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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2007 8:59:49 GMT
Dear All, This is awesome.... Juz to share..
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2007 9:48:44 GMT
Nice one Larry. He makes it look so easy !
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2007 3:02:44 GMT
Oh I could do that.* -John *given a large special effects budget and a really good video editor.
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Post by rammstein on Mar 26, 2007 2:50:46 GMT
I am SERIOUSLY impressed. No enough for me to start taking iaido or whatnot, but still....I think JSA has reached an all new high in my mind
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2007 8:13:44 GMT
I am SERIOUSLY impressed. No enough for me to start taking iaido or whatnot, but still....I think JSA has reached an all new high in my mind All it takes is just a little push, Darth. The force is strong in the young boy !! ;D Welcome Rammstein, we have been a lonely little department, without much stimulating conversation, since marc went over the fence !! I feel a bit of a loner in the old JSA dept. All of the Jodo or Iaido forums are too specifc, and I hate walking on egg shells. We have a laugh on this forum, and it can be a good release after a days work, 2 hours training, and 2 screaming children. I do train everyday but seem to find time for our forum. Maybe I am more of a swordsman than a swordsmith, if you know what I mean?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2007 19:10:11 GMT
I'm currently an Aikidoka, Iwama Stylist, that's kindof a JSA. Also, I've been reading Shoji Nishio's book: Aiki Toho Iai - A style of Iai that blends Aikido and Iaido movements. Also, my best friend is on the verge of getting a Nidan in both Toyama Ryu Iaido and Kendo, and I work out with him several times a week.
Admittedly, I wanted a Japanese sword before I wanted any european ones, because I believed most of the hype involved with the myths of the japanese sword. I'm better now, but that doesn't mean I like the Japanese stuff any less.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2007 9:51:13 GMT
now that was cool! that guy is awesome!
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2007 0:26:07 GMT
Nice link Larry.
Chop Chop, have you considered starting a training thread with your own personal approach to Japanese sword training. Something similar to what I am doing in the Western Sword training thread.
I know that the best training come from one on one instruction, but sometimes just talking and doing a few demo's may give people that extra incentive to seek more training. Kind of if people get a small taste they will want more.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2007 5:31:30 GMT
Nice link Larry. Chop Chop, have you considered starting a training thread with your own personal approach to Japanese sword training. Something similar to what I am doing in the Western Sword training thread. I know that the best training come from one on one instruction, but sometimes just talking and doing a few demo's may give people that extra incentive to seek more training. Kind of if people get a small taste they will want more. Hmmm, this has been on my mind for a while. However, I am not a preachy type of person and don't want to seem definitive about my chosen arts. I think I will always see myself as a student as there is so much to learn in any art, however I will try to put something together this weekend . If anyone else has a question about handling a Japanese sword, I am happy to respond to individual questions to the best of my knowledge.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2007 7:55:58 GMT
well i do a lot of sparring with some friends of mine and where always discussing stances way's to break them or to enforce them something like that would be a good thing out here so everyone can improve their own techniques based on opinions of others
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2007 20:21:08 GMT
Nice link Larry. Chop Chop, have you considered starting a training thread with your own personal approach to Japanese sword training. Something similar to what I am doing in the Western Sword training thread. I know that the best training come from one on one instruction, but sometimes just talking and doing a few demo's may give people that extra incentive to seek more training. Kind of if people get a small taste they will want more. Hmmm, this has been on my mind for a while. However, I am not a preachy type of person and don't want to seem definitive about my chosen arts. I think I will always see myself as a student as there is so much to learn in any art, however I will try to put something together this weekend . If anyone else has a question about handling a Japanese sword, I am happy to respond to individual questions to the best of my knowledge. That is cool Chop Chop, perhaps you would feel more comfortable, just describing what you learn or practice in each class from the perspective of a student.
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Post by ShooterMike on May 5, 2007 1:54:09 GMT
Hmmm, this has been on my mind for a while. However, I am not a preachy type of person and don't want to seem definitive about my chosen arts. I think I will always see myself as a student as there is so much to learn in any art, however I will try to put something together this weekend . If anyone else has a question about handling a Japanese sword, I am happy to respond to individual questions to the best of my knowledge. Hey ChopChop, It has always been my experience that I (and a lot of others) have always learned a lot more from someone who is a "serious student of the subject" than from any master or self-proclaimed expert in any field. The fact that you describe yourself as a student who knows there is so much to learn indicates to me that you really have a lot to teach too. Please don't sell your teaching value short. I will bet you a pint that we can all learn some valuable things from your swordsmanship info.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2007 5:28:27 GMT
thought it might be interesting to note that my best friend just got his Nidan in Toyama Ryu. He and his sensei(godan) are now officially my teachers! If all goes well i'll have my Shodan in a couple years when they next host their 7th and 8th dan Shihan from japan. Interesting note, Shiomi Sensei, Godan is the current head of Toyama Ryu USA dojo. Thomas Carrillo, my best friend of over 11 years is currently his 'second in command' so to speak. Toyama Ryu is just getting started here in the US. You can get more info. here: www.toyamaryuusa.com
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2007 5:29:15 GMT
Just so you know, the white guy in the blue gi is Tom. that picture was taken a few years ago when they went on a trip to Japan.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2007 11:35:44 GMT
That is a really good find mate, iaido is not hard to do, however it is hard to do well, i am looking at getting into iaido in the near future i hope.
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Post by tajima on May 5, 2007 22:57:44 GMT
Ah. I know most of that... Tell me, does Iaido have kata or is it simply sparring/etc?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2007 1:13:11 GMT
Iaido is almost all kata and no sparring. There are solo kata I believe, and then there are paired kata. The essence of it lies in internalizing and perfecting every little movement. Coordinating every breath perfectly with every tiny little nuance of how the body, sword, and mind move together in one flowing form. It's definitely harder than it looks. I'm expecting the perfection of movement to rival the ballet and modern dance I took for awhile.
Of course, there is also the cutting aspect of it. It goes hand and hand with the kata. If your kata is really good, then your cutting will be also. You learn to make your kata good by learning how it feels to make a good cut. They are both essential practices to Iaido and rely on each other to grow.
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Post by tajima on May 6, 2007 1:16:59 GMT
Oh, thanks. Rokushakubo/Sai/Nunchaku are the hardest weapons...have you ever tried?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2007 2:16:32 GMT
The most difficult weapon to use well that I ever tried was a strange hawaiian weapon I believe... I don't recall the name or the specifics, but it was basically two weighted balls connected by a cord that are swung around and impact your enemy. I was at a group gathering of friends, and one guy used the weapon and I tried it.
I never tried it again since I accidentally hit myself in my secret-no-no place.
See, there are things that are just plain difficult to do at all, then there are things which seem and look easy to the untrained eye but are impressive, where the sheer subtle control of every minute contraction of every single muscle group and even the individual muscles must be consciously controlled until it's all internalized. Those are the things that are crazy hard. Like I said, very comparable to ballet in the degree of control and perfection that must be attained to make it work. but when it works damn is it effective.
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Post by tajima on May 6, 2007 2:53:33 GMT
I know with Manji Sai it is almost impossible to do a twirl around your back, to your front and puncture a big "Block-Block-Block-Attack" Manouvere but then alot is just flicking the wrist - no twirls.
Are you talking about monkey fist knots? They are about the size of a soccer ball and are connected on each end of a rope - they hurt. Yeah, I also mean the secret-no-no place.
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