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Here's what recently reported in a Hong Kong newspaper : A lawyer injured when he was hit on the head by a sword wielded by the president of the Hong Kong Kendo Association during a class was awarded HK$260,000 (US$33,000) in damages. Wai Yip-hin said he suffered a neck injury after Wong...
Just to let everyone know, in addition to the finals match of the 55th All Japan tournament, we have included videos of the semi-final matches. You can find them on the top page of our site: http://www.kendo-world.com/ in the left hand column "Recent Updates". By the way: for those of you who...
Dear All, After the events of recent times, it was decided that the BKA should have a private discussion forum for its members to have their say in the running of the association, ask questions of the EC and discuss issues relating to BKA events etc. A public area is included for potential new...
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Usually I leave this kind of thing alone. But lately, it seems like everyone is falling over themselves to jump on anybody whose posts feel the slightest bit misguided. I don't think we need to be all soft and fuzzy here, but at the same time I'd prefer to see people give helpful information and...
Now, I love to learn about all the different styles of JSA out there, but this one has me puzzled. Does anyone recognise which ryuha this is from? What about the bunkai? Or even what the practitioner is thinking at this moment? :D
Hey guys, so I wasn't sure where I would post this but if I made a mistake please feel free to move my thread. I'm relatively new to Kendo, been at it for about a week. Love it, and can't wait til next practice. Decided to pick up a martial art as I enter university. And Kendo was something that...
Hi there! :ditsy: Just about to start my Kendo training on the 9th over at the Mytchett Dojo, so am excited that am about to enter the world of Kendo. I'll got interested in it after watching a Anime called Bamboo Blade so half way through it I throught, that be something good for me to do,...
This news clip from the "Home of the Brave, and the Land of the Free" ? The State of New Jersey, USA http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2010/08/man_had_large_samurai_sword_in.html Man had large Samurai sword in car, Raritan Twp. police report Published: Tuesday, August...
So, here's the deal. In a few months, I'll be traveling outside of the country in order to visit some relatives, and possibly celebrate for... Oh, you know. Three straight weeks. I'd like to bring my shinai with me to show my relatives. Problem is : will Hong Kong customs and Thailand...
"Nine Months...." Jack decided to go skiing with his buddy, Bob. So they loaded up Jack's minivan and headed north. After driving for a few hours, they got caught in a terrible blizzard. So they pulled into a nearby farm and asked the attractive lady who answered he door if they could...
Has this been posted before? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naV3Mq24cZ0 It actually looks quite interesting. Anyone have any info on it? I'm quite intrigued by this. They somehow made a simulator for the kama. Or I hope they did. I feel sorry for the nito guy if they didn't.
This article was recently referred to on e-budo, thought I'd bring it to people's attention here. Apparently high school judo instructors in Japan can still be archaic bastards.
Just came across this which some of you may know already but which I had never seen before. It's a kanji search engine where you can draw the kanji in a box on screen using your mouse or trackpad and the database matches it with various kanji. Handy for those sometimes tricky kanji searches. It...
This is probably not that relevant to most people here but as I was a member of the Aikikai in Victoria at one time and knew of Sugano shihan, I thought I would post this. The last time I saw him train was quite a few years ago but I remember seeing him officiate at a shochugeiko in Clifton Hill....
Any of you are in scout ? My son is in Boy scout and I was wondering if he can do Kendo as one of his activity but I just found this on scout website. Boxing, karate, and related martial arts—except judo, aikido, and Tai Chi—are not authorized activities. Does anyone has any experience...
At first I thought I would try to resurrect a long-dead thread on kendo and the olympics, but then I went into a deep shame spiral and just decided to post this link showing obnoxious fencers gloating and acting like brats after they win. ...
may I start the bidding with the following... http://usinternationalworldgrandmastersgallery.yolasite.com/
Just thinking about my favourite thought-provoking quotes about iaido (see below) and wondered if anyone else has a a favourite quote(s)? (Other budo quotes are fine!!) (Sorry can't remember where/when/who about the quotes below) "We no longer use our swords to cut our enemies. We now use...
I know that this is not related to kendo so if it is not suitable topic then remove it from the forum. I have a big favor to ask of all of you who is willing to help me. Think is that a very good friend of mine is having a birthday and his life wish is to collect patches of all fire departments...
I was watching a documentary show on the history of Yamaha corp. They kept mentioning a word. I think its "Kondo" Which represents the "impact of art on the senses". Is anybody familiar with this phrase. Did I hear them correctly? Any other info would be great as well.
Hi I've been thinking of getting some Japanese Calligraphy to pretty up my room so I immediately thought of one of the founder of aikido's kuden since I have it in Japanese in one of my books. Unfortunately I don't speak or read Japanese so while I think I've pinpointed the right segment of text...
Dear All, As it has only received a brief mention to my friends on Facebook, you probably aren't aware that we have been looking (for about six months) for a building to lease for use as a permanent JSA dojo. Well, it looks like the search is over! We have found a chap who is willing to...
Was re-watching "Way of the Warrior" the other day (which is ageing well BTW) and was wondering, whatever happened to that handsome and somewhat Thom Yorke-ish looking ranga with the penchant for stogies? He seemed pretty serious about his kendo back in the 70s. He'd be 7 dan today surely. Is he...
Hey every-soul what is the name for dual sword school? thanks:)
I had been using a pair of cotton tabi boots (odori?), the ones with the little buckles, for training while my feet were healing from some sores. They have become very stinky and dirty and I have no idea how I should clean these things. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
Hmmm, to name and shame your ex-students? http://www.junseiryu.org/tsuihousha_.html Especially from a school with such a prestigious and long lineage: Lineage (click on image for a closer look) Anyone have any thoughts on this? Would you name/shame an ex-student for crimes of...
Are there any flooring experts around? It looks like I will be installing a floor suitable for general budo use - and need some advice. I've been reading tons of stuff on the interwebz and found a cracking article by Taro Ariga, but could do with a chat with someone who has installed such...
Hi! I'm just wondering, are there any couchsurfers on this forum? ;)
Hello All, I didn't really know where to put this on the forums because I have so many questions. First of all, as the title suggests I am totally new to Kendo. I discovered it last summer and decided I would give it a try because i need something to keep me in shape and I value the ideals and...
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