Stupid reasons for wanting to learn Jodan

[Kagerou]

*THIS IS PURELY FOR FUN SO DON'T GET MAD!!!!*

There's a bit of a long intro into this so bear (http://climateprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/polar-bear-tongue.jpeg) with me.

The other day I noticed my right calf is A LOT smaller than my left and I was joking about ways to even it out. Started off by switching into hidari chudan....got swatted...so I popped up into jodan.....got swatted again.

When I got home I thought "Wow! that's a really stupid reason to learn jodan." So I figured some of you must be able to come up with other comical reasons. So here we go.

1) My right calf is smaller than my left and I want to even them out
2) I want to get tsuki'd more so it looks like I have a girlfriend

[Masahiro]

I am the "perfect" person to answer this thread. Here are my (stupid) reasons for doing jodan. You decide the level of absurdity.

1)I want to be super cool kendoka like Chiba sensei and Kenji Shodai
2)I (sometimes) injure my right heel so, instead of not practicing, I do hidari jodan.
3)I thought understanding jodan would help me understand chudan, especially in the te-no-uchi department.
4)For the better of the club, I thought if someone played jodan in our club, then when we meet jodan players in tournaments. Everyone will at least be accustomed to playing against that kamae somewhat.
5)I think if you understand the principles of the sword, you should be able to do chudan then move onto jodan then eventually nito. Now, you can certainly have your "favorite" kamae/style, and be better at one then the other. but theory stands, once you understand something, you can relate it to something else.
6)Because I can !!!!! :laugh:
7)I thought jodan would help me get over the fear of being hit, because everyone loves to throw hard tsuki(s) at me when I am in jodan.


.....want more? I've got a whole laundry list.

[Charles Lockhar]

1) I look taller when I do jodan.

2) Jodan is my middle name.

3) I also train in jodo, therefore the reasons I should do jodan are inherently obvious.

-Charles

[turboyoshi]

3) a ninja made me do it.
2) I was drunk.

and the # 1 reason that rules them all:

for the chicks.

sean

[Sparv]

[QUOTE=turboyoshi;334528)for the chicks.[/QUOTE]

But what would we NOT do for the chicks?

[samurai80]

But what would we NOT do for the chicks?

Ummm...like guys.

[Fudo-Shin]

1) My right calf is smaller than my left and I want to even them outI'm sure if you do the research you would find this to be looked upon as very attractive in some cultures (I'm not exactly sure which ones, perhaps Borat's Village)...


Scene 1-1

Kagerou - (walks past cafe where 2 attractive ladies are sitting outside) "Hi Ladies"...

Lady No. 1 - (Turns to lady No.2) Did you see ze left calf on zat man...

Lady No.2 - (Sipping on Ice-tea) Ya Ya!, I vould bet he makes ze girls squeal like pigs with a left calf like that!! Babushka!!!



*THIS IS PURELY FOR FUN SO DON'T GET MAD!!!!* - Can I just re-iterate that part too!

[Kagerou]

Lady No.2 - (Sipping on Ice-tea) Ya Ya!, I vould bet he makes ze girls squeal like pigs with a left calf like that!! Babushka!!!


the power of fumikomi-ashi :jaguar:

[Sparv]

Ummm...like guys.

Ippon. :confused2

[jjcruiser]

What are the good reasons for doing Jodan?

[Geordie Bruiser]

Jodan is a very aggresive attacking Kamae, which can be very effective if done well.
It greatly reduces the number of targets for an opponent.

[Kenzan]

Stupid reasons for wanting to learn Jodan:


So Hulk can smash.

[jjcruiser]

It greatly reduces the number of targets for an opponent.

I thought it added a target of the left kote? Does it remove others? Is Tsuki not allowed? I thought I read on here that mune used to be an additional target but isn't anymore for jodan players, right?

[Fukuryu]

My new deodorant rocks and I want to share the experience...

[Alison2805]

Ive stopped wearing deoderant and I want to share the experience.... hahaha!! STINKY-KAMAE!!

[Black Knight]

A good reason for doing jodan or nito is so that people on Kendo World can bash you and tell you you suck.

It builds character.

[enkorat]

Because I want to be like Mace Windu, and Darth Sidious

[Badger]

How about
- Because I watched too much bamboo blade.

[ccheck5]

Stupid reasons for wanting to learn Jodan:


So Hulk can smash.

How did you know my secret?

[DCPan]

Because when I grow up, I want to be like Musashi Natsuki!

http://i3.yesasia.com/assets/31/157/p1004715731.jpg

[Badtz-Maru]

1) I'm good enough, smart enough and gosh darn it, people like me!

2) It has a slimming effect.

3) Did we already mention the chicks?

4) I read the Manga "Musashi no Ken" over and over as a kid.

5) Already good at doing things Katate...

6) Flattens out my man boobs.

[NigelSponge]

1) I'm good enough, smart enough and gosh darn it, people like me!

2) It has a slimming effect.

3) Did we already mention the chicks?

4) I read the Manga "Musashi no Ken" over and over as a kid.

5) Already good at doing things Katate...

6) Flattens out my man boobs.

ROFL, best yet imo.

Bad reasons

1) i keep losing in chudan

Good reasons
(not jokingly)
1) In my opinion having knowledge of jodan as well as nito will give you a better understanding of kendo as a whole (no, not it will improve your chudan)
But i think of it like this. In school, do you study only math if you want to be a banker? Only history if you want to be a historian? No, not until college at least. You study math, Social studies, science, health. It is all learning that will help you become a smarter person. I see jodan and nito as the same. If you want to go full out jodan, nito for the long haul, more power to you. But i think the two are important to have a decent amount of knowledge of as to make your kendo as strong as possible, especially if you want to teach.
2) Its cool. lol

Sorry, little off topic there kinda. =P

[Roberto]

Good reason:

Being the coolest ever Jedi

[Geordie Bruiser]

I thought it added a target of the left kote? Does it remove others? Is Tsuki not allowed? I thought I read on here that mune used to be an additional target but isn't anymore for jodan players, right?

Yes it does give the you the option of left kote by taking away the right kote. AS you say Tsuki to the mune used to be allowed but not anymore.
Men is not really an option except if doing hiki men and do is very difficult to score against Jodan.

[webjunkie401]

The off target kote bruises go well with my tie.

[shred_lord]

4)For the better of the club, I thought if someone played jodan in our club, then when we meet jodan players in tournaments. Everyone will at least be accustomed to playing against that kamae somewhat.
I actually think this is quite a good supporting reason to do Jodan as long as it isn't the only reason.


1) In my opinion having knowledge of jodan as well as nito will give you a better understanding of kendo as a whole (no, not it will improve your chudan)
I've spent a year doing only Jodan until I started teaching my new club. My chudan had actually improved, but in a kinda unpolished way. I'd still been improving my maai, tenouchi, timing, etc.. and found that these just need intergating into my chudan. So while you won't improve as fast as by just doing chudan, there is improvement.

My reason for doing Jodan,

My teacher say my ego inflated so much that it pushed my hands up above my head! :D

[mugen no junin]

I don't have to swing my shinai up to hit...it's already above my head!

[Legionario]

It makes me feel taller.

[Paburo]

because i saw tom cruise doing it on "the last samurai" and it was totally sweet and cool dude... (also valid for the top 10 stupid reasons for doing hasso no kamae).

[JSchmidt]

1) I'm good enough, smart enough and gosh darn it, people like me!

2) It has a slimming effect.

3) Did we already mention the chicks?

4) I read the Manga "Musashi no Ken" over and over as a kid.

5) Already good at doing things Katate...

6) Flattens out my man boobs.

Well, that's why I started!!

[Masahiro]

My teacher say my ego inflated so much that it pushed my hands up above my head! :D

oh that was a good one!

[chidokan]

1. so the chicks can see my 3 foot long weapon better.

2. It allows me time to contemplate the utter destruction of my inferior opponent.

3. I like being tsuki'd.... and not responding to it. It puts the fear of god up people. (They usually don't spot I was asleep..)

4. so people copy it and I can tsuki them for being a smartass, or disarm them when they try katate waza....:laugh:

I like gedan.... anyone else for that one??? Yet again the chicks get to see the length of my weapon...

[Fukuryu]

1. so the chicks can see my 3 foot long weapon better.
...
I like gedan.... anyone else for that one??? Yet again the chicks get to see the length of my weapon...

Can't they see your weapon well in chudan, then...? Wonder why...

[Tsunemori]

He can't get it up to chudan!

:)

[O-sake hachidan]

Well since I’m left handed, I can hit harder with my katate men.
Splinters my shinai, but hurts you so much more!:silly::silly::silly:

[mugen no junin]

He can't get it up to chudan!

:)

ahahahah good one, really!

[shred_lord]

I've filled my Kote with helium.

[O-sake hachidan]

I've filled my Kote with helium.

but how do you get it down then?

[Kagerou]

but how do you get it down then?

He jumps a la Captain Caveman (http://www.zzessy.com/images/Caenyr/captainCaveman.jpg)

...and you know with the beard and all he kinda looks like Shred ;)

[shred_lord]

He jumps a la Captain Caveman (http://www.zzessy.com/images/Caenyr/captainCaveman.jpg)

...and you know with the beard and all he kinda looks like Shred ;)Wow, that really does look like me doing Jodan!

[DCPan]

Yes it does give the you the option of left kote by taking away the right kote.

Are you sure?

In the final match between USA and Japan at 13th WKC, I think at least one of the points by USA was migi-kote against Seike's jodan.

[Halcyon]

Are you sure?

In the final match between USA and Japan at 13th WKC, I think at least one of the points by USA was migi-kote against Seike's jodan.
That's right. Both kote are valid targets when someone is in jodan.

[chidokan]

in chudan you only get to see the big round end of my weapon... and don't forget, although you are holding it with both hands , its far more impressive when you can still hold it in both hands when its above your head!

[Kagerou]

its far more impressive when you can still hold it in both hands when its above your head!

unless your name is Bobit. :dead:

[The Limp]

10 - 'Cause some fool glued my kote to my men
09 - 'Cause I'm being robbed!!!
08 - I always wanted to make a kendo-wave
07 - I never saw past ipponme, what the hell is chudan?????
06 - 'Cause when I lift up my arms I always end up hitting the mengane! Stupid freakin' mittons! To hell with ya!
05 - 'Cause in my country there's a saying that goes: "Nunca bajes los brazos!" ("never throw your arms down", meaning "don't give up :P)
04 - Isn't this the kamae we should do after getting shodan?
03 - I'm a ninja!
02 - I like sowrds
01 - I had to kill you if I told ya

[bobdonny]

You know what.... I was reading this thread and I thought damn i gotta try a bit of Jodan tonight


therefore........


Stupid reason to do jodan number #463

I read lots of daft reasons to do it, so I thought why not!

[Kagerou]

07 - I never saw past ipponme, what the hell is chudan?????

04 - Isn't this the kamae we should do after getting shodan?


pure gold....

[Maku-san]

My contribution to the Stupid Reasons to Wanting to Learn Jodan:

""Jodan"?!? I thought Sensei said "Conan"!!! :emb:""

[rcheung135]

Because the smell of my armpits is more than any other seme offers, and keeps the opponent at maai :D

[Dervish]

Because I want to join the "Sith Lords" group on Facebook :p

[Grenamier]

Because I can tie a sponge to the end and wipe the footprints off the ceiling.

[Big One]

I am too slow in chudan.

[Welshy]

"Well, I saw this really cool video on youtube where the guy in jodan..."

[imouto]

Overheard this comment....

"Jodan is faster. All you have to do is swing down."

No wonder I have so many issues in kendo. I thought I was making cuts as opposed to swinging. No wonder I'm so slow.

[Paburo]

Overheard this comment....

"Jodan is faster. All you have to do is swing down."

No wonder I have so many issues in kendo. I thought I was making cuts as opposed to swinging. No wonder I'm so slow.

lol, actually tsuki is faster. and sashi men. and degote. there you have yet another stupid reason to start doing jodan! :D :D