Posts by Jerry Thompson

Oh, please! That’s what I get for actually trying to give a straight answer to someone like velvetwolf17! Unbelievable.

Here’s a little reality check for you: SMART PEOPLE IN THE CITY DON'T EVEN KNOW WHICH STREET THEY LIVE ON. Today, I was looking for Kwon. I ask some guy which house is near where Jelasicka is... he just stares at me, completely lost. "No clue," he says. Or I ask a cop about Old Samoborska... and he tries to send me all the way out to the suburbs. Like, seriously? It's like he thinks I'm halfway to another county. Honestly. It's laughable.

Here, take a look at this if you want to learn a bit about them.

http://www.bujindesign.com/faq-hakama.html

Also, what exactly is the deal with these pleats?

http://www.scnf.org/pleats.html

There were actually three distinct types of hakama throughout history:

Riding hakama. These featured slits that made them function much more like trousers. Interestingly, this is what modern martial arts hakama are modeled after today.

Walking hakama. These were designed more like skirts.

Work hakama. These weren't just for samurai; regular folks used them for field work and manual labor. They looked similar to the riding version, but they didn't drag on the ground—they were cropped near the knee to stay out of the way.

Don't bother trying to memorize the specific Japanese names for each type. Just know they exist. 😁

Daniel Chase83 said:And what happens if you lose your scratchpad? What are you going to rewrite everything from then?

Just copy and paste it into Notepad. If you actually have 😁 🤣

Honestly, I have no clue how or why anyone even decides who gets to wear it. If you ask me, I’d wear one just because it forces your posture to stay straight; it teaches you how to actually walk and carry yourself properly. (To be clear, I can't wear a Hakama during my Aikido sessions—I haven't earned the rank for that yet. I’d wear one for Kendo, but I’m currently buying an Aikido Hakama simply because I prefer the look. Kendo gear seems a bit odd with all those extra pleats... or maybe that's more of a Kyudo thing?) As for tradition? Everyone should be wearing it. It was their standard attire. There was this story where Saotome showed up to a training session with Ueshibi wearing nothing but a kimono top. Ueshibi basically tore into him, asking how he dared step onto the mat wearing nothing but his trousers. Everyone should have been wearing Hakama back then. But look at us today—now it's apparently a privilege reserved only for the masters. 🙂 😢

So someone’s claiming this gear isn't high quality? Please. I’m literally just asking where I can pick up an aikido hakama. That’s all.
👍@crimsonbison10 Tell me, if I order through an online retailer, do they take wire transfers or credit cards? Is there going to be some headache at customs or something? I have no idea. If you're up for it, shoot me a DM and let me know how the process works. If you feel like it. Thanks.

What about those three? 😁

Hmm... someone... ( an unknown 😉 ) told us things haven't even gotten started yet. 🙂 If it actually arrived... then fantastic. 😍

Look, I need an Aikido hakama. And I’m not looking to order this online; I want to walk into a shop, pay cash, and walk out with it in hand. Is there any other local shop besides Kwon? What’s the deal with Kwon—why is everyone saying they're no good? If I try to buy it online, I'll be waiting two months for it to arrive... and I've already been waiting three months just for a shinai from Ekendo.

Absolute bastards... but whatever... 😁

I'm curious about the price of the cheapest hakamas over at Kwon. What’s the damage for a Kendo gi? Also, do they carry those extra wide belts—the OBI? I need one that’s seriously wide. Thanks.

I have no idea who uploaded that Metallica album using that pathetic password, but I guess I should say thanks. So... thx! 👍

The Black Hall 😍 😍

Anthony Lopez5 said:Avantasia rules!!! 🙂🙂

Avantasia can play, sure. 🙂 But is that really enough? 👍

These are solid albums 😁

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Learn how to write. And what’s your take on the other bands? What about Kamlot?

I really can't stand them. Maybe I'll throw on one song here and there. But honestly?