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The original comic wasn't exactly accurate, either.

It's just a clip from a trailer; and it looks less terrible than some other Hollywood depictions I've seen. But to each his own.

I would have hoped that, for a film partially set in Japan, they could have tried a bit harder. At least they're wearing the proper equipment (see...

Thanks! I do have an issue with following thru with my attacks in general, I will try to keep this in mind at friday practice.

If you stuck with it for a full semester, and can't find anywhere to continue for the summer, makes sure you go back in the fall! :)

There is a dojo in southern MA that is not too far from parts of CT: http://shufukai.com/index.html

Couple of clicks through one of those links got me the Yale club with emails and phone numbers. The AUSKF website is also a handy resource for...

thanks :p been there done that, none of which really have information, no active numbers nor do they have active emails to the places listed hence...

Both sides are using just the arms to hit.. I can understand nito doing that since he said he's just starting to get into katate waza, and, in my...

I want to go like I came into this world. Naked, screaming and covered in someone else's blood

Shot by a jealous husband at age 97, that's what I'm aiming for.

im doing this. not going to worry about it.

Having had someone die on my floor I can tell you it is a very unpleasant experience. Especially with children present. The dojo is the last place...

Luke was being a whiny wuss so Yoda said that to kick him in the ass a bit... tough love style. A good teacher will tell a student exactly what they...

keep in mind that they are not real leather, but synthetic leather. Still they are pretty good products and fits well..

Try here.

My mistake, I got a Kurin iaito, not Tokujo.

There's a lot of differences between clubs. Some use the hakama as a sign of rank, or at least of having passed the beginners' course, others use...

"The wand chooses the wizard, Mister Potter..."

Yes I've visited that website. At the moment, I don't have any vehicle, and the only transportation for me is by the public transportation. My house...

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm glad you appreciate the reason behind the story. I'm sorry to hear about anyone who faces more than the average...

Actually, you are right. Tsukidare is the throat protector. The part of the menbuton that goes over the shoulder is the mendare. Lapse in memory :P

I meant 4 Dan, auto correct ftw

Mendare is the throat protector. "Dare" is a rendaku of "tare" as in the flaps that cover the groins. Menbuton is the whole piece that goes from...

Wow Fuzzy, she's a trooper! I myself have had my share of healthproblems these last three years. I had to change my kendo (and (social) life)...

This is a college club, one person is a 4th Don who taught the two who are teaching me. I have no intention of putting bogu on, I understand that...

Great, thanks for the feedback!