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    Today, 02:24 AM
    hugo replied to a thread Wolverine Kendo in Media
    I would have hoped that, for a film partially set in Japan, they could have tried a bit harder. At least they're wearing the proper equipment (see...
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  • tango's Avatar
    Today, 12:48 AM
    tango replied to a thread Videos of yourself doing kendo. in Multimedia
    Both sides are using just the arms to hit.. I can understand nito doing that since he said he's just starting to get into katate waza, and, in my...
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  • chidokan's Avatar
    Yesterday, 05:29 AM
    chidokan replied to a thread How not to blink during kata in Iaido
    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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  • pgsmith's Avatar
    Yesterday, 03:15 AM
    pgsmith replied to a thread Help Picking first Bogu in Bogu
    You know what they say ... You can pick your friends, and you can pick your bogu ...
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  • DCPan's Avatar
    Yesterday, 01:31 AM
    DCPan replied to a thread Is there a mega shinai review site of some sort? in Shinai
    The feel the of the shinai also changes when you maintain it. So yeah, all I really do these days is match the nodes to make frankenshinai. Other...
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  • tango's Avatar
    Yesterday, 12:47 AM
    tango replied to a thread What is "Rengi"? in Shinai
    Ok thx... Now it makes sense...
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  • tango's Avatar
    Yesterday, 12:45 AM
    tango replied to a thread Help Picking first Bogu in Bogu
    if you remove all the "flash" of any particular bogu, it's important to keep in mind that you get what you pay for in terms of quality materials... ...
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  • tango's Avatar
    Yesterday, 12:37 AM
    tango replied to a thread Is there a mega shinai review site of some sort? in Shinai
    Agreed... It is a total crapshoot when ordering online.. only one to know for sure if a particular shinai feels right, and thats to actually feel...
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  • ben's Avatar
    Yesterday, 12:11 AM
    ben replied to a thread Dojo Search Looking for Kendo dojo around north perth in Dojo
    Hi Kuri and welcome to Kendo World forum. I'm afraid the best I can do for you is this: http://www.wakr.asn.au/clubs.htm which you've probably seen...
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  • hugo's Avatar
    21st May 2013, 10:50 PM
    hugo replied to a thread What are you willing to give up for kendo? in Concepts
    I certainly can't top that. My own sensei practices with a severe handicap. Whenever I see this gentleman, of advanced age and with a handicap,...
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  • pgsmith's Avatar
    21st May 2013, 07:01 AM
    pgsmith replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    Raquetball court is what we practice in. it's very loud, but the floor is terrific. Six is the maximum number that we can fit for Mugai ryu.
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  • tango's Avatar
    21st May 2013, 12:54 AM
    tango started a thread What is "Rengi"? in Shinai
    Sorry for this stupid question, but I've recently come across this term "rengi" ... I did see this mentioned in another thread (from 2007?!?), but I...
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  • Tort-Speed's Avatar
    20th May 2013, 11:16 PM
    Tort-Speed replied to a thread What are you willing to give up for kendo? in Concepts
    That's an impressive partner. My "wristwatch" (a Casio sports for runners) under L. kote, which reflects an under-gi heart monitor's heartbeats per...
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    20th May 2013, 01:27 PM
    Tort-Speed replied to a thread E-Bogu Nadeshiko Shinai: Any experiences with it? in Shinai
    Don't want to question on-line buying as it's convenient, etc. However, in Jan. ordered a bokutoh to use in Jodo, along with a bag made for carrying...
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  • DCPan's Avatar
    18th May 2013, 07:36 AM
    DCPan replied to a thread Difference between Tozando series? in Iaido
    Personally, I prefer working with Mr. Yamamoto at mail@japanesesword.net. It is still under the Tozando umbrella, but he's much more through and...
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  • DCPan's Avatar
    18th May 2013, 07:34 AM
    DCPan replied to a thread Difference between Tozando series? in Iaido
    So, TOMOE series is designed for ladies. TORA features sand-casted bubble free zinc aluminum blades with iron tsuba and brass fuchi gashira. ...
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  • hl1978's Avatar
    18th May 2013, 03:16 AM
    hl1978 replied to a thread SwordFest, May 17-19 2013, Alexandria VA in Misc Events
    I'll be there on sunday giving a seminar.
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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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  • Tort-Speed's Avatar
    17th May 2013, 03:42 AM
    Tort-Speed replied to a thread SanDan Success! in Gradings
    And a cup of sake from over here. Congratulations: big step from and some time after your previous paper-rank, and you persevered - great!
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  • sirius1906's Avatar
    17th May 2013, 02:18 AM
    sirius1906 replied to a thread Difference between Tozando series? in Iaido
    Different series are probably from different suppliers. I have no idea how they are different.
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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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  • tango's Avatar
    16th May 2013, 08:23 AM
    tango replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts
    Sorry.. I thought you were asking a serious question.. I've gone back and reread your original post: Since this is shinpan practice and a kids'...
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  • Halcyon's Avatar
    16th May 2013, 04:25 AM
    Halcyon replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    Certainly. I'll see you there.
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  • Gessho's Avatar
    16th May 2013, 02:00 AM
    Gessho replied to a thread SanDan Success! in Gradings
    Congratulations, Thunder! Enjoy the moment but the work continues.
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  • DCPan's Avatar
    15th May 2013, 11:07 AM
    DCPan replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts
    Yes, I saw your reply the first time. I was simply responding to the thread drift.
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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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  • Halcyon's Avatar
    15th May 2013, 07:37 AM
    Halcyon replied to a thread 2nd Dan 'graveyard' in Iaido
    Speaking of seminars, the AUSKF iaido nationals are in your back yard this year, in Council Bluffs.
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    15th May 2013, 04:41 AM
    hl1978 replied to a thread How to know when you know? in Gradings
    I've had 10+ rounds for a shodan shinsa, which took about an hour, but that was in a different art where shodan is not a beginners grade. Total exam...
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  • DCPan's Avatar
    15th May 2013, 02:40 AM
    DCPan replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts
    Well, here's the problem. What about all that fist bumping when people get on and off the court and when other dojo members shout "non-English"...
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    15th May 2013, 02:34 AM
    DCPan replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts
    This is an interesting twist on the thread here. 1. That was a theorectical question. 2. In the spirit of being instructional, what would you...
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