Looking at the film as it's own piece, I still like the abrupt ending. He's a mad dog, completely overcome with bloodlust and lacking any self-control or restraint. The action sequence might not be...
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Looking at the film as it's own piece, I still like the abrupt ending. He's a mad dog, completely overcome with bloodlust and lacking any self-control or restraint. The action sequence might not be...
..because like in nearly any other sword related video, there's a some expert jumping in to tell everyone how wrong it is?
That would be a really great idea. A nice list of galleries whether or not they have items for sale would be a really handy reference for people looking for whatever reason, ideas for new equipment...
That is outstanding, thank you for my newest browser bookmark.
Chiming in with the others to say that blade is an atrocity.
If you're asking about the mountings, take a look at http://www.yamabushiantiques.com/KOSHIRAE16.htm - there is a great example. I...
I have to admit, I like the dude with the glaive or whatever at about 1:08 who nonchalantly walks in, pops a dude, then turns around and walks off. "My work here is done."
Having been to a few conventions, the 2000 people are not all going to be in any one place at any given time. Unless you set up camp in a major area and go all day long, you're going to catch a...
The facial expressions are fantastic.
Good News, Everybody!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc_JmcRxdx8
Sure. Whether an advantage in physical coordination, or discipline to take instruction and follow it, or some combination thereof, some people will do better than others given the same instructor...
True. Funny thing is everyone seems to be really agreeable in person. I love the internet and this is a fun board but its never the same.
If you like the video or hate it, I don't care. I don't think it is very good, but that is irrelevant to what I've been saying: I don't think it is going to attract much real interest, for reasons I...
I'm not excited at all, I just don't see it as generating much useful interest. Personally I think nonsense like this does more harm than good. A good deal of people commenting on the video think...
I could say the same thing about any video posted in the flames section here. Hey look, some bozo using a sword / bokken / shinai incorrectly. This just has higher production value.
Of course they don't have any obligation. I never said they owed you a documentary. I just think you are kidding yourself if you think this will attract students.
Honestly, if they show up and it isn't for them it is for the best if they wash out soon. They won't be happy, you won't be happy, other students won't be happy... better to make it a clean break.
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'Enlightened and elevated' is a bit much. I didn't say don't give people a chance, I just think it's reaching to believe you're likely to get good students as a result of this. Hopefully you get a...
How many of those posters do you think will ever show up to a dojo in the first place? Of those how many will come back for a second class after seeing what it really looks like?
To an average...
Wire-fu Kendo gear stage fight on an abandoned Suicide Girl photo set, eh? I was holding it together, willing to give them the benefit of the doubt as the overly theatrical posing started, until...
Yeah, but at the same time she doesn't have to argue or negotiate with someone about doing what she wants to do. No guilt trips about how much time she's spending at the dojo, or anything else. ...
Every real swordsman keeps his tachi slung edge down. That's what it has ashi for! I guess you can stick in your belt edge up, but why would you want to? ;-)
All kidding aside, there's some...
Left hand, right hand, whatever. You do what you're told, right? If his sensei wants him to lay on his back and hold the sword with both feet as he waves his hands in the air like he just don't...
It's not just the balance, which is awesome, but the economy of motion that gets me on this. The jumps barely clear the surface of whatever platform the man is going for. The natural ability...
It is entirely possible to use a heavy sword for regular training. I did it for 2 years.
It wasn't like trying to play tennis with a frying pan, but it wasn't doing me any favors. Going to a...
Just flying domestically, it was such a hassle transporting katana on an airline I would choose to ship any weaponry to myself that I legally could, rather than attempt to have it checked with them.