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17th May 2013, 06:10 AM

jjcruiser replied to a thread E-Bogu Nadeshiko Shinai: Any experiences with it? in Shinai

"You must spread some reputation around...."

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17th May 2013, 01:43 AM

jjcruiser replied to a thread E-Bogu Nadeshiko Shinai: Any experiences with it? in Shinai

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, 08:57 AM

MikeW replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts

Once again, unless they are dq'd a torikeshi is just a revocation of a point. In the case of kiken the person would have to really do something that...

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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

jjcruiser replied to a thread How to know when you know? in Gradings

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, 09:28 AM

MikeW replied to a thread SanDan Success! in Gradings

Congrats, but don't be in a hurry to test.

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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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13th May 2013, 10:57 AM

MikeW replied to a thread Torikeshi a "forfeit"? in Concepts

The match would still go to the player as the forfeit would still be there. In other words even if you withdraw the 'point' from the player for...

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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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8th May 2013, 08:20 AM

MikeW replied to a thread Dodai questions in Bogu

If you get a new hakama and/or dogi before shinsa wear it for several keiko before going to shinsa. A brand new hakama especially billows and...

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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...

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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...

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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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7th May 2013, 08:31 PM

MikeW replied to a thread Dodai questions in Bogu

Well it's not a myth, it is very common and has been for at least 40 years or more. It is basically just old school and some of us like old school.

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6th May 2013, 05:07 AM

Anime12478 replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings

I've had to take my ikkyu, shodan and sandan exams three times before I passed each rank (I was able to pass my nidan exam on my first try). In each...

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6th May 2013, 04:00 AM

MikeW replied to a thread Failed Shodan in Gradings

I wouldn't be too hard on yourself. I have also had trouble in sonkyo during shinsa (due to knee problems). Since I cannot say anything regarding...

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4th May 2013, 08:59 PM

MikeW replied to a thread Dodai questions in Bogu

1) B3 - Gloss Black Roiro Urushi 2) B5 - Kuro Kanshitsu 3) sandan Of course if I felt my kendo was worthy of it I would buy SD-1 Black.

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3rd May 2013, 08:40 PM

MikeW replied to a thread To separate agonists from others in Training

In common english useage agonist in the way this is mentioned is more of a compound word such as antagonist or protagonist (ie struggle) and the...

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3rd May 2013, 08:31 PM

MikeW replied to a thread Should I Purchase Bogu ? in Bogu

Not to steal anything from Ron but we also are in a similar situation and can always use your gift of unused bogu as, I am sure, many other...

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ShinKenshi - 2nd July 2009 12:49 AM View Conversation

Just watched your ai jodan vid and I must say you looked pretty good out there, especially considering your aite was a sandan with more experience in jodan. I thought you landed a couple nice kote but I think the zanshin was lacking so it didn't quite make for yukodatotsu. I'm a tad surprised at that last kote though, it seemed like you spaced out for a second and left your kote open. All things considered though you did a fantastic job. We had the AEUSKF taikai on Sunday and I won my first match but lost my second. Not happy with my kendo that day at all after looking at video of it but I have yet to see the team match vids. I'll let you know when they're up.
Raffa - 24th June 2009 10:24 PM View Conversation

Hi Bokushingu, have the new tricks worked?
Raffa - 19th June 2009 07:10 AM View Conversation

Well, regarding tsugi-ashi there is an interesting observation from Sotaro Honda sensei in his article "kendo tactics for 3°-5° dan". if i remember it correctly he said that if your opponent use tsugi-ashi and you can feel the very moment he begin to move the left foot, then you can land wonderfull tobikomi men. In that very instant he will be vulnerable. He said also that tsugi -ashi is very good to reduce maai unnoticed. Both aspects are very usefull don't you think?
Raffa - 18th June 2009 09:19 PM View Conversation

Hello Bogushingu!
I was trying to send you a PM but your box is full!
Well, the new seme/kuzusu method you were interested for seems to be going well....
MartialArtsGirl - 11th June 2009 01:33 PM View Conversation

I go to Ken Zen.
Steve Bishop - 28th May 2009 06:30 PM View Conversation

Hi
Thanks for the rep; are you coming over?! One Canadian gentleman did come over last November when Chiba sensei was here!
Regards,

Steve
Masahiro - 27th May 2009 10:01 AM View Conversation

so you think you are going to start playing jodan now?
Masahiro - 24th May 2009 10:12 AM View Conversation

that's great, i am glad you enjoy training under him. how's your jodan coming along?
braxtonhicks - 24th May 2009 04:57 AM View Conversation

non existent right now! i tore my left calf muscle on tuesday night. thankfully it wasn't my achilles, but still serious. i can't even stand in kamae, or walk normally for that matter. been to the doctor, and he's sending me for ultrasound, possibly an mri. I'm swimming though to try to keep some kind of fitness over the next few weeks. how are things going for you?
braxtonhicks - 24th May 2009 01:41 AM View Conversation

thanks for the rep!