No 'free practice' or sparring or anything. We are very much encouraged to study other arts; Niina-gosoke is menkyo-kaiden in both Mugairyu Iaihyodo and jo (Shinden Musoryu I believe) and under NPO Hougyoku-kai we have jo, tanjo, tanto, iai, sai, kusarigama, and aikido.Originally posted by Charles Mahan
Renfield, does Niina Gosoke teach free practice of any type or does he encourage his students to take up Kendo? I can't recall you ever specifying one way or the other. Just curious.
I personally did kendo for a couple of years, and think it was reasonably helpful.
Regards,
renfield kuroda