New to Kendo, Advice wanted...

[KendoKing]

I have tried Ninjistsu, Judo, Jujistsu, but because of travel problems I could no longer go, but now I have found a Kendo school close to where I live, so it is back to training...:jaguar:

So I just wanted to introduce myself and ask if anyone has any basics or decent sites that I could practise before I start the first class, anything from simple advice to termernology for the first grade, everything would be appreciated...thanks and kendo rocks...:jaguar:

[Kapplow]

You user name rocks. Unfortunately this forum is too small for 2 kendo kings. You could always brush up on the terminology. Welcome to KW.

[Damien_lucifer]

haha, this is surely bait for Karou-san to leap on and rip apart with her vicious talons of self rightiousness?

[Oroshi]

haha, this is surely bait for Karou-san to leap on and rip apart with her vicious talons of self rightiousness?
I doubt it. Check his profile - he's going to be starting at Doshinkenyukai.

I don't study kendo (I do iaido and kenjutsu), but judging by what others have posted in the past (and my own experiences in the arts I study), it's best not to try to practise anything before you go - you won't get it right on your own. Learning a few words of terminology may be useful.

I hope you enjoy kendo, and welcome to the forum :)

[Damien_lucifer]

well if he IS starting at the Doshin' dojo, then just go to the Doshinkenyukai web site, it has pages for an introduction to kendo and also a glossery of terms.

[Sutemi]

....anything from simple advice to termernology for the first grade, everything would be appreciated...thanks and kendo rocks...:jaguar:

5-kyu and 6-kyu require simple knowledge of ettiquite and just a level of comfort with chudan-no-kamae.

AKA: don't worry about ranks in Kendo. They'll come as you progress. Just keep an open mind and listen intently to your sensei.

Welcome!

[ben]

The two most important phrases you can learn before you go:

"o-negaishimas(u)" (the 'u' on the end is not pronounced) = "please help me train", said whilst bowing before each encounter with another kendoka.

"domo arigato gozaimash'ta" = "thank you very much", said while bowing after each encounter.

Also knowing how to count to ten in Japanese will be useful.

All of this you will be taught eventually anyway. KNowing it before you go just shows your sincerity and enthusiasm, two very important traits for any prospective kendo student.

Ganbatte kudasai!

b

[Damien_lucifer]

important word number three....

"buka" ~ nice word to mumble to yourself when you cant seem to land a hit against your sempai, when your sensei truns circles around you and other such choice moments :D

[Ignatz]

haha, this is surely bait for Karou-san to leap on and rip apart with her vicious talons of self rightiousness?

Ask yourself WWPWD?

[dwez]

I doubt it. Check his profile - he's going to be starting at Doshinkenyukai.


Aah, but which Doshinkenyukai? Enquiring minds wish to know.

[kensenbatusaii]

important word number three....

"buka" ~ nice word to mumble to yourself when you cant seem to land a hit against your sempai, when your sensei truns circles around you and other such choice moments :D

is that

what you

like doing?

:chinese::chinese:

[KendoKing]

Wow, didn't expect to get this much response...this is a good forum...Anyway I am hoping to go to the Preston Doshinkenyukai, if they accept me so hello anyone who goes...

Kapploww:I am suprised no one else had that username, now I will just have to live up to it...And to the this forum ain't big enough for the both of us, maybe I will see you in a compertition later on down the line...

Also what does WWPWD mean?

[Ignatz]

Also what does WWPWD mean?

In the context of that post it is very similar to STFU.

[dwez]

Wow, didn't expect to get this much response...this is a good forum...Anyway I am hoping to go to the Preston Doshinkenyukai, if they accept me so hello anyone who goes...


Excellent, it's the nearest to me but I'm already busy that night :ponder: so I've never had chance to go on a Wednesday. If I'm ever late home from work it's my 'reserve' so to speak as they start later than my other 'engagement'. Suffice to say they will welcome you with open arms and with two British team members coming from that club you will be in excellent hands.

[Kapplow]

Wow, didn't expect to get this much response...this is a good forum...Anyway I am hoping to go to the Preston Doshinkenyukai, if they accept me so hello anyone who goes...

Kapploww:I am suprised no one else had that username, now I will just have to live up to it...And to the this forum ain't big enough for the both of us, maybe I will see you in a compertition later on down the line...

Also what does WWPWD mean?

I'm no Kendo king. I'm more like a Kendo peasant. The original (http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/member.php?u=3812)Kendo King happens to be the captain of your national team if I'm not mistaken. I seriously doubt we'll ever meet in the shiaijo.

[KendoKing]

I'm no Kendo king. I'm more like a Kendo peasant. The original (http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/member.php?u=3812)Kendo King happens to be the captain of your national team if I'm not mistaken. I seriously doubt we'll ever meet in the shiaijo.

BTW who is the champion of kendo for the world(if there is a grand tournement...)

[Kendoka]

BTW who is the champion of kendo for the world(if there is a grand tournement...)

http://www.kendo-fik.org/english-page/english-page2/World-Kendo-Championships-IKF.htm

[Kaoru]

haha, this is surely bait for Karou-san to leap on and rip apart with her vicious talons of self rightiousness?

Why would that be bait? He wrote a polite post that didn't say he was playing with live blades or bokken in his backyard or what-not. He said he found a dojo, and it happens to be a decent one, now that he's said where. And, just so you know, just because his avatar is a bit over the top and he asked for things to work on before his first practice, doesn't mean he's a wannabe. I get the idea you thought that he was. Shame on you!

Self-rightiousness indeed! I consider your words very impolite. You should make the effort to really get to know a person first, before choosing to make rude remarks about them. I don't try to help others for myself. Maybe perhaps I should have set you up with a nice McDojo instead? :)

Kaoru

[Kapplow]

Self-rightiousness indeed! I consider your words very impolite. You should make the effort to really get to know a person first, before choosing to make rude remarks about them. I don't try to help others for myself. Maybe perhaps I should have set you up with a nice McDojo instead? :)

Kaoru

You just proved Damien right. You should probably hook him up with your 1st Kumdo school. IMO you only help others for your own gratification. Sometimes without even reading all the previous posts. How is that getting to know someone first? All your posts seem to revolve around telling beginners what to do using no less than 500 words to explain the most simplest of thoughts. You are almost twice my age and I do respect you. I don't disagree with what you say. Well, sometimes I do disagree with what you say. But most of the time I disagree with how you say it. I guess I need to get over it.

[Kaoru]

I have tried Ninjistsu, Judo, Jujistsu, but because of travel problems I could no longer go, but now I have found a Kendo school close to where I live, so it is back to training...:jaguar:

So I just wanted to introduce myself and ask if anyone has any basics or decent sites that I could practise before I start the first class, anything from simple advice to termernology for the first grade, everything would be appreciated...thanks and kendo rocks...:jaguar:

Hi!

Welcome to the forum! :)

That's great that you found a dojo! And, a good one, too.

Anyway, everyone has given you excellent advice so far. Though, nobody has covered yet, the fact that you can't learn any techniques from books or the internet. So, just don't worry about that. All you need to do, is just show up for the first practice and do your best. They will teach you what you need to know as a beginner in terms of techniques and other basics and etiquette when you get there. :)

Just show up in clean sweat pants and a clean t-shirt and your bare feet. hehehe, Wear shoes to the dojo of course! I just mean that you won't need any shoes. Make sure the pants don't cover your feet so the sensei can see your feet for footwork. And, you won't need a uniform for a while until you are told to get one, too. So, you don't have to spend a lot of money up front right away until you know you want to stick around in kendo. I'd advise you to wait to get a shinai until you know what size your sensei wants you to buy. You'll be able to borrow one I'm sure, at the first practice. When you do get one, be sure to buy a shinai bag to transport it in and keep your tsuba(hand guard), tsubadome(rubber guard that holds it in place) and bokken(wooden sword) in.

Oh. about bokken for kendo kata. You could buy one, but if I was you, I'd wait until you asked your sensei if you need one yet. I got mine when I got my shinai. It just depends on the dojo.

Another thing that hasn't been mentioned, is keeping a kendo journal. You should go buy a spiral notebook and after each practice, write down everything you were taught that day-as much as you can remember. That means terms, kihon(basics learned that day) and waza(techniques). Then, what you do, is write down what you got corrected on and how to fix the problem. If you are not sure how to correct a problem, ask a sempai how after class or before the next class, and then write it down in your journal so you can work on it at home.

This journal will be invaluable as a tool for you in your practice over the years, should you stick with kendo for a long time. I have kept one since the day I began kendo. It's been a huge help to me, and I think yours will be very helpful to you, too.

As for learning things for grading, you don't need to worry about that now. That's a long way off. :) So, don't overwhelm yourself with worrying about many things. Just show up for practice, work hard, and have fun. I really hope you enjoy it!

Good luck and let us know how you liked the first practice, ok? :)

Kaoru

[rottunpunk]

hey kendoking
welcome to the forums
i used to train at preston. its a darned good club
as said before, the terminology will be picked up as you go along
but the website gives a lot to get you started.
counting to ten in japanese is a good start, though with your past experience im guessing you can already do that.
good luck
:p

[dwez]

Kendoking, how did last week go?