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I'm not at nidan yet, but my instructors are getting me to start thinking about it. I still intend to carry on long after I obtain the grade but I can start to see a few things which might turn...

Same reason Iaijutsu schools outside of japan tend to be made up crap. They hide behind actual terms and use the exact same explanations and justifications as we do. There's no easier way to get your...

3mm and 3 bu are very different. Bu is a unit of measurement, with 3 bu equalling 9mm (or thereabouts)

3 bu would be extremely specialised and from my limited knowledge, you would want a clear...

I wish it was as simple as that. All I would recommend is ask your sensei. You're training with a higher rank than most of us would dream about at your level, so get as much knowledge from him as I...

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I'm a similar build to you (a bit heavier though) and have a similar martial arts background. A few things I've learnt:
- You're weakest when people have a chance to get close to you, learn to use...

A) No, people do not assume any previous knowledge, and previous martial arts knowledge is generally considered a hindrance rather than a help

B) Someone else will be able to help you more on that...

Wait, you're suggesting that the kubodo practitioner using chinese broadswords isn't legit?

Sir, you forget yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLdBsH0Uc1U

Check to see what the other students are doing. There may be very little japanese used "off the floor". I know once we bow off at my school that would be an end to the japanese use as a simple "thank...

Small point. Haidong Kumdo is most definitely not kendo and is often marketed as just "Kumdo". That's the only thing I can think of that would cause the kind of ridicule op is describing.

This logic, taken to its conclusion, suggests that Sakabato should give up all hobbies, all interests, all activities outside of his one chosen art. After all, if focussing on one art will teach you...

Minor point, but the artery I imagine he's referring to (femoral) is on the inside of the leg. A cut to the outside leg (like the kung fu guys are doing) would have to pass through bone to sever it....

Would someone with more experience mind giving some context to those two videos?

I understand that japanese police matches are fairly rough, but from watching those camera angles (and given I...

Yeah, the only reason I was semi-comfortable mentioning tailor's bunion is that there's no self treatment option, only solution is to see a doctor :)

Firstly, which foot? If it's your right, have a chat to your sensei as to whether your fumikomi has an issue. If you've just started any physical activity you're also possibly dehydrated. Make sure...

I own a copy of said guide and while it's a great resource for jogging your memory between classes it will not help you train without an instructor. The best analogy I've heard is that teaching...

I think he's referring to bouncing the shinai off the floor after a tsuki to get back into kamae. Pretty sure that's not exactly something they used to teach with live blades.

Same as the habit...

Likely a regional difference, but I was taught that because noto is essentially a nuki-tsuki reversed, jo ha kyu is reversed and becomes kyu ha jo. Similar to what kokoro was explaining, I was taught...

I dabbled in Aikido during uni- the only thing that you may find conflicting would be the footwork. In regards to the conflicting philosophies, that depends highly on the club. There are quite a few...

Generally, if a Korean is explaining the origins of a Korean martial art, you'll want to get citations

Your issue isn't actually that normal at all. I'd recommend investing in some tabi maybe.

Your post was a little vague about things, how exactly are you treating the blisters when they occur?...

I'd just be upfront and mention you're not sure you're going to be able to keep up with the advanced class and see for yourself. I've not seen it in kendo, but I've seen plenty of dojos that have...

I've used my wife's concealer a number of times without having anyone pick up on it

In my club there is a heavy focus placed on kata. It would be unusual for a member to move into bogu without knowing 1-7 at least.