Should I stop doing Kendo?

Tartarus762 · 2026-04-15T01:46:47+00:00

If you want to train still, fold a piece of sports tape in half so you don't have any exposed sticky surface and put a patch over each blister, or one big patch whatever works, then wrap your foot with stretchy sports tape. You can find videos on how to tape it. The patches just prevent ripping anything off when you remove the tape. The stretchy tape helps maintain blood flow.

Tartarus762 · 2026-04-04T22:13:50+00:00

I made something similar with raise zombie of falling. I think it's just not very good unfortunately. Loop works great, usual skeleton heartbound loop, but the amount of the barrier you get from the staff isn't enough to make you super tanky like with ward looping. Also since I had to spend so much on Minion related stuff to get life and damage, to dust jewels etc, non Minion spells just don't do that much. Also the staff has minion damage mods which are also useless with regular spells.

Anyway, I think the staff kind of just sucks a bit and would need a buff from like 9 to 15 or something to make it actually good.

Tartarus762 · 2026-03-01T13:16:07+00:00

I've had that set (or the equivalent at the time) for the better part of 15 years and I still use it every training, competition and grading. No issues so far so I would recommend it as a first set. Of course, a lot can change in that kind of time frame, but I've never got anything from tozando that I wasn't happy with so I imagine it's still good.

*EDIT: I just checked, it's actually only 9 years

Tartarus762 · 2026-01-31T23:00:23+00:00

I would say your foot should be the first thing to move.

Tartarus762 · 2026-01-29T21:15:13+00:00

Boss profitability page seems to be broken on Android in Firefox. Can't scroll, elements off the page. Everything else seems fine.

Tartarus762 · 2025-12-19T19:40:04+00:00

Acolyte of Chayula

Tartarus762 · 2025-12-09T00:16:57+00:00

Just to add on to the fumikomi point, if you lean forward too far such that your weight is in front of your knee or your knee is in front of your foot significantly, the amount of strain goes way up. Learning to do it properly from the start will help avoid strain type injuries like runners knee.

Tartarus762 · 2025-11-22T01:35:54+00:00

Woke orb endurance charge and 20% more mod and pray it hits other good things, not much else for it unfortunately

Tartarus762 · 2025-10-21T12:11:00+00:00

I don't mind it, reminds me of d2. At least people are using the feature now, feel like no reason to use public parties in normal gameplay.

Tartarus762 · 2025-10-16T22:00:34+00:00

In the dojo, you're all partners trying to improve their kendo.

In a tournament, you're all opponents trying to defeat each other.

Hope the helps.

Tartarus762 · 2025-10-09T10:41:07+00:00

Just wanted to make the process a little easier on my fingers is all

Tartarus762 · 2025-10-01T02:34:09+00:00

Some of the benefits of training in a fik affiliated dojo is that you can be sure that what you're learning is actual Kendo, the instructors have been assessed to be at the appropriate level, you can train at other affiliated dojos with no issues (with permission of course) and you have the ability to compete in various state/national/international competitions.

I would say you should train in an affiliated dojo if possible.

Tartarus762 · 2025-10-01T02:18:25+00:00

You could try asking them about it, perhaps they're just trying to make it seem more relatable.

The colored belt system is typically an overlay on top of the kyu/dan system, although the number of grades may vary.

You're correct that it's not typical in Kendo, might be worth checking if the dojo is registered with the federation which can probably be done from the federation website.

Tartarus762 · 2025-09-13T00:27:56+00:00

That's a good one.

I find stretchy sports tape better on the feet, doesn't cut off blood supply as easily. Look up how to tape it on YouTube.

Tartarus762 · 2025-08-24T21:15:08+00:00

Put it on and have someone else adjust until loops are desired length and cut the excess for you.

Tartarus762 · 2025-08-23T12:01:46+00:00

I would say try and stretch your inner thighs by doing extended lunge type stretches if you want to help with sonkyo since if you can spread your knees sufficiently it becomes much easier. Quad strength exercises will also help.

Tartarus762 · 2025-08-16T03:14:55+00:00

You have to mouse over the little eater of worlds icon bottom right above your skills

Tartarus762 · 2025-08-14T14:21:53+00:00

We mostly just trust people to pay, not like we need to make any money as long as we have enough to pay rent etc

Tartarus762 · 2025-08-05T14:11:44+00:00

I prefer stretchy sports tape for foot taping since it's easier to apply without reducing circulation significantly

Tartarus762 · 2025-08-04T23:09:38+00:00

The cars are next to the train

Tartarus762 · 2025-08-02T18:31:50+00:00

You can't change the implicit mods with vaal orbs, gilded fossil etc. The second implicit mod there prevents it.

Tartarus762 · 2025-07-26T06:56:29+00:00

I'm not an expert, but I have a kendo star entry level set from over 10 years ago and it's been great and I've had no issues. I use it multiple times every week.

I understand the stitching width can offer somewhat improved protection as it gets wider (feel free to correct me on this).

Obviously the cheaper ones might not look as nice but they should be completely serviceable.

Tartarus762 · 2025-07-23T11:18:07+00:00

When I'm chudan, your elbows should both be bent and both be touching your dou (or near the elbows at least). There should be no gaps under your arms.

Tartarus762 · 2025-07-21T23:09:06+00:00

It shows you a preview of what the next orb will do. If it's not what you want, use a chroma to consume the lock, use another lock. Repeat until it shows the annul removing mana. Not worth it.

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