Started kendo

[J.B.]

So... I just started kendo :) I have plenty of blisters in my palms and my left foot, but I feel great ^_^

Oh, by the way, sitting in seiza really hurts :cry: I'm used to sitting in seiza in tatami, but not on a wood floor T_T
Tomorrow's my next class, I'm really looking forward to it :)


Cheers.

PS. I'm thinking about starting Iaido, but I'm not sure...:confused: Maybe I should watch a class.


BTW, sorry for my english. I know it's terrible.

[Newbie]

Start iaido in about six months or so. Give yourself a chance to get kendo down a bit first. Also stops you getting confused between the variations between the two cos some of them are quite slight.

[Kagerou]

Start iaido in about six months or so. Give yourself a chance to get kendo down a bit first. Also stops you getting confused between the variations between the two cos some of them are quite slight.

....and prevents aggrivating your blisters and sore muscles. Let yourself get used to swinging a sword once or twice a week before you go for three to four times. It sucks waking up in the morning and not being physically able to get out of bed.

[sirius1906]

Start iaido in about six months or so. Give yourself a chance to get kendo down a bit first. Also stops you getting confused between the variations between the two cos some of them are quite slight.

Some kendoka feel that you shouldn't start iaido until you are dan rank in kendo, so that you don't get confused. ...don't know if you need to wait that long... but it is a good idea to wait to avoid confusion. they are like the yin and yang of the sword art.

besides, there are a lot of seiza (on hardwood floor) in iaido. it'll give you some time to get used to sitting in seiza. :) have fun.

[absenteekendoka]

Be sure to take care of your feet, when it comes to blistering it can be kinda uncomfortable at first. Leads to a nice callous, but dont let them get to thick as some people are prone to that. So after you get a nice thick callous give it the odd filing down with a pumice stick or the like. Good luck with your Kendo journey.

[absenteekendoka]

...also, as for Seiza try sitting through a commercial or two everynight (about 30 seconds or so) doesnt seem like much but certainly does help. Its actually worse if your away from Kendo for a while and go back to it...trust me this I know..LOL!

[J.B.]

Thanks guys!

I'm going to start sitting in seiza while watching TV, or at least during commercials. Hope it helps :P

Are blisters on the hands due to errors holding the shinai? Should I ask a sensei/sempai if I'm doing it correctly?


About iaido... I guess I'll wait 6 months or so and then see if I should start or not.

[absenteekendoka]

try to stick with just the commercials for now..LOL......crampy crampy :)
Grip issues are sometimes the problem, but more likely that not its just you growing accustomed to the shinai.......we've alll had those blisters too. Always a good idea to seek Sensei or Sempais advice, never worry about that.

[absenteekendoka]

try to stick with just the commercials for now..LOL......crampy crampy :)
Grip issues are sometimes the problem, but more likely than not its just you growing accustomed to the shinai.......we've alll had those blisters too. Always a good idea to seek Sensei or Sempais advice, never worry about that.

[sirius1906]

one thing i noticed that if my grip is loose, the tsuka will rub against my hands, and i'll get blisters. ask your sensei and sempai about your grip. pay attention during practice that you maintain that correct grip. i think you are not supposed to get blisters if you do it right...but it usually takes a lot of pain and blisters to "get it right". :p good luck.