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Sorry, I did confused with the named of the waza, sorry about the mix up.

I just saw the kanji for Mugai ryu, and it literally meant "Front Back Cut". Can anyone shd a little light n why this Ryuha is named such way?

I understand there many different ryuha have their own style of Chiburi and Noto. Here is a video of someone doing a series of very interesting notos. Do anyone know which ryuha are these are from?
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I am having problems Id-ing the term "Tameshiai". Last time I heard of this word was used to describe a "Kendo match" where only full strokes count as points- no jerky snapping attacking. Anyone else...

The situation is not looking good. I spoke with a few other instructors from the area, and everyone seem to have a negative view on Peter Arno. They said they don't wantto make negative comment on...

I was planning to attend a dojo that is ran Peter Arno.

http://www.avalonartscenter.org/Home.htm

After attend two classes and talking to members from other dojos, I found out that Mr. Arno was...

thanks for the information. I will continue my studies into budo, and look into Shu Ha Ri. Your time is appreciated.

I am curious about a few aspects of the Budo culture in Japan and the history.
I want to know how people start their own school back in the days. Did they simply declare themselves soke? Or must...

Thank you. I again went to the Eishin Dojo yesterday night and I found what I was looking for.


And also, here is my Bjinkan dojo, and I attend every Saturday morning from 9:00 - 11:30 am, under...

can we stop with the personal attacks? I don't see any merit in trying to bash someone who shares their own opinion, and comes in with a serious question.

And btw, if you want more info on that...

Sorry, I was trying to add more things and that dam edit timer dropped on me.
Anyhow, this is the extended version of the previous post.



Ahhh! the creditability game. So if you wanna know,...

I am not really afraid becuase I have nothing to hide. I never claim that I know anything or that I am an expert of some short. Like I said, I was a 4th dan in kendo- and that is nothing impressive....

I am training in Kenjutsu because I belong to a RSW group in my area. (RSW are boffers that are weighted and balanced like read swords). So I am trying to decide which style is more effective in a...

What are the menu and prices at your current dojo?
Let me go first.

Training Area - Nice floor mats, very comfortable environment, easy to focus.
Cass size - One sensei and one asst. 8 to 9...

Currently I am going to two different dojos and today they both did tameshigiri.
One dojo is a Bujinkan dojo which emphasizes on Biken. And the other is a Enshin Iaido dojo that emphasizes on...

These are simply amazing. I am speechless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoofcmsMpEw

I am not saying what I think he did. I am just quoting what I read from a book by Miyamoto Sensei that was translated by a Japanese literature Professor.

I am not blowing off Kendo. Matter of fact, I did kendo with Shirai Sensei in the Sacramento Kendo dojo a whiles back, before I joined the Davis Kendo Club. Anyhow, thanks for the information, I will...

I have a question regarding foot works in Kendo and Kenjutsu. I am not claiming to be any kind of expert other than my own ability of observation. I am familiar with kendo Ashi sabaki, but I am not...

what is the difference in the term Ninpo and Ninjutsu?

I know that Ninjutsu when written in Kanji have the kuyomi that means "Techniques of Endure". However, I have never saw Ninpo written in...

Personally, I love kata. However, I am just posting this thought I got as a brain teaser. I am saying this so this thread would escalate to an entertaining thread of meaningful view points, and not...

Before I begin, I want to say that I am not trying to impost my ideas or opinions on anyone, nor I am trying to bash modern martial art or traditional martial art. I just want to raise a point and...

I live in the Elk Grove region, near I-5. Anyhow, I would love to check our your dojo and what not. Also, allow me to give you my contact information.
Again, thanks in advance.
Mankit Lei

thankyou for your reply, but I am looking to further my study aside from kendo. thanks again

Hi everyone , I just moved into the Sacramento, California region and I was wonder if anyone know of any kenjutsu dojos near by. I rty searching for a place for the past week and I have no luck. If...