I've actually studied under 10th Dan Sensei Koju Sakayoki, whose studied under Grand Master Yokuzi, who studied under....:P
No, I've never had any practical Kenjutsu training. I've read about it though, and I've seen people practicing the art, which is what has drawn me into learning it myself. I remember the first time I picked up a katana. I knew nothing about the tradition of the sword, but I felt that I couldn't just play around with it. I drew it slowly and carefully, (unknowingly breaking some rules, but at least I tried ;)) and I could just feel something special about it, something almost magical. I didn't want to abuse it, so I sheathed it and put it back on its stand.
The mental and physical discipline, and the philosophical nature of it, to some extent, is very appealing. It's just something that I would like to do. The sword is an extension of the body as well as the mind. It should be one with the body, and the body should be one with the sword.
Although, I doubt there is much use for swordsmanship in real-life situations nowadays, unless you can actually be bothered to carry around a katana, which might be illegal, I can't remember....
I can't believe it, I'm actually philosophising about swords....this is not good! I should go to sleep!
Mr Cellophane, this is only what you'd call "having a wank" if you were not a geeky martial-arts type fangirl (or fanboy, as the case may be). I'll have you know there is solid historical precedent for wanking getting all philosophical about swords. try japan, circa all the friggin' time. :D
the multitudinous beauties of shiny sharp things go without saying.
Do not underestermate my geekiness.... or for that matter, penchant for violence.. I merely mock good sir Schneider's language and waxing lyrical about said beauty/philosophy :p
...not that I ever mock anyone, anywhere, at any time, you understand :p
Agreed! Despite criticisms to the contrary. :D It's hard to philosophise about swords without sounding wanky, even when it's true. Somehow it just sounds less wanky in Japanese. Many things do.
But I've never held a katana, despite spending some time in Japan, including one old and very memorable shop in Kamakura- remember, riyuen? Say it with me now- student budget. And I suspect smuggling it back through customs would prove more difficult than the throwing stars did.
Just in case you're wondering, jovus lives in Florida, I've never met her.
No, I've never had any practical Kenjutsu training. I've read about it though, and I've seen people practicing the art, which is what has drawn me into learning it myself. I remember the first time I picked up a katana. I knew nothing about the tradition of the sword, but I felt that I couldn't just play around with it. I drew it slowly and carefully, (unknowingly breaking some rules, but at least I tried ;)) and I could just feel something special about it, something almost magical. I didn't want to abuse it, so I sheathed it and put it back on its stand.
The mental and physical discipline, and the philosophical nature of it, to some extent, is very appealing. It's just something that I would like to do. The sword is an extension of the body as well as the mind. It should be one with the body, and the body should be one with the sword.
Although, I doubt there is much use for swordsmanship in real-life situations nowadays, unless you can actually be bothered to carry around a katana, which might be illegal, I can't remember....
I can't believe it, I'm actually philosophising about swords....this is not good! I should go to sleep!
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"having a wank".
:p
although i am quite forced to agree with the multitudinous beauties of shiny sharp things.
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the multitudinous beauties of shiny sharp things go without saying.
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I merely mock good sir Schneider's language and waxing lyrical about said beauty/philosophy :p
...not that I ever mock anyone, anywhere, at any time, you understand :p
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Don't take that offer seriously, understand. Ask Kate, there.
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But I've never held a katana, despite spending some time in Japan, including one old and very memorable shop in Kamakura- remember, riyuen? Say it with me now- student budget. And I suspect smuggling it back through customs would prove more difficult than the throwing stars did.
Just in case you're wondering, jovus lives in Florida, I've never met her.
And yes, illegal. Stupid law.
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