[xFZ3k8Mw]

Mingshi-

A dojo I know of actually combines kendo and karate practice, but only for senior students in karate. They say it adds alot but that it is hard on the bogu.

I have also heard second hand and read alot about older japanese sensei who were not adverse to throwing kendoka during practice if they screwed around or spent a lot of time up close. We had one here, Umemoto-sensei who was amazing. I never saw him do it, but apparently it was fairly common for him (at 75) to knock over or sweep kendoka who were out of position.

[Essefsbyday]

I have been practicing and teaching Chito-Ryu karate for the past 30 years....I still train in karate 4 days a week....I also studied Ryu Kyu Kobudo for twelve years but no longer study with that Sensei who also taugh Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido....I still practice Iaido and I am new to kendo.....I find kendo to be a tremendous physical work out which contributes to my overall conditioning....I think kendo contributes to zanshin and you must stay much more focused than in other martial art classes....my reason for coming to kendo is two fold....one is to train in one of the oldest and most traditional of Japanese martial arts and second at my age almost 50 I no longer compete with the younger athletics for two reasons....advance rank and advancing years....I feel that age is less of a factor in trainng in kendo....although I will concide the advantage of youth in most physical endeavors.....I believe my karate background is a great help in coming to kendo and that kendo will also contribute to may karate.....although the weapons are different much of the strategy and concepts are the same....

[Guaranano]

I used to do Tae Kwan Do for 2 years. Since 6 years ago I've wanted to do Kendo, but only found the oppurtunity two months ago! *happyhappyhappy* But to balance the vigor and sometimes tough training of Kendo I also take Tai Chi at least once a week to relax.

[derty]

I don't know if George can pluck one from behind his ear but I can pluck a hair from my Ars............ Sorry !!!!!!

[j2Y6Ysmb]

I know there is a Rodchester Kendo Dojo listed with the US Kendo Federation and I also know a good Chito-ryu Karate Instructor who also teaches Koseido Jujitsu ....Chito-ryu is the same style taught at the Bridgeport Comunity Center....when you get to Rodchester look up Sensei David Tollis at the Rodchester Yoseikan Karate School.

[12ZHeWZa]

Theres no option on the poll for none

I tried some aikido after I started kendo but my knees couldn't handle it

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[MexicoCity]

Phorest....it is awful difficult to begin two arts at the same time and would most likely slow your progress in both...there is an old adage about a dog that chases two rabbits at the same time and goes to bed hungry....becareful not to chase rabbits...also the arts you are talking about are very different...perhaps kendo and iaido would blend well for you but kendo and kungfu are very different to tackle at the same time....in my karate dojo students should be at least nidan or sandan before they chase other rabbits and then it is only with the permission of our head instructor....if I remember you are near Salem-Teikyo University which has a Kendo Club....what an opportunity for you and I can think of no better place to start...good luck...Jerry

[velichay]

Hate to dredge up this post but....

I'm thinking of doing Praying Mantis style Kung Fu along with my kendo training. (I haven't started either yet).

I practiced Ho Shin Do style Taekwondo 2 years ago and was fairly good at it. I was doing that and playing soccer (goalkeeper) full time. I still think thats the best shape I've been in in my life. So, I know I can do two things physically at once (if I work back up to the point where I was physically 2 years ago).

My question is this though, if I started larning both martial arts at the same time, would I be really confused? As in, would it be tough to keep my footwork straight if I'm learning footwork for 2 different martial arts?

Can anyone who has ever done this before give me a bit of insight?

Thanks!

[Jxmwzgpv]

I have a memory of judo when i was 5 or 6 years old, then there was Sikaran (filipino), then Aikido(japanese), then Hapkido(korean), and then Brazillian ju-jitsu which led to all sorts of vale tudo/muay thai interests...then to traditional Ju-jitsu and back to Aikido...then a few years ago...Kendo.

[Assentesy]

Yeah, you're probably right.

Also, I'm starting Kendo at Salem-Teikyo on the 15th! NEXT WEDNESDAY! I can't wait.

Kung Fu would most likely be next year, if I decided to do it. Theres a place that teaches it in Rochester, NY (where my college is gonna be). I'm hoping to find some Kendo up there as well.

So if I did do Kung Fu (hey that rhymes) it'd be after several months of Kendo. And I'd do it to get myself into the best shape possible, and to have a decent grasp on both empty and erm....full hand martial arts.

Another thing I thought about is that with Kung Fu it seems like you start weapons training fairly early on. I'd guess learning something like...broadsword or staff would pretty much fubar me up in regards to my Kendo. That may be reason enough not to take it...as I'm much more attracted to Kendo that Kung Fu at this point.

[VitaliyMurnov]

I've done a bit of aikido (3 kyu) but always found the footwork a bit of a clash with kendo. Went back to aikido recently and got put off by how wussy the training sessions were (not a generalisation folks, just this dojo).
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[XKAgustin]

Quote from Phorest

"Another thing I thought about is that with Kung Fu it seems like you start weapons training fairly early on."

Can you tell me which kung fu club? from my experience is that you do not get to use any weapons until you are a high grade or a seihing (senior member of the club). This can take years. It took me over 4 years of praticing kung fu before I was allowed to even try weapons such as the staff let alone using broad sword or gim.

When using weapons in kung fu it relys on great balance and posture, you are required to do complicated high and low swift movements and you can not do any of that without knowing the basics very well and that will take a long long long time.

In answering Jenny's question, no I find it too hard to juggle work, social life and kendo. Adding another matial arts will be very difficult (maybe I have not been able to find a decent kung fu club).

[chuviskkk]

Chidokan: "I used to do more kendo than iaido but had a crash so my knee's a bit dodgy."

I put down my Harley a year ago and tore my ACL, MCL and Miniscus in my left knee. After many years as an epee fencer I decided to try Kumdo because the posture is more erect, the knees straighter and there is less twisting motion off the back leg.

Of course, I went from something I was pretty good at to being the last guy at the end of the row of teenagers. All I have going for me is persistence, a willingness to learn and practice and a fair sense of timing and strategy for close quarters combat. But, being 3 times older than my "training partners" is still depressing. The "kids" have unlimited energy and they move much faster than me. If Kumdo didn't have so many rules I could, at least, profit from my treachery. Instead, I'm stuck with a nimble mind and a 54 year old body.

[Kalobbis]

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.

[Percocetti]

It does... but thats not why I chose the name

cant tell you why this name was chosen I'm afraid....its a secret...

[Hamucevasiop]

Not so experienced as you guys, but I would also like to know if anyone is regularly practising Kendo + (other martial arts)? Since everyone is like, "Hey I've done all these but I end up in Kendo".

I know someone who practice Aikido also does Tai-Chi, and you can sort of relate the two... err, maybe they enhance each other...? What about Kendo+(somthing else) then? (oops, I know they're TOTALLY DIFFERENT but it's just an example) Will that help?

[ggiifdfalls]

All UK people so far

Long story : Monkey Magic->Aikido->Judo->Shotokan Karate->Wing Chun->Shorinji Kempo->Kendo + [later] Iaido/Koryu

I am still preeeety handy with a broom handle to this day...

[searkibia]

hey dude
back to the future rules

[xanaxonlinexanax]

i used to practise karate for abt 4 years..then had to stop for abt 4 years....then i picked up kendo when i was 16....so i am still practising it now....

[Janny2006]

Did about 3 years of karate (actually it was more a hybrid of a number of styles but they called it karate). It was okay until I pulled a hamstring.
Did about 6 months of capoeira. I was extraordinarily bad at it, but I enjoyed it immensely. I would definately go back to it if I had the time.