[LxtdK9i4]

I just wanted to introduce myself to the folks here. It looks like a great forum you have going here. I am brand new to kendo. I have had just two classes here in San Diego. I first saw kendo when I was in kindergarden back in Japan in 1963. I had always wanted to practice but never got around to it. I lived in Taiwan for 15 years and saw kendo there all the time. Taiwan was a Japanese colony for 50 years and both judo and kendo are strong in Taiwan. I had been doing judo here in San Diego for about 9 months and finally got going on the kendo just two weeks ago.

When I lived in Taiwan my wife and I wrote a book on Chinese martial arts history that is titled "Chinese Martial Arts Training Manuals: A Historical Survey" and we have another one coming out in June, its also on Chinese martial arts history.

I look forward to talking with folks here about different aspects of kendo. The classes I am taking are at the Taiwan Community Center, the Sensei is Fredrick Lin. He seems to be a great guy. I like him alot.

take care,
Brian

[muBXvWIC]

Hi!

Welcome to the forum!

I'm glad you are enjoying kendo so far! And wow, I never knew that dojo existed. It's nice to know!

I think you'll find a lot of useful information here, but remember to always ask your sensei first, to make sure you do things correctly.

Good luck and enjoy the forum!

Kaoru

[mr.calisto]

Happy Easter, thanks Kaoru. I appreciate that. And yes, I know to turn first to my sensei for advice and to use the forums to get other views or just to make friends in kendo. I know the old maxim, "one dojo, one sensei".

take care,
Brian

[chuecaloversvvp]

Welcome! Were you based in Taipei or down south previously?

If you ever get a chance to visit Taiwan again you should try to take your bogu and join a few classes. As I am sure you already know, the Taiwanese people are in general very very friendly and welcoming. Even more so for the kendo population - most dojos would be more than happy to have guests.

[gooseCile]

Hi Kanyil,
We lived in San Chung City (三重市) which is just across the river from Taipei. And yes, for sure next time I get back to Taiwan I will go around and visit the Kendo dojo. And you are right too, Taiwanese people are super friendly (my wife is Taiwanese!). I see you live in Hong Kong now but where were you from in Taiwan?

take care,
Brian

[fereupfer]

Hi Brian,

I used to live in Taipei, near the old financial district (Ming Sheng E. Road / Tun Hwa N. Road). I am not too familiar with San Chung City as I have always been a city boy :P However, if you get a chance you should try to visit Shudokan (修道館)(near the CKS Memorial Hall), Taipei Dojo (台北道館)(near Longshan Temple) and/or Songshan Dojo (松山劍道館)(near Songshan Airport). You should be able to find their address and training schedules online.

Cheers,

[Siffidiolla]

Thanks much Kanyil. Its great to meet another kendoka from Taiwan.
take care,
Brian

[Gubocang]

Welcome to the forums, and welcome to Kendo! I hope both are good and rewarding to you!

[ClapekDodki]

I just wanted to introduce myself to the folks here. It looks like a great forum you have going here. I am brand new to kendo. I have had just two classes here in San Diego. I first saw kendo when I was in kindergarden back in Japan in 1963. I had always wanted to practice but never got around to it. I lived in Taiwan for 15 years and saw kendo there all the time. Taiwan was a Japanese colony for 50 years and both judo and kendo are strong in Taiwan. I had been doing judo here in San Diego for about 9 months and finally got going on the kendo just two weeks ago.

When I lived in Taiwan my wife and I wrote a book on Chinese martial arts history that is titled "Chinese Martial Arts Training Manuals: A Historical Survey" and we have another one coming out in June, its also on Chinese martial arts history.

I look forward to talking with folks here about different aspects of kendo. The classes I am taking are at the Taiwan Community Center, the Sensei is Fredrick Lin. He seems to be a great guy. I like him alot.

take care,
Brian

Lin sensei is a very nice person, and he is very strong inside.

[epPtsDno]

Hi Jefe,
I very much agree. Even though I have only been with him a short time, the qualities you mention are obvious. I was very lucky to find him and to get involved in kendo. I should mention too that the senior guys seem real nice too.

take care,
Brian