[osteoftex]

Actually, it's Führer, or Fuehrer.

Sie haben völlig recht, entschuldigung.

[neguoogleX]

Dang guys...nein spreken ze deutsch.....nor do i know how to make letters with symbols over them. You did get the idea though......

[Aagotiq]

welcom, and beware of mien grammar Nazi Fuhrer Crabbi(this is a joke you will get later)

[angeldimmon]

Welcome, and beware of mein grammar Nazi Fuhrer Crabbi (these are the things that you can expect!)

Actually, it's Führer, or Fuehrer.

[surefireinvest]

Welcome to Kendo!

Gambatte!

[amagmasia]

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum.

To be honest, you ought to have waited before buying the uniform. You may have gotten the wrong kind. There are Iaido uniforms and Kendo uniforms. It is better to ask sensei what you may wear, as well. Some dojo have specific requirements for beginners.

What did you pick up? And, the length of the hakama is important. Also, you want to make sure you got the correct size keiko-gi.

Oh, and most of us usually get our stuff online. Try bogubag.com or e-bogu.com when sensei tells you what size shinai to use, to get your shinai and bokuto. Do not buy a shinai at a karate store.(At least, that is what I was told by my sensei. There's a good reason for that.) There are other good online reputable stores as well. Just do a search here.

Good luck in Kendo!

Kaoru

Thanks for the tips. I did a lot of research before I went out and bought my uniform. I'm a really slow shopper for everything. Hehee! I ended up buying the USA print Hakama. Hahaa! Only joking! The hakama i picked up is like this one from e-bogu.com. ( http://www.e-bogu.com/Top_quality_Sh...0-navy-all.htm ) Its 100% cotton, and the centre is a little shorter than the sides. I remember reading on some website that a proper kendo hakama is shorter in the middle. I'm 5'11", so I have a size 27 Hakama. I actually ended up paying just a little bit more than I intended, but it was still a lot cheaper than a comparable one online, since shipping to Canada is never cheap.

As for the Kendogi., Its single layered, and I figured it would be better for me since I sweat a lot. At the same time, I know there's these new double layered ones with the sweat wicking layer, but they were a little too expensive for me. I saw the one I bought online somewhere, but I cant find the link. It might actually be bogu-bag.com but its closed for construction right now. What i can say is that the bottom looks different from the top. its has small diamonds and it light blue on the inside. Maybe it is double layered? Doh! The sizing is perfect too I believe.

I bought my stuff here www.cktsports.com. The online selection doesn't accurately represent their selection in store.

I haven't bought my shinai yet, but I think I will be buying that online. either from cktsports.com, e-bogu.com, budo-bag.com or budo-aoi.com. I actually found this awesome korean website with great prices on the same merchandise from these other websites. but since the shipping is so expensive it does ended up costing as much if not more....what a shame. Alright, thanks again for the tips and suggestions. I do appreciate it. Alright, later

[untostaronaf]

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

Shiro7 - Well, the plan right now is to start Kendo when I go back to university in September. I wanted to start this summer, but I was in an accident at work, and I'm still not able to walk properly. I'm hoping by September, I'll be good enough to start classes. I searched for a Dojo using the dojo forum, and the CKF webpage. It seems like the only CKF dojo in Waterloo (where I'm going to school) is the UofW Kendo Club. I go to WLU, but hopefully I can still attend the kendo club. Otherwise, my hopes will be dashed... until next summer. So I guess I'll be going there.

I'm really excited, and I bought my kendogi and Hakama already. I'm so tempted to buy the bogu, but after reading the forum, it looks like I wont be needing it until next year. Alright, Later

[esenesesinas]

And show up to your first class in sweats, just like everybody else.

[Rchzygnc]

welcome to the forums. we'll try to help you with whatever we can! browsing the forums will give you alot of knowledge about kendo but im sure you've already done alot of that.

anyway, dont be afraid to ask a question.

[xpllmr]

Or a bike! Good for building endurance, eh?

[leareliovag]

Hey everyone, I'm a new member here! Just saying Hello. This seems like a great forum and I'm sure everyone will be of great help as I get started with Kendo. Alright, later.

Welcome. Or as the Japanese say, Yookoso.

[Vzkdgdqx]

And show up to your first class in sweats, just like everybody else.

Oopps....I went to my first class with hakama and kendogi. Felt kinda stupid being the only smurf in the class..... Oh well, a month later every one had proper attire.

[vekiuytyh]

CAPITAL! Ü hold left alt and press 6 three times. Ü.

Welcome to the forums, most people here are very helpful!

Über helpful, even.

[gregmcal]

Sie haben völlig recht, entschuldigung.

Kein biggie!

[forebirdo]

Hey everyone, I'm a new member here! Just saying Hello. This seems like a great forum and I'm sure everyone will be of great help as I get started with Kendo. Alright, later.

[Kimaamighed]

Welcome aboard!

[Crilosajsamq]

Don't be surprised if they don't let you wear them for a month or two. We like to be able to easily correct footwork in new students.

[EHjEjdqe]

CAPITAL! Ü hold left alt and press 6 three times. Ü.

Welcome to the forums, most people here are very helpful!

Über helpful, even.

There is an easier way to type ü. Just press the symbol with the ¨, and then u. Done!

[spiveker]

Hello hello welcome! lol. Ive just recently joined a couple weeks ago, alot of nice people here! So when are you starting your kendo? Which dojo is it?

[Verger99]

Awesome! I'm content with that. I just bought it now while I'm still in Toronto, since there aren't any stores in Waterloo; that I have been able to find. On top of that, it would be killer on gas if I had to drive from Waterloo to Toronto to pick up a uniform, with the price of gas being at over $1/litre now! Time to buy a diesel... or a hybrid.

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum.

To be honest, you ought to have waited before buying the uniform. You may have gotten the wrong kind. There are Iaido uniforms and Kendo uniforms. It is better to ask sensei what you may wear, as well. Some dojo have specific requirements for beginners.

What did you pick up? And, the length of the hakama is important. Also, you want to make sure you got the correct size keiko-gi.

Oh, and most of us usually get our stuff online. Try bogubag.com or e-bogu.com when sensei tells you what size shinai to use, to get your shinai and bokuto. Do not buy a shinai at a karate store.(At least, that is what I was told by my sensei. There's a good reason for that.) There are other good online reputable stores as well. Just do a search here.

Good luck in Kendo!

Kaoru