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Today, 07:58 AM

G-CHAN replied to a thread How do you teach people how to utilize the hips? in Training

Ha Ha. A negative rep already. I better put my men on, okay let the bricks fly people! Look, this is just my own personal thoughts on how I was...

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Today, 03:49 AM

G-CHAN replied to a thread How do you teach people how to utilize the hips? in Training

Just thought I'd continue my thoughts on kamae and suburi. I forgot to add earlier, as beginners get better at suriashi, add fumikomi to the mix. ...

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18th May 2013, 07:36 AM

DCPan replied to a thread Difference between Tozando series? in Iaido

Personally, I prefer working with Mr. Yamamoto at mail@japanesesword.net. It is still under the Tozando umbrella, but he's much more through and...

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18th May 2013, 07:34 AM

DCPan replied to a thread Difference between Tozando series? in Iaido

So, TOMOE series is designed for ladies. TORA features sand-casted bubble free zinc aluminum blades with iron tsuba and brass fuchi gashira. ...

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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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16th May 2013, 05:52 PM

rottunpunk replied to a thread Bokuto as a Training Aid in Iaido

I would further add to the question above, what is it you want out of your suburi? If its the technique side then a bokuto can help try doing the...

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16th May 2013, 08:23 AM

tango replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts

Sorry.. I thought you were asking a serious question.. I've gone back and reread your original post: Since this is shinpan practice and a kids'...

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16th May 2013, 04:25 AM

Halcyon replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

Certainly. I'll see you there.

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15th May 2013, 11:07 AM

DCPan replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts

Yes, I saw your reply the first time. I was simply responding to the thread drift.

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15th May 2013, 08:11 AM

rottunpunk replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido

just had another thought on this if you are using correct metsuke (something i struggle with myself) then the eyes should move and change focus...

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15th May 2013, 07:37 AM

Halcyon replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

Speaking of seminars, the AUSKF iaido nationals are in your back yard this year, in Council Bluffs.

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15th May 2013, 02:40 AM

DCPan replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts

Well, here's the problem. What about all that fist bumping when people get on and off the court and when other dojo members shout "non-English"...

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15th May 2013, 02:34 AM

DCPan replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts

This is an interesting twist on the thread here. 1. That was a theorectical question. 2. In the spirit of being instructional, what would you...

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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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14th May 2013, 04:25 AM

tango replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts

This was my thought as I was reading the OP, notwithstanding the specifics of the scenario...

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14th May 2013, 04:23 AM

tango replied to a thread tozando sales in Bogu

quite frankly, the easiest thing to do is simply to email them and ask them...

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13th May 2013, 04:51 AM

DCPan started a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts

Hi all, An amusing situation came up while doing shinpan practice for the kids. During a team match situation, one kid had a forfeit in the...

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11th May 2013, 08:12 AM

DCPan replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings

I would at least read the fumikomi article and the fundamental theorem article.

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11th May 2013, 08:11 AM

DCPan replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings

I'm a fan! http://www.kingstonkendo.org/concepts.html

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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, 01:54 PM

DCPan replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings

http://youtu.be/3QhrnMxM130

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9th May 2013, 06:49 AM

tango replied to a thread Dodai questions in Bogu

Hey yo... V.Lee --- congrats on 1st place Mudansha at the Nabeshima Taikai this past weekend... very nice work and good final match!!

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9th May 2013, 03:49 AM

tango replied to a thread Dodai questions in Bogu

Scott -- I've got the same beni-tame dodai from ebogu.. Needless to say, I was shocked when I opened it because i thought they'd accidentally sent me...

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9th May 2013, 02:19 AM

tango replied to a thread tozando sales in Bogu

I agree with Cailin...

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9th May 2013, 02:15 AM

tango replied to a thread Dodai questions in Bogu

yup.. The total cost of that particular Do would be $550...

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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, 07:20 AM

enkorat replied to a thread All Japan Pitch' Bogu Set - PRIMO in Bogu

I'm wondering if I should start a new thread for this as it would be thread drift (should I?), but has anyone bought the Guardian bogu set from All...

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