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[ebi]

hi all!!, im new to this forum, and ive been meaning for a long time to dedicate a portion of my life to studying kendo, its really hard from where i live (ontario, canada) to find any instructors, or places that sell equipment, and im trying to self teach, japanese (also very hard when u only have tourist book). ive been saing my money for some time now, and am going to visit my friend hiromasa in osaka soon, i already like the food (its what started my japanese craving). but i was wondering if anyone had any recommendations, or info on pricing there, (im eventually going to move there and become and english teacher... hopefully)ill go on vacation first, but i want to make sure everything is set. (for training, and learning of all sorts). i can't wait personally, but i don't want to be completely lost. can someone help me?

[Neil Gendzwill]

Where in Ontario are you? There's kendo all over the place there. See http://www.kendo-canada.com/ckf_dojoadr.htm for a list.

[ebi]

im up in orillia (no i don't care who reads this), theres nothing up here unless i drive to Toronto, and it gets racking on my bills to try to pull that off with additional funding for the classes, of course, i could just move to toronto, but..... i would rather move to japan then, im not a big fan of that city.
but thx for the site, ill definetly check it out

[Yowai]

When you visit Japan, please remember this: Everyone is laughing at you because you are stupid. Many visitors believe Japanese people are being friendly when they try (unsuccessfully) to communicate with them, but be rest assured that absolutely everyone in the surrounding area is laughing furiously (but silently, to stay humble). If you try to talk to a Japanese one on one, you will make that person terribly uncomfortable. You are a brute to them.

Enjoy.

PS. You may run across people that aren't laughing at you. Those are the people that hate you with a passion. Beware!

[ALI G]

When you visit Japan, please remember this: Everyone is laughing at you because you are stupid. Many visitors believe Japanese people are being friendly when they try (unsuccessfully) to communicate with them, but be rest assured that absolutely everyone in the surrounding area is laughing furiously (but silently, to stay humble). If you try to talk to a Japanese one on one, you will make that person terribly uncomfortable. You are a brute to them.

Enjoy.

PS. You may run across people that aren't laughing at you. Those are the people that hate you with a passion. Beware!

Yezz....We R laughingz at youz too....ebery-1 in da surroundingz forumz iz laughingz furiouslyz (but silently, to stay humble) at youz....

[canadasword]

Yowai: You need help, I can tell. I will try to help you.

When you visit Japan, please remember this: Everyone is laughing at you because you are stupid. Have a little faith in people.

Many visitors believe Japanese people are being friendly when they try (unsuccessfully) to communicate with them, but be rest assured that absolutely everyone in the surrounding area is laughing furiously (but silently, to stay humble). Yowai, there is no conspiracy theory here. But remember, you get what you give.

If you try to talk to a Japanese one on one, you will make that person terribly uncomfortable.
True, especially if they are no good at speaking English, which accounts for perhaps 90 % of the population. I would feel uncomfortable too if I had to speak in a foreign language or even if they tried to speak to me using a really broken English. I would try my best but I would be lying if I said I wouldn't feel uncomfortable or inadequate.

You are a brute to them.If you are living in Japan now, I suggest you get out of the country before it's too late...:hurt:


You may run across people that aren't laughing at you. Those are the people that hate you with a passion. Beware!
We have some deep issues here. Make an appointment with your local shrink...

Peace.:wink:

[canadasword]

Ebi:

its really hard from where i live (ontario, canada) to find any instructorsLike the other guy said, there're tons of places in the GTA. Go to the JCCC website and look on their links page, unless you've decided that you'd rather go to Japan which if I read the nuance correctly is exactly what you have already decided on...

am going to visit my friend hiromasa in osaka soonGet your pal to hook you up with an English school in his area.

(im eventually going to move there and become and english teacher... hopefully)So it's decided. Make sure you have a university degree. For info on surviving teaching and living in Japan, check out the ESL teaching websites like Dave's ESL Cafe.

i want to make sure everything is set. (for training, and learning of all sorts).? Worry about the job first. Training should be the last thing on your mind.

but i don't want to be completely lost. Can't avoid that. You'll be completely lost as soon as you step off that plane at Narita Airport. That'll be you first big test; how you handle yourself at that moment.

A note of caution. Understand why you're going there. Japan is not the paradise you might think it is. There will be many trials but many potential tribulations too. Just depends how you handle it. Be flexible and understanding.
Good luck.:cool:

[Yowai]

Oh right. I'm sure you are in a better position to offer an opinion.

[ALI G]

Oh right. I'm sure you are in a better position to offer an opinion.

Iz surez dat hizza advisoryz pozitionz iz betta dan youz bentz ova pozitionz...

[canadasword]

Oh right. I'm sure you are in a better position to offer an opinion.Keep trolling there, troll.:robot:

Peace, brother.:laugh:

[James]

...trying to self teach, japanese (also very hard when u only have tourist book). ive been saing my money for some time now, and am going to visit my friend hiromasa in osaka soon, i already like the food (its what started my japanese craving). but i was wondering if anyone had any recommendations, or info on pricing there, (im eventually going to move there and become and english teacher... hopefully)...

What is wrong with this paragraph?

If you intend to teach english you should learn to write english.
This is not a troll by the way, welcome to the forum.

[Moe-KendoFreak!]

hey ebi,, it turns out we got much in common, i too am trying to self learn japanese and teach myself kendo as much as possible (because we dont have ANY kendo clubs here aswell) and i intend to go to japan to study kendo (aaah that would be a dream come true),,,,,,,,,,,but ofcource everything comes in its time.........
.moe

[Tenjo]

Intresting....?