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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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    4th May 2013, 05:59 AM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Should I Purchase Bogu ? in Bogu
    A lot of the bogu we are renting now is the same as we were renting 20 years ago and it was old even then ... we've added some new kote along the...
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    3rd May 2013, 10:54 PM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Taking Shodan in Japan in Gradings
    Yes. For most written exams, the purpose is mainly to get the student to do some studying and reflection on kendo ideas. Or at least, that's our...
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    3rd May 2013, 10:52 PM
    Neil Gendzwill replied to a thread Should I Purchase Bogu ? in Bogu
    For every person for whom a shiny new set of bogu is a motivation to continue, there are 10 who quit regardless. If kendo is for you, it will be for...
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  1. MikeW
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    Dear Neil, thank you for the kind positive rep on the kendogi post!
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    I didn't opt for anything, that sword is a WWII gunto that was a gift from my sensei.
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    In this post, you're holding a sword that I assumed is yours. Upon looking at its hilt, I noticed that the classic "diamonds" that are so emblematic of katana hilts are not uniform for the entire length of the hilt; in particular, there aren't any near the middle. There's a style of wrapping (called "katate-maki", opposed to the more classic "hineri-maki") wherein there are "diamonds" near the tsuba and the kashira, and none in the middle; apparently, that's how your sword is wrapped. So, I ask: Why did you opt to have a sword whose hilt is wrapped that way? Is it an aesthetic matter? Do you find it more comfortable somehow? Or was it a sword you were going to acquire anyway for other reasons, and it just happened to be wrapped that way?
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    Do you find katate-maki more preferable than hineri-maki? If so, how come?
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    Neil,

    Can you tell me what you think about my bamboo do post?

    You can read it under "Bogu" in Forum.

    Your consideration will be appreciated.
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    Happy b-day !!!
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    never mind :P
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    cant rep, but thank you for being more civil to the 'newcommers' than I. Especially with the latest one I have had to restrain myself from suggesting he try something to take himself out of the gene pool. As always your maturity and patience are something I can only hope to aspire to someday.
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    How's it going in your neck of the woods with the world juniors going on? Catch any games? Happy new year!
  10. Bokushingu
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    Sorry i snapped at you Sensei. there was no excuse or reason for it. My grammar was bad & instead of being cranky and posting like a grouch I should have went to sleep and rested. I feel much better after napping. Please accept my apology.

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