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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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    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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    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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  • Ookami7's Avatar
    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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  • David G's Avatar
    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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  • Andy_Watson's Avatar
    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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  • David G's Avatar
    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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  • Jason Anstey's Avatar
    12th May 2013, 10:51 AM
    Jason Anstey replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido
    I was told years ago to have a 'devil face' in taikai by a Japanese sensei, this sensei was also very critical of people who blinked too much. So I...
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    11th May 2013, 12:09 PM
    Jason Anstey replied to a thread Iaido Koryu seminar 2013 in the Netherlands in Iaido
    This is a fascinating topic and I hope for it to continue. However I don't believe that it should continue on this thread regarding a particular...
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  • David G's Avatar
    10th May 2013, 09:12 PM
    David G replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    As someone who is nidan and hasn't practised for two years now I'll add why I'm not practicing anymore. In a nutshell "life got in the way". ...
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  • Ookami7's Avatar
    10th May 2013, 02:01 PM
    Ookami7 replied to a thread Iaido Koryu seminar 2013 in the Netherlands in Iaido
    Working on rough translations of both Kono Hyakuren book and One of Jushin books as well!!!! There is a lot of interesting tidbits like the Katori...
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  • Andy_Watson's Avatar
    10th May 2013, 02:45 AM
    Andy_Watson replied to a thread Iaido Koryu seminar 2013 in the Netherlands in Iaido
    I think Durandal was trying to pull off a windup! It made me laugh. It is a tiny bit controversial that MSR was only created in the 20th century...
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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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    9th May 2013, 09:55 PM
    satsumaruma replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido
    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....
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    9th May 2013, 09:44 PM
    satsumaruma replied to a thread What makes a dojo successful? in Lounge
    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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    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...
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    8th May 2013, 09:49 PM
    satsumaruma replied to a thread Iaido Koryu seminar 2013 in the Netherlands in Iaido
    May I ask if it is strictly only MSR or are MJER also welcome to come and practice?
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  • Ookami7's Avatar
    8th May 2013, 02:37 PM
    Ookami7 replied to a thread Iaido Koryu seminar 2013 in the Netherlands in Iaido
    Probably because MSR is a koryu!!!! If it was just seitei waza then you would have a point.....
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    8th May 2013, 03:28 AM
    rottunpunk replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido
    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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    7th May 2013, 01:54 AM
    cr720 replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings
    I read a piece of advice once (probably on this site!) that said "Kendo is learning through failure." Sounds like your sensei has a plan of attack...
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    5th May 2013, 11:33 PM
    Andy_Watson replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido
    Have you tried painting irises and pupils onto your eyelids?
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    Have to thank you for the pos-rep......... I simply could not resist the rejoinder.
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    Hi Sats, I noticed you taking on the whole Bar so thought I should chime in too, it's a difficult subject for all concerned and something that I am also passionate about. I'm certainly not trying to single anyone out and respect both sides in that thread for not letting it get out of control. Thanks for the thought-inspiring thread and interesting comments from both sides...

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