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    Today, 03:45 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Wolverine Kendo in Media
    It's just a clip from a trailer; and it looks less terrible than some other Hollywood depictions I've seen. But to each his own.
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    Today, 02:11 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Quick question/opinion in Training
    If you stuck with it for a full semester, and can't find anywhere to continue for the summer, makes sure you go back in the fall! :)
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    Today, 02:09 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread any dojos in CT? in Dojo
    There is a dojo in southern MA that is not too far from parts of CT: http://shufukai.com/index.html
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    Today, 01:49 AM
    jjcruiser started a thread Wolverine Kendo in Media
    Check out the trailer.
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    Yesterday, 12:26 PM
    Dervish replied to a thread Quick question/opinion in Training
    It's very exciting to get kendogi, hakama, and bogu for the first time, but I don't recommend anticipating too much. Listening to the sensei is best....
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    Yesterday, 04:19 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Quick question/opinion in Training
    I empathize with you; I found it awkward being in sweats when everyone else wasn't, too. But you won't "master" fumikomi for years, if ever. ...
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    Yesterday, 02:08 AM
    I've been on the lookout for a fat-but-not-heavy shinai; neither dobari nor koto. Any of those fit the bill?
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  • jjcruiser's Avatar
    17th May 2013, 06:10 AM
    "You must spread some reputation around...."
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  • sirius1906's Avatar
    17th May 2013, 02:18 AM
    Different series are probably from different suppliers. I have no idea how they are different.
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  • jjcruiser's Avatar
    17th May 2013, 01:43 AM
    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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    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
    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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    11th May 2013, 08:08 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings
    Great video.
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  • Dervish's Avatar
    9th May 2013, 10:35 PM
    I like this list. I would also add a regiment that stresses strong and solid basics. Having a good foundation of kendo basics ensures that each...
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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...
    4 replies | 452 view(s)
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    8th May 2013, 02:37 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings
    Well I think Neil explained it for me. I misunderstood Tort at first--I think she was actually saying that although the OP may need to move her...
    41 replies | 1878 view(s)
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    8th May 2013, 12:49 AM
    jjcruiser replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings
    To the OP: A couple very fundamental points might help. First, everyone is a beginner at some point in time, and we all learn at a different rate...
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    Congratulations to you too, sandan collegue!!
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    Glad to be back! Indeed made quite a few moves. Gonna try and kick start Kendo & Iaido again. Practiced for about a year and never tested. I've got lots of catching up to do!
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    u seem pretty experienced, would be so kind as to answer my shinai bag question in the shinai section. thanks.
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    Yup exactly.... except need to work out blood spray lol. or better yet an Iaidoka doing iwanami!!
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    Actually I missed my first men during kirikaeshi lol so that may have been a part of the reason why one judge failed me. You are absolutely right about my strikes being too small and my strides too short. Definitely working on those right now especially with lengthening my stride.

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    Thank you very much and I agree that I should train extra hard for my shodan so no judge will fail me this time! (hopefully lol)
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    hey thanks shin. well at leats you got to second round ^_^ u sure you aren't too hard on yourself? oh well the good part is we both know what we have to work on huh? keeps us in the dojo ^_^
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    Hey Shin, Here is a video of my match in the Yudansha Division this sunday.

    My Ai-Jodan Match against an experienced San Dan ready to test for Yon Dan quite a few people thought eventually I would get the point since I was getting 2 to three one flags (I think all the Judges raised there flags at different times--just not all together lol)
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