Posted by: Empishu
Newbie - 08/23/06 10:13 AM
Hello,
About a week from now I'm going to start Kenjutsu, specifically Edo Yagyu Shin Kage Ryu. I've had about 6 years of karate training and 4 years of Modern Arnis (continuing training in both) I have Iaito just not Bokken. Any suggestions for the new guy?
Posted by: iaibear
Re: Newbie - 08/23/06 11:52 AM
Best advice is: relax. Kendo is done with a shinai, as your instructor will undoubtedly show you. If you should need a bokken, I feel confident they will be able to lend you one to use in class.
I'd say hang on before buying anything. You may not need a standard bokuto or an iaito. Some styles prefer particular types of bokuto. I'm sure your instructor will tell you what you will need.
Other than that, go in with an open mind and be willing to completely start over from scratch. Your previous training will probably interfere with your new style. Just bear with it. Good luck. JSAs can be very rewarding if you stick with it.
Posted by: cxt
Re: Newbie - 08/24/06 10:56 AM
Empishu
Your probably going to find a a lot of difference between Japanese and Okinawan weapon work.
Posted by: Empishu
Re: Newbie - 08/24/06 01:38 PM
Okinawan weapon work, although this is highly debated, has alot to do with the empty handed stances and empty handed translations. The Ryukyu Kobudo I've seen and done is about defending farms and castles, this however tooks like battle field strategy and tactics, which is something I feel, although is subtly in my system, I'm not getting.
The nice thing is I'm going to get a long time to train, it'll be 4 hours once a week instead of drawn out over the week.