• chidokan's Avatar
    Today, 05:29 AM
    I get accused of never blinking, but must do so...Maybe its timed so it occurs when people don't notice? Or maybe I just wait until the kata is...
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  • satsumaruma's Avatar
    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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  • rottunpunk's Avatar
    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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  • rottunpunk's Avatar
    15th May 2013, 08:11 AM
    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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  • chidokan's Avatar
    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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  • chidokan's Avatar
    12th May 2013, 07:01 PM
    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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  • satsumaruma's Avatar
    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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  • satsumaruma's Avatar
    9th May 2013, 09:55 PM
    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....
    33 replies | 1410 view(s)
  • satsumaruma's Avatar
    9th May 2013, 09:44 PM
    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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  • satsumaruma's Avatar
    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...
    97 replies | 5241 view(s)
  • satsumaruma's Avatar
    8th May 2013, 09:49 PM
    May I ask if it is strictly only MSR or are MJER also welcome to come and practice?
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  • rottunpunk's Avatar
    8th May 2013, 03:28 AM
    do you wear spectacles? Strangely enough this seems to have an effect on how often one needs to blink. As well as the good advice above of...
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