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I think it really depends on whether it clicks with you, ie whether it turns out to be something you like to do. If you have enthusiasm for it, then you will be inspired to come to practice. That's when it will help you, because the one truth of kendo is that it doesn't matter who you are or what your talent level, so long as you practice you will get better. You'll get over the hurdles of being criticised, of having to perform drills with other people around, of having to yell really loudly, of hitting people and being hit yourself. All these things you can do, if you only keep going to practice. The first hurdle is going to class. The next hurdle is going to the next class. And so forth. If you stick with it, I think you'll be a more confident person and you'll make some new friends outside of your comfort zone. So stop reading this long-winded reply and get to the dojo!