So far, most of the responses presupposes that when a Sensei says that black is white, and white is black, he has the interests of the students at heart. If that is the case, then that instruction...
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So far, most of the responses presupposes that when a Sensei says that black is white, and white is black, he has the interests of the students at heart. If that is the case, then that instruction...
It may be due to the influence of Confucianism in Japanese culture, specifically, the role of teacher-student relationships. Each person have a different role to play in the relationship. The student...
Kendokas are people too.
Regarding the question, I am not sure whether the examination of each individual shinais before it is allowed to be use in a competition would be accepted with open arms...
I thought my points were well made that the injustices that the Koreans suffered at the hands of the Japanese were well documented. Therefore, their desires to separate themselves from the Japanese...
No, I am not Korean, I am just a student of history and understands how history have provided the background for current dynamics.
Please don't take the straw man route. I believe in none of those...
The reasons for the Korean animosity against the Japanese is well documented and reasonable. The question whether the animosity should be there is another matter.
One can trace back the the...
It is their home, their rules.
If you don't like the rules, then don't go.
It is just simple as that.
Hello, I am a beginner as well. Every time I go practice, I have one goal for myself. For the time being, it is to do big strong cuts. I would recommend that for you as well. And if you want to...
It does not looks like a bokken/bokuto that we normally use in Kendo. Maybe for another art perhaps? The one you show lacks the curvature of the normal bokken.
Is it self made? It looks like there...
Nevermind, I take back the comments I made in the above post. The 5/2.5mm bogu set from e-bogu is a fine beginner set. Nonetheless, check with AOI Bogu to see if they still have their navy/white 3mm...
Contact AOI Bogu and inquire whether they still have those white or navy 3mm Machine Stitch bogu sets with pre-made measurements. If they fit you, I would recommend you get it. It is really a...
I guess someone offended the Dojo god eh. Was someone not sincere when bowing to the Kamidana?
On a serious note, just remember that "this too will pass;" this event should reminds all of us the...
Today, my Sensei got us all together and talked to us about how we have all progressed a lot and that it made him very happy. Even though everytime he is motodachi and gets hit on the kote/men; it...
Having practiced Aikido, I do miss not being able to do the double claps in unison with the dojo-mates.
From a beginner to another, I have found that my suburi practice gets better as I go to practice more often. There, my Sensei would tell me what is wrong, and I would fix that mistake.
Another...
Initially when I was considering what to buy, I was considering Moribudogu's MC-38 or MC-75, but looking at the exchange rate, it costed more than what I wanted to pay. I recently bought a Fd-4 from...
I contacted AOI regarding this particular set, and they confirmed that this 3mm set is not from their FD line. It is made out of synthetic leather and the usual components that come with a lower end...
Better yet, fight with your eyes closed; then, your opponent will never know where you are going.
Hello wildakira,
Welcome to the forum :)
What an interesting topic. I believe this topic was thoroughly discussed a couple of years prior. There is a bounty of information, and opinions on the...
While we are on this topic, I am interested to know:
Can Japanese people read Chinese Kanji?
Thanks.
Hey guys,
Check out the 3mm machine stitch from AOI Bodugo for 339 USD. I wonder if it is the same FD3. If so, that is a major bargain.
http://www.budo-aoi.com/
First of all, I would like to say that I enjoy Kendo immensely; if there is any day that I am not doing anything Kendo related, I would be all agitated.
Back to the OP's original question:
If you...
*Drools* Free bogu and shinai for life...
Brilliant!
Asael; what about suriashi? Normal; small; wide; combination? I am a beginner as well, and my Sensei stressed footwork very much.
One word. Stupid.