For another data point - we'll often order in a half-dozen of some shinai or other, and there is enough variation within those half-dozen that people...
Our shodan exams are not nearly so intense so it's hard to answer your question, but I think when I joined by new (current) dojo my sensei said "what...
Hey Tim. On the specs question probably most of us are guilty on that one!!!! I do it for sure!!!! In Kono Hyakuren's book he uses the same theme ie...
Sorry for not replying... Tort I have similar problems with leaning and it stems I think from being lazy. Lots of us who are on the motodachi side of...
I've wanted to do kendo my whole life, and I finally can. When I was a kid, my folks weren't too keen on it, and due to my music career and travelling, haven't been able to do it until now. Addicted.
Country Flag:
Canada
Art & Grade:
Kendo/Kumdo uber noober.
Dojo:
Jungko Kendo
Location:
Aurora, Canada
Interests:
Kendo, Music, thinking about Kendo, thinking about Music, bandaging my left foot, folding my hakama, scent testing my gi.