Ha ha some good questions raised again this week, thanks @kerrislravenhill
Firstly I didn't learn any official martial arts, but then I had older brothers so knew how to throw a punch, or run....
Will see how my week pans out, wishing you a wonderful one!
A lot of my knowledge comes from books, videos, even Youtube instruction. My Akido Sensei taught Kenjutsu but only the basics as he is only partly accredited in certain official schools. He could only steer me to different teachers. For full accreditation one must go back to Japan official schools and sanctioned masters of the art. A lot is demonstration arts and not very practical in today's society.
Self defense kept basic to easily understandable concepts to be any use. Common sense techniques and tactics that can be taught at a community center level at any fitness level.
I love how you look dressed as a samurai.... you have a fan around here.
https://giphy.com/gifs/unboxing-katana-steemsilvergold-U4ukizlRzDOaUvHjwL
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