battled tremendous self-doubt and self-criticism. The concept of the “success journal” was particularly helpful, as it allowed me to reflect on positive feedback from my senseis and senpais. Thanks to Bennett-sensei for sharing his knowledge and experience through this course.

I.S.

Kendo 2nd Dan

Blake's course has really helped me work on my mental preparation and made a number of key concepts very clear.

Dave

Kendo enthusiast

Truly excellent. Blake blends his academic background in sports coaching, WKC-level kendo experience, including during his time training in Japan, and his own passion into creating insightful and relevant content.

Clem

Competitor and coach

Build a mental routine that helps you stay calm, sharp, and ready under pressure.

I'm Ready To Level Up My Mindset

As someone who gets really nervous before gradings, this course gave me tools I could actually use. I finally feel like I have a system for managing nerves, not just random advice like ‘calm down.’ Blake explains things clearly and connects it to what we experience in the dojo. Highly recommend to any kendoka who wants to build real mental strength.

Mariko

Kendo 3rd Dan

As a coach, I’ve seen students fall apart in gradings despite being technically ready. This course gave me language and strategies I could pass on to them. We’ve already seen a difference in how they approach pressure. I wish I had this years ago.

Thomas

Dojo Leader, 4th Dan

I always felt like something was missing from my training — not in my technique, but in my mindset. This course helped me understand how to prepare mentally, not just physically. My confidence and focus during jigeiko and shiai have noticeably improved.

Emily Chan

2nd Dan, University Club

Learn the mental skills most kendoka never train — and gain the edge they don’t have.

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FAQs

What problem does this actually solve?

It helps you stop falling apart under pressure — in gradings, shiai, or when the stakes feel high. 
You’ll learn how to manage nerves, reset after mistakes, and keep thinking clearly when your body wants to panic.


Who is this for?

This is built for intermediate and senior kendoka who know their techniques — but struggle to access them under pressure. 
If you’re preparing for dan gradings or competing regularly, this is for you.


Can I use this with my students?

Yes — but this is written for competitors first.
If you coach, you’ll naturally start teaching parts of it. But the system is designed to fix your own performance under pressure.


How long does this take?

The system is built around a 14-day stabilisation plan.

If you follow it properly for two weeks, you’ll start noticing shifts in how you handle pressure.

That’s the baseline.

If you keep training it, those responses become automatic.

What starts as “I’m trying to reset” becomes “this is just how I compete now.”


How long do I have access?

Lifetime. Use it before competitions. Revisit it before gradings. Come back whenever you need to reset.


Do I need to know sports psychology? 

Nope. Everything is explained in plain English and tied directly to real kendo situations — shiai, gradings, keiko.


What changes if I actually use this?

You’ll notice you can:

– Get scored on without spiralling
– Feel nerves without freezing
– Reset quickly between exchanges
– Walk back to kamae composed instead of rattled

You’ll still feel pressure.
You just won’t collapse under it.


Is this just theory?

Not at all. You get worksheets, reset plans, journalling tools, audio downloads, video explainers, and a clear 14-day action plan. 

But, this only works if you use it — and it’s built to be used.


How quickly will I notice a difference?

If you follow the 14-day plan properly, most people notice changes within two weeks — especially in how quickly they reset after mistakes.

You won’t become invincible.
But you will become more stable.

That’s the goal.