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**JessePex** · 10-02-2007, 12:44 AM

So i was thinking about learning kendo and im not sure where to start and how to go about such a thing. Any advice i get will be much appreciated.

**GypeFeeshyTes** · 10-02-2007, 01:20 AM

Find the nearest dojo that is AUSKF affiliated, contact them and go watch a practice and chat with the head instructor.

**MinisuipGaicai** · 10-02-2007, 03:47 AM

Just adding to what Nebosuke said:Welcome to KW Latrech

**enteltcheft** · 10-02-2007, 08:09 AM

what if there isn't an auskf dojo with in 180 miles

**MinisuipGaicai** · 10-02-2007, 08:26 AM

Then its not kendo, no matter what they tell you.

**santorio** · 10-02-2007, 08:30 AM

Then tell us here where about you live and wait a while. After a while all sorts of opportunities and offers for rides pop up here. It's amazing how helpful people can be here. If they want that is. So what are you waiting for. Go pound that keyboard.

**29clepayJainync** · 10-02-2007, 08:33 AM

Then its not kendo, no matter what they tell you.

Not necessarily true. Our club does not have AUSKF membership.

**ResuNezily** · 10-02-2007, 08:34 AM

So i was thinking about learning kendo and im not sure where to start and how to go about such a thing. Any advice i get will be much appreciated.

In which part of TX are you located?

**rouletteroulette** · 10-02-2007, 08:36 AM

what if there isn't an auskf dojo with in 180 miles

If there is nothing close by (hope is not the case) think about taking something else up in the meantime, I am sure you will have other MA's available close by

Good luck finding a Dojo

**Yyaqyped** · 10-02-2007, 08:44 AM

Then its not kendo, no matter what they tell you.

And now, for the winner of the Kaoru "It's not real kendo" award, may I have the envelope please. . . . .

Whet he probably meant to say was that if it is AUSKF then it is most probably a decent school, if it is not then you should do some reasearch. There are legit kendo schools that for some reason or another are not in the AUSKF (although membership is a good thing) but you are more likely to find a bogus one in that group.

Heck, 180 miles in Texas is only about 1 hour 45 min. right?

**RenyBontes** · 10-02-2007, 08:48 AM

Folks, I don't think the issue is one of affiliation so much as "can I train on my own?".

**Nfxutkpa** · 10-02-2007, 08:54 AM

Not necessarily true. Our club does not have AUSKF membership.

Sorry. Since he's new to the whole kendo thing, I thought I'd steer him clear of the typical non-AUSKF affiliated dojo.

Latrech, steer clear if a "dojo" has any of the following...

1. An explaination of why their kendo is "more combat oriented" than kendo.
2. If you are asked to pay the several months of dojo fees at one time.
3. If they have patches all over themselves.
4. If they play music in the background during practice.
5. If the instructor demands loyalty.
6. If they "teach" you to cut things with real swords.
7. If your instructor talks a lot about Musashi Miyamoto.
8. Ninjas
9. The instructor demands you change clothes in front of them.
10. If the dojo also offers tae kwon do.
11. If there is a poster of a tiger on the wall.

**milfovoxapl** · 10-02-2007, 08:55 AM

Folks, I don't think the issue is one of affiliation so much as "can I train on my own?".

do we have sticky for the people looking into JSA?

pete

**Ccddfergt** · 10-02-2007, 09:01 AM

Then its not kendo, no matter what they tell you.

This is not always the case. If you find a dojo/dojang near you, go in, watch a few classes, ask some questions, talk to the sensi, get an overall feel for the place. If you can't recognige if it's legit kendo/kumdo on your own, come back here and chances are that someone here has heard of the school and can give you solid advice. Good luck.

**Hinigyday** · 10-02-2007, 09:03 AM

Thanks for repeating Ignatz's post.

**Qualarrizab** · 10-02-2007, 09:26 AM

Thanks for repeating Ignatz's post.

I'm going to sue!!!!

**reaciciomarep** · 10-02-2007, 09:28 AM

Sorry. Since he's new to the whole kendo thing, I thought I'd steer him clear of the typical non-AUSKF affiliated dojo.

Latrech, steer clear if a "dojo" has any of the following...

1. An explaination of why their kendo is "more combat oriented" than kendo.
2. If you are asked to pay the several months of dojo fees at one time.
3. If they have patches all over themselves.
4. If they play music in the background during practice.
5. If the instructor demands loyalty.
6. If they "teach" you to cut things with real swords.
7. If your instructor talks a lot about Musashi Miyamoto.
8. Ninjas
9. The instructor demands you change clothes in front of them.
10. If the dojo also offers tae kwon do.
11. If there is a poster of a tiger on the wall.

Fair enough. You could've just stated the 'Signs-to-look-for-in-a-McDojo' in the beginning, you know

**wheettebott** · 10-02-2007, 09:32 AM

Heck, 180 miles in Texas is only about 1 hour 45 min. right?

If only.

Yesterday we had a couple of visitors from Dallas (~190 miles) and it took them 3.5 hours.

**VewCoorkPow** · 10-02-2007, 09:40 AM

do we have sticky for the people looking into JSA?

pete

Not a sticky I could find, but a brief browse through a search result list will reveal the succinct answer to that question.

**nintenda** · 10-02-2007, 09:54 AM

Sorry. Since he's new to the whole kendo thing, I thought I'd steer him clear of the typical non-AUSKF affiliated dojo.

Latrech, steer clear if a "dojo" has any of the following...

8. Ninjas

But you would never know if they were real Ninjas............ Or do you?

10-02-2007, 12:44 AM	#1
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santorio Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	Then tell us here where about you live and wait a while. After a while all sorts of opportunities and offers for rides pop up here. It's amazing how helpful people can be here. If they want that is. So what are you waiting for. Go pound that keyboard. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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29clepayJainync Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	Then its not kendo, no matter what they tell you. Not necessarily true. Our club does not have AUSKF membership. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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ResuNezily Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	So i was thinking about learning kendo and im not sure where to start and how to go about such a thing. Any advice i get will be much appreciated. In which part of TX are you located? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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rouletteroulette Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	what if there isn't an auskf dojo with in 180 miles If there is nothing close by (hope is not the case) think about taking something else up in the meantime, I am sure you will have other MA's available close by Good luck finding a Dojo Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Yyaqyped Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	Then its not kendo, no matter what they tell you. And now, for the winner of the Kaoru "It's not real kendo" award, may I have the envelope please. . . . . Whet he probably meant to say was that if it is AUSKF then it is most probably a decent school, if it is not then you should do some reasearch. There are legit kendo schools that for some reason or another are not in the AUSKF (although membership is a good thing) but you are more likely to find a bogus one in that group. Heck, 180 miles in Texas is only about 1 hour 45 min. right? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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RenyBontes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	Folks, I don't think the issue is one of affiliation so much as "can I train on my own?". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2007, 08:54 AM	#12
Nfxutkpa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	Not necessarily true. Our club does not have AUSKF membership. Sorry. Since he's new to the whole kendo thing, I thought I'd steer him clear of the typical non-AUSKF affiliated dojo. Latrech, steer clear if a "dojo" has any of the following... 1. An explaination of why their kendo is "more combat oriented" than kendo. 2. If you are asked to pay the several months of dojo fees at one time. 3. If they have patches all over themselves. 4. If they play music in the background during practice. 5. If the instructor demands loyalty. 6. If they "teach" you to cut things with real swords. 7. If your instructor talks a lot about Musashi Miyamoto. 8. Ninjas 9. The instructor demands you change clothes in front of them. 10. If the dojo also offers tae kwon do. 11. If there is a poster of a tiger on the wall. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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milfovoxapl Join Date Dec 2005 Posts 563 Senior Member	Folks, I don't think the issue is one of affiliation so much as "can I train on my own?". do we have sticky for the people looking into JSA? pete Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Ccddfergt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 489 Senior Member	Then its not kendo, no matter what they tell you. This is not always the case. If you find a dojo/dojang near you, go in, watch a few classes, ask some questions, talk to the sensi, get an overall feel for the place. If you can't recognige if it's legit kendo/kumdo on your own, come back here and chances are that someone here has heard of the school and can give you solid advice. Good luck. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Hinigyday Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 386 Senior Member	Thanks for repeating Ignatz's post. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Qualarrizab Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 490 Senior Member	Thanks for repeating Ignatz's post. I'm going to sue!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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reaciciomarep Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 391 Senior Member	Sorry. Since he's new to the whole kendo thing, I thought I'd steer him clear of the typical non-AUSKF affiliated dojo. Latrech, steer clear if a "dojo" has any of the following... 1. An explaination of why their kendo is "more combat oriented" than kendo. 2. If you are asked to pay the several months of dojo fees at one time. 3. If they have patches all over themselves. 4. If they play music in the background during practice. 5. If the instructor demands loyalty. 6. If they "teach" you to cut things with real swords. 7. If your instructor talks a lot about Musashi Miyamoto. 8. Ninjas 9. The instructor demands you change clothes in front of them. 10. If the dojo also offers tae kwon do. 11. If there is a poster of a tiger on the wall. Fair enough. You could've just stated the 'Signs-to-look-for-in-a-McDojo' in the beginning, you know Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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wheettebott Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	Heck, 180 miles in Texas is only about 1 hour 45 min. right? If only. Yesterday we had a couple of visitors from Dallas (~190 miles) and it took them 3.5 hours. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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VewCoorkPow Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 408 Senior Member	do we have sticky for the people looking into JSA? pete Not a sticky I could find, but a brief browse through a search result list will reveal the succinct answer to that question. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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nintenda Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 621 Senior Member	Sorry. Since he's new to the whole kendo thing, I thought I'd steer him clear of the typical non-AUSKF affiliated dojo. Latrech, steer clear if a "dojo" has any of the following... 8. Ninjas But you would never know if they were real Ninjas............ Or do you? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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