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**giDdfezP** · 06-09-2006, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Mello Kitty
Can non-Japanese really understand Kendo as seen through Japanese eyes? Or is Kendo something subjective and unique to the individual? i've seen some japanese dancing flamenco and playing guitar way way better and more into-it than your average spanish duo (in fact, i heard they often take 2nd place at the world flamenco championships).

i've also seen westerners who do better kendo than your average japanese kenshi and who take it more seriously.

we can all do our best at kendo, flamenco, karate, mambo or whatever. and gain a level of expertise and understanding way beyond average...

but probably the best kenshi will always be from japan, and best flamenco dancers from spain. live with it.

06-09-2006, 08:00 AM	#13
giDdfezP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 473 Senior Member	Originally Posted by Mello Kitty Can non-Japanese really understand Kendo as seen through Japanese eyes? Or is Kendo something subjective and unique to the individual? i've seen some japanese dancing flamenco and playing guitar way way better and more into-it than your average spanish duo (in fact, i heard they often take 2nd place at the world flamenco championships). i've also seen westerners who do better kendo than your average japanese kenshi and who take it more seriously. we can all do our best at kendo, flamenco, karate, mambo or whatever. and gain a level of expertise and understanding way beyond average... but probably the best kenshi will always be from japan, and best flamenco dancers from spain. live with it.
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