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shouldnt really be writing this now but ohhh well.

i tried to keep my left foot stationary in my issoku ittou distance. i the goal for me now would be to maintain concentration to create seme zoning into the opponent, and when the chance arises, hit with good posture and resolution. the waza we learnt today was debana men. it was important to make it small and sharp. especially the

the nsw kendo competition was yesterday. just want to type up some after thoughts which should guide my training in the new few months. my day started around 12 in the afternoon.... couldnt sleep the night before and walter was so nice to register for me.
during the first round, i played dwight park (1) and kevin wong (2). dwight's kendo has been something I have admired for a long time. i remember

i remember a while back when i was watching this documentary on masters in martial arts. to their opponents and partners, it was as if these masters could pause time. now we know that this is totally impossible. the reason for this amazing ability is actually quite simple. experience and thier reflexes. now i can imagine alot of people falling off thier chairs with such an obvious answer. some may

Are we not all selfish at heart?

Day by day we act on logic that tells us we are giving them affection, care and love.

Is this not just a way to curb our own desires? How great are we?

How noble are we when we want something out of our loved ones. Do i really love them? What is love?
I found myself wanting.

I admit it. I know of my

tanden is really important. whether it is tsubazeriai or in issoitoku, one must constantly attack the opponents tanden.
tanden is very strong when it is tensed and attacking. but if it is broken there is nothing left.

important to have flexible foot work. but also keep relaxed. the attacking motion should be like a jab. the body is relaxed until impact.

use shoulders and elbow joints