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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2007 21:15:20 GMT
What caught my eye is the fact that he's using a Shura (no bohi). Kata and tameshigiri are performed by Sensei Kilgore of Twin Cities Budokan. See top of page here Cheness Cutting Videos.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2007 21:02:35 GMT
What caught my eye is the fact that he's using a Shura (no bohi). Kata and tameshigiri are performed by Sensei Kilgore of Twin Cities Budokan. See top of page here Cheness Cutting Videos. According to the video opening credits, the kenjutsu and iaijutsu are KaiShin-Ryu (Heisei Period). For those of us new to japanese swordsmanship and unfamiliar with this style/period, some elaboration would sure be appreciated. Any knowledgeable practitioners willing to comment? I counted six (6) noto (resheathings): 1. Standing with opening credits rolling he uses a reversed hand position (palm supine). As a beginner I have not yet been taught this technique. What amazes me is how quick this move is as he brings the blade from below to above the hand. 2. At the kneel and virtually straight in (!). Although the palm is prone, the blade never rests on the arm/hand but appears to go straight in. 3. Same as (2). 4. Like (1) but while kneeling. 5. Like (2) but following "yojmbo-giri". 6. The first and only noto technique I've been taught. I'm very impressed. He is extremely adept. He seems to gauge the distance from the mats quite precisely; he is no closer than need be. This begs the question: Is the sword length what he's used to? (If this is a stock Shura it will have a nagasa of 28"). Bet this video sells lots of Shuras with no bohi. But I hope an equal number of delux iaito!
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