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Anaedilla 03-28-2006 05:08 AM

Beginners concern!
 
Hi Guys, first time post from England here!
I am starting up Kendo (tonight actually) and am concerned about the language barrier. I know that I will probably overcome it, but having read through some posts here and some sites on the internet, but I worry about not grasping the etiquette and language of the sessions. I see all the things about thanking people you have practiced with etc, and worry that I will forget it, or offend someone unintentionally.
Any Tips?
Cheers!
Shep

muytreda 03-28-2006 05:17 AM

Shep,

Welcome to kendo!

You will be shown all of the necessary rules of etiquette when you first start class. One of the senior students or your sensei will help you with it.

You will pick up the language as you go, but there is a really nice glossary of terms on the Halifax Kendo Club's website. www.halifaxkendo.org

It describes not only the terms, but also what is being said at class, so you can refer to it and know what's expected. In the meantime, just follow along with what everyone else does. You'll pick it up quickly, and will be comfortable with the language. Also, don't try to go at the same pace as everyone else, it's better to go slowly and do it correctly and then build up speed than to try to keep up and do it incorrectly. As my sensei says, "Do your own kendo, don't worry about anyone else's kendo."

Once again, welcome!

ApporpSothe 03-28-2006 05:29 AM

Thanks! Its slightly daunting, I've been interested in Kendo for some time (I'm reading Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa for the second time) but actually taking that step and go to a dojo is quite scary.
Im really looking forward to it though.

stoneeZef 03-28-2006 05:34 AM

I don't think there is any real language barrier on kendo. The language used is mostly jargon which even in Japanese is almost only used with martial arts.
Just go and copy what other people are doing and you should be fine http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/wink.gif.

WumibBesowe 03-28-2006 05:55 AM

Welcome to Kendo World Shep,

Joe said it about all, you can learn alot from your Sempai (seniors)

Just listen well and look well at how your sensei and sempai explains things to you.

Anydayhybeall 03-28-2006 09:33 AM

You should not have any problems. I have heard that they speak English at Oxford, although they do so with a funny accent.

CorpoRasion 03-28-2006 09:38 AM

welcome to kendo. as many others have already said your instructor will go over everything you need to know about etiquette and such. Have fun

Unlopssesuj 03-30-2006 05:29 AM

Well I had my first session, and a blister on my toe to prove it!
It was a lot of fun, and although it didn't feel like hard work at the time, my arms are kiling me!
Roll on next week!


And by the way Ignatz, http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/lick.gif to you! lol

RafaelYV 03-30-2006 06:15 AM

Hiya Shep,

Good luck with a long and rewarding road. It's hard work, but very much worth it.

Ignatz,

You da man.

moohassinny 03-30-2006 10:44 AM

Scott, us brits gotta stick together!
By the way, the pics of Ganryu Island were great.

Zdfjpbth 03-30-2006 10:48 AM

But Shep, I've got the love of Jesus in these smiling Irish eyes, ya just gotta love me.http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...es/biggrin.gif
Glad you had a good class, keep going, only 9,999 more to go.

drmarshallusa 03-30-2006 10:49 AM

Is that all?http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/ermm.gif

allmyflights 03-30-2006 01:21 PM

thatssss the spirittt!!http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/silly.gif


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