starting up again

[kumakage]

Hello to all,

I have trained for two years in kendo, but I have also taken a two year break. Since it has been a while since I have really trained. Mainly due to a falling out with my prior sensei. I have forgoten a lot of the terms that go along with kendo. Not to mention that the other dojo that teaches kendo is quite expensive for me at the moment. With that bring said i was hoping someone could give me some advice as where to begin again from scratch. I would greatly appreciate it.

Manny

[Charlie]

Jump back in there, Manny. So, the new place is expensive, but you want to go again, anyway? Cool. You'll get the hang of it again soon, I think. Just go to practice and act like a newbie - it'll all start flooding back. E-mail me if you like

ckondek@hotmail.com

[Dwayne P.]

Manny,

I recommend getting into kendo classes as soon as money permits. There is no substitute for actual classes. Until then, you should practice suburi with a suburito. You will need to build those shoulder and back muscles up again. Depending on your current shape, you may want to get your cardio exercises in also. Running, jogging, swimming, sports, etc whatever you enjoy doing.

As far as the terminology is concerned, hit your local bookstore/amazon.com and pick up a kendo book. This is Kendo "The are of Japanese Fencing" by Junzo Sasamori & Gordon Warner is a nice addition to your library. Pick up the paper back version and save some $$, its about $18.00. Kendo "The definitive guide" by Hiroshi Oawa is another informative book you can add to your collection. Its around $35.00 or so. Or browse the web till you find a site that has the terminology, history, waza, etc. You can't beat it if its free.

Being that you have already studied kendo for two years previously, it shouldn't take you any time at all to get back to where your studies left off.

Welcome back to the sport and good luck!

-Dwayne

[kumakage]

Hey you guys thanks for the advice. I guess it's time to stop the excuses and get back into the swing of thing again. At least by myself for a while. I started teaching my 7 year old some strikes. He starting to get the hang of it. Now it s time to build a dummy for my practices.
Thanks,
Manny

[David J]

Have a wander through www.hizen.org - there's loads of helpful info in there.

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Dave