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**RIjdrVs3** · 01-26-2006, 09:52 PM

I find kendo, and iaido, both to be very meditive, just in different ways. Iaido is slower, focusing on timing and rhythm. Kendo is faster, but as you learn, you'll find much the same timing and rhythm involved, just at a different tempo. Iaido is very internal, focusing inward as you construct the scenario of the form you're working. With kendo, it is more a harmony meditation, as you strive to find balance between yourself, your opponent, and the general surroundings.
These are simply my views of course.
You're unlikely to find a kendo dojo that concentrates exclusively, or even extensively, on kata, as they are only a part of the whole. Kendo is practiced in action and combat. If you're just looking for kata, look for an iaido or batto-do dojo.
Either way, welcome to kendo. I hope you find something fulfilling for you here.

01-26-2006, 09:52 PM	#10
RIjdrVs3 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 522 Senior Member	I find kendo, and iaido, both to be very meditive, just in different ways. Iaido is slower, focusing on timing and rhythm. Kendo is faster, but as you learn, you'll find much the same timing and rhythm involved, just at a different tempo. Iaido is very internal, focusing inward as you construct the scenario of the form you're working. With kendo, it is more a harmony meditation, as you strive to find balance between yourself, your opponent, and the general surroundings. These are simply my views of course. You're unlikely to find a kendo dojo that concentrates exclusively, or even extensively, on kata, as they are only a part of the whole. Kendo is practiced in action and combat. If you're just looking for kata, look for an iaido or batto-do dojo. Either way, welcome to kendo. I hope you find something fulfilling for you here.
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