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    Today, 03:45 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Wolverine Kendo in Media
    It's just a clip from a trailer; and it looks less terrible than some other Hollywood depictions I've seen. But to each his own.
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    Today, 02:11 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Quick question/opinion in Training
    If you stuck with it for a full semester, and can't find anywhere to continue for the summer, makes sure you go back in the fall! :)
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    Today, 02:09 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread any dojos in CT? in Dojo
    There is a dojo in southern MA that is not too far from parts of CT: http://shufukai.com/index.html
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    Today, 01:49 AM
    jjcruiser started a thread Wolverine Kendo in Media
    Check out the trailer.
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    Yesterday, 04:19 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Quick question/opinion in Training
    I empathize with you; I found it awkward being in sweats when everyone else wasn't, too. But you won't "master" fumikomi for years, if ever. ...
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    Yesterday, 02:08 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread E-Bogu Nadeshiko Shinai: Any experiences with it? in Shinai
    I've been on the lookout for a fat-but-not-heavy shinai; neither dobari nor koto. Any of those fit the bill?
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    17th May 2013, 09:24 PM
    satsumaruma replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    may I ask if there is any reason why you haven't started up another dojo? I am not sure how many other martial arts are going on in Des Moines but...
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    17th May 2013, 06:10 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread E-Bogu Nadeshiko Shinai: Any experiences with it? in Shinai
    "You must spread some reputation around...."
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    17th May 2013, 01:43 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread E-Bogu Nadeshiko Shinai: Any experiences with it? in Shinai
    No I haven't used it. If you have small hands this may not be for you since the description says it has a wide grip. I have been to ebogu a few...
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    15th May 2013, 01:36 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread SanDan Success! in Gradings
    Interesting point. But it makes me somewhat curious how many people test the first time they are eligible. I imagine that's not true for the...
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    15th May 2013, 01:29 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread How to know when you know? in Gradings
    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...
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    14th May 2013, 05:46 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread tozando sales in Bogu
    Personally I never had much luck with communicating with Tozando directly. I had more luck communicating with Miyako or bokkenshop, which are...
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    13th May 2013, 03:27 PM
    David G replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    I had it explained about two years ago why feedback is all but impossible - once explained it made sense. I just wished I'd known before trying to...
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    13th May 2013, 05:03 AM
    Andy_Watson replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    Apart from the fact that the grading sheets have to be retained by the Bu Executive for admin purposes. I completely agree with Peter's points....
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    13th May 2013, 12:26 AM
    David G replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    No "incident", I failed my sandan plain and simple. I was initially disappointed (for about ten minutes), but then I was "Right, let's find out what...
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    11th May 2013, 08:08 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings
    Great video.
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    10th May 2013, 09:12 PM
    David G replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    As someone who is nidan and hasn't practised for two years now I'll add why I'm not practicing anymore. In a nutshell "life got in the way". ...
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    10th May 2013, 02:45 AM
    Andy_Watson replied to a thread Iaido Koryu seminar 2013 in the Netherlands in Iaido
    I think Durandal was trying to pull off a windup! It made me laugh. It is a tiny bit controversial that MSR was only created in the 20th century...
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    9th May 2013, 09:59 PM
    satsumaruma replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    Maro; I was just trying to understand the point you were trying to make. Nothing more than that.
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    9th May 2013, 09:55 PM
    satsumaruma replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido
    I was curious about the narrowing of the eyes idea. I am not sure how this would be effective during the kata in not giving away ones intentions....
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    9th May 2013, 09:44 PM
    satsumaruma replied to a thread What makes a dojo successful? in Lounge
    I think there are some basics that will lead to a good dojo. I would suggest the following; - A good dojo leader/administrator who keeps things...
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    8th May 2013, 10:25 PM
    satsumaruma replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    Yes, Quite strange isnt it. But how many stick around after the initial few weeks. We shall see. As Peter noted previously, the opponent is...
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    8th May 2013, 09:49 PM
    satsumaruma replied to a thread Iaido Koryu seminar 2013 in the Netherlands in Iaido
    May I ask if it is strictly only MSR or are MJER also welcome to come and practice?
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    8th May 2013, 07:31 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread No Mind in Concepts
    I don't fully understand what you are saying and I'm not sure whether you mean Kendo since I'm not used to hearing it being called "full combat...
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    8th May 2013, 02:37 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings
    Well I think Neil explained it for me. I misunderstood Tort at first--I think she was actually saying that although the OP may need to move her...
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    8th May 2013, 12:49 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings
    To the OP: A couple very fundamental points might help. First, everyone is a beginner at some point in time, and we all learn at a different rate...
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