The 5 kendo stances
by Caulen Derby
(Folsom California America)
I've been thinking about going into kendo, but I've also been wondering if I have to use one of the 5 stances of kendo or can you use your own stance and style?
Answer: Thank you for your question.You don’t get to do whatever you want. You are going to learn the basics following instructions from your teacher. Hope this helps.
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