Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 26

Thread: Blister Pride, just don't get it...

  1. 10th April 2006, 03:22 PM #1
    nodachi
    nodachi is offline
    Broken Kenshi nodachi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2002
    Location
    MA
    Posts
    2,177
    Country: United States

    Blister Pride, just don't get it...

    So I had a random thought and I am procrastinating from doing my homework, so...

    Why do so many people feel special or proud when they get their first few blisters from kendo? Is it just the excitement to be doing kendo and they have a happy little reminder of the practice or what? I never understand this because besides a blister being an annoying pain that is just a nuisance, it is also often an indicator of incorrect form so it is not happy to get them in that regard. So why the pride in blisters?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 10th April 2006, 06:41 PM #2
    Newbie
    Newbie is offline
    Yudansha Newbie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Western Australia, Australia
    Posts
    1,674
    Country: Australia
    It's both the things you mentioned - wow, I'm doing kendo and I have the blisters to prove it! and wow, I'm doing kendo and this blister that's irritating me reminds me of how cool it was last night!

    But you're right, as time goes on (for me at least), blisters are an indication that I'm screwing up my footwork (again!). At least if I get them on the foot that I have my tabi on, cos that just shouldn't happen (I have disturbingly soft feet and nearly hobbled myself so friend got me tabi and it has saved me )
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 10th April 2006, 08:44 PM #3
    stephanie dee
    Guest
    Yeah, I consider then battle wounds. Mine tend to be really deep and bleed and mostly leave a little scar, so I try to get as much sympathy as possible, which doesnt really happen...

    So when i'm hobbling down the way and i see an old friend and they say to me "whats wrong with your foot?" I tend to say "Oh, it's nothing, I just got beat up in (over exagerated swish of the hair)... Kendo...." To which they normally reply "Kendo? Whats the hell's that..."
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 10th April 2006, 11:00 PM #4
    Kendo-Militia
    Kendo-Militia is offline
    Professional Midget Tossr Kendo-Militia's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Posts
    387
    Country: United_States
    Quote Originally Posted by nodachi
    So I had a random thought and I am procrastinating from doing my homework, so...

    Why do so many people feel special or proud when they get their first few blisters from kendo? Is it just the excitement to be doing kendo and they have a happy little reminder of the practice or what? I never understand this because besides a blister being an annoying pain that is just a nuisance, it is also often an indicator of incorrect form so it is not happy to get them in that regard. So why the pride in blisters?

    It's kinda like for men growing facial hair. You think your an adult now without knowing it's a pain in the butt to shave.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 14th April 2006, 02:16 AM #5
    Kitsune
    Guest
    It's weird but when I get mine in my hands (more like callus) I felt like I was Hajime Saito (HAHAHAHA) it was like fine I'm doing this ok otherwise I won't have this.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 14th April 2006, 03:24 AM #6
    Halcyon
    Halcyon is offline
    Yudansha Halcyon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    NYC
    Posts
    2,530
    Country: United States
    Yep. Definitely a pride-in-battle-scars thing. Well described in "Fight Club" by Chuck Palahniuk, and in the movie of the same name.
    Paul
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 14th April 2006, 01:15 PM #7
    Penguin Rush
    Penguin Rush is offline
    Yudansha Penguin Rush's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    I live in Antartica, a piece of land watched by Korean scientists
    Posts
    117
    Country: South Korea
    Quote Originally Posted by Kendo-Militia
    It's kinda like for men growing facial hair. You think your an adult now without knowing it's a pain in the butt to shave.
    Nice comment!
    Lately, the weather has been warm here in the South Pole.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 14th April 2006, 01:41 PM #8
    Paikea
    Paikea is offline
    ...is back. Paikea's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Posts
    3,817
    Country: United States
    Quote Originally Posted by Kendo-Militia
    It's kinda like for men growing facial hair. You think your an adult now without knowing it's a pain in the butt to shave.
    We're supposed to shave?
    Perry Hunter
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 14th April 2006, 01:48 PM #9
    Kendo-Militia
    Kendo-Militia is offline
    Professional Midget Tossr Kendo-Militia's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Posts
    387
    Country: United_States
    Quote Originally Posted by Paikea
    We're supposed to shave?
    Of course but that brazilian airstrip is hard to do. HAHAHA
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 15th April 2006, 04:29 AM #10
    Kitsune
    Guest
    Quote Originally Posted by Kendo-Militia
    Of course but that brazilian airstrip is hard to do. HAHAHA

    You don't have any idea...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 15th April 2006, 04:35 AM #11
    Villageidiot
    Villageidiot is offline
    Registered User Villageidiot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Scotland
    Posts
    37
    Country: Scotland
    Blisters, bruises and missed cuts all translate as battle wounds in my world
    Ohhh, They have the internet on computers now
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 15th April 2006, 04:52 AM #12
    Ignatz
    Ignatz is offline
    you gonna whistle dixie? Ignatz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Marshalls Creek, Pa.
    Posts
    3,861
    Country: United_States
    Quote Originally Posted by Kitsune
    You don't have any idea...
    You're right, I need much more practice.
    "Take your dying with some seriousness, however. Laughing on the way to your execution is not generally understood by less advanced life forms, and they'll call you crazy."
    Messiah's Handbook


    When did I realize I was God? Well, I was praying and I suddenly realized I was talking to myself.
    Jack Gurney - "The Ruling Class"

    I want to be what I was when I wanted to be what I am now
    Grafitti, 1980
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 15th April 2006, 05:07 AM #13
    Kendo-Militia
    Kendo-Militia is offline
    Professional Midget Tossr Kendo-Militia's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Posts
    387
    Country: United_States
    Quote Originally Posted by Kitsune
    You don't have any idea...
    Especially when i am holding the razor by my mouth. HAHAHA
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 15th April 2006, 06:02 AM #14
    Hai_hai
    Hai_hai is offline
    Ninja Fart Senpai Hai_hai's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    In a house with a mouse
    Posts
    3,003
    Country: United States
    I do not have blister pride. Blisters ruin my kendo. I may have taped up blister pride.
    Black Belt from the Karate Institute of Karate
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 15th April 2006, 06:43 AM #15
    Paikea
    Paikea is offline
    ...is back. Paikea's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Posts
    3,817
    Country: United States
    Quote Originally Posted by Kendo-Militia
    Especially when i am holding the razor by my mouth. HAHAHA
    Now, there's an image I don't need in my head.
    Perry Hunter
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules