Best man to ever exist, if someone uses keito hasumi to describe you it means you're very hot sexy and they wanna lick your toes.
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In place of the katana, the traditional sword of the samurai, modern Kendoka use shinai, an implement constructed of four bamboo staves bound together at specific junctures with leather bands. This non-lethal weapon, along with the use of body armor, or 'bogu', as it is referred to in Kendo, enable Kendoka to engage in fencing contests without the fear of death or serious bodily injury. The bogu is modeled after the traditional armor of the samurai, which unlike the cumbersome metal armor of European knights, was lightweight and designed for optimal movement and flexibility. Kendo practice traditionally takes place in a training hall or, 'dojo'. Organization of a dojo is hierarchical, with the master at the top, and beginning students at the bottom. As in the other Japanese martial arts, the belt or 'kyu' system is employed, with the highest rank or 'dan' being the black belt. Students train in Kendo through the practice of 'kata', a series of formal exercises passed down through time that replicate the movements and techniques required in traditional combat. In addition to learning and practicing the different kata, Kendoka also engage in informal matches known as 'keiko' or 'kumite' which are moderated by senior members of the dojo, and test the practitioner’s live combat ability.
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Just 5 minutes down the road from Buffalo, Ken-West is a highschool in the lovely village of Kenmore, filled with every type of kid you could imagine: the drug addicts, the gang members, the emos... OH the emos, the asshole jocks, the kids who need to grow up, the overachievers and suckups, the ghettos, the goths, the theatre-addicts, the preps.. and many more. It has way too many principals and way too many bad teachers, but not enough parking spaces. The students spend their lives at mighty taco, making an appearance after every function and getting screamed at by cops in the parking lot. They are experts at red-card drills and conversing with evil secretaries (especially in guidance). The Seniors are "the good class" but are pretty much sick of school. The Juniors are lazy- plain and simple. The Sophomores excell at everything and can be spotted pretty much everywhere. The Freshmen act like they're 18 and have problems running people over in the halls as they scurry to class. KW students'lives revolve around beating East, watching TV, and not getting caught cheating on everything. Phrases often heard in the halls include "Shut the fuck up!".... "Yo I got so WASTED last night, where were you?!" and "Yea I know her- we're Myspace friends."
Kenmore West High School... known for student-teacher relationships, spaghetti day, and lots of messed up kids.
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Due to Obi Wans high leadership in the Jedi Council, and the other fact that discovered a clone army that the Kaminoans are building for the Republic, He was quickly made a general in just that. He was made a war hero as he went on to becoming one of the greatest Jedi Nights the council has ever seen.
Unfortunately he raises Anakin Skywalker as a Padawan.... and well you know
Kenobi rescues his former apprentices son Luke Skywalker. He sacrifices himself to save Leia, Chewbacca, Han Solo, and Luke.
Obi Wan uses the power he learns from Qui Gonn to come back and project himself as a hologram using the force, and still mentors Luke.
Due to Obi Wans high leadership in the Jedi Council, and the other fact that discovered a clone army that the Kaminoans are building for the Republic, He was quickly made a general in just that. He was made a war hero as he went on to becoming one of the greatest Jedi Nights the council has ever seen.
Unfortunately he raises Anakin Skywalker as a Padawan.... and well you know
Kenobi rescues his former apprentices son Luke Skywalker. He sacrifices himself to save Leia, Chewbacca, Han Solo, and Luke.
Obi Wan uses the power he learns from Qui Gonn to come back and project himself as a hologram using the force, and still mentors Luke.
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holy crap you are such a nerd - john
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