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Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
Winnie
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Date: March 28, 2014 10:51AM
I'm looking for a place to learn/practice Katana sword forms
and was wondering if anybody knows of a good place to do it.
I'm afraid if I do it in my back yard the neighbors would call
the cops and say there's a crazy guy waving a sword around.
Also don't want to spend the money for a martial arts school.
Anybody have any suggestions?
and was wondering if anybody knows of a good place to do it.
I'm afraid if I do it in my back yard the neighbors would call
the cops and say there's a crazy guy waving a sword around.
Also don't want to spend the money for a martial arts school.
Anybody have any suggestions?
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
Sung Chen
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Date: March 28, 2014 10:54AM
WHY?
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
Yu to lo
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Date: March 28, 2014 11:02AM
Wegmans meat dept.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
ntY3j
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Date: March 28, 2014 01:28PM
Traditional martial arts train with wooden swords. The Japanese sport is kendo. Shop martial arts schools for kendo classes. Nobody's going to teach you to play samurai avenger without quite a bit of training.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
Winnie
()
Date: March 28, 2014 01:42PM
ntY3j Wrote:
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> Traditional martial arts train with wooden swords.
> The Japanese sport is kendo. Shop martial arts
> schools for kendo classes. Nobody's going to teach
> you to play samurai avenger without quite a bit of
> training.
I spent 14 years in Tae Kwon Do and really don't think I'll have any
trouble. All I need is a place to practice and like I said before, I don't
want to spend money on a martial arts school.
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> Traditional martial arts train with wooden swords.
> The Japanese sport is kendo. Shop martial arts
> schools for kendo classes. Nobody's going to teach
> you to play samurai avenger without quite a bit of
> training.
I spent 14 years in Tae Kwon Do and really don't think I'll have any
trouble. All I need is a place to practice and like I said before, I don't
want to spend money on a martial arts school.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
Enrico 2 lazy 2 sign in
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Date: March 28, 2014 01:47PM
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Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
True The Vote !
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Date: March 28, 2014 01:53PM
Gerry's DoJO, earn a black belt in sword fighting
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
Winnie
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Date: March 28, 2014 02:03PM
True The Vote ! Wrote:
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> Gerry's DoJO, earn a black belt in sword fighting
Gerry's DoJo doesn't have enough room. I need more than a basement full of
junk food and beer bottles.
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> Gerry's DoJO, earn a black belt in sword fighting
Gerry's DoJo doesn't have enough room. I need more than a basement full of
junk food and beer bottles.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
exffx
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Date: March 28, 2014 02:12PM
There's Capital Area Budokai. Not sure if they offer iaido classes though. I know they do kendo.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
Really1
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Date: March 28, 2014 04:08PM
Parktakes classes offer Japanese swordsmanship at Providence
RECenter.
RECenter.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
senor nAchos
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Date: January 10, 2015 01:27PM
Capital Area Budokai has several different sword arts including kendo, iaido, and batto do.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
BBC News Hour
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Date: January 10, 2015 03:28PM
Not to be confused with the Capital Area Bukkake.
Enroll there and you will be dodging a whole different class of swords.
Enroll there and you will be dodging a whole different class of swords.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
Damaged
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Date: January 10, 2015 03:38PM
Plan a clear escape route and practice at the closest DMV around lunch hour. Starbucks is another wonderful place to hone your skills. Baristas make fantastic targets with their bright green aprons and if you improve your blade handling skills enough, you may find the confidence to go after the master barista with the ninja-black apron.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
abelard
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Date: January 10, 2015 06:09PM
>Capital Area Budokai has several different sword arts including kendo, iaido, and batto do.
Correct. These are the real deal, not Rexkwando.
>Also don't want to spend the money for a martial arts school.
This is how you can tell real schools from fake - no fees (other than modest ones to keep the lights on), no belts, no bullshit. Just the art. Oh, and on't say 'katana' - 'tachi'.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/10/2015 06:19PM by abelard.
Correct. These are the real deal, not Rexkwando.
>Also don't want to spend the money for a martial arts school.
This is how you can tell real schools from fake - no fees (other than modest ones to keep the lights on), no belts, no bullshit. Just the art. Oh, and on't say 'katana' - 'tachi'.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/10/2015 06:19PM by abelard.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
DYCWX
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Date: January 10, 2015 07:55PM
and was wondering if anybody knows of a good place to do it.
I'm afraid if I do it in my back yard the neighbors would call
the cops and say there's a crazy guy waving a sword around.
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would definitely shoot you dead
ha ha, funny article. about shooting citizens.
I'm afraid if I do it in my back yard the neighbors would call
the cops and say there's a crazy guy waving a sword around.
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fx co gov
would definitely shoot you dead
ha ha, funny article. about shooting citizens.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
K Blade
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Date: January 10, 2015 09:08PM
My Katana master described a low cost training method that can be done mainly at home.
I am not going to describe every level but this will give you a basic idea to help you get started.
• One Dan or "Little girl level" starts with small soft fruit like tomatoes and bell peppers. These are tossed toward you, by one Ninja only, very gently in an underhanded manner one at a time.
• Four Dan or "Warrior fights barefoot in snow level" Involves 4 Ninjas tossing bigger fruit ( Apples, Oranges, Bananas) at you from four different directions.
• Six Dan or "Brave Warrior fights Dragon level" Involves 4 Ninjas throwing bigger fruit at you such as Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Watermelon.
• Eight Dan (Expert the highest level) involves two Ninjas pitching Coconuts at you as hard as they can. While two Ninjas simultaneously throw soft fruit at you as hard as they can.
You sound like at least at least a Four Dan kind of guy. As fresh fruit can be very expensive, and your not going to actually eat it, but only attempt to slice it in mid air. We usually go with the fruit that is slightly over ripe and get it at a big discount. So sharpen your Katana and me and my buddies will come over and help you practice for free.
I am not going to describe every level but this will give you a basic idea to help you get started.
• One Dan or "Little girl level" starts with small soft fruit like tomatoes and bell peppers. These are tossed toward you, by one Ninja only, very gently in an underhanded manner one at a time.
• Four Dan or "Warrior fights barefoot in snow level" Involves 4 Ninjas tossing bigger fruit ( Apples, Oranges, Bananas) at you from four different directions.
• Six Dan or "Brave Warrior fights Dragon level" Involves 4 Ninjas throwing bigger fruit at you such as Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Watermelon.
• Eight Dan (Expert the highest level) involves two Ninjas pitching Coconuts at you as hard as they can. While two Ninjas simultaneously throw soft fruit at you as hard as they can.
You sound like at least at least a Four Dan kind of guy. As fresh fruit can be very expensive, and your not going to actually eat it, but only attempt to slice it in mid air. We usually go with the fruit that is slightly over ripe and get it at a big discount. So sharpen your Katana and me and my buddies will come over and help you practice for free.
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
David D. Davidson
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Date: January 11, 2015 04:42AM
Winnie Wrote:
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> I'm looking for a place to learn/practice Katana
> sword forms
> and was wondering if anybody knows of a good place
> to do it.
> I'm afraid if I do it in my back yard the
> neighbors would call
> the cops and say there's a crazy guy waving a
> sword around.
> Also don't want to spend the money for a martial
> arts school.
> Anybody have any suggestions?
Are you a fat fedora wearing neckbeard?
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> I'm looking for a place to learn/practice Katana
> sword forms
> and was wondering if anybody knows of a good place
> to do it.
> I'm afraid if I do it in my back yard the
> neighbors would call
> the cops and say there's a crazy guy waving a
> sword around.
> Also don't want to spend the money for a martial
> arts school.
> Anybody have any suggestions?
Are you a fat fedora wearing neckbeard?
Re: Learning Katana sword technique in Fairfax.
Posted by:
MSH
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Date: January 12, 2015 02:05PM
Winnie Wrote:
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> I spent 14 years in Tae Kwon Do and really don't
> think I'll have any
> trouble. All I need is a place to practice and
> like I said before, I don't
> want to spend money on a martial arts school.
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> I spent 14 years in Tae Kwon Do and really don't
> think I'll have any
> trouble. All I need is a place to practice and
> like I said before, I don't
> want to spend money on a martial arts school.
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