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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I attended the ECUSKF #JODO seminar over the weekend. Even though it's been a few days, my brain is still mush from all the information I tried to retain. #iaido #martialarts #Japan #budget

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The hallmark of this video is that this is the first time I've been able to fully practice #kendo since my shoulder dislocation two months ago. I clearly have a ton of cobwebs to clear. So good to be back! #martialarts #buddy #jigeiko

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

It's been a while, but I'm finally getting back into Baldur's Gate 3. Looks like I'm gunshot getting used to the game system, so hopefully I can make some progress! #blackskygamers #blerdsky #ps5 #bg3

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Nice blast from the past when I got the cosplay bug during COVID and did a few closet cosplays. #blerdsky #ff7 #tifa #Gundam #heeroyuy #closetcosplay

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I was alone for #iaido today, so I wanted to try to expand my knowledge about the #okuden kata set. Here's my attempt with the first half of the tachiwaza. #musoshindenryu #blacksky #blerdsky #katana #iaito

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Airship Ashanti, the #steampunk group I belong to, is having a school supply drive right now. Click the link to get more details on how y'all can help us out! #blerdsky #blackskygamers #backtoschool

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

That tuner when you accidentally cosplay as a member of Jodeci go a family photoshoot in the DR. Of course, I had to ham it up. #jodeci #begging #cosplay #DR

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Cincinnati is a very interesting, but fun place. That's why I stuck myself here for the last 18 years. #Cincinnati #Ohio #westwood

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I was alone for Iaido last Friday, so I was able to work on some things. But my injured shoulder prevented me from practicing long. #iaido #martialarts #katana #iaito

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It only took 109 hours, but I finally beat Assassin's Creed Shadows. The game is long, but i still had a great time with it. Of course, i may be biased since Yasuke is my inspiration for my Steampunk character. #yasuke #assassinscreed #ps5

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Since I was the only person at #iaido last week, I was able to work on a lot of stuff. Most notably, I did this after using my #tanrenbo, so I was able to use my core muscles more. If only my leg muscles were more balanced... #seiteiiaido #musoshindenryu #martialarts #sword #katana

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

My body is finally healed up enough to be able to use this thing again. While there is some strength training involved, I'm mostly trying to focus on using my core muscles more, which is something I'm risky lacking. #tanrenbo #kendo #swordsmanship #suburi

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

When I was in school, we were highly discouraged from using web translators for our homework sure to inaccuracies. These days, machine translations are part of multi-million dollar business models. Go figure.

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

For another post celebrating #28daysofblackcosplay, I wanted to show off some of my favorite #blackpanther cosplay variants I've done over the years. #blerdsky #blackcosplay #tchalla #marvel

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

This persistent cold weather reminds me of the time I did a snowy photoshoot at #korra. #avatar #nickelodeon #legendofkorra #blerdsky #blerd #cosplay

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Jelly donuts are my fave! Nothing beats a jelly filled donut! Too bad this one was terrible! #pokemon #blerdsky #blackskygamers #blerdanime #anime #pocketmonsters #jellydonut #onigiri

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

This donut was NOT great! But they're still my favorite donut. There's nothing like a good jelly donut. #pokemon #donut #blerdsky #blackanime #onigiri

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

This article perfectly summarized why I love the budo I do and what keeps me going. There's no inherently practical application where I'll be able to defend myself with a sword. That was never the point.

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Peter Boylan @peterboylan.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I do all these crazy, ancient Japanese martial arts? What relevance can 17th century budo possibly have in the 21st century? You'd be surprised. peterboylan.substack.com/p/is-budo-re...

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How can budo be relevant in the 21st century, especially koryu budo, those arts established before 1868?

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

While cleaning up one of our rooms,I took the chance to marvel at the #kendo #zekken that I've collected over the last two decades. #blerdsky #nafuda #bogu

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The items from the #megaman guide Kickstarter came in the mail yesterday. Needless to say, I'm quite happy with the artwork here! #rockman #nfpublishing #blerdsky

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Any #devilman fans here? I've been a fan since I watched the OVAs as a teenager. Immediately after watching Devilman Crybaby, I knew I wanted to own it in case it goes off streaming eventually. Now I finally have my wish! #blerdsky #anime #devilmancrybaby

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I had a bit of wanderlust while in California, so I went to Tijuana for a few hours until my plane left. Time will spent! #Tijuana #Mexico #travel #tour

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Assassin's Creed: Shadows greeted me when I got home yesterday. I'm really impressed by all the extras that came with it! I've only played the game for about 1.5 hours, but I'm enjoying it so far. #blerdsky #blackskygamers #yasuke #ps5 #assassinscreed #gamer

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

As an older millennial, I can appreciate the technological advances that has brought more to gaming than I could gave ever imagined as a kid. But one thing I miss is the ability to play a game immediately upon purchase without installing on console. #blerdsky #blackskygamers

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I got to practice with the Orlando Kendo Club while on a work trip last week. I had a ton of fun and learned a lot about myself while practicing with new people. #kendo #剣道 #martialarts

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

I spent last Saturday at the Ohio Renaissance Festival as a flower fae for Fantasy Weekend. #blerdsky #blackcosplay #cosplayover40 #fae #blackfae #oren

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

What were the games in your childhood that made you a gamer? Quote post with your favorites! #blerdsky #blackgamer #gamer #videogames #blacksky #retrogaming

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

I think I was just showing my wife that I finished washing the sheets and stuff in my usual, ridiculous ways.

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

I'm finally posting photos from the Chicago #steampunk Exposition, where I wrote my Steampunk character costume, #victorian Burger King villain and something for the Goblin Ball. I had a great time seeing fellow punks from different areas of the country! #burgerking #cosplayofcolor #blerdsky

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

One of my favorite game series as a kid was #megaman. Over the weekend, I marathoned all 6 games for a great #nostalgia trip. I miss being a kid! #blerdsky #blerdskygamers #nintendo #nes #capcom #rockman #ロックマン

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

#blackfaeday was earlier this month and I couldn't be happier! The weather was great and meeting everyone again was an awesome time! Here's my #fae #cosplay based on the purple Iris. Group photo by Nytevisionsphotography #blackcosplay #poccosplay #fantasy

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

#28daysofblackcosplay Day 11 My friends and I did a Little Red Riding Hood group, where I played the #wolf character. Of course, I had to spice things up a bit! #29daysofblackcosplay #blerdsky #fairytale #blackcosplayer #littleredridinghood #cosplay #renaissancefestival

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I...have my work cut out for me. And I'm sure there's more that I might but before I get through this. Can't trust streaming anymore! #blerdsky #anime #backlog #pileofshame

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

#28daysofblackcosplay Day 9 An oldie, but goodie from when I dressed as #aqualad / #kaldur'ahm. This was towards the beginning of my #cosplay journey, so it's in a huge need for an update. #29daysofblackcosplay #blackcosplayer #blerdsky #dccomics #atlantis

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

That time I went to #kroger and had to go through multiple doors to find the drink I was looking for. #wtf #shopping #grocery

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

#28daysofblackcosplay Day 8 Once genre that I'm into is #steampunk, which encouraged people to make their own characters and personas. I made mine based on #yasuke, the African #samurai from the 1600s. #blackcosplayer #blerdsky #29daysofblackcosplay #blacksteampunk #poccosplay

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Kenshi Yasuke @kenshi-yasuke.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I found some photos of my last #kendo practice at #purdue before I graduated back in 2007. We did the things where we popped balloons on to of our men. #keiko #nostalgia #剣道