New to Kendo

[KarateK]

Hi guys - sorry if this is in wrong forum, but you know me

Am about to start having a go at Kendo, found a school semi-local to me, and one of the guys I train with is coming along. I guess I am just querying what to expect on my first session.

Also got a question with regards to my knee, those who know me know I now have no cruciate ligament in my left knee after a twist and fall at Karate last year. Am currently awaiting surgery but am still training. Do those in the know think this will cause me a problem?

I have decided on Kendo after albeit a short taster session a visiting Sensei showed us some routines after a boken lesson. I was immediately hooked, am very into the traditional side of martial arts.

Any thoughts, ideas etc very welcome

[bushido_man96]

Best of luck in your training with Kendo. Let us know how it goes, and what you learn from it.

[AikiGuy]

Kendo is VERY focused on proper form. When you start, you will do the basic drills over and over for months. You will have to show proficiency at them to move on to combinations or advance movements. I only took Kendo for less than a year, but I can tell you they are very strict on rules. Once you start moving up, it will be worth it. A friend of mine who took it for years says it is one of the best work outs you can get when you actually get to spar. Good luck and hang in there.