admin on October 6th, 2009

thebroadmoorpsychologist asked: Rich man and a poor man have the same wedding anniversary. They’re both at Madison Avenue shopping for their wives. Poor man says to the Rich man, “What’d you get your wife this year?” He says, “A Mercedes and a huge diamond ring.” The poor man says, “Why’d you get her both?” The [...]

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admin on September 28th, 2009

On first impressions, Kendo appears to be very aggressive and physical, with the dynamics of a fast-striking actiong and high-pitched screams. Yet it is an art that places great emphasis on the development of high level of skill in concentration, timing, awareness, physical agility, footwork, body movement and inherent respect. Kendo was derived from the [...]

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admin on September 27th, 2009

Chanbara or Combat Kenjutsu is a full-contact activity, applying traditional and sword and weaponry techniques and drills with modern padded equipment to allow participant to enjoy the rigors of sparring at full speed without fear of pain or injury. Over thirty years ago Japanese martial artists and swordmasters came together and created a better training [...]

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