My calf muscle hasn’t fully recovered it seems and I also know that I was very dehydrated. However, practice the … More
Tag: kendo
Horse Stance
I was chatting with a co-worker and she told me about her experience in equestrian sports and how, as a … More
Lightness Of Being
I had an incredible practice last night. After a good showing at the PNKF Taikai I was feeling confident that … More
U Mad, Bro?
A couple of weeks ago at kendo a friend of mine asked me after class, “Wow, were you mad during … More
Heat Got Me Down
I felt like this last night at kendo. The heat in the gym was stifling with the outside temperature outside … More
Just Relax Your Shoulders…
I was chatting with a friend about kendo, specifically about the need to swing smoothly without tension slowing one down. … More
Deep Survival
Who lives, who dies, and why. This is part of the title of Deep Survival, a book about why some … More
Move Your Hips
I’m coming back from a knee injury and have been focusing on my flexibility and form in kendo as a … More
2013 UW Taikai
I participated in the University of Washington’s 2013 Taikai (kendo tournament) today and it was a mostly positive experience for … More
Concentration
I went to see Amaluna, the Cirque du Soleil show which just ended its run in Marymoor Park. … More