lordtariel

That's really what it comes down to. Somebody that trains 8 hours a day, 7 days a week is going to progress much faster than someone who does 1 hour, twice a week. But like everyone else says, you shouldn't worry about it. All a blackbelt says is that you know the basics and are ready to begin learning in a martial arts system.

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I'm going to start taking up iaido this year and am really excited about it. I'm trying to decide on a sword. For those of you that practice regularly, do you think it's better to go with a steel iaito or an alloy/aluminum blade? I know there's a major difference in weight, but I'm wondering if a heavier sword is going to help or hinder my initial training.

looks really good... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1084019/ looks like it was released in Japan in October, so don't expect a release for a while.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1098327/ It's coming...

For gear I have my gi, gloves, cup, and requirements book. Also drag my laptop along since I come to class right after work.

Yeah, you'll get a lot of people who won't machine dry their gi. Doesn't wear out as fast. Only problem is that means you have to time when you wash your gi to give time to dry when not a class. A heavyweight gi WILL NOT hang dry in a day in the winter time, so don't wash it the day before a tournament.

Or how about Mr ______, what are your thoughts on cross training. I find _____ really interesting and was thinking about trying it out on the side. Do you think it's compatible with your system....

Mirror image is really tough. All of these are really great ideas. Blindfolded is another good one.

I've been doing contract work on the side of my regular job. Suppose that counts. Gonna stop once this job's done though, it's just too much.

Good point about the gi. That's probably my biggest pet peeve. People wear the gis around town? I've seen people wearing them in the grocery store... sometimes I've even been guilty of running into the store in my gi pants and a t-shirt after class. As for the clothing, I'd say it's not a big deal as long as the shirt isn't a show-off, look at how tough I am type of thing. Personal preference really.

Happy Holidays all, after an extended hiatus where dealt lots of extra contract work, got married, and enjoyed a winter honeymoon in the Virgin Islands, I'm hoping to get back into the forums.

Healthy options are always preferred by me, but you also have to remember that those sorts of products are more expensive. I'd slowly integrate healthy options and see how they sell.

If you suspect, I recommend you gather proof. Install a hidden camera over the till, discretely check his books, keep track of your expenses. You'll have a better case of it if you can document things.

So here's a question. Did you mean video game RPG or a "pen and paper" RPG?