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    15th May 2013, 12:37 AM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread How to know when you know? in Gradings
    Not sure what to tell you regarding preparation, nobody in FIK kendo concentrates so much on stamina for a grading, we are usually more concerned...
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    14th May 2013, 11:15 PM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread How to know when you know? in Gradings
    10 rounds of sparring? Where do they do this?
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    10th May 2013, 02:46 PM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings
    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...
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    9th May 2013, 10:52 PM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread How to strick men with height only 157cm in Waza
    You will need more than a couple of days practice. Just keep working on it.
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    8th May 2013, 10:46 PM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread New and first men, questions about the pressure points in Bogu
    Not sure what you mean by that question, but that picture looks OK. Of course we can't really see much from there. I assume Kizeme has it sorted...
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    8th May 2013, 10:43 PM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Silk Men Himo in Bogu
    Three years isn't that bad, depending on the initial quality of the himo. I've never used silk. I like the higher-quality cotton ones but some...
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    8th May 2013, 06:34 AM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Dodai questions in Bogu
    I've seen plenty of senior sensei wearing same-doh, which they usually bust out for special occasions only. Regarding what you wear for shinsa - 3...
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    8th May 2013, 03:57 AM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings
    I don't know about "unlearn" so much. Once you get the feel for feet and hands together, it becomes easier to adjust your timing for different swing...
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    8th May 2013, 01:09 AM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings
    When a beginner does that, they invariably step first, then hit. So at my club we advise to swing up while not moving, then when the hands are...
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    7th May 2013, 10:47 PM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread How to strick men with height only 157cm in Waza
    I think if I were you I would try for nuki-doh rather than kaeshi-doh. For me the timing of kaeshi-doh is very difficult against strong players. To...
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    7th May 2013, 10:34 PM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Dodai questions in Bogu
    rainmaker, you've been practicing for a while and you know the culture of your dojo and local area. I think you're in the best position to decide...
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    7th May 2013, 06:16 AM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Stepping over shinai in FAQ
    This is common kendo etiquette in both cases. If you must pass in front of someone, especially sensei, bow slightly and extend your right hand as a...
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    6th May 2013, 10:33 PM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Too little or just new? in Bogu
    Get your sensei to evaluate the fit before you bend the mendare or do anything else to make it hard to return. But new men should be a snug fit.
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    5th May 2013, 01:23 AM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Dodai questions in Bogu
    If I had to pick a fancier one, B4 or B6. Matte finish I like B5.
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