: About Me

My passion is ...

Kendo, baking, and drawing.

I know too much about ...

Physics. WAY too much about physics.

My parents always told me ...

Doing what you're good at is more important than enjoying what you do. Sadly, I don't agree.

My childhood ambition ...

To be a knight.

My favorite memory ...

2nd year of university.

Why I write ...

Distraction from work and to embrace my more creative side occasionally.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Mostly reading GTO, watching CSI, and listening to Jpop (yeah, I'm a freak)

My first job ...

Paper boy... for 11 years. Yeesh.

My best moment ...

Any time I can make somebody laugh or smile.

My inspiration ...

My brother. Handsome, rich, successful... and he makes it look so easy!

Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Introduction to kendo

3 of 5

Kendo translates literally to "Way of the Sword" ('Ken' meaning 'sword', and 'do' meaning 'path' or 'way'). It is most commonly referred to as Japanese fencing and is a martial art with a long and proud history. Modern Kendo was founded by the Tokyo police attempting to unite the many scattered schools of swordfighting taught throughout the Samurai age in Japan. The art then progressed to a sport which is as popular in Japan as hockey is in Canada or baseball in the US. While Kendo was briefly illegal following World War II, it has since seen a huge renewal of interest both in Japan and ar...

More..

Writing:

• Marketplace Approved Writer
• Helium Charter Member