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**Gosxjqum** · 01-27-2006, 07:46 AM

There are (apparently, I’ve never been to one) dojo that only break out their bokuto a few weeks before a shinsa.

More the rule than the exception, unfortunately.

Mr. FiveMiles if you aren't interested in sparring and want kata, kendo is not for you plain and simple. The majority of the practice is oriented towards sparring with shinai and the main practice weapon is shinai.

New England Aikikai offers Muso Shinden Ryu iaido, which would probably be right up your alley.

01-27-2006, 07:46 AM	#16
Gosxjqum Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	There are (apparently, I’ve never been to one) dojo that only break out their bokuto a few weeks before a shinsa. More the rule than the exception, unfortunately. Mr. FiveMiles if you aren't interested in sparring and want kata, kendo is not for you plain and simple. The majority of the practice is oriented towards sparring with shinai and the main practice weapon is shinai. New England Aikikai offers Muso Shinden Ryu iaido, which would probably be right up your alley.
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