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Old 06-22-2006, 07:51 AM   #7
Ron Tisdale
Dojo: Doshinkan dojo in Roxborough, Pa
Location: Phila. Pa
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Re: My maturity of my Katana

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but if it had been a real blade, I would never have even let him touch it, if he did i would hit his hand with the handle or sheath side.
And he would have shot you.

I wasn't going to say anything, because I know you are very young, and have some growing to do yet...but this sounds a bit dangerous to me. I think you would be better focusing on your own maturity before the maturity of an inanimate object of any kind. I think one of many goals in aikido is to translate that respect of a bokken or a sword into respect for yourself and others. You are the real weapon...not the sword. The time of the sword has passed.

Best,
Ron

Ron Tisdale
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