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Comment on Practice Diary 02/12/2010 by Darren

Darren — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:29:45 +0000

Kenshi’s putting on bogu earlier than usual? What? Nani? Who? hahaha.

I think it made me realize how in-depth kendo is. From the outside, kendo looks very simple- speed and attacking- that’s all I thought it was. Now that I practice kendo, I realize it is very, very deep and there are so many things to it.

A Butokuden member told me that a lot of people quit once they get to wear their bogus/men. I didnt understand why at the time, but now I think that once you wear the bogu/men, you realize how deep kendo is. At first it can be frustrating- as I was very frustrated after not scoring a point at the memorial day tournament. But I need to take that frustration and turn it into positive energy- that I need to realize that this is what people go through and that I only become better by trying to be better. Frustration is ok, as long as it doesn’t cripple you. Let the frustration fuel you to become better.

Comment on Inspiration by Darren

Darren — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:14:34 +0000

I only met Tenji a few times, but those few times, really shined at what a great guy he was- very, very nice guy. Like Ariga sensei said, his kendo is very beautiful and explosive. His effort is 110% with each attack.

I learned a lot watching Tenji-san and Ariga sensei battle it out. Very good end practice!

~dw

Comment on Inspiration by KendoBrazil666

KendoBrazil666 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:51:16 +0000

You leave this impression in your texts. But it’s good, keep writing this way. =D
And if someday you come with Taro to Sao Paulo, please visit our dojo, he always passes by here =)

Comment on Inspiration by asukakondo

asukakondo — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:16:04 +0000

oh, I was never told that.. Why do you think so??

Comment on Inspiration by KendoBrazil666

KendoBrazil666 — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:01:22 +0000

Asuka, you’re so confident about yourself, it’s funny! hahahaha!

Good luck to the guy!

Comment on Making of Butokuden Kendo Dojo wood floor by KendoBrazil666

KendoBrazil666 — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:34:20 +0000

cool! very nice! thanks for the information!

Comment on Practice Diary 02/12/2010 by Stevo

Stevo — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:40:22 +0000

I belong to a club that puts beginners in Bogu after a reasonably short period of time. This appears to have at least two effects: It gives them a goal to attain to during their beginners training, but we have also found particularly with children that the Men may be too much for them and they go no further. Care needs to be taken here.
I have been practicing Kendo for nearly 3 years now and was 48 when I started. I had a bad accident when I was 30 that resulted in a spinal fusion. I found (and still do)Kendo very challenging, particularly the footwork, but I must admit it has taken over my life! I read somewhere that no matter how bad you are if you train constantly and diligently you will get better, and I can say this is true!

Comment on Fighting Sprits by KendoBrazil666

KendoBrazil666 — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:49:51 +0000

ganbare!

Comment on Fighting Sprits by David

David — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 06:29:52 +0000

Ah the youth, too much energy so much nothing to do hehehe they have that if you can say “worry less” they just think in the now, fearless, giving everything, is part of their innocence.

Good look with the little champions.

Comment on Last Practice with Esteban! by David

David — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:52:16 +0000

hahahahaha nice post, i still act most by instinct, is very difficult for me to create a strategy before keiko but this post inspire me i’ll try harder and think harder.