So some Kendo humor

(By way of explanation, kiai is one of the key components in a valid strike, which by way of simulataneously timing should be the shouting of the body part struck, the landing of the foot on which there is stepping (e.g. fumikomi), and the strike itself. All three elements at the same time.)

Rob Chin and I have been thinking how lucky we are (Alric must needs agree) that dating is not more like Kendo in terms of kiai. For then, not only must you follow through (and turn around with proper zanshin), but you must also shout (and time) things such as "Lips"! "Sayu-cheek!" "Migi-testicle!", while having to worry about such counters as "Lips-suriage-cheek" (block lips lunge and counter immediately with strike to cheek) and various related oji-waza.

Good times.