kamiza
 

Hi

dear fellow teachers and students of aikido please could i have some advice or help !!!!!
i would love to obtain a new kamiza for my school and as i am not very good in being able to make one i was wondering if any one could give me some guidance as to were to find them to purchase etc ??
i would be most grateful for and help with this :)

graham ....

Re: kamiza
 

The first link is a Shinto Shrine in North America that makes shrine supplies available. The latter is obvious.

http://www.tsubakishrine.org/

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trks...hrine&_sacat=0

Hope this helps!

FL

Re: kamiza
 

Hi Graham,

Have you tried doing a Google Images search for kamiza, to see some examples? I've seen a lot of different kamiza, and while they have common elements, I think most also have something unique about them (for example, using some design elements or construction materials from the dojo's home area). If you get some ideas about what you'd like your kamiza to look like, perhaps you could talk to some local craftspeople (or to dojo members who have these skills) about building a kamiza that is special for your dojo.

Re: kamiza
 

dear ibb/freddie

i thank you so much for your input it will give me a start to my search and furthered my ideas,
if i can be of assistants with any thing please let me know.
thanks graham .....

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hi mary
thanks i will look into those and see if i can find a good crafts man to help me . and im sorry its fred and not freddie my bad my friend
graham ...

Re: kamiza
 

Graham,

Try Nine Circles. http://www.ninecircles.co.uk/

They're in the UK and have several options to help you build a suitable Kamiza, whether you want the Shinto specific house for the Kami or just want a more non religious one. You can also buy other aikido related paraphernalia from them.

Joe

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+1 When I've called them they answer quickly and are always keen to help.

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Hi Graham,

I'd get in touch with Steve from Esteem Wood Design if I were you.

http://www.esteemwooddesign.co.uk/gallery.html

He made me a weapons stand and it is stunning and then some - solid Cherry Wood - I'll try and take some pics.

Re: kamiza
 

HI THERE !!

thanks joe and mr lizard for your help i,ll definitely check out the web address you suggest and
hopefully it will have some ideas or something that will be suitable
thanks once again
graham.....
:)