Manila Kendo Club

**scope_zero** · 28th March 2010, 10:41 AM

Earth Hour came early at MKC. hehehe

**Bamboo_Blade** · 28th March 2010, 05:28 PM

hi....uhhhh.... My dad's planning for us to visit the club on Saturday, Apiril 3rd....It's Holy Week so, I'm asking if you have sessions....Is it alright if I visit? And if not, when is the best time? Thanks

God bless!

**shinji** · 28th March 2010, 07:40 PM

I would like to ask if the registration or reservation for july kendo class is already started?

**ShimoAmatsu** · 28th March 2010, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by Bamboo_Blade

hi....uhhhh.... My dad's planning for us to visit the club on Saturday, Apiril 3rd....It's Holy Week so, I'm asking if you have sessions....Is it alright if I visit? And if not, when is the best time? Thanks

God bless!

Yes, we still have a session April 3rd even though it's Black Saturday... :]

Originally Posted by shinji

I would like to ask if the registration or reservation for july kendo class is already started?

There's the waiting list, but I don't think it would matter... XD
It's because I also signed into the waiting list last year, and when I joined this January they didn't really mind the waiting list >.>

Just observe one session and be at the Dojo/Gym on the 1st weekend of July for registration...=w= d

**Takuya** · 29th March 2010, 01:02 AM

Cool then.

Meanwhile, is it smart to buy a shinai while waiting to be registered? D: I'm really itching for it.

**suneohair** · 29th March 2010, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by Takuya

Cool then.

Meanwhile, is it smart to buy a shinai while waiting to be registered? D: I'm really itching for it.

its smart timeframe-wise. ordering and getting a shinai takes a while and its wise to order early so once that you will actually be needing it, its already in your hands. there's no rush really, as first weeks of training will only be involving etiquette and footwork. no swords.

training-wise imho no. self-training is not really encouraged because people tend to develop bad habits (that will be eventually corrected later on) if not supervised at all.

**batusai.** · 29th March 2010, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Takuya

Cool then.

Meanwhile, is it smart to buy a shinai while waiting to be registered? D: I'm really itching for it.

Relax, it's still 3 months away. :P As suneohair had suggested, there's no rush as the first phase of training is footwork basically. I have to warn you though, in the first few weeks of training, you'll develop blisters on your foot, so be prepared to have water bubbles.

What I do strongly suggest for now is for you to get used to sitting in seiza (Japanese sitting posture), with importance on a straight back.

**Takuya** · 29th March 2010, 12:45 PM

Haha yeah that's what I was thinking. I'm already practicing seiza, and it's ridiculously harder than it looks. I'm kinda used to being barefoot (as long as it's not a rough surface like cement), so that might not be a big problem.

I guess I'll try to order one just for time saving, and the fact that it's pretty exciting to see the shinai sitting in my room. I don't need to practice swinging it or anything.

Though... I'm a little worried. Since I have a little training in Kali (and I've actually been brushing up on the basics of it again) do you think the striking philosophies and techniques might affect me negatively in kendo later on? I sure hope not. D:

**batusai.** · 29th March 2010, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Takuya

Though... I'm a little worried. Since I have a little training in Kali (and I've actually been brushing up on the basics of it again) do you think the striking philosophies and techniques might affect me negatively in kendo later on? I sure hope not. D:

I don't think so. What is important is that you strengthen your arms. If you have a dumbbell at home, it will be a good start. I use a 30lb dumbbell to strengthen both my arms with a full swing movement.

**Gin** · 30th March 2010, 10:37 AM

If you can't stop your self from buying a shinai.

Get a size 38 and a round handle. It is what will be required of you.

A 39 is too heavy and you wont need the extra length.
An oval handle is good to learn from but you wont be able to shift to a round handle later on. It is much better to start with a round handle and learn the basics and then
shift to your preference later on.

I am from the 2010 Jan group and this was mentioned to us after the first month.

Cheers,

**shinji** · 30th March 2010, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by batusai.

I don't think so. What is important is that you strengthen your arms. If you have a dumbbell at home, it will be a good start. I use a 30lb dumbbell to strengthen both my arms with a full swing movement.

yikes 30 lbs dumbbel is already quite heavy to much...
thanks for the advise future sempais.. as of for now i really need to gain more weight im kinda wimpy