Well, it's officially summer as of the 20th. In Japan, the solstice is called 夏至 (keshi).
I have been learning battou (抜刀) from/with my father-in-law. I only practice once a week at the local community center (which luckily is a 30 second walk from our front drive), so it's been "hard" in the sense that I have still do not have the "pulling blade
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i thought most guys had no problem pulling it out and putting it back again. ;P
and off the dirty thoughts; i think it's pretty cool that you are doing this.
i really don't see why people cannot just enjoy themselves instead of being pushed to gain ranks and the likes. at least this gives you time with your father-in-law. :)
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Thanks. I am really enjoying it. I used to be a little nervous about it when I was the only real beginner, but lately, two new guys joined, and they are starting from zero too. So it helps.
Yeah, our group, for the most part, is doing this just for fun. They are serious about safety, but otherwise we are a pretty relaxed group. The teacher who comes around is a bit more serious about it than we are, understandable considering his rank and background in martial arts. But for the most part, we thank him and go about our merry way practicing at our own pace. And even with him encouraging (and it really is more encouragement than push), he is still more laid back than he could be.
Yeah, the time with my FIL is the best.
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i kinda envy the fact that you get to experience a whole different culture. but at the same time i think i'd only manage a holiday over there. i'm too comfortable where i live.
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We used bokken, however, which makes a difference to how easy it is.
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