I’ve been wanted to get this journal from

bujindesign

However, I wanted to start journaling right away, so I found this leather journal cover on Amazon that comes with a 3.5×5.5in insert with dotted pages. Replacement notebooks are cheap (you can use field notes, field books or moleskine cahier).

Compared to the Musha shugyo nikki (means “warrior quest/pilgrimage journal”) it is only $14.95 whereas the one from Bujin design is $54 plus VAT and shipping.

It comes with an elastic strap. Somehow you can insert three notebooks but I have yet to figure that out.

Hopefully by journaling I’ll be able to further incorporate what I learned during first and second practice.

Maybe if I get access to a laser cutter I’ll engrave something on the cover.

Ok…shinais all ready for tmrw.

Second shinai this month!

So my original zekken acquired a hole, so I had to purchase another.

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#kendohickey #tsukifail

So after successfully passing my 3 dan exam, with the urging of one sensei and the permission of another, I’ve decided to take up nitoryu.

First impressions. It’s not easy. The daito is heavy. The shoto just stays there and doesn’t have a mind of its own. It’s easy to drop the shoto. It hurts when it drops on your toe. It’s going to be a long journey…

#notbroken

Last weekend was my 3-dan exam and the written question was “describe the elements of yuko-datotsu”. Continue reading →

Promotion test is coming. Remember to check all himo and chichigawa and replace early- not the night before.

Patches are available on etsy.

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