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We are probably several here who have a Martial Arts background. It would be great if we could share our experiences, whatever the disciplines. For me it is as important as my love for style, and it's somehow related. You have to show a certain dignity and sprezz when you're into Martial Arts, and the clothing/equipment is important.
My Martial Arts journey started when i was a kid, i practiced fencing. I lived close to the Republican Guard, that has an old tradition of fencing practice and dueling. The Master was very impressive, a thin guy with a mustache, he was very old. His picture was in the Larousse dictionary to illustrate 'fencing'…
Then it's not before my 20s that i went back into Martial Arts. It was still related to fencing as i started the path of Kendo. I practiced for 25 years, won ranks and medals. I learned Japanese to understand my masters, and went several times to practice to Japan.
I also practiced Aikido and Iaido, and studied the old school of Ono ha Itto Ryu for 15 years. (kata practice).
Sadly, i had to quit Kendo 4 years ago due to an old knee injury. But i had discovered Tai Chi Chuan a few years before, and it's now for around ten years that i am practicing. Of course i study an old school and there is some weapon practice too, so i feel at home.
I'm the tall one
And what about you guys ?
Let's discuss Martial Arts !
My Martial Arts journey started when i was a kid, i practiced fencing. I lived close to the Republican Guard, that has an old tradition of fencing practice and dueling. The Master was very impressive, a thin guy with a mustache, he was very old. His picture was in the Larousse dictionary to illustrate 'fencing'…
Then it's not before my 20s that i went back into Martial Arts. It was still related to fencing as i started the path of Kendo. I practiced for 25 years, won ranks and medals. I learned Japanese to understand my masters, and went several times to practice to Japan.
I also practiced Aikido and Iaido, and studied the old school of Ono ha Itto Ryu for 15 years. (kata practice).
Sadly, i had to quit Kendo 4 years ago due to an old knee injury. But i had discovered Tai Chi Chuan a few years before, and it's now for around ten years that i am practicing. Of course i study an old school and there is some weapon practice too, so i feel at home.
I'm the tall one
And what about you guys ?
Let's discuss Martial Arts !