February 18th 2012. I woke at 7, aiming to leave at 8 and arrive and 9:30. I didn't realize that the snow had fallen again in the night. I scoffed breakfast and left at 7:30, I didn't arrive until nearly 11 am... The
So, I decided to wear mine at training in two of my Dojo where its a bit less formal. Tonight I did some shiai practice after keiko and ippon shobu, I got my first bitter taste of disappointment while wearing the zekken this time
Right, well thats all done and dusted. Felt amazing at keiko tonight, so relaxed, completey stress free, I can now focus on enjoying myself before the WKC nerves kick in! I have been working on using my wrists more ever since my first
Today I passed my Kendo Sandan Shinsa in Mito City. YATA! Sandan is the Third Dan rank in kendo. It requires you to train for at least 2 years after your second Dan. I drove to Mito this morning and met Suzuki Sensei
Ehh, Il get cracking on those other two questions soon.... I got some fantastic news this morning, and I hope it will be the boost I need to get me through the Sandan test on Sunday. I have been selected to represent Ireland
About the Author
Hi, my name is John. I started Kendo in my home country of Ireland in 2008 and later moved to Japan where I practiced Kendo intensively for four years. I lived, worked and practiced in New York City for a while before returning home. I now live in Dublin working as an engineer and practicing kendo a Dublin Kendo Kobukai.
