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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2007 16:56:19 GMT
Hello, I've been wanting to start training in kendo, iaito, or any Japanese sword art for a while now and was wondering if i would need to know other forms of martial arts before. I do not know any forms. Also, is it to late to begin training if im 19?
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Post by septofclansinclair on Nov 22, 2007 22:05:54 GMT
I don't think it would be too late to start at 19; few people have the opportunity to learn from a young age. And I have friends who are in kendo as their one and only martial art, so I don't think it is necessary to learn something else first. But someone else more knowledgable than I will probably help you out more there.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2007 1:10:05 GMT
You do not need to do any other art if you do not want to, however if you do more than one they will help you in both. When I did Kobudo Sensei offered both Kobudo and Karate you could do either or do both, if you did both you find that the un-armed karate movements are very similar to a lot of the armed Kobudo movements so doing both is mutually beneficial.
I do not think any ages is to late to start at the moment I live in a smaller country town with little to no martial arts, I have just finished school and plan on working for a year before I move back to the city where I will finally be able to get back into martial arts ( By that time I'll be 19), I found that when I did Kobudo that some of the younger people lacked the discipline and/or dedication required to take away all you can gain from your training there is a lot more to it then learning how to kick someone’s ass but that is all many thought about. I believe that starting a little older when you have the right mindset and maturity is beneficial.
Just my $0.02
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2007 1:49:59 GMT
thanks for the replies, the closest place I found to learn is a little over an hour away, but im willing to go the distance
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2007 3:05:39 GMT
If you are not sure about which to study (kenjutsu, kendo, etc) try surfing youtube. A search for Ogawa ryu would get you some awesome kenjutsu footage. Still, anything is better than nothing, provided you have a reputable sensei. I will be driving 2 1/2 hours one way just for kenjutsu under a reputable sensei- it will be worth it! Sometimes, its best to set something up twice a month for 2-4 hours and get it on video for later reference. 19 too old? NOT! I started learning Parker System Kenpo 2 years ago at 39 (ancient) ! Good luck to you!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2007 8:35:12 GMT
Hello, I've been wanting to start training in kendo, iaito, or any Japanese sword art for a while now and was wondering if i would need to know other forms of martial arts before. I do not know any forms. Also, is it to late to begin training if im 19? 19 is a perfect age to commence a JSA, you are not too old to grasp new ideals and you are mature enough to know better of certain circumstances. The thing about most JSA's is they are vastly different in their own right than many may seem. Kendo is a "martial art" that is not taught from kata or tradition, as it is only just about 100 years old. After one excels and devotes, one can gain value from their exercises but I feel it is more of a sport than an exercise in swordsmanship. It is the Japanese equivalent to "college football". Iaido/Jodo is mostly "koryu" and is kata taught and very dynamic in its own right. This may seem regimented to the "layman's point-of-view " but after many, many years of training your mind and body it will become truely prepared for every combatative situation, with a more physically-controlled stance on any hostile moment you may incur.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2007 16:58:43 GMT
At my dojo, we have 1. a 60 year old black belt who started 11 years ago, and 2. a small banner that reads, "You are never too old to learn."
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Post by rammstein on Nov 23, 2007 17:26:41 GMT
wow....never thought I'd see the day when "19" would be considered "old" ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2007 4:23:54 GMT
thanks guys, i can't wait to start
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2007 23:50:35 GMT
Which dojo/style are you looking at?
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Post by tajima on Dec 6, 2007 20:34:33 GMT
Sure, come join the fun! It's great to learn any art. I would love to learn Iaido but I am happy with Kobudo + Karate + Kendo.
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