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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, 03:45 AM

Kokoro777 replied to a thread Bokuto as a Training Aid in Iaido

In Bristol?I can't make that one Im afraid. Im in Solihull this weekend though....

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16th May 2013, 08:43 PM

Peter West replied to a thread Bokuto as a Training Aid in Iaido

Are you coming to Intensive (was called squad) training next month? I think I can promise some suburi.

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16th May 2013, 08:11 PM

Kokoro777 replied to a thread Bokuto as a Training Aid in Iaido

I simply want to improve my cutting and general sword handling in a way that is transferable to my Iai.

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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, 06:30 AM

Michael Hodge replied to a thread Bokuto as a Training Aid in Iaido

Another one for the pile. Not so much about suburi, but teaching, judging and focusing on fundamental iaido concepts: The Doctrine of Iaido

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15th May 2013, 11:39 PM

Peter West replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido

THE REASON WE BLINK HAS NO DIRECT RELEVANCE TO HOW THE STATE OF MIND AFFECTS OUR NEED TO DO IT. (sorry about caps lock) It should be possible...

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15th May 2013, 08:58 PM

Kokoro777 started a thread Bokuto as a Training Aid in Iaido

I often hear that Iaidoka don't do enough suburi. So to address, this I decided to use my bokuto for some suburi practise but then I thought,...

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15th May 2013, 07:28 PM

Kokoro777 replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido

I think blinking is to smear an anti-bacterial solution (tears containing lysozymes) over the cornea and to keep it moist. If the ambient atmosphere...

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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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14th May 2013, 08:09 PM

Kokoro777 replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido

Hey! I've been shaving my hands more regularly.

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14th May 2013, 08:08 PM

Kokoro777 replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido

Not just in your job....At seminars, I've heard people talking about you... in darkened corridors....:dead: :grin:

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14th May 2013, 06:22 PM

still learning replied to a thread Bka; level 1 coaching course in Misc Events

ONE MONTH TO THIS COURSE................... BOOK AS SOON AS YOU CAN PLEASE

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14th May 2013, 05:02 PM

Peter West replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido

It's a simple matter of optics: the clearest image is the one through the centre of the lens, and the least clear image is the one where the frame of...

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14th May 2013, 12:51 PM

Ookami7 replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido

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...

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14th May 2013, 12:26 AM

Kokoro777 replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

We did a little 'judging' this weekend at the Intensive course and just looking at two people doing one kata was really hard. So five doing five...

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13th May 2013, 10:05 PM

Peter West replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

We used to have a kind of pro forma mark sheet, but most grading panelists ignore it. the problem is we have to assess 5 people doing the same kata...

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13th May 2013, 08:53 PM

Kokoro777 replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

The only experience I have of this is as a University lecturer where marking symbols have been standardised to say things like 'material not relevant...

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13th May 2013, 05:03 PM

Peter West replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

From what you say it seems as though you are making progress. I have a saying: The more you know the more you realises you don't yet understand...

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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, 04:07 AM

Peter West replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

very unlikely. Its all in personal code. I might write, for example Xoxxo Meaning 3 of the kata not good enough Or X- meaning weak nukitsuke O...

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13th May 2013, 03:54 AM

Kokoro777 replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

And you too, David. It sounds to me like you could be persuaded to practise with 'no particular aim' but for pleasure and then....well who knows what...

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13th May 2013, 03:46 AM

Kokoro777 replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

Could it be possible to hand the grading mark sheets back to people who have 'deferred their success'? Is there any info on there that might help?

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13th May 2013, 01:42 AM

Peter West replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

Having sat on many grading panels, and often been asked for feedback, i am becoming increasingly reluctant to give it. This is not due to meanness,...

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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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12th May 2013, 07:09 PM

chidokan replied to a thread old iai videos in Iaido

Mori Shigeki sensei had a bad accident when he was a young farmer.... This explains the odd shape of his right arm, however even with this you can...

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12th May 2013, 07:01 PM

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

is it me spotting a habit with various people, or do people who wear specs always tend to drop the head forward and look over the top of them? I...

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12th May 2013, 06:24 PM

Kokoro777 replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido

I wondered what had happened to you David. Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't you have a 'grading incident' at Bideford as well? Did that sap your...

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12th May 2013, 05:49 AM

Peter West replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido

Narrowing the eyes is not much help, in my opinion, though i have seen people senior to me do it. My feeling is that the eyes are more like a snake...

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Thanks for pos-rep;
One simply MUST dig at Scott et al at every available opportunity.
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Why, thank you kind sir.
I DO [occasionally] listen.... and sometimes retain....

The Jitsu/Kyo thing has been with me since early-kendo days.... only about 20 years now.
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Thanks for the rep! A neighbor of mine had one, but they ended up giving him away because he kept biting everyone (including the owners). I love pretty much all dogs...except MinPins.
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Thank you so much! Yeah I'm going for shodan in November and am training pretty hard. I wish you and your students the very best of luck and thanks again!
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Yo David; Thanks for the rep - - and glad it raised a smile.
Last time I saw you 'at play' [Masamune] you were looking better than me...........
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Thanks for the feeling! But now I am afraid that in this small world, some day will be at a class with Lee in front... and then it'll be HIS time to laugh.

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