Patience
I just received word from the shop where we ordered our first bogu set that my order has been delayed for a month. Since I opted for a different do mune from the usual design that they had, I'll be receiving the bogu at the beginning of March instead. They did offer me the option of getting the standard do mune if I wanted to get it earlier. I chose to wait and get exactly what I wanted. I talked to our sensei anyway about the bogu and she said that we are allowed to wear the do and the tare ...
Learning Kendo
I've learned that in order to remember the things that were taught, my body will need to learn Kendo first. I don't think I'll be able to go to the next step without making a conscious effort to do this. I need to know what it feels like to make the proper strike. I need to feel the correct way of doing kata. Reading and watching other people do it is not enough to learn. I can only start learning if my body has felt the proper way of doing it even for just a second.
Patience
I just received word from the shop where we ordered our first bogu set that my order has been delayed for a month. Since I opted for a different do mune from the usual design that they had, I’ll be receiving the bogu at the beginning of March instead. They did offer me the option of getting the standard do mune if I wanted to get it earlier. I chose to wait and get exactly what I wanted. I talked... [Read more]
Learning Kendo
I’ve learned that in order to remember the things that were taught, my body will need to learn Kendo first. I don’t think I’ll be able to go to the next step without making a conscious effort to do this. I need to know what it feels like to make the proper strike. I need to feel the correct way of doing kata. Reading and watching other people do it is not enough to learn. I can only... [Read more]