Today marks one year from my arrival in Japan. I came here with so many hopes and expectations for life and love, most of which I have reached, some fell away quite abruptly, and others I surpassed! It started with the coming together of

Me vs Gia Amkoladaze                  Me vs Gia Amkoladaze Me Vs Diaz (Chilie) Team Ireland and Team Lithuain! Kendo! Crossing swords and borders! Ko Ken Chi Ai!     Me and My Rival! (Ben Agogue)  Team Ireland

Ok, so i recieved my grading questions yesterday. there are 10 in total, and two will be asked on the day. I now have the challange of translating and memorizing the answers i just over 2 and a half weeks. Its not like

Yesterday I went to Tsukuba University to visit the Kendo Club. The kendo club is (mostly) made up of members of the University's Physical Education department. There is also a Kendo club for other students to join, where the practice is a little

Ive not been enjoying jigeiko recently, because its been so difficult! Salmon Sensei said in his blog that this is how it should be! Anyway, I forgot one of the golden rules of jigeiko, dont worry about being hit, accept it, think about

Had my first keiko after a week off last night. Torikai Sensei was there!! I haven't practiced with him since last August! It was a great class. As always with him! Full on waza! Torikai Sensei Michinoko - June 5th 2012 keiko menu!

Well ive been back more than a week now, and I'm over my jet lag and physical/mental exhaustion. So I'll get cracking on this post and try to make it as good as possible! I want to just say first of all a