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Title: samurai sword fighting
Post by: trexy on July 19, 2005, 03:54:46 PM
Ok guys,
ive been training samurai sword fighting for more than 2 years,so i think its time that i post the essentials of samurai sword fighting,
so,,,stay tuned :)
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: xdarth joshx on July 19, 2005, 04:12:55 PM
uh, samurai sword fighting? you mean Iaido, or kendo?
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: trexy on July 19, 2005, 04:17:11 PM
Iaido
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: Mr.Griffin on July 19, 2005, 05:55:06 PM
Sounds.... coool 8)
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: Ras on July 31, 2005, 03:58:48 PM
Yes please  :)
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: trexy on August 01, 2005, 01:40:07 AM
About ADO

Ado,the way of the draw, developed in conjunction with various styles of kenjutsu. the aim of iaido is to rapidly draw the sword and in one and the same motion make an effective cut.In the practice of Iaido, combat effectiveness is secondary in importance to spiritual and moral development. it was not until the 20th century that the term Iaido came into use and its practice came to be considered as a discipline in its own right
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: master of the saber on November 27, 2005, 02:18:44 AM
Ok guys,
ive been training samurai sword fighting for more than 2 years,so i think its time that i post the essentials of samurai sword fighting,
so,,,stay tuned :)

swords i love swords i have train`d samurai sword, heavy sword, one hand sword and lightsabers.
who does not like swords????
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: Leading on November 27, 2005, 03:21:12 PM
Cool
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: Bigdog01 on November 28, 2005, 04:45:11 PM
Ok guys,
ive been training samurai sword fighting for more than 2 years,so i think its time that i post the essentials of samurai sword fighting,
so,,,stay tuned :)

swords i love swords i have train`d samurai sword, heavy sword, one hand sword and lightsabers.
who does not like swords????

I like swords!   ;D

Never had any "formal" training, but I try.   ;)
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: Yoda on November 28, 2005, 04:56:38 PM
It's all about practice and sparring with someone to keep your skills and speed up...
learning techniques is great but watching your opponent is the key ;)

Dueling with Lightsabers is the best because the blade is easy to see :D
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: trexy on November 29, 2005, 04:41:22 AM
oh i forgot abt this :D :D
i will post pics soon...
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: darthmaddy on November 29, 2005, 03:16:29 PM
I can vouch for the blade being easier to see on lightsabers.  My friend bought some wooden "practice" samurai swords, and I beat the heck out of his fingers.  Can't duel with anything that doesn't light up anymore.  That dark wooden blade is hard to see.  Eager for info on iaido :)
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: Hamill82 on December 09, 2005, 06:47:20 PM
I love all kinds of swords. I have actually considered about taking some fencing hours or something that you could learn to use swords. I have one Paul Chen's Practical Katana on my wall. I have practised with it some times, but it's a bit dangerous, because it's deadly sharp. At one time I almost hit my leg and the lamp went in 2 pieces, so no more practising with that. But some sword lessons would be great...  :D
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: HAN SOLO on December 09, 2005, 07:00:40 PM
I studied Kendo for a while years ago. Not bad, but more sport then actual combat. For some reason, anything that is used as an extension of my hand seems very comforting however. Just like at work, if needed, I'll draw my ASP before my pistol or OC spray. Always wanted to get back into kendo. Iaido is not offered around here. What style is the one that Nick Gillard incorporated into his choreographing. There was a few styles, along with his own style. But there was an Asian art. The name begun with an "S". Does anyone know?
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: Thrawn on December 14, 2005, 01:30:42 PM
Ok guys,
ive been training samurai sword fighting for more than 2 years,so i think its time that i post the essentials of samurai sword fighting,
so,,,stay tuned :)

So when are you posting the essentials of samurai sword fighting?
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting (I guess this is a bump)
Post by: yod9 on January 28, 2007, 01:16:45 PM
I found this topic...  I guess I am bumping it.  But I guess I am repeating what may very well be repeated else where, but what the xxx.
There are 3 primary Japanese sword arts.

Iado:  The art of drawing the sword (i.e. killing your opponent in 1 or 2 quick strikes is often taught).
Kenjustsu:  The "art" of of the sword (in reference to actual warfare, no "playing fair" so to say)
Kendo:  The "way" of the sword.  We see this most commonly in the films (especially EP 4-6)

I am NO EXPERT, but have studied Kenjutsu and can post a few things of my experiences if people like.

Yod9
Title: Re: samurai sword fighting
Post by: Yoda on January 28, 2007, 02:17:36 PM
I believe we have some similar threads but it's always okay to post your experiences 8)