Two Judoka went to try a Kendo class, here's how it went...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEsMuvBwdDk

At first you can tell it's just the Judoka going at it, and it's interesting, but pretty much what you suspect would happen if you gave two Judo guys Shinai and said "go at it".

Then however some Kendoka decide to get in on the action. But the Judoka arn't playing by Kendo rules. You can clearly see in this video how the Judoka's willingness and comfortability to use violent action is very off putting to the Kendo players.

While it is clear that the Kendoka move better, faster, and use the weapon better then the Judo guys, once the real violence of the fight kicks in the Judoka have the advantage.

Sparring hard, getting comfortable with violence, and having the heart to fight on, are very important in a fight. I believe this is a nice example of that!

Interesting. It looks like one thing that seriously hampers the Kendoka is their apparent idea that one "cut" ends the encounter.

The Judoka's idea is that it's not over until they beat their opponent down.

Yeap! One thing I had trouble with in Kendo is that one cut victory ideal. I understood where they were coming from, but they hedge too much on that idea.

If they use something like this you can make sure they will not be as reckless when weapon sparring

http://www.shocknife.com/video.html

I've heard lots of different things about the shock knife. Maybe someone on here who's actually been hit by one could comment.

I have to admit, a shock sword sounds pretty frick'en cool to me thought. But then again, I'm a nerd. I don't think "shock-sword" hanging from my wall is going to get me any chicks...

Just out of curiosity, how many chicks do you get with your real sword hanging on the wall?

Hahaha,

I love watching kendo. To see two grown men beat at each other with sticks is just funny...

Its the closest you will get to real sword practice, but it still looks so impractical to me...


"Dont you understand? A real sword would kill you."

Craig,

If you're asking, means you don't have a sword on your wall. Swords are like chick magnets. They come over, we chat about some Menga, they see the sword, party time...

You're right, I have no swords on my wall. I'm happily married, so it's probably best I keep my walls sword free.

You know it, you'll have 18 year old hotties in there and a divorce before you know it.

Keeping a sword on your wall is a big responsibility!

"They come over, we chat about some Menga"

Jeezus chris, spell manga right for god's sake.

Craig, im happily married to my black belt. But i leave a little room for "kodachi" and "kitana"... If you know what im sayin...

Keeps me sane... some people call it cheating, i call it winning.