Ok, I'm combining your posts so I don't clutter this thread up with my replies. Hey, I've been there! Just a beautiful place... At least it was, about 20-25 years ago, when I visited a friend of mine, when I was a kid. The sky was so free of smog it was purple! I think the altitude had a lot to do with that, too. Is it still like that? Dumb question, I guess... I'm from So. Cal. originally. I just live here. You are quite welcome. I will see what I can do to find you a real teacher. Cali has a lot of legit kendo dojos. I'll see what's in your area. Actually, there were two of them who posted about this around the same time: Kenshin Himura and Himura Kenshin. But I remember both, as it was me who did all the talking with both, for the most part... Hehehe, I spent a LOAD of time trying to convince the one you mean(And the other, as well.), that reverse blades are extremely dangerous, and that they are NOT meant for use and not only that, ALL reverse blades sold are cheap wallhangers, which are, in themselves, very dangerous for use, on top of being extremely dangerous to use due to being a reverse blade. They are fantasy swords and are meant for the wall, only. hehehe, If you read all his(and the other guy's) threads, you'll see my posts telling both of them that and a lot more! I told both to stop playing with them immediately, too. I wrote a ton of posts on this, to both. Kenshin Himura actually listened. I forgot if the other guy did or not. Hiten Mitsurugi isn't a real sword art. The mangaka who created the manga/anime, made it all up, INCLUDING the reverse blade. That sword is a symbol of Kenshin's vow to never kill again. It's just pure symbolism, that's all. Good stuff for philosophical thought. The sword can't safely be used in real life. Do either post anymore? No. I love the anime, but one has to understand the difference between fiction and reality when it comes to anime and manga. One just can't learn how to do anime waza(technique). Besides, stuff you see in anime/manga isn't the real thing most of the time. It's best to just join a legitimate dojo. I don't know why people buy real swords and try to copy anime. It's dangerous and stupid! Anyway, hehehe, I probably just gave you more info than you wanted! But, maybe it will help answer your question. Kaoru P.S. Can I ask a really stupid question? How come you wanted to know if he still posts? Just wondering...