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**Kalobbis** · 03-18-2006, 08:00 AM

I did GoJu Ryu Karate before starting Kendo and continue to do it along with Kendo training (Karate once/wk, Kendo twice/wk). I have found that the kendo improved my karate sparring - I stopped backing down or trying to block absolutely every strike - reflexes improved to move before being hit and counter attack... I have found that karate has helped my general fitness for kendo by developing strong arms, legs and abs and good breathing control/stamina.

I've heard that Tai Chi would be complimentary to both of these styles in helping to clear the mind and develop focus.... but time is an issue.

Monkey Magic rocks irrespressably...
z3ngine.

03-18-2006, 08:00 AM	#14
Kalobbis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	I did GoJu Ryu Karate before starting Kendo and continue to do it along with Kendo training (Karate once/wk, Kendo twice/wk). I have found that the kendo improved my karate sparring - I stopped backing down or trying to block absolutely every strike - reflexes improved to move before being hit and counter attack... I have found that karate has helped my general fitness for kendo by developing strong arms, legs and abs and good breathing control/stamina. I've heard that Tai Chi would be complimentary to both of these styles in helping to clear the mind and develop focus.... but time is an issue. Monkey Magic rocks irrespressably... z3ngine.
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