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Hi Tim,

I'm Neil Melancon--I'm Ray-sensei's student in Baton Rouge. I'm teaching on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pretty much there's just me and Frank teaching kendo in New Orleans. You can try...

In regards to the OP, there's also and excellent kendo club there at UT that's very active with a large student population. Their beginner class had 70(!) students the time I went, although they...

It's entirely possible it's derived from one of Darrell Craig's videos.

Bruce, my thoughts to that and the OP is that this is a forum. It's got lots of ideas and often in getting them all out, it gets messy, as it should.

In fact, it sounds we need a new forum,...

I'm with you. Maybe you can get a degree in both, then. The only reason I'm bringing this up is that I could make far more money with one comp sci degree than I can with two degrees in...

Alex, let me echo what Cady has said about doing this before you get married and get a real job. Also, as I'm sure you have, pay close attention to what Bruce has said here.

In addition, I would...

Yes, it's CONTEMPORARY KNIFE TARGETING: Modern Science vs. W.E. Fairbairn's Timetable of Death by Christopher and Michael D. Janich Grosz.

The first part of the book is dedicated exclusively to...

I've been trying to find a link to my source on Fairbain. A buddy of mine has a book he leant me a few weeks ago, and it exploded Fairbain's position with fairly extensive research.

As to the...

This may be a case of player-haterism. Have you seen their dojo? I think I hate them too... wow... http://www.riveroflifecenter.net/dojogallery.htm :D

I hear you. My point is, I'd like to see something on the number of attacks successfully defended against vs. the ones in the cases as you describe. Such a study would be huge in scope and the...

I do agree that they happen. Being prepared for anything is your best bet beyond what any tool or tools can give you. I won't argue this point any further than to say I'd like to see a study on it...

Any martial art technique is easier said than done. I could say the same thing about "controlling the weapon hand." I agree that that is the right thing to do, but getting there without getting cut...

The number one thing I've ever heard about/seen/experienced with knife fighting is 'you're going to get cut.' I don't think there's an effective way around it except to accept that you're going to,...

Yeah, she was not the one I was thinking of... there's someone else in the Northeast that makes hakama. Ah well. The search continues.

I've seen her link years ago, but haven't tried her. That's a good idea.

Do you have any experience with her stuff first hand, ie, worn it and used it for iai? If not, no problem, I'm just...

Thanks, Brian!

Sorry to resurface this old thread. I hope it goes to the sword craft section--if not, please feel free to move it there.

My question is what are the issues in using one of the newer stainless...

If you've ever taught kids, you'd know it's a lot more true than it is false. ; )

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/02/onion.karate/index.html

I have--they've been hit or miss and I've had trouble with their clothing specifically (I have gotten some good stuff from them as well, so this is not a knock on Bugei). In this instance, they do...

I looked at their site the other day. Do you have experience with their clothing and/or any recommendations for them?

Thanks Andrew and Tom for your replies. I have a swordstore hakama, and I like it, but I don't see where they have the choices that I"m looking for. However, I can recommend their basic black ones....

Beautiful shots, Mike. Ryu is my favorite--what a great capture of motion and stillness!

I have. They don't have the color/style I'm looking for.



Yes, but none of them have the color/style that I'm looking for. I'm looking for choices, not just black and white with broad...

Hi all:

I'm looking for a nice striped hakama for iai. The only place I've seen them offered online thus far is Tozando. A buddy of mine ordered one and they're summer weight only, meaning...