And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Actually, she is holding her fencing stave, (shinai) incorrectly. For striking it should be at a much different angle, closer to being directly overhead for speed and efficiency.
Looks like she Kin' do Kendo
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DeleteLOL!
DeleteBogsidebunny for the win.
Did you just assume its gender?
DeleteActually, she is holding her fencing stave, (shinai) incorrectly. For striking it should be at a much different angle, closer to being directly overhead for speed and efficiency.
ReplyDeleteAs I looked across from her you are correct I suppose, no ninja in me.
DeleteWarm-up exercise for the shoulders as she's not wearing her helmet or gloves?
DeleteAnd, really, unless you're fighting people behind you, your blade should always be between you and your opponent.
ReplyDeleteSure, blade behind shoulder looks cool, but by the time you bring the blade forward of your shoulders your guts will be spilling out on the floor.
Cute, though.
Colonel Colt's got the answer.
DeleteIndiana Jones agrees.
DeleteKendo and kenjutsu are worlds apart. Kendo is a sport with only three targets, kenjutsu attacks anywhere that's exposed.
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