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**epPtsDno** · 11-19-2005, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by Karaken
OK, we'll have our fun. But I was always wondering whether repeated clubbing of my head by heavy handed beginners ( and some senseis too ) represent any possibility of head trauma type injuries known to boxers and American Football players. .. Any evidence or write-ups?
( Hoping to get - NO - or No answer )
Center - kote - Hmmm I know of a guy who got a detached retina from too many men hits in kendo. He'd been doing kendo for years in Canada and at Tokyo University. But even after that injury, I think he only had to stay out of kendo for about six months and then he was fine to go back.

11-19-2005, 08:00 AM	#4
epPtsDno Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	Originally posted by Karaken OK, we'll have our fun. But I was always wondering whether repeated clubbing of my head by heavy handed beginners ( and some senseis too ) represent any possibility of head trauma type injuries known to boxers and American Football players. .. Any evidence or write-ups? ( Hoping to get - NO - or No answer ) Center - kote - Hmmm I know of a guy who got a detached retina from too many men hits in kendo. He'd been doing kendo for years in Canada and at Tokyo University. But even after that injury, I think he only had to stay out of kendo for about six months and then he was fine to go back.
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