I've decided that the first thing I'll spend money on next month is getting my nice kote repalmed (left only). These kote took a severe beating last summer when I only had two pairs. They just wouldn't dry on time! I had them

Tsuchiya Sensei visited Michinoko dojo last night along with a Candian man Mr Stephen Nagy. This was also the first time to practice in Japan for my guest Mr David Pruitt. Tsuchiya Sensei was kind enough to do a basic kihon lesson for

In Ireland I usually preferred a medium to thick "tsuka", shinai handle. The first 2 shinai I bought here in Japan last year were from Eiko-budogu (one of which is still going, barely..) they have a pretty standard sized grip, I used them for around

Well, I just realised that ive had this keikogi for just more than one year! So I decided to give it a RE-Review! I bought this keikogi during the tail end of summer last year and used it up to mid December (I

I'd like comments and feedback if anyone has any ideas!! A long while ago Mr Hide Iba came to Dublin for visit. This was my first opportunity to practice with a Nito player having only once before encountered it (London cup 2009 I