Sensei’s Blog
Grading at senior levels Kim Taylor May 29, 2015 – Re-posted 29 May 2023
Once again this topic comes up. This time my federation has asked its higher grade iaido members if they would be willing to travel to grade, within the country or overseas. Some said yes, some no, some said maybe a little. The reasons were discussed a bit, with the usual range of things being discussed. … Continue reading Grading at senior levels Kim Taylor May 29, 2015 – Re-posted 29 May 2023
Why I Ask for Questions – Kim Taylor May 25, 2023
1. Did you understand it? 2. Did I forget to tell you something? 3. Hey, good one, I learned something talking about it. I have been teaching Niten Ichiryu on Zoom each Sunday at 11am Eastern time, at the Seidokai zoom link and it's my favourite hour of the week. Last Monday I taught two … Continue reading Why I Ask for Questions – Kim Taylor May 25, 2023
Things to Ponder!! – 28 May 2023
Taira bunkai Fundamentals 28 May 2023
Kurogo sensei Jodo judging notes May 19, 2018 – Kim Taylor 28 May 2023
1 to 5 dan hints. Shodan: At this level the challenger should exhibit correct etiquette and dress. Their kata should be "sort of" correct. Nidan: Their movements should be correct. Sandan: They should be looking at their partner Yondan: Their performance should smell like budo Godan: They should be classy, they should look like an … Continue reading Kurogo sensei Jodo judging notes May 19, 2018 – Kim Taylor 28 May 2023
[Seitei]Sakan(Jodo) – 28 May 2023
I Passed! Kim Taylor May 26, 2017 – Re-posted 26 May 2023
I did, actually, I passed my 6dan jodo. So now what do I do? Some would say I start practicing for my 7dan. In a way that would be true, but I've been practicing for my 7dan test from the first day I started jodo. These are not descrete tests, of different skills, there are … Continue reading I Passed! Kim Taylor May 26, 2017 – Re-posted 26 May 2023
[Seitei]Kasumi(Jodo) 26 May 2023
Kata is not Kombat Kim Taylor May 25, 2016 – Re-posted 25 May 2023
There seemed to be a small amount of confusion at the seminar about the nature of kata so perhaps a few words would help. Kata is not combat, it's a training device and should be understood as such. Both sides Many people understand that the uchidachi, the attacking side is the senior side. But fewer … Continue reading Kata is not Kombat Kim Taylor May 25, 2016 – Re-posted 25 May 2023
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