Taku-Shimazu

Hey Freddy! Have you seen 'Shaolin Soccer'?

But why but your first pack?

I have seen this film, ordered from Hong Kong. Its like x-men with MA, nothing to do with hip-hop. where did you get that from?

Skateboarding? Personally I feel that Rollerblading, or inline is more free to move around. I used to skateboard a few years back though, I learnt to ollie over things, like cones and things (Sideways). I got really annoyed with kickflips though, I tried to learn it for about 7 weeks but I was always just off landing it. I wasn't very good at it and even after 2yrs I think some have it and some don't. So I played 'Jet set radio future' on X-box and I was hooked on it and still am now after about 4yrs and thats how I got into inline and for the past 4yrs I have inline skating. Its hard to juggle MA training and Inline. Extreme sports require alot of effort, if you don't give 100 per cent then you will stay at the low end of the skills list.

You are not being specific enough, where about are you going, Japan / Nihon is a big place. I will return to Japan also, when I have the money! I have studied it for years, everything; Language Culture Religions Martial arts Economy Government Government is an interesting one, To followers of the Shinto religion The Emperor is said to be a decendent of the Sun god. Japan is a very interesting place.

Is that how you got Crippledfingers? Who would have thought that a Yo-yo could kill you! Mostly farming tool originate from weapons but a kids toy!

Have a bath.... Is sounds strange but I get fed up and think I want to just lie in the bath, and after a minute I think.... Actually I could do this, or that. It wastes water but it stops you being fed-up!

I do not understand cigarettes. What benefit do they offer? They kill you quicker and make your lung capacity decrease, they cost hundreds a year and if you smoke at home then they damage the health of your family. Why would you ever want to start smoking? Good luck with the quiting!

Who would have thought that you would get two pages of replies about cream eggs! They sell them in 6 packs, I couldn't eat 3 without feeling sick and swearing not to eat them for a while, When I have forgotten what they taste like! What is the KF cream egg record? Mine is 2

I thought that this game truly captures the and of the samurai era and how they lived their lives (Ronin). I though that it was worth a mention for that reason.

Single digits? I think that it is always best to pay a little bit extra for quality, it is normally worth it.

No reply? Thats a bad sign. Funny post by GhostlySykanRyu though!

I have heard of it but I know little on the subject. Venrix is more useful to you.

But it isn't easter yet, no one can resist the mystical powers of chocolate!

Well I only studied woodwork for 2 years in high school but isn't oak a hardwood?

I have already been trained for a while, but I am not using a Bokken as my "Best" weapon. I am trained best in Tonfa.

Thank you for feedback, My Bokken has arrived and it isa little different than what I expected (For the better). I will train with it long and hard to fully understand it though, I have to get used to its weighting.

Martial arts for 19 years. I started when my Uncle really got me into it, I was going to get into inevitably, My Father does Karate, Blackbelt 6th Dan My Uncle is a master of Tai Chi, Yang and Chuan style, Ninjitsu and various weapons.

I say this because I have had a Bokken for about 9 years and it is in bad shape, but I got it when I was quite young so I didn't really look at stats much, just the looks but now I am older and wiser I want your opinion on this one; Red oak bokken for adults. Total length 40 inches. Comes with a vinyl case. It has a hand guard, this is tsube? (A sword is not my first weapon).

I only carry them when I am walking to and from the forest near my home, to train. Not when I am going to the supermarket! "Uh sir! you dropped your sword." You don't think security would mind a Ninja (Fully dressed with Gi and hood) with a sword on his back and knives in his pockets and a Tetsubishi rope slightly sticking out of his arm. Not carry EVERYWHERE, just most of the time I am training, I don't go to the shops much. Most of my friends are Martial Artists so they train with me, I have no wish to go to nightclubs or anything. No Alcohol No Cigarettes No Drugs (Except caffine in tea, coffee, coke cola.) No murders, Except for Shinji, He is a dummy made of straw that I train with by hitting him with Bokken and Basically all of my weapons, he must have taken a beating over the years. He has a name as my Uncle says that it is better to train if he has a personality, more real. No broken bones. I am pure, like a monk. I think, I do not know how monks live.

I think that it would be wrong to put her with adults as I have had to spar with younger people and I have had to hold back alot and I think tha this was not training me, just my opponent. Try teaching her against yourself, it will help her as long as you don't go to easy on her. I wish her well in the regional qualifier next month.

My advise, Realise that you are beyond mere mortal ability, let a demon possess you in battle. This means; If you think that you will win and force your determination to be turned into victory, you will win.

What type of wood is best? Japanese Mahogany? And also, How long do they last before they are broken from use, 1 year?

A trick! I thought this topic was about Hay, (straw). Just kidding, My inteligence has limits but they aren't that low! Welcome to Karate Forums, I like your picture.

I am no expert on Kendo but I do not think that you could grasp it in the slightest way without actually having anoather Shinai coming at you and having to defend a real attack, But after all I am no expert on Kendo. My advise would be to at least to get a partner.