Rich_2k3 Posted November 4, 2003 Posted November 4, 2003 I've been thinking of starting Kendo along side my karate, ive heard its excellant for improving arm strength, fitness and esspecially reflexs. The more i read about it on the net the more I want to do it. Apparently Kendo is growing in popularity and I think in Japan its the fastess growing sport. What are your thoughts on Kendo or any sword art, is it just a useless sport or is it the firece, phisyical and spiritual rush leading to enlightenment that it is supposed to be. "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
Kirves Posted November 4, 2003 Posted November 4, 2003 Dunno much about the enlightenment part, but if you are interested in the sporty clash of swords, and would like to learn the basics of old Japanese swordsmanship, then sure have a go at it!
Icetuete Posted November 4, 2003 Posted November 4, 2003 The more i read about it on the net the more I want to do it. well, then go and give it a try sword arts are indeed very interesting and look like fun to me. kendo equipment is very expensive though.
Treebranch Posted November 5, 2003 Posted November 5, 2003 Kendo is the sport form of Kenjutsu and does not teach actual cutting techniques. Kendo looks like a lot of fun and definitely has value and merit. I would say that if you really want to learn the sword go with actual Kenjutsu, Iaido. Do a search online for one of these or both and see what you come up with. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
monkeygirl Posted November 5, 2003 Posted November 5, 2003 I'll move this to Getting Started in the Martial Arts, since you're thinking of "Getting Started" in Kendo 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard.
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