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Takeshi

01-11-2003, 06:37 AM

Hi all!!

Came across this forum looking to change ideas and stuff!!!

I study Iaido Eishen Ryu for about the last 6 months.

Just recently been graded as 6th Kyu, have my own beautifull Iaito from japan and love to talk samurai

Looking forward to chatting!!

Take care

Tak

Takeshi

01-11-2003, 09:06 AM

oops sry mistype - I was open graded and achieved 2nd Kyu...

chidokan

01-11-2003, 07:15 PM

that is a high grade for such a short time... it should on average take you two years to hit shodan, and I am not a particularly hard grading panel member! Do not take this as a putdown, mind, you might be someone who trains two/three hours a day with a good teacher and is quick on the uptake....just keep working at it and enjoy the training. Where are you training at BTW?

Amras Telrunya

04-11-2003, 06:13 AM

i was wondering if there is anywhere in edinburgh or the surrounding area that you can learn Iaido at? as i am having difficulty find such a dojo

chidokan

05-11-2003, 08:07 AM

My friend Neil (6th dan) lives close to Glasgow... he's in Japan at the moment getting shouted at by Iwata sensei, but will be back in about a fortnight.. close enough for you? Not much iaido up in Scotland compared to south of the border unfortunately...

Amras Telrunya

06-11-2003, 07:40 AM

yeah, there is a distinct lack of dojo's up here, Edinburgh Kendo club is close by, but i am more interested in Iaido, does he teach?

chidokan

07-11-2003, 08:40 AM

yes he teaches, but be prepared to be committed to regular training... you only get one chance with him, mess him about and kiss goodbye to a good teacher! He's very knowledgeable and extremely keen, goes to Japan twice a year to see his teacher, and is in the process of co-writing a book on iaido with me. So be prepared to put up with me giving you some hammer one weekend! :D

Amras Telrunya

08-11-2003, 09:53 AM

yes he teaches, but be prepared to be committed to regular training... you only get one chance with him, mess him about and kiss goodbye to a good teacher! He's very knowledgeable and extremely keen, goes to Japan twice a year to see his teacher, and is in the process of co-writing a book on iaido with me. So be prepared to put up with me giving you some hammer one weekend! :D

most excellent, i have no problem with regular training, i practised karate before

thanks for the name, look forward to seeing you at some point