Sensei’s Blog

What do you see? Kim Taylor May 28, 2016 – Re-posted 30 May 2023

At the recent jodo grading one of the judges declared himself pleased because we saw a real difference in level between the grades. This is as it should be, if you didn't improve there would be little reason to continue grading. The judging requirements in our organization are more or less like this: For the … Continue reading What do you see? Kim Taylor May 28, 2016 – Re-posted 30 May 2023

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