Looking for Dojo near Enfield, Conecticut.

[Kenshin Himura]

I'm looking for a dojo near Enfield. If you know of one please contact me. I'm only in 9th grade, so I cant go to a dojo far off since I can't drive. lol

[Kenshin Himura]

Well I guess theres no dojo's here. lol
*cough*thisplacesucks*cough*

[isi]

Well I guess theres no dojo's here. lol
*cough*thisplacesucks*cough*


Did you check auskf.info ?

<tsuki>>>>*cough**cough*

[Hai_hai]

Well I guess theres no dojo's here. lol
*cough*thisplacesucks*cough*

Check out http://www.kendo-usa.org/statedojolist.htm#CT

You could have done a search on Google since you're on the Internet
*cough* baka *cough*

[Kenshin Himura]

I did an internet search many times. I can't go anywheres far from Enfield. YES for the bazillionth time I already know of the dojos in Stamford and New Haven! Those are WAY too far away. i cant afford to have one of my parents drive across the whole state just to go train 3 times a week. I need somewheres near Enfield, and not far away. I'm only 14, I can't just get a car and drive there and pay all myself. i need a place closeby!

[Kenshin Himura]

.. and I'm not stupid.. *cough* BAKA *cough* lol j/k

[Kaoru]

.. and I'm not stupid.. *cough* BAKA *cough* lol j/k


Like I said, twice a month to train, is just fine. You don't need to go 3 times a week to be in Kendo. It's nice if you can, but not everyone always can. I'd die of happiness if I could, but because my dojo is so darned far, I have to settle for only 2 times a month, Sigh...

Kaoru

[Kenshin Himura]

My parents wont allow me to go. Not even twice a month.. not even once a month! *sigh* oh well I'm going to wait untill my instructor finds a sensei visiting Connecticut.

[Kaoru]

My parents wont allow me to go. Not even twice a month.. not even once a month! *sigh* oh well I'm going to wait untill my instructor finds a sensei visiting Connecticut.


Hi there,

Your teacher will not find anything, since he is not a Japanese Sword Art practitioner and will not know who is and is not a legitimate teacher. Go to E-Budo.com to ask for help. Register and give your full name in the post that you make. Post your question in the sword arts forum. As far as I am aware, there are no legitimate JSA sensei in your area. But, you can still as the sensei on e-budo just in case they may know about something I don't.

Remember, it is the rule there, that when you post, you must give your real full name.

But, I am warning you, one mention of Kenshin and your reverse blade sword and how you are teaching yourself and actually using the thing, and they will tell you to shove off. They don't want Kenshin wannabe's asking for dojos.

Here is the link to register on e-budo.

http://www.e-budo.com/vbulletin/register.php?action=signup

Sword Arts forum here if you can't find it after you register:

http://www.e-budo.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?forumid=16

Studying a real JSA is serious business and a LOT of boring and hard work. You won't even use a real sword at first. The sensei won't allow it. You will be using a bokuto(wooden sword) for a long time. After that, you would only be allowed to use an Iaito.(blunt edged sword.) for like, 4 to 6 years. Only then, would you be allowed to use a live blade with a sharp edge and learn to cut, if the sensei thinks you are ready. (Except one ryu, MJER Iaido, never does any cutting.) You still would use a live blade in kata perhaps, when you are that advanced after like, 6 years. This is the reality of what it is to train in a Japanese sword art.

Kids are usually not accepted to train unless they are dead serious and not deep into anime swordsmanship ideas. You must have a very long attention span and be able to listen well and take direction without question, from the sensei. This is because the room will be full of people holding and using swords, and one mistake can mean you hurt your dojomate.

You will never learn to leap and all that you see in the Kenshin anime. Iaido(battojutsu) is frankly, from what my sempai who trains in Hoki Ryu Iaido told me, very boring and takes lots of concentration.

If you don't like what I just said, and don't believe it, then you are not ready to make a committment to training and you should wait until you are older. If you ask on e-budo about training, they will tell you pretty much the same, if not more. It is a very serious art to take up. It is not like Rurouni Kenshin in the least.

So, go ask on e-budo about dojos, and see what they say.

Kaoru

[Kenshin Himura]

My instructor knew somebody who ran a kendo dojo who was here for a tournoment and could have taught me for a few months or so. Yes, he can find an instructor. Trust me. Anyways, forgoet this thread. Its done.

[Kaoru]

My instructor knew somebody who ran a kendo dojo who was here for a tournoment and could have taught me for a few months or so. Yes, he can find an instructor. Trust me. Anyways, forgoet this thread. Its done.


I doubt it. You aren't ready to train, that is obvious. I wouldn't take you, if I was an Iaido sensei, because I see you are still too young. But, I'd say come back ion several years, to see if you are ready to accept reality.

And, you won't even take the advice I gave you. The people on e-budo DO JSA. They know who is who and who isn't a real teacher, There are many fakes out there claiming to teach Japanese sword arts. If you can't take advicee and help when it is given to you, stop looking for a dojo, because you don't really want to train. You want to be living in an anime world. I'm very sorry. I tried my best to help you. And, you are too blind to see that, and let me. Well, at least I can say I tried my best to guide you in the right direction. I guess I wasted my time.

Kaoru

[Kenshin Himura]

I'm not living in anime world. Just having a sword like an anime character doesnt mean I'm obsessed over it. I'm not blind. I'm trying to have HOPE in this. Apparently your belifs are only strict things. And don't even try to say sorry, I figured out a while ago I don't deserve it. Now leave me be. And if you cant help me, then just ignore me. If you get angry at me, then leave me alone. theres no need to insult or bother ones with hopes. Let thier hopes fall on thier own. I'm sticking to this though. And I'm not too young for this. This is my way of life. I don't like anything else really... I could care less about anime! I am in reality, hello! Apparently your just trying to hurt me by telling me I'm being childish. I'm trying to keep up, and I'm trying to be creative. what, is creativity a fantasy? Or have you driven yourself blind with power?

[Andoy]

You ARE being childish. You're 14 years old! If you really wanted to train properly then you would've found a dojo right now. Everybody here (esp Kaoru) has tried their best to help you but you're just too immature and try to shortcut your way through. You're just running away from your problems. Grow up and face the music dude. Cos seriously, if you don't even consider all the advice everyone here's given you, then why bother using this forum?

[Kaoru]

I'm not living in anime world. Just having a sword like an anime character doesnt mean I'm obsessed over it. I'm not blind. I'm trying to have HOPE in this. Apparently your belifs are only strict things. And don't even try to say sorry, I figured out a while ago I don't deserve it. Now leave me be. And if you cant help me, then just ignore me. If you get angry at me, then leave me alone. theres no need to insult or bother ones with hopes. Let thier hopes fall on thier own. I'm sticking to this though. And I'm not too young for this. This is my way of life. I don't like anything else really... I could care less about anime! I am in reality, hello! Apparently your just trying to hurt me by telling me I'm being childish. I'm trying to keep up, and I'm trying to be creative. what, is creativity a fantasy? Or have you driven yourself blind with power?

Not to be impolite or mean, but I seriously think you need help. I say that honestly. No, I am not trying to hurt you, I have been trying to HELP you. But, it seems that you have blurred the edges of what is reality and what is not, and have trouble knowing which is which. You are too young, and it is showing. I hate to tell you that, but the way it is looking, you are far from ready to deal with a real dojo and the reality of what really goes on in a dojo. Your last sentence proves this. You have to be mature both emotionally and mentally to be able to train in a JSA.

Yes, using a reverse blade and saying you know how to do battojutsu and all else that you have been saying in your previous posts, indicates that you are living in a fantasy world. It is time to leave that world and wake up before you hurt yourself.

Kaoru

[Kaoru]

And, to add here instead, since the edit time was up...

And if you cant help me, then just ignore me.

I have given you solid and concrete help and advice, given links and whatnot, and you refuse to use the tools I gave you. So, please do not say this. You won't take the help I have given, and I can't figure out why.
I am so dissapointed. :(

Kaoru

[Raiza]

Apparently your just trying to hurt me by telling me I'm being childish. I'm trying to keep up, and I'm trying to be creative. what, is creativity a fantasy? Or have you driven yourself blind with power?

Wow, way to diss Kaoru after the considerable time and effort she's taken to help you. If you were in my dojo and acted the way you have here, you'd be expelled. You've come to this board because you are lonely and thought that you'd be immediately respected here because your parents gave you a couple swords (heaven knows why), neither realizing nor appreciating that most of us are actually practitioners of kendo/iaido/jodo/naginata etc. and we take it pretty seriously. Your foray here hasn't worked out for you. The moderators have been notified of your conduct. Please, find somewhere else to ease your loneliness. There are far too many places on the web where your talents will be appreciated.

There's nothing wrong with being creative, but this is the WRONG forum to be indulging your creative urges. If you insist on staying on exercising your "creativity", I suggest you isolate your comments to the Lounge or Flames categories.

Not that you'll listen to me, Kenshin, but Kaoru gets my full approval and support. Yokatta, Kaoru.

[Shiro]

Apparently your just trying to hurt me by telling me I'm being childish.

Not at all. You're just not ready, but that doesn't mean it will never happen.
You keep telling us you're serious about it, then why don't you take our advice?
I know they're not what you want to hear, but that's the way it is.
If you're really serious about it you should stop playing like that and realize you shouldn't be fighting us, but listening to us.

First of all you should stop toying around like that. It's dangerous and it won't help you if you ever find a dojo. Look at the picture you posted..... the way you hold your swords isn't right at all, when you hit something holding the sword the way you do on the pic, you could damage or break it and I'm not even talking about injuring you or someone else. Even if you are careful with your swords accidents do happen, especially if you don't have the proper basics to use them.

Then there's your attitude...... you repeated several times we should respect you and whatever you do. But what did you do to respect us? You arrived on this forum claiming you knew some things about batto-jutsu and batto-do and systematically dissed our reactions....... You should do a slight reality check here..... Who spent hours and hours in dojo's, repeating the same kata's over and over again to master them? Not you, obviously, but a whole bunch of people on this forum. If you consider yourself a student of the sword arts, most of the iaidoka here are your sempai and the least you could do is being grateful for their advice, even if you don't agree with it.
So if you go on like that, there's little chance you will ever achive something in any sword art.

I (and I'm sure I'm not the only one) could consider your way of behaving as an insult, so the least you could do is apologize. Especially to Kaoru, she has been more than helpful providing you that much information and you just stuck to your anime swordstyle junk.

[iron_tanto]

I feel for you man. I agree there isn't enough schools enough in CT and I can't tell you any other locations other than Stamford and New HAven (which I think thats only for Yale students anyway) but I will take your side in this little scandal. I haven't been in Kendo as long as some of these people and will probly fall under the their blades faster than others. What I realize and I speak to all you guys that say this kid should wait until hes older. Thats not totally right. Correct, his attitude isn't in the right place but hes a 14 year old kid. What do you expect. I'm 19 and I'm looking for nearby schools as well. So KEN if your reading this don't stop looking. Don't listen to them. Do what you like. Some of these people that post here say they have dojos and its probly true but a lot of them will ignore attitude once the your paying like 80$ a month for it. So don't get discouraged. Also don't feel like you have to know other forms and styles of fighting to be a good swordsman. I myself was trained in Sigh, Nunchaku and bow staff but Dai, Katana, Wakisashi, Tanto whatever is totally different. Ken look in MASS there might be some there.

[xvikingx]

Wow, I know this has already been said, but acting that way towards kaoru is totally uncalled for. On these forums she is hands down the nicest and most patient person, and you have absolutely no idea what she has gone through just to practice kendo. She is the ganbaru girl.
And as far as being too young, what they mean is too immature. The people here have waisted far to much time trying to point you in the right direction. Raiza is right, your attitude does not belong in a dojo. And like kaoru said, disappointing.

[iron_tanto]

Like I said its called a monthly fee pay it and your in most dojos.

end of story

[Kenshin Himura]

I came to this forum to find people who could relate to me and be in a civil conversation about this, and not "No no no no. Wrong no wrong no." Oh well. And again, why do you think I need help? I type a hell of alot differently than I act in real life. ^^x' and if you think I live in a little fantasy world then your wrong. First of all, I dropped "making up my own style". Also I dropped starting my own dojo. And I'm not saying I know battou jutsu! I said that before and then said never mind after! Just forget this post and leave me. if I get hurt and die you can laugh cuz its my fault. lol get a mod to lock this post and let me be. lol

[Kenshin Himura]

You act like I have access to everything. I don't. This is the internet. you think I act like this in real life? No. I don't. not at all. IRL I'm different. The way I talk and act is very different from here.
I'm done, thanks alot everybody. i give up. I'll get a swoird stand and leave my swords there to tarnish and rust. Then I'll stand there like "Yup. Hell of a 4k I am."

[iron_tanto]

fine quit dude what do I care. just shutup and keep looking. Don't listen to them. All these people are to into it and their all acting spiritual on you. Which is understandable but beginers are like "oooooooo swords... Now I'm gonna learn how to kill" not saying that you are going to act like this but even these kind of people get into Kendo and now he/she could be one of these people thats saying your to "immature" to fight with a blade right now. You just have to get into it. O yeah and if you let your Blades rust. Let me know so I could take them

[Kenshin Himura]

... Iron Tanto, you understand probobly. I really dont base anything off of anime! And if I did before and forgot to say its not real then oops. lol because I don't do this every day. I care for my swords, I know excercises that are EASY and SAFE to do to help with STRENGTH and not FORM. ^^x lol and before I was being sarcastic. Theres no way in hell I'm giving you a $200 sword! lol I was j/k before. well, the more people put me down, the worse I'll get.... even if they "help". The people here seem too strict. They need to lighten up. I mean if I came here goin "I know battou jutsu and Im Kenshin and I have 2 swords I like to train with everyday. i can do all the Hiten Mitsurugi styles!" THEN you could KIBDLY explain to me that that isnt right. lol ^^x' anyways, On the internet I say alot.. my hands do all the work, not my mind. heh

[iron_tanto]

what do you expect man. You got swords you know your going to practice with them. And hell I liked anime for awhile to but I never associated or related the two thing that I like doing. I know I may get eaten up by all these fanatics by me saying. That you don't need a dojo all the time. Good example: Bruce Lee style of no style Jeet Kwan Do, then opened his own school. I learned a lot of different style weapons and now I'm going into Kendo. And I didn't expect you to give me your sword I planned on taking it lol j/k. If you let it rust. I'm pretty much like you right now. No dojo just trying different stuff see works and your right. Its better to get the feel of the blade before you know form and jazz like that. O wel. Good talking to ya I'll let you know I'f I find a dojo in CT. I got the same problem. Although I'm closer to Stamford its still a long drive. especially when time is an issue. Well later man and don't give up

[Kenshin Himura]

Hm, true. I mean an excercise I do is basically holding the sword and moving it in a fluid up and down motion to get used to the wieght so when I do get a shinai and use it it will be light to me. And no I'm not like "oh I'm a manslayer! I want to be kenshin so I do kendo!" I liked swords BEFORE I liked anime. I always have. lol thats just me. ^^x'

[jodonnell]

... Iron Tanto, you understand probobly. I really dont base anything off of anime! And if I did before and forgot to say its not real then oops. lol because I don't do this every day. I care for my swords, I know excercises that are EASY and SAFE to do to help with STRENGTH and not FORM. ^^x lol and before I was being sarcastic. Theres no way in hell I'm giving you a $200 sword! lol I was j/k before. well, the more people put me down, the worse I'll get.... even if they "help". The people here seem too strict. They need to lighten up. I mean if I came here goin "I know battou jutsu and Im Kenshin and I have 2 swords I like to train with everyday. i can do all the Hiten Mitsurugi styles!" THEN you could KIBDLY explain to me that that isnt right. lol ^^x' anyways, On the internet I say alot.. my hands do all the work, not my mind. heh
It's not an issue of you liking anime; or being inspired to practice martial arts because of an anime influence. Hell, I would say that 99% of the nonnative-Japanese/Koreans here first got an interest in martial arts through some pop culture rendition, like comics/TV/video games/what have you (Snow Crash, assorted games, and interest in sanguo (Three Kingdoms) China were my influences.) It's a different thing entirely when you come on the board and confuse cinematic action with actual martial arts. It's worse still when you start talking about how you are using a wall hangar to practice your own style of martial arts derived from an anime series. Even if you retract that statement, you've already established a poor reputation. Being disrespectful to forum members who want to help you out is poor form. What exactly do you want of us? You've thoroughly exasperated multiple students of the arts, and then take a haughty tone of "They just don't understand, I'm a poor misunderstood soul." People have tried helpful suggestions, pointing you to other references, invective, etc; none of those seem to get to you. You are putting forth a very confusing image and you would do well to make an attempt to clarify it.

Cheers,

James

[Kaoru]

what do you expect man. You got swords you know your going to practice with them. And hell I liked anime for awhile to but I never associated or related the two thing that I like doing. I know I may get eaten up by all these fanatics by me saying. That you don't need a dojo all the time. Good example: Bruce Lee style of no style Jeet Kwan Do, then opened his own school. I learned a lot of different style weapons and now I'm going into Kendo. And I didn't expect you to give me your sword I planned on taking it lol j/k. If you let it rust. I'm pretty much like you right now. No dojo just trying different stuff see works and your right. Its better to get the feel of the blade before you know form and jazz like that. O wel. Good talking to ya I'll let you know I'f I find a dojo in CT. I got the same problem. Although I'm closer to Stamford its still a long drive. especially when time is an issue. Well later man and don't give up


Just don't go and claim you are doing Kendo or a traditional Japanese sword art, if you don't train in a legitimate dojo. All you will be doing is waving a sword or shinai around, if you are not being taught. If you must do this, use a bokuto(bokken) or shinai. It is very stupid to use a real blade.

By the way, if you want it bad enough, you will go to Stamford. My dojo is 2 1/2 hrs away, one way. Though I understand a long drive, JSA's are not handed to you on a platter. You have to go to them, sorry to say.

Kaoru

[Kenshin Himura]

Well everybody makes mistakes.. it doesnt mean you cant look on the past and change them.. unless... its.. something else ^^x' but anyways, let me try to clarify everything.
Forget about what I said before. maybe my anime ego was showing off after watching the final movie of an anime and getting every bit of info in my head of it (basically). lol.. anyways, sorry for being annoying. I don't base ANY sword training off of anime
get that in your head, i didnt mean it before, I was just saying.. well what I meant to say is I know WHAT it is, and not HOW to do it IN REAL LIFE. (putting emphasis on capitals). Well.. I think you understand what I'm trying to say.

[Kenshin Himura]

Well I gtg to bed. I've got school tomarrow, and its about 10:40pm. lol (I have a cpu curfew at 9pm) so I'll be back here tomarrow.

[jodonnell]

Well everybody makes mistakes.. it doesnt mean you cant look on the past and change them.. unless... its.. something else ^^x' but anyways, let me try to clarify everything.
Forget about what I said before. maybe my anime ego was showing off after watching the final movie of an anime and getting every bit of info in my head of it (basically). lol.. anyways, sorry for being annoying. I don't base ANY sword training off of anime
get that in your head, i didnt mean it before, I was just saying.. well what I meant to say is I know WHAT it is, and not HOW to do it IN REAL LIFE. (putting emphasis on capitals). Well.. I think you understand what I'm trying to say.
While I think the 'get that in your head' bit was uncalled for, I'm glad to see you didn't mean what you said earlier. Just try to practice a little humility, admitting ignorance (not in a negative sense) where neccessary, when it comes to these subjects. Remember, ignorance just means you haven't learned yet, emphasis on yet. Be patient and practice hard and you'll understand how we feel. I know it can be frustrating having no where to practice. I can certainly empathize (James Oglethorpe aparently didn't prioritize dojos when he built Savannah, what a fool :P ,) as I'm sure many other members can. But if you really truly want to practice kendo, and opportunity will arise.

Here is an interesting allegory I like about martial arts and life in general.

A swordsman who had become proficient in his art was searching out a master. He eventually found a great sensei, and went to train under him. When the sensei was out training with the student, he asked the student, "Have you learned this technique?" The student replied, "Oh yes, I have practiced that technique many times." Later, the sensei asked, "Have you learned this cut?" The student replied, "Oh yes, I have practiced that cut many times." The sensei said to the student, "Let's go home and break for tea." They journeyed to the sensei's house. The sensei asked the student if he would like some tea, and the student said yes. The sensei asked him to hold out his cup. The sensei began pouring tea. The cup filled, and began overflowing. Still, the sensei continued pouring in more tea. The student asked, "Why don't you stop pouring? The cup is clearly already filled." The sensei replied, "If the cup is full, how can you add more to it? The only way to fill your cup, is to empty it first." And thus, the student left the sensei's house with tenfold skills.

Cheers,

James

[Kenshin Himura]

*reads what James said* wow I understand that... ^^x cool. Thats useful.

[Kaoru]

While I think the 'get that in your head' bit was uncalled for, I'm glad to see you didn't mean what you said earlier. Just try to practice a little humility, admitting ignorance (not in a negative sense) where neccessary, when it comes to these subjects. Remember, ignorance just means you haven't learned yet, emphasis on yet. Be patient and practice hard and you'll understand how we feel. I know it can be frustrating having no where to practice. I can certainly empathize (James Oglethorpe aparently didn't prioritize dojos when he built Savannah, what a fool :P ,) as I'm sure many other members can. But if you really truly want to practice kendo, and opportunity will arise.

Here is an interesting allegory I like about martial arts and life in general.

A swordsman who had become proficient in his art was searching out a master. He eventually found a great sensei, and went to train under him. When the sensei was out training with the student, he asked the student, "Have you learned this technique?" The student replied, "Oh yes, I have practiced that technique many times." Later, the sensei asked, "Have you learned this cut?" The student replied, "Oh yes, I have practiced that cut many times." The sensei said to the student, "Let's go home and break for tea." They journeyed to the sensei's house. The sensei asked the student if he would like some tea, and the student said yes. The sensei asked him to hold out his cup. The sensei began pouring tea. The cup filled, and began overflowing. Still, the sensei continued pouring in more tea. The student asked, "Why don't you stop pouring? The cup is clearly already filled." The sensei replied, "If the cup is full, how can you add more to it? The only way to fill your cup, is to empty it first." And thus, the student left the sensei's house with tenfold skills.

Cheers,

James


James-san,

I loved your allegory. It is so very true! Where did you get it? May I post this allegory on another forum? I'd like to share it on the Samurai Forum if I could please. :)

Kaoru

[Kenshin Himura]

I agree (again) thats an awesome allegory.

[jodonnell]

It's a great story, isn't it? I got it from a self-defence teacher in highschool. Really cool guy; he was sandan in kempo IIRC, and he taught some non-martial art related self defence courses (and I think he's a certified Hand-to-hand instructor for the Army and so forth.) Really interesting guy; sadly I cannot recall his first name, but I remember his last name Burt. I can check with some friends for his full name if you like :) But I'm sure he'd like it if that story could be spread all over.

Here is another story he told us, although you may have heard this one already in some form (the man was full of allegories and anecdotes he would tell us about to illustrate points in class. Coolest gym teacher ever :) )

A swordsman is out walking, searching for ways to improve his ability. The swordsman walks through a forest, and comes across a lumberjack, chopping wood blocks. However, this is no ordinary lumberjack. He cuts blocks in half easily with one fall of his axe. The swordsman is hypnotized by the lumberjack's incredible strength, as he grabs block after block; cutting each cleanly in half. The swordsman walks up to him, and asks, "How are you able to cut those thick wood blocks so effortlessly?" The lumberjack turns to him and says, "Oh, it's easy. I just let the axe cut." The swordsman nods in comprehension, and takes his leave.
The swordsman continues his walk, and then is suddenly beset by a ferocious tiger. He hastily reaches for his sword, only to discover that the tiger is a wooden statue. The swordsman then sees a man with a chisel and a wood block, carving another fierce looking tiger. The swordsman is dazzled by the artisan's skill. He approaches the man carving, and asks him, "How are you able to cut such lifelike sculptures?" The sculptor replies, "It's easy. I simply take this wood block, and cut out everything that isn't a tiger." The swordsman nodded in comprehension, and bade him goodbye.
When the swordsman left the forest that day, he was ten times as skilled as when he entered.

Cheers,

James

[iron_tanto]

Just don't go and claim you are doing Kendo or a traditional Japanese sword art, if you don't train in a legitimate dojo. All you will be doing is waving a sword or shinai around, if you are not being taught. If you must do this, use a bokuto(bokken) or shinai. It is very stupid to use a real blade.

By the way, if you want it bad enough, you will go to Stamford. My dojo is 2 1/2 hrs away, one way. Though I understand a long drive, JSA's are not handed to you on a platter. You have to go to them, sorry to say.

KaoruThank you for your advice. I have real blades but they are not real battle made weapons. They are more decrotive then standard training blades. But I will take your advice. I don't have standard training in Kendo and it might be totally different but I know how to handle and variety of blunt and edged weapons so. I won't cut myself LOL. But thank you for your advice. I'll consider it.

[Kaoru]

Thank you for your advice. I have real blades but they are not real battle made weapons. They are more decrotive then standard training blades. But I will take your advice. I don't have standard training in Kendo and it might be totally different but I know how to handle and variety of blunt and edged weapons so. I won't cut myself LOL. But thank you for your advice. I'll consider it.

Hi Tanto-san,

You're welcome. But...

READ THIS NOW:

THOSE ARE CALLED WALLHANGERS AND ARE VERY DANGEROUS!

Sorry for the caps, but you need to HEED what I say!!! Those are NOT meant to be used for ANYTHING OTHER than hanging on a WALL. They are meant for show ONLY. People who are WITHOUT proper instruction and with no training SHOULD NOT be even messing with ANY type of katana PERIOD. You won't cut yourself? Do not be so confident. The fact is, you DON'T know how to handle a sword. You are only fooling yourself if you think you do. Those who KNOW how are the ones who are in a dojo with a sensei teaching them HOW to use the sword.

Your sword's blade is just glued into the tsuka(hilt). If this comes loose, and trust me, if you keep using it to mess around, it certainly WILL. you could seriously injure yourself, as in cut something off or, even DIE. And, if someone is around you, that blade could kill that person should it go flying out as a result of a glued-in blade coming loose.

PLUS: They are STAINLESS STEEL. Stainless steel is NOT a proper metal for a blade meant for training with. It won't take much to break such a blade.

Sheesh, I really really wish people would just STOP buying katana and trying to use it without real instruction. YES, the danger is REALLY THERE!

Well, please forgive me for being very frusterated. I just can't understand the foolishness of using a sword like that to mess with, and I really can't understand why a person would want to try without getting instruction.
ALL swords, cheap or not, are VERY sharp, and are not toys, and DO cut quite well.

PLEASE try to understand that this is for your safety. The Shidogakuin dojo in Stamford has Iaido classes to teach you how to use a sword. I advis you to pay heed and please go there if you want to learn. They will never let you use those swords, just so you know. They are walking trouble.

Dojos:

Kendo and Iaido:
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Shidogakuin GW(teaches both Kendo and Iaido)

Practice times page:

http://www.kendoka.org/dojos_ct.html

20 Acosta Street
Stamford, CT
M W Sa
Sa Iaido
Contact: Duane E. Langenwalter (203)445-0192
E-mail: DuaneL@OutOfThinAir.com

Best to contact them for more information regarding times, since the AUSKF site and their site show different info.

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Kendo
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GNUSKF(Greater Northeastern US Kendo Federation)

Yale Kendo Club in New Haven, CT
Payne Whitney Gymnasium, Yale University
70 Tower Parkway, New Haven, CT 06520

http://www.yale.edu/kendo/

Daniel Zoot (Instructor): 508-490-1628
e-mail: danielzoot@earthlink.net

Practice times on website.

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I hope this helps you. :)

Sorry again for the caps. I just want to make sure you see what I said. :)
I am NOT mad... Just really concerned for your safety.

Kaoru

[iron_tanto]

Thank you again but I already cut parts of my fingers and a little bit of my ear off........ha ha ha ouch.:wink:

Training would be nice. Maybe I'll just concentrate on Mai Tai. But thank you. I'll get more info on the Stamford dojo. Another thing how much $ does it take to get started like the armor and other misc items. Well I guess I could ask the dojo this but anyway THANK YOU <--don't worry about caps lock you were only looking out for me and I appreciate that. Well good luck with your training and I thank you agian.

[Sakabatou]

Wow.. be careful X.X' I have a little mini-shrine next to my bed where I keep my swords. One is stainless steel (auto-wallhanger) and the other I looked at and compared with othet katanas, that "reverse blade" katana you've been nagging me abaout. I found out theres no pins to hold in the blade into the hilt.. its all pounded in I belive.. X.X WALL HANGER. lol *shudders* I cant belive I lived to touch a sword with a possibly glued in blade *shudders* god... lol anyways next thing I get will probobly just be a bokken or shinai *smiles* eze off the cost and stupidity for a while. lol anyways,
I talked to my father about it and he said theres no way he's going to do this for me, so I'm going to wait a few years so I can get a couple jobs that pay for a bit, and I'll get to borrow my dad's car too to drive there, and hopefully with a bit of time and patience can pull this off. lol