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Or if you do both, do you prefer with a weapon or not and why?kuzu, dont ever listen to musicians. they want everybody to play music and do nothing else. i would know.
i guess what i like about kendo is the attention to detail.
(not to start a huge debate, this is just an example) but in a sport like in football or soccer, noone pays attenion to footwork. they just run.
the only sport that i can think of that equals the attention to detail is golf. because in golf, if you have one little thing off, it messes up your whole shot. because i took golf class for three years, i know its no fun at all compared to kendo.
when im as old as my dad and working a cubicle job, i'll golf maybe. but i will always be interested in kendo. a facination would you say?
i chose a martial art with a weapon because if i wanted self defense, i'd punch someone. thats all i need to know. but i have a facination with the elegance of a sword. jst the way they glide is absolutely beautiful...
i think im going to cry...*sniff*I'm not that interested in the practical use of martial arts.. And I allways used to be interested in kendo and other swordfighting disciplines, so I gave it a trie and loved it!I did hand-to-hand from ages 6 to 14 and I loved it (Karate, Kung Fu, Tai Chi). My Kung Fu Master completely changed my life (and is probably the reason I like Kendo now). When I took up Naginata it was a HUGE change for me. I went from no weapons to only weapons (Naginata and, a year later, Kendo). Kung Fu felt more peaceful; gave me a clear mind and taught me the meaning of "endurance". There was no kiai; all seme was with the eyes. Kendo is a lot less serious (at my dojo), and the sensei are no where near as strict as Master was. I found that when using a weapon I feel closer to my opponent/partner. When sparring hand-to-hand you aren't in constant contact with the other person, but a shinai/naginata touches another shinai/naginata between strikes as well. I don't know if that makes sense but that's the difference I've found the most ironic.
I don't think I perfer weapons over lack there of, but I definately don't regret starting Kendo. ...though I miss my Kung Fu Master ;-;I used to take TKD when I was 20(16 years ago) but yes, it was too commercialized and I lose interest. Last 16 years, I have never get into fight as I am trying to stay away from it. It is kinda hard for me to go back to TKD as it requires me to stretch my leg.... It is next impossible~~~
I have chosen Kendo since I love it's traditional value, respect, passion for sword fight, uniform, sounds of shinai, boguset... Just like any other sports you need dedication and strong focussed mind. I am 36 now and hopefully this is a sports(other than golf) I can do it with my son and grand child when I become 80 yrs old. Finally, I don't think most people learn Kendo to fight in the real life. It is less practical compare to other hardcore martial art. I am learning kendo because I just love it...
Or if you do both, do you prefer with a weapon or not and why?I used to do karate as a kid. I used to play the piano too and my piano teacher told me karate was bad for my fingers, so I started kendo.Well, first I wanted to do fencing, but I found the ideology of kendo to be better :)Or if you do both, do you prefer with a weapon or not and why?
I chose a martial art with a weapon, i.e. kendo, because I felt like it. I saw the fancy uniforms and armor and the bamboo swords and stuff. It was totally cool. Now, a couple of years later, I'm a rich-boy show-off.I've trained both un-armed and armed MA, and thou I love the feeling of the sword training, I can't say I've retired from hand-to-hand MA. I started with Shito Ryu Karate, then Shotokan Karate, and finally Muay Thai. Then I started Kendo and Iaido.
Thou my main focus is currently Iaido, I'll be starting Shorin Ryu Karate soon.
For me, un-armed and armed MA's are complements to one's development, both physical and personal.:smiley:I agree, kendo does seem to have an air about it that most other martial arts do not. Personally, I enjoy all aspects of martial arts, and if I have a weapon in hand, all the better.
Kendo is still the best though.I chose kendo because it was the only MA to interest me past the childish "I wanna be Daniel Larusso" phase.
I remember the "I wanna be Daniel Larusso" phase.... good times... good times.'Cause swords are cool. I like weaponless martial arts for self defense purposes, but the weapon using martial arts are more fun... to me at least...Gregory.. is your message box still full??i do a little bit of both. I've done TKD in the past, and have to agree that its way to commercialized. Unarmed combat, though, is something that can be applied in real life. Kendo is great, though. Better than the TKD i've done in the past.Personally, I don't mind being punched, kicked, or grappled (joint locks are rather nasty, though), but it never feels right if I don't have a sword in my hand. I feel much more free in a battle if I am fighting with a sword, and bludgeoning people never did it for me. kendo always felt much better than any other martial way I've practiced, and it seems that there are never any rowdy, violent, or conceited people who practice kendo -- which is always a bonus. katana>fists :ninja: -- there's just something about them.I chose kendo because it was the only MA to interest me past the childish "I wanna be Daniel Larusso" phase.I have a intrest in aikido but I learn Batto-jutsu/Kenjutsu becuse Yahiko is my hero! I also hope to start kendo sometime soon. (=^o^=)
It as also addictive =^o^=I've trained various martial arts including Kung Fu, TKD, Karate, Aikido, anyways, I've never felt as complete as when I train Kendo, there's something about it, maybe the whole respectful and elegant ambience, but it's something you can't really get from other martial arts. Besides, it's fun hitting people with a sword! :) *gets hit kote-men*I'd learnt some weaponry in Wing Chun before, but Kendo was a goer because of the personal space issued (As Berujin put it, i dont like people fondling or touching me) and the sparring aspect of it.Did TKD for a decade in my teenage years, I'm a slow learner. In my 20s, realise that my body and feet can't take it anymore. Then I remembered that I always wanted to learn Kendo, so I went and look for it. I love it so much, I really don't know how to describe it. It's that beautiful feeling that no words can explain.
I can learn Kendo faster than my TKD practices. I build up more self esteem.i think this is a really good thread, so i will reply to it. :)
I have been doing serious training in unarmed combat for about 4 years now. On and off for about 11. I have also been doing kendo for almost 2 years now. I chose to do unarmed martial arts, because the body is the most powerful weapon, and stronger than any piece of armor. Now, i do swords as well because its something that i wanted to learn since i was a boy (its kinda my culture in a way).
So in a way this thread seems to be a thread about whats better (hand or weapons). I guess it just depends on the person and how they know how to express themselves through their bodys. But, either way martial arts is good to learn :smoker:.get your taekwondo and kendo teachers to fight it outI chose kendo because i've been interested in it for years, and because ive already done unarmed karate for about 6 years.If i had to choose between kendo and tae kwon do (both of which I have just started).........................>.<.....................my head hurts.....
well both sports teach disipline and respect for those older and those who have trained longer than you and therefor have more knowledge
both sports are exciting (meaning you can knock the crap outta them without really hurting them)
but the one thing thats different is that one has a weapon and one doesnt
but to me, I have the same respect for both sports and enjoy learning and fighting in both sportsI like how much "personal space" a weapon martial art gives me.That is why I take naginata.i did karate before...i thought karate was point sparring..but they actually prefer the boxing scoring type...how many hits land in a round..then they decide who wins...I dint like that because there were so many guys bigger than me...they can just use their weight to charge through. with kendo, same length of sword..i have just as much advantage as a 10 ft guy..plus don't need messy continous bouts and fighting for majority points...hit once or twice...guy is dead..no matter how big the guy is...it's game over.And because swords interest me.I chose Kendo because of a serveral reasons.
1) I did TKD, but the place sucked, and it was commercialized
2) Kendo has the this sence where you gotta be more respectful and help you in everyday life
3) Yes, swords are kool
4) My dad did Kumdo while he was in High School in Korea, when he came to America and started out in the dojo that we are currently in (my dad stopped for 20yrs and takin it back again)
5) I have a really competetive (sorry in spelled wrong its 12:30am) side, when it comes down to 1-on-1.Because I can't kick.I originally chose kendo because I thought nihonto were awesome and I wanted to learn to use one. Now I still think they are awesome, but since I've found kendo to be more of a spiritual art, my focus has changed a bit. It also really gets my blood flowing and is exciting, so of course it'd be appealing, heh.
But perhaps the largest factor in my reasoning for liking this type of art is that I always feel great during and after a practice; it's the best feeling in the world to me. The kendo atmosphere is unlike any other, and I love it.I didn't really choose kendo, i was going to take wing chun or aikido lessons at the university but their practice time didn't fit in my schedule, i always thought that starting with "empty hands" then training with a weapon would be the logical way but after experiencing kendo i changed my mind.Or if you do both, do you prefer with a weapon or not and why?
I don't like to be touched or grappled, and it is nice to keep people at a distance. Especially when they are sweaty.I've never had a bad experience with another person in Kendo, or really any art for that matter. I've studied aikido, kickboxing and standard boxing in the past. As to why I chose an art "with a weapon" it's kind of like this - I didn't choose kendo because it had a weapon, I chose it because it had a "sword" and though the styles are very different between kendo and kenjutsu, it was something I just felt drawn to. Why not continue studying a weaponless art? Although aikido translates as "the way of harmony, the pain my body feels after kendo class is a "good" pain. The kind you feel after a great workout when your muscles are spent and your mind is trying to comprehend the endorphin rush. The pain I felt in all the weaponless arts was true pain; the kind you feel in your joints, that makes it hard to get out of bed the next morning. I still have a slight limp in my left leg from a poorly executed breakfall in aikido. I'm not putting down other arts - perhaps someday I will be in a place mentally where I'm better able to accept the teachings of aikido. For now, my spirit is content with finding it's way through the shinai.I used to do Karate when I was younger (5~7 years old) because my dad used to do it intensely and, as a teacher, he wanted me to participate in the art as well. The thing was, I was really into playing football (soccer) with my friends so I didn't have the passion for Karate at the time. I ended up playing football for the next 15 years but I got sick and tired of the aggressive and overly-competitive nature of the sport in recent years... so I decided to go back to my roots and take up Japanese martial arts instead.
I did think about doing Karate again but I had some doubts of doing it here in Australia because there are so many Karate dojos and I was worried too many of them would be like McDojos, if you know what I mean. Also, my dad, who doesn't do Karate any more, had reservations about it too. Then my mum suggested Kendo... so I did a bit of research on the internet and found the site of my current club. Kendo isn't as popular or well-known in Australia as Karate is so there aren't that many clubs, and so I imagined that everyone there should be truly dedicated people with a genuine passion for Kendo. Upon checking out one of the trainings, I was right... and as they say, the rest is history...I'm not that interested in the practical use of martial arts.. And I allways used to be interested in kendo and other swordfighting disciplines, so I gave it a trie and loved it!
Seconded! Practical Martial Arts are boring to me, because now that I'm 26, the urge to be a tough guy has subsided and I'd rather be a cultured, respectful kendoka!I chose a martial art with a weapon, i.e. kendo, because I felt like it. I saw the fancy uniforms and armor and the bamboo swords and stuff. It was totally cool. Now, a couple of years later, I'm a rich-boy show-off.
When i grow up i wanna be a rich boy show off!Erm... I don't know why I chose Iaido. I was wanting to start a martial art, and did a bit of research into all different kinds. Then I came across my clubs website, and I took a visit.... then that was it! I;ve always had an affinity for blades and sword and weapons, (even if I do train with a bokken!!) i've always been very comfortable around them and they have never scared me. So it just seemed.... right!Because I like weapons.no no no nokendo (and naginata) are unique because from a very low level full sparring is possible and safe.. which makes it quite addictive to most people..
however if i had the choice i'd prefer to learn 'weaponless' martial arts such as jujitsu (which isnt commercialized).. mostly because it's more useful in real life..Because I don't like other people fondling and grabbing me. Stay at issoku-itto-no-maai :wink:.
I started because kendo seemed traditional, respectful and elegant. Karate, judo, TKD don't appeal to me, mainly because I think it's been too commercialized (especially judo).
If kendo was with big fluffy teddybears instead of shinai, I'd still do it. I think your question is weird really, but I can't put my finger on it.I ended up playing football for the next 15 years but I got sick and tired of the aggressive and overly-competitive nature of the sport in recent years...
By the way, I do realise that some people in Kendo can get aggressive and competitive as well... but everyone that I've encountered so far won't do something malicious with the intent of hurting you (like slide-tackling from behind with the studs showing!) so I've found this a refreshing change.
...Or am I wrong? Any bad experiences in Kendo, people? :ermm:I remember the "I wanna be Daniel Larusso" phase.... good times... good times.
Did you ever get on a stump and do the crane kick? haha I used to get so much shit from my sisters for that, and now i know why... Im gonna go wax off..#If you have any other info about this subject , Please add it free.# |
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