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Old 03-06-2004, 12:53 AM   #9
George S. Ledyard
 
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Nathan gidney (p00kiethebear) wrote:
Yes he did break the existing senbongiri record, and is only the second person who has performed the 1000 cuts (he did 1161 to be exact).

The teaching method he gives is a very thought out step by step way of learning sword technique. And it's always changing and being refined, if we go without contact from him for a few months our dojo misses out on tiny details and improvements he's made. He is definitely dedicated to making his art better which is something i admire very much.

If you ever get a chance to see him perform or speak with him I would seriously recommend NOT passing it up. He is pretty amazing and is currently working toward another world record (cutting through 6 goza.)

Watching him cut or do kata is mesmorizing, and when he kiai's it makes you jump and you can feel it work it's way through your body.

Thanks for those links!
Ah! McCartney Sensei and I are old acquaintances. He has been a guest at my dojo. Very nice fellow. I didn't know he'd done any naginata or nagimaki...

George S. Ledyard
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