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Congratulations!

I guess you don't have to worry for the 2nd dan graveyard anymore ;)

You're welcome to come and practice.

Iaido Koryu seminar 2013

The koryu of the Muso Shinden ryu is bulky and diverse. The kata
themselves and their kaewaza (variations) bring us enough material
for a lifelong study. They offer a...

Iaido Koryu seminar 2013

The koryu of the Muso Shinden ryu is bulky and diverse. The kata
themselves and their kaewaza (variations) bring us enough material
for a lifelong study. They offer a...

I'm afraid not, I bought in on base in the US.
It's a great bag, have had it for over 4 years now and even though I toss it around it takes a beating and is holding up great. Are you going to be...

I've got an awesome bag.

http://www.uspatriottactical.com/mercury-luggage-code-alpha-military-deployment-bag-w-wheels-55781.html

It's big! I use it for when I travel and want to bring my bogu...

Just to make your list of Kendo dojo in the Hague complete;

Kendo Kai Den Haag (www.kendokaidenhaag.nl)
Kendo Kai Suzuki (www.kendokaisuzuki.nl)

I'll send you a pm

Hmmmm, sounds like you watched my match. :ponder:
I've had the same thing happen to me, I've even got it somewhere on a vid on my computer. Had a great laugh about it.

I'm still not able to see through my screen, nor do I know anyone else who can, because of this I can't judge if it's safe to use that shinai. But If you have/need to ask this question on a forum...

Perhaps you can find something in this old thread
http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/showthread.php/850-Studying-Kendo-Science-(lenghty-read!!)

This one is a little more recent though not a lot
...

@digitaldowntown
Are you required to attend seminars or central trainings for other ranks?

We are required to attend 3 seminars, central trainings or matches recognised by our national body...

No backprotector? :grin:

A lot of pads, but why so many?
I use two pads, one in my Men (9circles) and one for my wrist. Yes i've been hit in all the wrong places, never did I consider using the...

You're welcome. I simply rub it on the edges.

I don't know what r stroud uses but I use a tea candle to wax my shinai. I used wax for my snowboard on my shinai but that didn't work.

I don't burnish my shinai.
My routine,
Take the shinai...

Sergio V teaches there and is a (if i remember correctly) a 6th dan (could be an 7th dan, i'll have to check that).

Change dojo because your sensei hasn't ordered a zekken yet?

I don't know what the policy is regarding getting a zekken from your dojo but we have a clear policy at our dojo. You have to be a...

Just my two cents on the subject.

He's trying to do his best kendo, for that he needs a good motodachi, the best motodachi you can be. I don't know in what kind of state you were and what happened...

Open the doors and switch on the lights? ;)

We did a demo about a month ago.
We had about 20 to 30 min.

We had two people do kata while the rest of us were in seiza on the side.
After Kata the rest of us did reiho, put our men and kote...

4. Do you have any form of protection on/under the places you get hit?
I use a wrist protector, this helps reduce the impact when someone hits kote.
I also wear an obi. Among other things it helps...

So you have the speed and stamina but can't hit a men? So if it's not speed of stamina perhaps you lack timing and technique? All joking aside you're probably still lacking in the speed department....

So you have the speed and stamina but can't hit a men? So if it's not speed of stamina perhaps you lack timing and technique? All joking aside you're probably still lacking in the speed department....

Something you must ask yourself beforehand: Are you willing to commit to the club?

It's hard work setting up a club, it's possibly even harder maintaining it.
People will let you down. ...

It goes without saying but do a good (kihon)warmup with your dojomates. Don't try and conserve as soon as you put your bogu on, a warmup gets you up to speed.

If none of your dojo are present,...