Daily stress requires a counterpart. Thats why I started praciticing {link:Iaidō|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iaido}. Its a martial art that requires concentration and precision and is done without opponent. Iaidō serves well to free myself from daily work. - My style: Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu 「無双直伝英信流」 - My dojo: Esaka-dojo, Berlin - I am member of the {link:German Iaido Association|http://www.iaidoverband.de} On the 4th of November I have passed the examination for the 5th kyu, which is the lowest possible grade. Kyu grades are uncommon in Japan, where graduation starts with Dan. 1 Waza These I have learned and try to master. The number in braces denotes the examination grade (kyu) I did it for. 1.1 Seiza h. Mae 「前」(5) 1.1 Batto Ho h. Junto Sono Ichi 「順刀其の」(5) h. Junto Sono Ni 「順刀其の二」(5) h. Tsuigekito 「追撃刀」(5) h. Shato 「斜刀」 h. Shihoto Sono Ichi 「四方刀其の一」 h. Shihoto Sono Ni　「四方刀其の二」 h. Zantotsuto　「斬突刀」(5) 2006-11-06 11:15:09.31 2006-11-06 11:13:08.95