"Hailing from humble roots in Coquitlam BC, this dorky but dangerous competitor brings flair and style to the circled square, if not good technique! Put your hands together for the Burly Banana, the Snarky Swordsman, the Dashing Dueller, Beeeeeeeeeeeeeennnjamin Joooooooong! We WALK... In the GARDEN... Of his TUUUUURRRRBULENCE!"

((I've always wanted to do that))

Profile

DoB: 03.03.85

Height: 6'

Weight: 180 lbs

Blood Type: B+

Style: Flashy

Signature move: Riding the Bull (Ask Woojin about it)

Rank: Sho-dan

Dating Status: Long term relationship

Pet: Curly (deceased - rest in peace, my friend. I'll never forget you.)

Broken take: Not sure.

"Pristine" take collection: Enough to make 2 more shinai

Career History

March 9th, 2002 - Kendo career begins

November 24th, 2007 - Sho-dan rank attained after several hiatuses and stuff.

((..Uh, insert other glorious exploits of your choosing? :) ))

Anecdotal Stuff

Why I practice

In kendo, I see metaphors to many of the challenges and problems I face in my daily life and personal development. I learned early on that although the person in front of you changes several times throughout the practice, the only opponent you really have to beat is yourself - after doing that, everything else will follow. I practice kendo so I'll be able to do that, and become more comfortable with myself as a result.

Also, hitting people with sticks is entertaining.

How I started? I was randomly searching the web for sword history type things (Musashi, kenjutsu origins, etc), and randomly found the BCKF website. I found from there, a reference to Sunrise Coquitlam, as we were formerly known, and that very night visited. I watched that night, and planned to again just watch the next practice, but sensei shoved a shinai in my hands. The rest followed.

Biggest challenge in kendo

Letting go and letting things flow, letting the shinai do the work.

Biggest challenge in life

Letting go and letting things flow, letting myself do the work.

Thank Yous

Everyone in the dojo.

Suvie. <3

Comments?

o rly? ya rly. - Myself

"Wow... You're one of the few people I know who has been doing Kendo since we all first started... I envy you and am proud of you at the same time!" - Jae

I'm glad you are back and well. I thank you for acknowledging my improvement and as the same words come to you. As much time as known you, I always appreciated your advice and your dedication to kendo. From my perspective, you always be my sempie and appreciate your place in our lovely dojo. Again, I welcome you back and I wish to see you every week. For the riding the bull goes, I will get you back :-). ----Woojin----