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Here is my wee Jack Russell Terrier. His name is Spock and this picture was taken this morning. He is just over eleven years of age. I took...
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Here is my wee Jack Russell Terrier. His name is Spock and this picture was taken this morning. He is just over eleven years of age. I took...
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Yes, when holding with both hands...hands are apart with your right hand near the top of the tsuka and your left hand toward the bottom. Remember, you do not hold it like you hold a tennis racket or...
This small table is called a Sanbo. It is generally a small, unlacquered table. As the person was about to perform seppuku, he picked up the kozuka (the blade being used) with one hand while his...
Lest we forget whenever they performed noto...or some reasonable facsimile thereof....there was always the sound of metal against metal as they put the katana back into the saya. I don't know about...
Mr. Svinth...that just made my day. I have not laughed aloud like that in such a very long time.
Regards,
Matthew
Welcome to the BBoard, Dave. I've been here on E-Budo for a while...but I mostly lurk and learn...and only post when I actually have something fairly intelligent to say ;)
It sounds like there...
Margaret,
I don't know about that Fruit Bat Soup. I prefer partaking of Vampire Bats....they make their own gravy ;)
Regards,
Matthew
One of my role models is Tesshu Yamaoka. He is the founder of the Muto Ryo (School of No-Sword). He lived during the turbulent times that saw the transition from Japan's feudal system to that of a...
No harm, no foul.
Regards,
Matthew Ash
Wichita, Kansas
Mr. Wei,
I am certain that you do not know Mr. Lowry nor are aware of his reputation. I would be inclined to believe that Mr. Lowry most certainly does know the correct answer and would be...
Tony,
I suppose I could come up with scenarios where I think deadly force would be needed. However I do feel that no matter what I say regarding this matter, you will have a response that negates...
Dear Tony,
Please let me elaborate as I did not do so in my first post. I do not want to kill anyone if I do not have to. If I had the options of:
1. Leaving the situation
2....
I took the poll and said "Yes". I must agree 100% that there would no doubt be emotions (Anger, guilt, etc.) that I may very well need help dealing with after taking another life. I hope that I...
You can also get what your are looking for from Kiyota Co. in Baltimore. They do not have a website...but they have very high quality items.
Hello,
I have a Chen Golden Oriole. I have had it for two years now. When I remove the tsuka I notice right below the mei there is a number. Can anyone tell me what that number denotes? I am...
The best pie I ever had came from a small place called Three Brothers in Bayonne, NJ when I was a teen. I remember the crust being perfect...that's one of the fondest childhood memories.
The...
On the question of tea...and a bit off topic. Does anyone know where I can get a good mugicha or a good sobacha?
I like the green teas offered by Republic Of Tea. They have a nice genmaicha and some decent green tea combos...apple blossom and green tea....and cherry blossom green tea.
Happy sipping
When I first started training I had a very inexpensive red oak bokuto. That piece did not last long at all against a Japanese white oak bokuto.
I agree with Guy. The white oak (particularly...
Greetings. I went to http://www.google.com and put the words *seiza bench* in to the search field. I found many sites that offered the bench you are looking for. Here is the URL to one of the more...
Hello All,
Just wanted to let everyone know that there will be a 24 hour Best Of Iron Chef marathon starting at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day. I just love this show. The...
Mr. Skoss,
I like the "Lodi" NJ reference...
Regards,
Matthew Ash
Born in Bayonne.....living in Kansas
Thanks Hyakutake....
This is very helpful information. I am going to tell my wife that everyone in Japan eats turtle head soup...and that she has to try it
Regards,
Matthew Ash
Hello Alacoque,
Kasha is a grain product....buckwheat groats. They are very good....but that's my opinion...my wife does not like kasha.
I have been here in Wichita slightly over three...