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**Fertassa** · 10-04-2007, 08:13 AM

i never cut my hair before any tests. been told that will cut away the knowledge that has been accumulating.. and of course, i always wear my lucky underwear.. one with crap load of leprechauns printed on it. it has worked wonders so far. i have other boxer with crap load of dragonfly printed on it for shiai.. tho the shiai underwear has shown to be less of help..

pete

**Psymoussy** · 10-04-2007, 08:16 AM

I know someone who refuses to cut his hair before a grading because he think it'll make his tenugui slip down!

**cialviagra** · 10-04-2007, 09:59 AM

I make sure my men himo are not twisted... not only is it good manners but I fell like im propperly prepared for training or shiai!!!

**Junrlaeh** · 10-04-2007, 10:36 AM

supertitious? dont think about that kind of stuff... just get into the shiai yo, kiai like a crazy *********** and get relax...

**pKgGpUlF** · 10-04-2007, 10:52 AM

I know someone who refuses to cut his hair before a grading because he think it'll make his tenugui slip down!

I usually get my hair cut for the same reason. I always have tenugui issues when my hair's a bit long.

Also, to Pete, I try not to use the word "crapload" in the same sentence as "underwear" or "boxers". But that's every day, not just before shinsa or shiai.

**GrottereewNus** · 10-05-2007, 12:42 AM

Not superstition but my sensei gave me one of his shinai with his name written on.
I'll keep it for my next exam (If there's one, I broke my ankle...)

**HonjUopu** · 10-05-2007, 12:34 PM

I see that Mashu likes to revive threads that are older than my pet brontosaurus.

**Alkassyinhisk** · 10-05-2007, 01:37 PM

Nothing wrong with reviving old threads really. In re-reading this thread the thing that actually caught my eye was the reference to Hiroyuki Tsukamoto Sensei. I didn't see anyone state what his age was when he reached hachidan. I was under the impression that he got it at age 46, but in trying to look it up I couldn't really track down any reliable sources. Does anyone else know for sure about this?

**expomeHattePe** · 10-05-2007, 02:27 PM

Does anybody have any strange superstitions before gradings?

Superstitions? No.

Rituals? Yes ->

1. Not practicing the night before

2. check my shinai

3. get my large tsubas out (8 cm leather tsuba for practice, 9 cm plastic tsuba for shiai, because the sound is different when tsuba is struck)

4. get out the big shinai bag (my regular shinai bag only holds 2)

Some folks eat katsu-curry or katsu-don as dinner before as katsu is the kanji for "win".

**Rasklad** · 10-05-2007, 02:45 PM

I usually get my hair cut for the same reason. I always have tenugui issues when my hair's a bit long.

Same problem here. Which reminds me that I really need to get it cut next week

**engideNedmupe** · 10-06-2007, 08:09 AM

Touch wood,
I have never needed to rely on superstitions to do well in gradings.

**Borrinas** · 10-06-2007, 08:45 AM

I'm sure a lot of people pray... (ducking)

**syptopsygieds** · 10-06-2007, 08:53 AM

(ducking)

LOL

must spread rep... XD

No superstitions here, just listen to some music and warm up thoroughly.

**mobiphones** · 10-06-2007, 02:32 PM

I'm sure a lot of people pray... (ducking)

Aw, the mighty forums don't want me to give you +rep....

**osteoftex** · 10-06-2007, 09:56 PM

OK ok...I'll let you all in on a little secret. Only guys like Uchimura and Eiga know about this, it's been passed down from Musashi in a secret chapter of Gorin No Sho. Underwear!...you need to have a pair of "Lucky Undies". Mine are red and so far have been outstanding! I would never grade or compete without them and I always take them on long trips.

**TimEricsson** · 10-07-2007, 12:10 AM

Well I wouldn't call it a superstition, but before every grading and shiai, I slaughter a baby unicorn.

**craditc** · 10-07-2007, 02:04 AM

oo no dont you know its bad luck to be Superstitious.

**c2siOlIk** · 10-07-2007, 03:06 AM

OK ok...I'll let you all in on a little secret. Only guys like Uchimura and Eiga know about this, it's been passed down from Musashi in a secret chapter of Gorin No Sho. Underwear!...you need to have a pair of "Lucky Undies". Mine are red and so far have been outstanding! I would never grade or compete without them and I always take them on long trips.

I've been told that one should wear white underwear for shiai because if you lose, you're already dressed properly for your burial...

**CGH1KZzy** · 10-07-2007, 03:11 AM

I've been told that one should wear white underwear for shiai because if you lose, you're already dressed properly for your burial...

Burying things........

white underwear.........

What are you trying to suggest Ms Elbers?

**Q0KmoR8K** · 10-07-2007, 03:12 AM

For some people, brown might be a better choice.

10-04-2007, 08:13 AM	#21
Fertassa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	i never cut my hair before any tests. been told that will cut away the knowledge that has been accumulating.. and of course, i always wear my lucky underwear.. one with crap load of leprechauns printed on it. it has worked wonders so far. i have other boxer with crap load of dragonfly printed on it for shiai.. tho the shiai underwear has shown to be less of help.. pete Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-04-2007, 08:16 AM	#22
Psymoussy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	I know someone who refuses to cut his hair before a grading because he think it'll make his tenugui slip down! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-04-2007, 09:59 AM	#23
cialviagra Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 500 Senior Member	I make sure my men himo are not twisted... not only is it good manners but I fell like im propperly prepared for training or shiai!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-04-2007, 10:36 AM	#24
Junrlaeh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 568 Senior Member	supertitious? dont think about that kind of stuff... just get into the shiai yo, kiai like a crazy *********** and get relax... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-04-2007, 10:52 AM	#25
pKgGpUlF Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 547 Senior Member	I know someone who refuses to cut his hair before a grading because he think it'll make his tenugui slip down! I usually get my hair cut for the same reason. I always have tenugui issues when my hair's a bit long. Also, to Pete, I try not to use the word "crapload" in the same sentence as "underwear" or "boxers". But that's every day, not just before shinsa or shiai. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-05-2007, 12:42 AM	#26
GrottereewNus Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 397 Senior Member	Not superstition but my sensei gave me one of his shinai with his name written on. I'll keep it for my next exam (If there's one, I broke my ankle...) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-05-2007, 12:34 PM	#27
HonjUopu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	I see that Mashu likes to revive threads that are older than my pet brontosaurus. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-05-2007, 01:37 PM	#28
Alkassyinhisk Join Date Oct 2005 Location Thailand Posts 459 Senior Member	Nothing wrong with reviving old threads really. In re-reading this thread the thing that actually caught my eye was the reference to Hiroyuki Tsukamoto Sensei. I didn't see anyone state what his age was when he reached hachidan. I was under the impression that he got it at age 46, but in trying to look it up I couldn't really track down any reliable sources. Does anyone else know for sure about this? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-05-2007, 02:27 PM	#29
expomeHattePe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	Does anybody have any strange superstitions before gradings? Superstitions? No. Rituals? Yes -> 1. Not practicing the night before 2. check my shinai 3. get my large tsubas out (8 cm leather tsuba for practice, 9 cm plastic tsuba for shiai, because the sound is different when tsuba is struck) 4. get out the big shinai bag (my regular shinai bag only holds 2) Some folks eat katsu-curry or katsu-don as dinner before as katsu is the kanji for "win". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-05-2007, 02:45 PM	#30
Rasklad Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	I usually get my hair cut for the same reason. I always have tenugui issues when my hair's a bit long. Same problem here. Which reminds me that I really need to get it cut next week Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-06-2007, 08:09 AM	#31
engideNedmupe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	Touch wood, I have never needed to rely on superstitions to do well in gradings. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-06-2007, 08:45 AM	#32
Borrinas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 452 Senior Member	I'm sure a lot of people pray... (ducking) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-06-2007, 08:53 AM	#33
syptopsygieds Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 391 Senior Member	(ducking) LOL must spread rep... XD No superstitions here, just listen to some music and warm up thoroughly. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-06-2007, 02:32 PM	#34
mobiphones Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	I'm sure a lot of people pray... (ducking) Aw, the mighty forums don't want me to give you +rep.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-06-2007, 09:56 PM	#35
osteoftex Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 542 Senior Member	OK ok...I'll let you all in on a little secret. Only guys like Uchimura and Eiga know about this, it's been passed down from Musashi in a secret chapter of Gorin No Sho. Underwear!...you need to have a pair of "Lucky Undies". Mine are red and so far have been outstanding! I would never grade or compete without them and I always take them on long trips. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2007, 12:10 AM	#36
TimEricsson Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 341 Senior Member	Well I wouldn't call it a superstition, but before every grading and shiai, I slaughter a baby unicorn. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2007, 02:04 AM	#37
craditc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 524 Senior Member	oo no dont you know its bad luck to be Superstitious. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2007, 03:06 AM	#38
c2siOlIk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	OK ok...I'll let you all in on a little secret. Only guys like Uchimura and Eiga know about this, it's been passed down from Musashi in a secret chapter of Gorin No Sho. Underwear!...you need to have a pair of "Lucky Undies". Mine are red and so far have been outstanding! I would never grade or compete without them and I always take them on long trips. I've been told that one should wear white underwear for shiai because if you lose, you're already dressed properly for your burial... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2007, 03:11 AM	#39
CGH1KZzy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	I've been told that one should wear white underwear for shiai because if you lose, you're already dressed properly for your burial... Burying things........ white underwear......... What are you trying to suggest Ms Elbers? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2007, 03:12 AM	#40
Q0KmoR8K Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 427 Senior Member	For some people, brown might be a better choice. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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