[viawbambutt]

since i'm injured i had to teach the newbies class somedays this month. i noticed some of them were really introverted and "shy" too. especially when it comes to kiai. i sometimes tell them kendo is not only about wielding a sword. it is about being a better person...

that means that if you are a bit clumsy, kendo will teach you to be a bit more coordinated and graceful. if you're too stiff and aggresive, kendo will teach you to be flexible and centered. and if you're shy, kendo will teach you to scream your lungs/hara out without caring at all about what other people think.

i'm not sure if any of this applies to you but good luck starting kendo anyway!