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I think it's a great idea because it keeps the older, less competitive Kenshi from getting injured.

Did you watch the finals? Very beautiful match, huh?

So you were the second match of our division. Wow! I lost hantei to him once in the QF of the 1-2 Dan a few years ago.

In fact, I enjoy watching him fight and fighting him.

Btw, Who did you fight in your match?

yes! that was me! I was pretty lucky with that first match...I actually admire that sensei & his daughters a lot! they have extremely powerful and beautiful Kendo!

if I can save up the funds, I may go if it isn't the same time as our championship tournament. I spent about 400 bucks for the N/S.

I consider it Mature behavior! Well Done, Sensei!

I think we didn't get a joint account until we bought a house: the real estate agent suggested it.

North South? I was there! my first time also in the 3-4Dan Division! I was the tall Jodan in Court C. I lost in the 4th round to hantei! I learned that 3-4 Dan division is definitely about quality...

You don't have your own private account?

In addition to our home saving and checking account, which we deposit 8/10th of our paycheck, we have our own personal account.

We use that for...

Speed, strength(endurance & power), form, accuracy are just aspects of the attack. They are not weapons, but they are important parts of the weapon.

You use timing and distance to apply the...

Jj, I think you should also study datotsu no kikai more. There are different opportunities to cut: just before they cut, after they cut, catch them by surprise, as they cut, while they are blocking....

Many people don't understand that the repititive "physical" training of kendo is "mental" training...pretty much you don't have to worry about mental training. The traditional Kendo keiko will...

I truely believe this theory. As a jodan player, i certainly don't rely on my tip to take and control center. However, I do imagine a line from my belly button to the middle of their eyes. When i...

Train for better tenouchi... use proper grip (hard hitter use baseball bat grip)... focus on your lower body more (fumikomi, hitting from the hara)...last, but not least, relax.

when your back is ok, you should take the 3Dan test. even if you fail it, you will learn from it.

well, I definitely needed strict guidance my entire jodan study! to the original poster, without training from an experienced Jodan or Nito Kenshi, you will fall into many pits! not to mention...

I'll send some pictures through email when I return home tonight. just pm me your email. ;:

ok i also sent you a pm with a link to me using my dummy. but i can for sure send you the pictures of the dummy ... i did a step by step photo of it as i put it together. i'm 6'1 but my dummys...

mine cost me maybe 45.00. i was trying to upload a picture. but it kept saying error.

got two old tires from a tire shop = they wee free
a package of bungee cords = 10.00
a wooden stool from...

I have posted it before! Build a tire dummy. it has helped me tremendously!

to the OP, seems like the problem may be acute. you may want to rest it & check with a MD about anti-inflammatory tx. After a few weeks, you can use a sports supporter while practicing. CVS sells a...

One of the best talks i had with my Sports Pysch doctor friend was about slumps. He said just as with any problem you have to understand the state. he was telling me many athletes understand that...

a lot of these sayings are metaphors from a different time period(not sure how long ago). But i feel that people put too much thought into the metaphors of kendo and not the meanings. Basically,...

Presently, I'm on my 5th year of studying Jodan. For my 3Dan Shinsa, I took Chudan for both keiko rounds. I passed, not with a perfect score like many of the chudan Kenshi, but what was important is...

About the blinking... I have some advice that may help. Blinking is a big problem because it can cause you to freeze. While you are receiving hits during uchikomi training, it is good time to work...