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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2007 4:55:05 GMT
I've been told that my form sucks (by which I'm not offended as I'm sure it does), and I am resultantly wondering what the proper stance is to make a simple right to left downward cut (what's it called?). We can also go through the other stances used in JSA. I just wanted to start with something simple and generic. Discriptions are good. Pics help. Sounds like a job for chopchop, huh? Thanks anyone who can help. ;D
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Post by tajima on Nov 4, 2007 8:37:42 GMT
What do you mean? If you have consecutive photos or a video of your form, you could PM it to me and I'd be glad to help.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2007 10:14:25 GMT
Heh, sorry about that steve i didn't mean to be that blunt. I find it hard to explain with words when i am talking about this kind of thing but i will try. Stand front on to your target then take half a step to either your right or left. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Now here comes the hard part to explain, hold your sword so that it is comfortable in your grip with your hands spread far enough apart. To get the feeling of what I'm about to say before trying to cut, hold your sword vertically push forward with your left hand and pull back with your right, pushing the tsuka away from yourself to bring your blade back into a cutting position. Now pull back with your left and push forward with your right to make the cut. Now the flick and the control that i keep talking about is simply the by product of how fast you perform a cut like this. I hope that made sense, you can do this kind of cut from any direction.
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Post by grahamts on Nov 4, 2007 16:00:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2007 8:53:38 GMT
I've been told that my form sucks (by which I'm not offended as I'm sure it does), and I am resultantly wondering what the proper stance is to make a simple right to left downward cut (what's it called?). We can also go through the other stances used in JSA. I just wanted to start with something simple and generic. Discriptions are good. Pics help. Sounds like a job for chopchop, huh? Thanks anyone who can help. ;D My sempai always says, just walk. Most JSA is sequenced controlled movements, don't try to overexaggerate your stance, just stand there feet shoulder length apart and slightly step just a little forward with your right foot. That is it. When cutting as you stated(the cuts name is KESA), it is best as I asume you are cutting stationery targets, to stand feet together and step your left foot backwards as you cut down with your blade. This is a safer stance for newcomers to cut with as it saves more kneecaps ! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2007 2:20:18 GMT
Ah, thank you, chop. So, there's no particular stance, right? I did read your little tutorial, and it did help. I was just wondering what to do with my feet.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2007 8:01:49 GMT
Ah, thank you, chop. So, there's no particular stance, right? I did read your little tutorial, and it did help. I was just wondering what to do with my feet. You will have to alter your stance as your opponent moves or advances, but never to be rushed or distorted. It has to feel natural otherwise it is pointless learning. The 'stance' in alot of JSA depends on the kata, which initially does need guidance and positioning, but after it is done for so many years it feels natural . Kind of like driving a car, after a while you do it without thinking.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2008 3:57:57 GMT
To tell you the truth (and this is going to sound weird) I am very hesitant when teaching anyone anything to do with jsa. Why? i think the major reason is because i am not yet a 3rd degree black belt. I have only been practicing toyama ryu battodo for 2 years . I don't have anything against it but i just think about how i am neither certified nor ready to teach.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2008 19:46:16 GMT
When cutting as you stated(the cuts name is KESA), it is best as I asume you are cutting stationery targets, to stand feet together and step your left foot backwards as you cut down with your blade. This is a safer stance for newcomers to cut with as it saves more kneecaps ! ;D Absolutely, do the patient no harm. Never cut to a place where you have an important limb sticking out. With a kesagiri, cut to the side where your leg has stepped back, or away from the side where your leg has stepped forward. Otherwise, you may cut into your leg. To be clear, with a left-right kesagiri, finishing low and to the right, either you step forward with your left or back with your right. Although styles vary, generally you want the pommel of the sword to stay pretty close to your centerline. In JSA your left hand is where the power comes from.
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