Everything stays the same, even if you're left-handed. By the way, being left-handed is sometimes considered an advantage because in kendo you predominantly use your left arm and leg.
The rules are no problem. They are very important, I think, to assume the right mindset of respect and consideration. Try kendo if you haven't, it's a lot of fun in the end.
The feeling when you get in a men strike on your sempai...incredible. Haha, I remembered when I did a succesfull harai on my sempai. I stood froozen for like 2 seconds and was like "Holy crap, I succeded with my harai...what do I do know...."
How can it be a way of life, if the kendoist is not good enough to be payed so that they can have a roof over their head and money to pay for the equipment?
i agree it's a way of life fitness and helps with your personally self BUT a bit of fun is not bad :)
69excaliber 6 months ago
another good kendo video is called,
"kendos' gruelling challenge"
8th dan stuff...very inspiring.
:o)
KYPCKDIVER 3 years ago 7
You are right, "Kendo's Grueling Challenge" video is very inspiring. It gives many lessons that we, westerners should learn from.
Ryokushindo 3 years ago
the clip was too much particular about the *rei* manner.
roygbiv330 3 years ago
rules? they just make it harder.. more fun.. I mean its alot more of a challenge
bigkemp 4 years ago
what if ya left handed.....
Shasui17 4 years ago
Everything stays the same, even if you're left-handed. By the way, being left-handed is sometimes considered an advantage because in kendo you predominantly use your left arm and leg.
angel0r 3 years ago 2
Not to mention the stance is basically a southpaw fighting stance.
Omnis2 3 years ago
I intend to use a left hand over right hand grip when I practice kendo.
elsamuraiguapo 3 years ago
I've practice kendo for a while and as a lefthanded myself, haven't encounter any advantage or disadvantage at all.
aikoseno0 3 years ago 3
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wow theres so much rules it doesnt seem fun anymore
pf91rodman 4 years ago
The rules are no problem. They are very important, I think, to assume the right mindset of respect and consideration. Try kendo if you haven't, it's a lot of fun in the end.
angel0r 4 years ago 3
seriously? I don't even notice the rules...I usually have too much fun to care. ^-^
Shinsengumi77 4 years ago 3
Oh, yeah, that's true^^
angel0r 3 years ago
It is a way of life and it is not for fun !! some people will prefer Playstation games.. easier and lots of fun !!!!
KenBuDO 3 years ago 2
right on...myself,i got into kendo for the wrong reasons...i thought it would be fun to compete
witha bamboo weapon....and armor.i had no idea about the ettiquette,the movements,language barriers,i had to research everything i did...
i was like a baby learning how to walk...everything I did was wrong!!!
(and probably still so!!)
ive learned peace within myself...and confidence.
KYPCKDIVER 3 years ago 2
It depends on what you understand as "fun". I said fun, maybe "rewarding" is a better word.
angel0r 3 years ago
Kendo is the very definition of fun! :D
The feeling when you get in a men strike on your sempai...incredible. Haha, I remembered when I did a succesfull harai on my sempai. I stood froozen for like 2 seconds and was like "Holy crap, I succeded with my harai...what do I do know...."
Cropsgrinder 2 years ago
How can it be a way of life, if the kendoist is not good enough to be payed so that they can have a roof over their head and money to pay for the equipment?
meam3 2 years ago
@meam3 in old days they employed by varous lords...
nowadays it is a way that builds spirit to live your life...your way.
money is a very petty thing....but withthat kind of spirit ,you'll have what it takes to make money.
all of my sensei are sucessful bussiness men or professinals.
kenshin420jj 1 year ago