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Old 10-25-2007, 09:39 PM   #5
Suvaxal

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In school I have to do something for like a talent show something like that and I ask If I should do like a paired "kata" with a bojutsu guy So I dont know I it will be disrespectfull to Kendo and my bokuto. I will take lots of care of it in school and I wont do like flashy sword moves. So do you think its ok? and please dont tell me to ask my sensei because its embarrasing and I dont want to disturb him on this.
You should ask your sensei first, and forget being embarrassed. He won't bite! And, you do not want to make up stuff with a guy who doesn't even do kendo. It will be disrespectful to the art you practice if you do that.

Get someone from your dojo to demostrate some kendo or kendo kata(If you know any well enough). But, ask your sensei before asking others to help demonstrate. If you ask your sensei and tell him it's for a school talent show, I'm sure he will help you out. Being embarrassed won't help you out. Just ask! You should stick to what you know and do it correctly or don't do a demo at all, if you ask me. Spreading information and doing a demonstration in a talent show about kendo is ok if it's done right and with permission. I know my sensei would not be pleased if I didn't tell him what I was up to, and ask if someone could demo with me if I was in your situation. He'd want to know about it. Remember that you and your partner will be representing your dojo if you do this. So, do NOT use the bojutsu guy! Use a real kendoka instead as your partner and do real kendo techniques. No fake stuff!

As for the bokuto and bringing it to school. You'll need to clear it with the Principal of your school since a bokuto is considered a weapon. Have your teacher accompany you to his/her office and help you explain the demo you wish to do, so you won't get in trouble for bringing it to school. Be sure to bring kendo information and pics and video if you have any, with you to further explain.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Kaoru
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