[Kolokireo]

I started Martial Arts at 7 years old, so have really grown up doing them. To say that they have changed my life would be wrong, since how much is there to change in a 7yo. However, I would say that they have 'shaped' my life - but to what extent is anyone's guess (because I haven't the foggiest). I think the problem with the question posed is, who is to say that our lives would have turned out differently if we have not taken up MA? (and to what degree would our lives have naturally evolved in the absence of MA? Would it be any different to where we are now?)

[lXvtm0ox]

I was a wreck before with drug, booze, girl, etc... I was living a night life without thinking about the future. One day, I was walking pass a dojo and suddenly It hit me. I came into the dojo, broke down, crying, and confess to a sensei, and he told me to come more often and all will be forgiven. today, I am proudly to say that I am a Kendoka and I have quit all of it except booze and girl. for booze, I cut down from cheap vodka to cheap sake. I go to confess to the sensei once a week. Yes I can say that Kendo changed my life.

[d1Bc25UP]

Kendo has quite literally transformed my life, and I honestly believe that I have been really lucky to enjoy many really wonderful things in my life so far and almost all of these are thanks to the fact I do Kendo. It has changed my personality too, generally for the better .

[derisgun]

Kendo was a nice tool however.

Kendo didn't change my life but it can indeed be a nice tool. For me it's a kind of a mind observatory.

[VIAGRA-VIAGRA]

I've only been learning Kendo for a few months and so far the major change in my life is that I can't wear high heels to work because of the blisters on my feet and I feel self conscious in a dress because my knees are bruised from seiza.

[Assauraarguck]

i too have difficulty wearing high heels and dresses.. but it doesnt stop me

[biannaruh]

I've only been learning Kendo for a few months and so far the major change in my life is that I can't wear high heels to work because of the blisters on my feet and I feel self conscious in a dress because my knees are bruised from seiza.

i too have difficulty wearing high heels and dresses.. but it doesnt stop me

Girls♡
Don't worry, your feet and knees will get better soon.
I was the same when I started kendo.

[agolutuaddiff]

Girls♡
Don't worry, your feet and knees will get better soon.
I was the same when I started kendo.

Who said I was a girl :-)

[bitymnmictada]

Who said I was a girl :-)

I'm sorry! if I made you angry. When I read your reply, I supposed you were a woman and much younger than me. I do not wear high heels anymore. I am too old for them. I'm trying to be friendly.Gomennasai.

[ImmitsRom]

akepenguin, there is no need to apologise. It was an attempt at humour by me, and not a very good one.
Please stay friendly and keep happy

Fuzzy

[Nicihntm]

I'm sorry! if I made you angry. When I read your reply, I supposed you were a woman and much younger than me. I do not wear high heels anymore. I am too old for them. I'm trying to be friendly.Gomennasai.

Don't worry I don't think you made anyone angry

Us British people have a rather specific sense of humour, he was just joking by saying something that a girl would say even though he isn't, don't ask me why but us Brits find that sort of thing funny

[DiatryDal]

Thanks Andy

[alexosnasos2]

Before kendo I didn’t own anything indigo blue to wear.
Before kendo I could just go home after work, have a nice bath, relax and get to sleep…now I have to go to practice, catch the last buss home, get a bath and then rush into bed to sleep…and wake up more tired.
Before kendo I could meet with all my friends, now “this evening I have practice” is the thing they hate the most
Before kendo people thought I was just a shy girl…now they are afraid of me (seriously)
Before kendo I never wore something so stinky as a bogu
Before kendo I was never asked by people on the street if I was going fishing
Before kendo the security guy never told me I’m not allowed to have weapons with me when entering the building
Before kendo I had nice feet
Before kendo my shirts actually fit (both arms)
Before kendo my arms were symmetrical
Before kendo I didn’t knew so many Japanese words
Before kendo I didn’t drink so much…water
Before kendo I could only scream at people now I get to scream AND hit them with a stick…niiiiiiiiiiceee

[jeaccatty]

Fuzzy! (-_-#)


I'm joking.(^-^)v
You've got to teach me British thing sometimes.
:-) What kind of face is that?.......

D'Artagnan,
Thank you! （＾з＾）／
Good explanation. How kind!!

[katetomson]

Before kendo I didn’t own anything indigo blue to wear.
Before kendo I could just go home after work, have a nice bath, relax and get to sleep…now I have to go to practice, catch the last buss home, get a bath and then rush into bed to sleep…and wake up more tired.
Before kendo I could meet with all my friends, now “this evening I have practice” is the thing they hate the most
Before kendo people thought I was just a shy girl…now they are afraid of me (seriously)
Before kendo I never wore something so stinky as a bogu
Before kendo I was never asked by people on the street if I was going fishing
Before kendo the security guy never told me I’m not allowed to have weapons with me when entering the building
Before kendo I had nice feet
Before kendo my shirts actually fit (both arms)
Before kendo my arms were symmetrical
Before kendo I didn’t knew so many Japanese words
Before kendo I didn’t drink so much…water
Before kendo I could only scream at people now I get to scream AND hit them with a stick…niiiiiiiiiiceee

Wow!!!
I love it!!!

[anenselog]

:-) What kind of face is that?.......

it was supposed to be a but I added the - not knowing that program wouldnt know what :-) was

i think that makes sense

Fuzzy

[mpxricyNimb]

I see!

[Brainpole]

hey penguin
if you are trying to figure the sense of humour pls Google lily Savage

is fairly work safe but look at the images, that really is a bloke

[nryFBa9i]

Definitely helped me to be more exercise-oriented. Now I have a reason to get a little more fit and toned, so I can be faster and better at Kendo, and have more endurance.