女児じょじを木刀ぼくとうでたたきけがさせたか 剣道けんどう教室きょうしつ元もと指導しどう員いんを書類しょるい送検そうけん

In January of this year, at a kendo class held in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, a 53-year-old former instructor was referred to prosecutors by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of assault after he struck a first-grade girl on the head from behind with a wooden sword, causing a concussion and other injuries, according to interviews with investigators.

He reportedly stated in the investigation that it was to teach them that their arm wasnt raised.

The person who was referred to the prosecutors is a 53-year-old former instructor at a kendo class in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, which is held for kendo enthusiasts and children.

According to investigators, in January of this year, during a practice session held in an elementary school gymnasium, a first-grade girl was suddenly struck on the head from behind with a wooden sword, causing injury. The suspect is being investigated on suspicion of assault.

The girl was wearing protective gear on her head, but after complaining of nausea and other symptoms, she received medical treatment at the hospital and was diagnosed by a doctor as having a concussion and bruises, requiring long-term observation.

The former instructor admitted to the act during questioning, reportedly stating, I did it to show the girl that her arm wasnt being raised correctly, but it was improper instruction.

According to people involved with the kendo class, the former instructor had often been seen yelling at the children, and regarding the recent assault on the girl, the Tokyo Kendo Federation, which investigated the facts, suspended the former instructors membership for two years from March this year, prohibiting them from teaching or participating in tournaments.

The parents said, We absolutely cannot forgive this. According to the parents who spoke to NHK, on that day, the former instructor who was teaching other children suddenly shouted things like, Youre not raising your hand, and hit the girl on the head from behind.

The girl continued practicing after that, but during a break she complained of feeling unwell and vomited, and even after returning home, she experienced symptoms such as convulsions.

According to the parents, excessive instruction by the former coach had been observed before, and there were even times when the coach sent messages to the parents on LINE saying things like, Ill discipline her in todays practice.

The mother said, When I saw the assault, I couldnt believe it was happening to a first-grade girl.

I think my daughter was scared.

My head is a very important place, so I absolutely cannot forgive it, he said.

The father said, My daughter had achieved good results in kendo tournaments, but now I can no longer let her do what she wants.

He said, Along with my anger toward the instructor, I feel sorry toward my daughter for having let her attend such a dojo.