From what I've gathered instruction in Hakko-Ryu in Japan is very strict, which is good for learning the syllabus very quickly, but I think it comes at a loss of freedom to experiment and to learn...
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From what I've gathered instruction in Hakko-Ryu in Japan is very strict, which is good for learning the syllabus very quickly, but I think it comes at a loss of freedom to experiment and to learn...
This is a very interesting topic and I can completely understand where you are coming from. Out of curiosity, how long has your teacher been practicing Hakko-Ryu? It may be a situation where he...
I almost created a new account but I thought it would be best to request a username change before I went that far. If it's possible I would like to change my username to Richard Stevens.
Thanks,...
Excellent read. The author has put a great deal of work and thought into his posts.
Talk about dangerous and embarrassing...:eek:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNtDZ0sStEU
- R. Stevens
Definitely need to stop off at an Onsen.
Thought this was a nice story:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/20/australian-ninjas-rescue_n_582901.html
Thanks for the tips. I ended up contacting E-Mudo and they still had my size in stock.
- R. Stevens
I spent the weekend looking through all my bookmarks for a shop with a light Iaido Gi for summer. Unfortunately, they all seem to be sold out at the moment. Does anyone know of a site that has them...
I really like everything that I've bought from E-Mudo.com. However, I haven't bought any of their higher end stuff. Their customer service is excellent as well.
Where are you wanting to store your equipment? There are lockers at Kansai you could use but it would be a pain to have to go back there before you head up to Yokohama for training. I'm assuming you...
I think we have a winner. I've had this bookmarked for some time now and thought it would produce significant laughter here.
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80889484/
Enjoy,
R. Stevens
The most interesting run-in I've had with actual Yakuza occurred in Yamaguchi (ironically enough). I think I was about 17 or 18 at the time and a friend in myself were looking for an Izakaya and...
My old man was a drill instructor at Parris Island in '79. I hope you didn't have to deal with Staff Sgt. Stevens!
テレビがあらない always worked for me. :laugh: