u/BinsuSan

Some write about their kendo experiences in a journal. Others blog. Some may even vlog. How do you do it?

A few follow up questions for the discussion:

1. How often do you journal?
2. Do you set limits on how much you journal?
3. Any changes you made in your journaling that improved your kendo?
4. Any tips?

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If you speak another language than English, please share in the comments the term you use!

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I seen and heard practitioners mention having a new or high quality uniform only for use in exams or tournaments. I’m interested in seeing how common that is with this sub.

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What’s your preferred style of tying a tenugui?

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Will you attend kendo summer camp? It can be facilitated by a national / regional federation, local federation, or dojo.

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Hello r/kendo,

Last night, I lost another pair of flip flops at practice. Before reading further, please know I’m not angry. In fact, I’m laughing at the situation and chuckling while typing this.

I owned 3 pairs of black adidas adissage sandals. This is the third time, and each involved person is different.

Here’s a breakdown of each incident:

1. A pair of blue adidas flip flops (not adissage) was left.
2. A pair of worn black adissage flip flops were left. The culprit told me at the next practice that he only realized the mixup after his dog tore up my flip flops. He said I could keep his.
3. A pair of blue Nike flip flops were left.

After the first incident, I made sure to pack a pair of backup cheap flip flops in my car. I also tuck the flip flops into each other and place them furthest away from all the shoes outside the dojo.

So here’s my question: how do you avoid your shoes from being taken from the dojo by mistake?

I want to avoid having another barefoot walk of shame to my car.

Please don’t laugh. Ok, you can laugh a little. lol