[xgnuwdd]

Actually Andypits4, you are probably too young to know who "Meatloaf" was/is. That is a blessing....

Meatloaf had a name...his name was "Bob".

[AXGreg]

Today I had the first shiai. I lost the first round but i "survived" the 3 minutes. I lost because my "opponent" got one point during the 3 minutes. In my opinion I did great for a first shiai

[oplapofffe]

The first shiaiI ever went into I lost 2-0 in the first round, but now things are a little different, so the advice I would give is, no matter what happens and what results you get, keep banging on, because you will reap the rewards eventually!

[vdw4Epsi]

Andypits4,
You have to tell us how you went with your first shiai.

I recently had my own first shiai tournament here in Melbourne on Saturday. I must admit that I was extremely anxious, but the support of my teamates aswell as my club members got me through. For my first match, I was quite nervous and was not used to getting up in front of a crowd of unknown cheering people, unknown Senseis/ kendoka from other dojos, my own close friends, and my Senseis.
Wow... how much more pressure do you need.
Worth the experience no matter what the outcome.
2 outta 3 aint bad~ As "Meatloaf" sang with passion!!
Actually Andypits4, you are probably too young to know who "Meatloaf" was/is. That is a blessing....

yes, do tell us. im sure were very interested. i'll be waiting...

meatloaf the band or the dinner? i've heard my meatloaf (dinner) sing to me before. such a beautiful voice.

but anyway, im curious as to your first shiai.

[incizarry]

who r u naginata girl

[Doctor-CTAC]

The most important thing you need to know to prepare for as shiai is taking something with you that'll keep you occupied during the hours and hours of waiting until it's your time to compete.

My dream is to one day own a top notch RV so that I can get there for roll call, sit through the openning ceremonies and then go sleep, eat, watch TV and relax in my RV.

[surefireinvest]

I say you just stay calm and do your best. Being at a tournament is fun and participating in one is even better. I participated in my first one earlier this year although I think that I could have used more keiko practice before then. Hopefully things will fare well at Chicago provided I can go to that one.

[Xiciljed]

Remember zanshin... first shiai jitters have the result of making people not have enough zanshin, they don't run through or have enough kiai, etc. and without it you will get no points regardless of how good the initial attempt is...

Be aggressive... not all out crazy... but if you let them be aggressive and more offensive than you then you are gonna be at a disadvantage... in the very least, if your attacks are not good enough for ippon, by going at them you will hopefully mess up their maai and timing and all that so it will also help to protect you...

[apannamma]

Hello, on sunday I am going to have my first shiai at the Jccc. I am very nervous because it is an in club tournament and ive been in bogu for only a month and a half now. Can you people give me tips on shiais.
thanks in advanced
http://www.jccckendo.com/

( the tournaments not in the news page)

Whatever you do, don't disgrace yourself or the club.

[pavlik]

Dont worry about the shiai, just think of it as a 3min ji-keiko where you cant give up a point. Whatever you do, keep your center line, but dont focus on it too much.

[VDAu5p33]

Well done mate.

[purchasviagra]

Yes, seppuku, yep.