The Art of Kenjutsu

Kenjutsu is a samurai art that evolved in Japan. Learning Kenjutsu, is a unique wish you must include in your bucket list 2019. Kenjutsu was formed around 15th Century, to train Samurai warriors. Later, it became a part of the Ninja society. Kenjutsu is a process to learn the skill of sword-fighting. It includes fighting with the swords. The sword used in this battle is popularly known as Katana.

How to learn Kenjutsu?

There are many institutes which train you in the form of Kenjutsu. You can practice Kenjutsu alone, or with a partner. If you train yourself alone, it would help you in developing physically and also, to improve yourself in a better way. Your body will become more agile and stronger than before. If you put your dedication and loyalty towards learning Kenjutsu, you would become the master in couple of years. The master of Kenjutsu is known as Kenjutsuka. You have to change your lifestyle entirely and adapt into a more disciplined way of living.

To learn Kenjutsu, you require a professional mentor who would train you. But, if you are unable to get hold of an instructor in your locality, you can avail for other options too. You have to train yourself by watching videos or reading books about Kenjutsu. You would be able to learn the art form without any hurry or any schedules. 

Kenjutsu Art

Swords used in Kenjutsu

The most important sword that is needed for Kenjutsu is Katana, as mentioned earlier. Katana is also used in different martial arts, other than Kenjutsu. The art of properly managing the sword with respect is called as Teito. But, you must not use Katana early in your training. You might end up hurting yourself. Firstly, you have to use a wooden sword, namely bokkeh to train yourself. But, if you are uncomfortable with wooden swords, you might also purchase yourself a sword of bamboo which is covered by leather, known as Shinai. But, you should keep in mind, to learn Kenjutsu is not just about fulfilling one wish of your bucket list, it is also a journey to find your inner self and achieve strength, mentally and physically.

Safety comes first

You need to be very careful while handling the swords and fighting the battle. Though bokkeh is comparatively safer than the other swords, it still can break your bones, if not used properly. First, you need to learn about the sword, in detail. Then, you need to train yourself properly in holding the sword, so as not to get injured. Once you are comfortable with the sword, it becomes your best ally, throughout your life.

Kenjutsu is not an easy martial arts to learn quickly. To learn Kenjutsu, your mind needs to be cleared of each and every thought. You don’t have to become religious to learn the art form, but all you need to have is a dedicated willingness to change for the better. You need to be your biggest critic and only then, you would be able to learn Kenjutsu.

Bungee jumping – a mandatory try!

Adventure sports are really big these days. People all over the world are getting into adventure sports as we speak and among them, bungee jumping is probably the biggest. The sport is very thrilling as it involves an elastic cord which is tied to the waist of the person and then he or she jumps from a cliff or from a steep edge.

It is the crowd’s favorite

A lot of people have this in their bucket list and they are dying to try this out. But this sport isn’t for people who have heart problems or have a fear of heights. The best part about this sport is the thrill that it provides. Regardless of your age, the thrill which you will experience from this sport is something else entirely. This is the reason why so many people have this on the top of their bucket list. Every year, tons of people try this out and they have an experience of a lifetime. Although this might seem a bit dangerous, it has a pretty good safety record and trained professionals will be by your side at all times.

Bungee Jumping - Try once in your lifetime

It is a guarded procedure so no worries!

The equipment is very durable and you don’t have to worry about the elastic cord at all as it is made from state of the art material. If you have this in your bucket list then you should definitely try this out as soon as you can and once you do, you won’t be able to shake off the thrill. You will come back for more. I have a bucket list in which bungee jumping tops the list and I can’t wait to try this out. This won’t cost much and even if you are low on cash you can try this out. This sport originated as a manhood ritual but now it’s all about the fun of the jump. As I have mentioned before, people with certain problems should avoid this altogether. If you have high blood pressure,  a neurological disorder or diabetes then I’m sorry to say that you won’t  be able to check this off of your bucket list anytime soon. There is no age limit for this sport. As long as your fit and healthy you’re good to go. But there is a weight limit which is around 110kg.

The whole world is in love with it

Bungee jumping is done across the world and you won’t have any trouble locating a place where bungee jumping is done. Unless of course, you’re from India as in India there is only a single place which plays host to this thrilling sort. And if you’re a person who has just got into adventure sports and bungee jumping tops your bucket list then you should just find a place and do it.

Don’t think too much about it just go and do it. The more you think the more inclined you will be to just sit and watch because let’s face it, nobody would want to jump from a cliff at first even if it is a sport. 

Attending A Boxing Match

As a young child, you would have shared TV screen with your siblings to watch a boxing match and probably, you would have fancied watching a live boxing match where you are surrounded by the horde of the crowd, shoving their way and screaming for their favourite player. Indeed, we all have our bucket list and ticking things off gives us a sense of accomplishment, thrill and excitement. In fact, you can call it to be a journey full of emotions where we have reached our destination through our itineraries. To tell you the truth, a bucket list feels incomplete without attending a boxing match between two veterans, chasing the championship.

The impact of a knock-out punch, the crowd cheering and screaming, the feeling is surreal. Boxing portrays the spirit of true sportsmanship and the journey from being an amateur to a championship contender. It's hard to imagine yourself in their shoes and what it takes to be at their place, holding head high and championship belt in their hands. For that reason only, Boxing is considered to be one of the best sports to witness.

The drama that unfolds, the rivalry that is intensified portrays how determination and willpower are stronger than the physical strength. Being an individual game, you learn to have self-control and only you bear the responsibility of losing or winning. Indeed, Boxing promotes the culture and one of the beautiful sports you can ever witness. A strong brain and a strong body working together can move the mountains and that’s what makes boxing, wonderful sports. Emotions, tactics, strength are the prerequisite and what’s more important is how you are going to channel these skills and stand out from the rest of the crowd. Adding attending boxing match to your bucket list is worth your time, money, experience and joy. 

Wish to attain a boxing match

Normally, the bucket list of people ranges between skydiving to mountain climbing but only a few realize the necessity of adding a boxing match to their bucket list to get valuable insight, experience the surreal feeling, thrill and joy of a knock-out punch. Well, if you have not adjusted your bucket list yet, we never know when you will. One of the glorifying events is clamoring and inviting you to witness, two veterans competing against each other for the championship belt. By this time, probably you would have imagined how it feels to stand inside the boxing arena, holding your head high, crowd chanting loud for you to win. Indeed, this feeling is inexplicable.

So, before you turn old while ticking things off your bucket list, make sure you have attended a live boxing match. You don't know when your toddler asks you how it feels to attend a boxing match. There are a few things that you must experience before you die and attending a boxing match is one of those things. If you have not added this to your bucket list, you might feel something missing from your life, which will be deeply felt and eventually, you might regret and that's something we don't want to happen to us.