User:Urokugaeshi

Some basic background about me.


 * Canadian
 * mathematical linguist
 * male
 * minor degree in Japanese language, with some further grad studies in Japanese language and culture
 * Lived in Russia for 10 years, native-like proficiency in all aspects of Russian language and culture
 * 3rd dan ZNKR Iaido (ZNKR seitei Iai, Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, Yamamoto Harutsuke-ha, all aspects, including Tachi Uchi no Kurai, Tsume Ai no Kurai and Daikendori), practicing since 2004, 3rd place at national competition 6 years ago, fighting spirit at nationals 3 years ago.
 * 4th dan ZNKR Jodo (ZNRK seitei Jo, Shindo Muso Ryu, Tokyo-ha (Omote, Chuden, Ran-Ai, tanjo, kenjitsu)), practicing since 2005
 * Ikkyu Aikido Aikikai (formerly ASU, now USAF), practicing since 2002
 * studies of Japanese calligraphy (Shodo) since 2010
 * basic functional knowledge of Kendo, Tae Kwon-do, and Judo.

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