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jjireum → JiniKwak
Oh yeah. Sure. Haha ^^;..
As a part-time I guess.
lol I never root for the US team either.. I usually root for Korea, because that's where I'm from. But I also root for Japan if my favorite kenshi is competing.
As a part-time I guess.
lol I never root for the US team either.. I usually root for Korea, because that's where I'm from. But I also root for Japan if my favorite kenshi is competing.
Nov 07 2009 07:36 PM
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JiniKwak → jjireum
^^" I don't know much about USA(since I never rooted for them, pretty much), but, I do know that you can still become a certified instructer after 4th dan, right? That's what I meant when I asked if you were to make a living off of it. :)
Nov 07 2009 07:34 AM
jjireum → JiniKwak
people do it as a hobby.. Most people in Team USA have a job and practice Kendo couple times a day; yet, they still bring 2nd/3rd place in World Championship.
Nov 06 2009 11:23 PM
jjireum → JiniKwak
What I meant was, I could've been a senshu in Korea, but my parents stopped it. Even my senseis in Korea told me not to become one unless I have no other talents. Kendo is not as popular as you think even in Korea and Japan. Only the top Kendoists in Japan can make a lot of money. The difference between Korea/Japan and the US is Kendo is basically a job in Korea/Japan, but in the US, peopl
Nov 06 2009 11:19 PM
JiniKwak → jjireum
'Nuff said. :)
Kendo's not a very well-known sport in the U.S., but you can make it as one of the higher-ups in the AUSKF if you really tried. I don't think it's too late for you, at all. If you're around my age, you're just at the right spot. It's great that you're ikkyu, 'cause you can't make it to sho-dan until you're like...fourteen/fifteen any
Kendo's not a very well-known sport in the U.S., but you can make it as one of the higher-ups in the AUSKF if you really tried. I don't think it's too late for you, at all. If you're around my age, you're just at the right spot. It's great that you're ikkyu, 'cause you can't make it to sho-dan until you're like...fourteen/fifteen any
Nov 06 2009 04:15 PM
jjireum → JiniKwak
Neh, you can't really make a living off of Kendo in the United States.. Also, it's too late for me to become a senshu in South Korea. I didn't really have a choice 'cause of my parents..
I'm just going to do Kendo as a hobby.. But I'm hoping to join Torrance Kendo Dojo one day and compete in WKC.. This dojo
(Torrance) is in like a two-year waiting list 'c
I'm just going to do Kendo as a hobby.. But I'm hoping to join Torrance Kendo Dojo one day and compete in WKC.. This dojo
(Torrance) is in like a two-year waiting list 'c
Nov 06 2009 01:33 PM
JiniKwak → jjireum
Whaa~ You're goals are big...Even at 1st-dan, 3rd-dan's quite a while to go...it's too bad you can't... >_<
Do you plan on making a living off of kendo? :3
Do you plan on making a living off of kendo? :3
Nov 06 2009 12:04 PM
jjireum → JiniKwak
Congratulation! It's been a while since I took the exam. Unfortunately, I can't take one until I join AUSKF.. T_T
I want to get at least up to 3rd dan so I can have a chance to keiko with All Japan Kendo Champions. Shodai is coming to Cali this month to practice with AUSKF members.. Only 3rd dan and above (AUSKF members) can keiko with him.. T_T
I want to get at least up to 3rd dan so I can have a chance to keiko with All Japan Kendo Champions. Shodai is coming to Cali this month to practice with AUSKF members.. Only 3rd dan and above (AUSKF members) can keiko with him.. T_T
Nov 05 2009 09:58 PM
JiniKwak → jjireum
Recently, I took an exam and reached sho-dan/1st dan. :)
I'm satisfied.
I'm satisfied.
Nov 05 2009 05:10 PM
JiniKwak → jjireum
Actually, no...You're really lucky to be going to such things. I'm an East sider, I can't attend California's competitions! Haha~
What's your ranking/grade?
What's your ranking/grade?
Nov 05 2009 01:24 PM
jjireum → JiniKwak
Yes, I competed in few tournaments back in South Korea. I'm not allowed to compete here in the states b/c I don't have AUSKF membership. Right now, I can only afford enough money to practice at a dojo.. T_T
I heard there is a competition this month in Southern Cali. I'm thinking about watching. Are you attending any competition this month?
I heard there is a competition this month in Southern Cali. I'm thinking about watching. Are you attending any competition this month?
Nov 05 2009 12:29 PM
JiniKwak → jjireum
Aha~ That's true. Not many girls around here do kendo, either. There's only three of us, including this little girl. ^^"
Do you attend any competitions?
Do you attend any competitions?
Nov 05 2009 11:52 AM
jjireum → JiniKwak
Man, I wish there were girl kendokas at my dojo.. It's no fun doing Kendo where I live. *sigh These are the three best places to practice Kendo: Korea, Japan, and LA.
Nov 04 2009 08:36 PM
JiniKwak → jjireum
Ah, that's good that you found the passion of your life. ^^
But, don't worry about me. I won't quit no matter what. :)
But, don't worry about me. I won't quit no matter what. :)
Nov 04 2009 11:49 AM
