trials, surprises and the crazy world of Kendo
You may congratulate me, I have the examination for the first Dan (for all who do not know, this is the first black belt) existed in Japan. Now you are allowed to give me more * gg *
I think somehow I have not yet understood properly. But in recent weeks (hence the somewhat neglected reporting) everything went topsy-somehow about it, and sometimes I did not know I'm coming or going. But then I am even now not sure where the top is straight. Somewhere halfway between Germany and Japan.
I will not leave here. I want to do more with my friends. I miss them even now! This departure is much worse, because I do not know if I see all these people all back again will. A year ago, it was clear that I come back, everything is just on time. But now that time has expired and I wish I would have still used a little better. From the beginning, lived the way I've done in recent weeks. No minutes left unused. But most likely you will experience the time close to one end, really intense than before months.
And whenever I think of it that I am no longer here soon and all this might see the last time I get sad and tears rise in her eyes.
On Saturday my Kendo Club has given me a surprise party. I knew that there will be a farewell party, but not that it will be for me. And they all have thanked me, and I really do not know why.
And already I'm starting to cry again.
I wish I could take it all. I wish I could tell them how much I have. (Even the ones I sometimes do not like it * gg *)
And Congratulations I've got, and gifts, and a large map, have written to all the what. And as I've read all this in a quiet moment, I cried the first time. In that I must leave all.
I always had something special in this group, simply because I am a foreigner. In Japan, one is something special when you are foreigner. As a result I always had a bit of free rein. But nevertheless I have always tried to be a part of the group. And I think part of it I succeeded. The farewell party has proved it. I had them then but not so no matter ^ ^
Whenever I was asked, what's my favorite memory of Japan, I replied that it is the people I met here. And immediately afterwards came Kendo. No wonder that my kendo people are so important =) I wish I could train longer with them. I wish I could still get to know a little bit better. I wish I could cook them the food that I cook them all the time wanted to (at least the girls ^ ^)
kendo here in Japan I will miss my friends probably find it most.
A friend once said, I am more Kendo Crazy, I think. I think he's right.
In the three years since that I do Kendo, it has become an important part of my life. And I do not know what it has accomplished. It is really only a sport. Or?
provides for non-Japanese Kendo from pretty exotic, I think, and many will not understand quite certain why they are sometimes all that is doing (because it is simply not a Sunday walk, and can sometimes go up to your limits. Blistered hands and feet are small because usually the problem.). And sometimes even I do not know why I'm doing to me all that. But when I go for a nice workout with friends or spend a little time and am just happy that's enough for me as a reason to keep going. So far anyway ^ ^
Here in Japan I've now and then my current limitations experienced, especially now in summer. And yet I keep going. Kendo is the first sport where I want to really improve, and where I do my best (most of the time ^ ^). I can not imagine quitting kendo.
Good thing I'm crazy by nature, otherwise I would have to be crazy for Kendo. ^ ^ And now
times, so you do not have to endure my sentimental ramblings on, even a (hopefully) brief insight into the world of Danprüfungen in Japan, and also as a participant. I have something that is frustrating not seen in a long time.
The morning began to thank God so that we no early training had. (Hmm, perhaps I should mention that all of the Kendo Club was begun last Wednesday at her summer course, I included. In this connection, also the farewell party held.) Otherwise I would have to do it before breakfast again 500 Suburi, and then a few more laps to run. (During the race I was always first to the tenth round, but really warm and was able to increase my pace, but unfortunately it was at this time all the other long since finished * gg * But more on that maybe some other time. A course I've ever described .) However, I was awakened this morning at five. Had to get up but not the same. The first sporting
Activity was then seven, then as a group, who were in the youth house (with lots of sports facilities) in Ozu as guests, who gathered in the square in front of the house. First was raised under the musical accompaniment of the national anthem (in Japanese of course) the flags, then droning piano moves more or less (which was then the exercise) and finally introduced himself to each group. So, all as always. Well, our captain has been at the presentation then apologized that it was the night before was a little loud from our side, * gg *
breakfast had to go pretty quickly because we were picked up at eight. (We, that was Chihiro and me. Chihiro has made the examination for the fourth Dan and passed.) Accordingly, we could hardly even say goodbye. Promptly at nine o'clock we arrived back in Matsuyama in large Budohalle. And so slowly I became a bit nervous. Quickly moved in and it went into the kendo hall, where already thousands of people (well, some less so) already made it warm or watched eagerly as the others made themselves warm. When registering, you already knew of me (after all this time I was the only foreigner * gg *) and actually I would not have to say my name to get my number. * Gg *
not know how many people have made on this day examination, but there were quite a few, especially the people in the shodan. (Shodan translated means the way early stage, so I'm now a beginner in Kendo.)
was warming up for the way it does not so much time because soon began the opening ceremony, and then even then the fighting for the Shodananwärter.
total passed the test in three parts. Keiko (the fighting), a theory test (which written content) and Kendokata (certain shock sequences, altogether there are ten of them). In Kata I was sure that I will insist. I can. For the written test, I had to learn a little and thus have a few new kanji learned. The Keiko was what made me pretty nervous.
clock at ten it started correctly.
I twice had to fight A 1:20 min. Before the fight I was nervous animal, because the whole time I did not know what was going on just because. Thank God I was not alone in this event. Chihiro addition, three other were there from the Kendo Club, who also made all the testing (and we all have but one passed). Among other things, it was Saki, who explained to me in an emergency, all in English.
I was so nervous animal, but somehow I managed not to auszuticken completely, but instead to calm me down. The fighting then was quite tiring. My Opponents were probably more nervous than me. In any case, I found it hard to show what I could really. For if the opponent does not play, you can not make a nice Kendo (at least I have not ^ ^). And that was indeed the examination, nice kendo. I just do my best and tried the best of the situation to make. I have not really thought much, just fought. And after the first fight I was quite ready, and when the second was over, I was just happy that the worst was over. Then I had to wait
(wait and we all had a lot on that day). In between were still Bong and Gini, two very good friends of mine, which made me very happy. Then came the written test, at about eleven. I was allowed to write in German, but had to explain my answers in the end in Japanese. I could sure use my electric dictionary, and apparently has been sufficient. ^ ^
was announced then wait again. Did I mention that we have been waiting quite a bit? At half past twelve there was then perhaps the results for the Shodananwärter, and I was still actually on the list. While the others had already said that it was ok, but in the end I was then but not so sure if it has been enough of what I had shown. It had. And by the way my opponents have succeeded. Then again I had to
. Wait And the wait geschlaucht animal. At two then began the Kataprüfungen. Shortly before two men came to me and asked me if I can because the kata. I was somewhat surprised by the question. They've got actually assumed that I can not change the kata, and I had to really show the two that I can. The astonishment of the two could see them literally. But with Kata I'm good, I know. Anyway, I'm in comparison to the Japanese right here. I dare even say that I am of the people in the Kendo Club, the best, at least until the seventh kata. (And other than teachers. * Gg *)
The Kata are practiced in Japan that is not quite so intense like mostly in Japan. Therefore, the level of the kata in Germany is much higher than in Japan.
In Kata I was then teamed with a guy who had fallen from almost nervousness. It has really seen his fear in his eyes, sooo cute! and then he was still on the teacher side, but maybe that was even better that way. So I was able to correct some things. But I, I am proud to be able to Kata, but smooth at the very beginning have made a mistake * laughs * I've started too early * gg * But otherwise the Kata went very well. I've been rather worried about the little boy in front of me than me.
and then had to wait again, were to all others with their check. And the end I was nervous again but then if I did not because the kata but through my dirty little mistake, and in general. There are indeed also by people in the shodan, and I would indeed can happen.
And then we had us all up again (thankfully without order, so I could stand together with others, and Saki I could translate the important stuff) and listen to us the whole final speeches. Overall, about 75% of all examinees have passed the whole test, so I had a good chance. And then I was actually on the list, and then everything happened very quickly. Only rejoice with the others, then get money quickly (in my case, get money, Yasakakendoclub me but in fact the fees paid o_o) pay, and then make all sorts of people mad, but because I need the document translated into English. And then it was already home, and I knew once again not where I was going. Whether I get an English translation, is not so sure. And if I the Shodan is now also recognized in Germany, is also not so sure. But this I do not worry me now. But the all time have gone through, it was worth. Although it has dragged animal on the nerves.
evening I was just exhausted. My whole body was tense and I then fell asleep pretty quickly, I could not even rouse more, the wash load, which I had a fix to hang.
And now Monday and it is already so late, and I was still so much today o_O
do So I say just now Bye. Starting tomorrow, I am on travel, including to Tokyo. And tonight I am meeting with a dear friend for dinner, the very last time in Japan ;-( But she said that she wants to visit me in Germany and later I am so excited!
So, Goodbye, sorry if I have not written for so long, but her course. But then I to tell even more when I'm back.
Bye, Janina
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