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**popandopulus** · 10-06-2006, 08:00 AM

So ok, what I'd like to ask him now, is what happens if a new Kenshi comes from another dojo. Do they have to get all new bogu, etc. This is stupid, neh? Oh, how I wish I could grow new eyes and get to drive. I know where I'd go. The sad thing is, I really love Kendo(Well, I'm doing Kumdo because it was the only thing available.), and the nearest dojo is two hours away. Sigh...

Anyway, this is what the result so far is. What do you guys think about it??

Kaoru

Check out the other dojo first and see if you like what you see and from there make a choice.
It would also depend on the quality of the teaching at your current dojo, but (no offense) that could be a bit harder to judge at your stage...one thing is for sure, is that currently nothing is gained by pushing the issue further with him. (However tempting that may be).
It's not an easy situation and I can see your dilemma. I would be tempted to tell him to stuff it and possible take it up with your local paper, but then you would never be able to practice there again.
OTOH, if you really do want to continue practicing and the other dojo is not really practical, take a look at the bogu is selling and see if the prices are reasonable and if so, jump ship when the opportunity arises (and then make a stink about it

). It would suck having to do that, I know.
Talk it over with your parents, consider the alternatives (maybe other martial arts?) and think about it for a couple of weeks.

Jakob

10-06-2006, 08:00 AM	#40
popandopulus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	So ok, what I'd like to ask him now, is what happens if a new Kenshi comes from another dojo. Do they have to get all new bogu, etc. This is stupid, neh? Oh, how I wish I could grow new eyes and get to drive. I know where I'd go. The sad thing is, I really love Kendo(Well, I'm doing Kumdo because it was the only thing available.), and the nearest dojo is two hours away. Sigh... Anyway, this is what the result so far is. What do you guys think about it?? Kaoru Check out the other dojo first and see if you like what you see and from there make a choice. It would also depend on the quality of the teaching at your current dojo, but (no offense) that could be a bit harder to judge at your stage...one thing is for sure, is that currently nothing is gained by pushing the issue further with him. (However tempting that may be). It's not an easy situation and I can see your dilemma. I would be tempted to tell him to stuff it and possible take it up with your local paper, but then you would never be able to practice there again. OTOH, if you really do want to continue practicing and the other dojo is not really practical, take a look at the bogu is selling and see if the prices are reasonable and if so, jump ship when the opportunity arises (and then make a stink about it ). It would suck having to do that, I know. Talk it over with your parents, consider the alternatives (maybe other martial arts?) and think about it for a couple of weeks. Jakob
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