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"...found the suspected burglar suffering from a nearly severed hand and laceration to his upper body..." and "...Based on the initial investigation, the student...

I my mind and in my heart, I want to believe that Billy Bob is our beloved Hai_Hai coming back to us after such a long absence.

Bless you, Hai_Hai and welcome back. We missed you...


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I thought you were joking until I saw the videos myself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-MeDkts1s&feature=channel

Wow, I mean wow!.... nothing else to say about that.

Do you know if they were from the dojo of Kobra Kai? Seriously, that sounds so much like a Karate kid reaction in an immature way.

I think we can all agree on the slogan "Don't cheer, just drink...

That's funny. At the Japanese Corporation I work in they have a "Jimmy Kick" machine in the back room. If you look too happy during work you have to submit yourself to a machine that gives you a...

It is just kids playing around. You cannot take this type of stuff seriously. It is not like this is kendo.

Now let's go hit some heads!!

Sorry to report but the 70-year old did not pass and he was concerned how many more times he was going to be able to try. Nor did either of my partners.

Ah well, I will try to take a video this...

Yes, Mr. Mifune, that was me and those DVDs made a world of difference. Thank you again. Unfortunately they are only in Japanese and may I add, very fast Japanese where I even needed some help to...

Nice!! I like this post :-) I think Sandsleth has the right idea.

I am sure your sensei means well but your body type does not limit your kendo. Maybe your sensei thinks that your body may limit...

I think Mr. West is right. You know what might be a good idea since you are new to iaitos, why don't you take a photo of how your furnishings look so we can give you better advice. You would not want...

That's what I was thinking. They really need to come up with a better excuse to keep your money in their pockets...because when it comes down to it, that's all it is....an excuse.


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What??? Meeting the Squirrel Lord!!! Are you nuts?


--sorry, that joke had to be done.

Indeed, I know that Kendo in Japan is competitive. I have seen some seriously rough action before. To answer your question, I think kendo in Japan is played within the rules... not by the rules. It...

Yep, I completely agree with this. Nothing like good ol` North American win-win kendo where you resort to brute force or a kick to the jimmi to get the upperhand to win. The focus is winning of...

Umm, when you try to go down in the basement the lights won't turn on and the spooky music starts to play?

Seriously Alison, it is time to pick up some new kote. Three years on a set of kote is...

We all practice iaido with our faithful swords whatever it might be, shinken or otherwise.

Treat it with respect


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That is...

My favorite quotes:

It is nice to know that I am always

"dressed in a navy blue robe"

This describes everyday at my dojo.... and unfortunately at my house.

"pair off and begin...

Sasayaki-san: Of course there might be others faster than you, but compete against yourself, not them. Ask "were you faster than last practice?" and as you wrote please do keep trying.. we all have...

There is no such thing as "no such thing". It is out there and it does exist. The reason why people do it differ, and to that I "to each his/her own".

I believe the point that you are trying to...

That is great!!! I think the same thing! When I would visit a new dojo in Japan, you could make a guess on the beginners and the advanced players based on the faded keikogi from the dou string lines...

Yep, I completely agree. I once tried soaking my keikogi in premium grade gasoline in hopes of setting the dye that I found on this website www.pleasedonteverdothisoryouwillblowup.com. Well, it did...

Of All Ages? Dude, where do I sign up?

Just curious which size are you looking for, those photos show a few different sizes. Are you shooting for 2.45 or 2.5? Not a big difference but I would get some advice from your sensei on it before...

Just curious but what matter was brought to your attention? Ralutin-san was just asking who the person is.

Thanks and good luck in November.

Alex M

I am not making a comment on sports kendo vs. any other kind of kendo, nor am I saying any one style or technique is better than the other but what Curtis-sensei has written is very true. I just...