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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2008 23:45:17 GMT
Well, here is another vid. Believe it or not, I have had this sword for months, and it is the first time cutting. In fact, just wiped off the shipping grease today. Couple of things to note it is a 1045 through hardened blade. cheezy wirebrushed hamon. Cheap fittings (as you will se in the second vid, the tsuka is starting to come apart after about 10 min. of cutting light stuff. 1 or 2 hard plastic bottles, but nothing abusive. It is light and fast, has bo hi, is about 27 inches. Much lighter than thier 1065 th hand forged, but that one is better steel. I am very dissapointed in the tsuka, but for around 70-80 bucks, this is a great blade. I am going to have to look into doing my own tsukas. couple of batted bottles this time, yeah I know. Anyway, enjoy!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2008 3:11:26 GMT
You know, I don't pretend to know the first thing about Japanese swordsmanship, but I noticed something in your first few cuts on the first vid. In IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association), after I "neutralize" my targets and complete shooting the stage, I generally "scan" the area (keeping my eyes and gun scanning the area in order to assure all targets have been neutralized). I noticed that you seemed to basically do the same thing with the sword. Is this something that is involved with this style of swordsmanship? Here's a karma for you looking like you're having a helluva lot of fun.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2008 17:29:45 GMT
Good question Martin.
I learned from an old Vietnam green beret who taughtme TaeKwonDo when I was late teens. He looked at me one night and said "Farmer, do you like old gladiator movies?" ;D
No, not really. What he did say was that I learned quickly, and how would Ilike to learn about swordsmanship. He slapped a bokken in my hands and in about 3 months, I could actually spar with him for about 2-3 min before getting cracked. Sometimes I would win, usually only to get cracked in the shins or hands by lowering my guard too early. I have heard some on the board refer to it as looking like kendo. I am currently looking to find an Iaido instructor within an hour, but to no avail. I have a couple of vids, and the basic movements and stances that are shown are mirror images (in my minds eye) of what Tom taught me.
It is a weird trait, I guess. I really can't say that he specifically taught or spoke of that in either art form, more like I learned to be that way the hard way. That is really bad cutting by the way. If I can plan a cut time, and have my bottles and materials ready, I will meditate about 15 min beforehand. I really can cut much better with the proper mental preparation. I pray shortly (to God, not budda) for thanks and wisdom and to be tempered enough to never have to use a weapon. Then the rest of the time is spent visualizing my targets, and seeing each cut or sequence of cuts beforehand. Whilst I do this, and I know this sounds crazy, but it seems to take me to a higher level of alertness/awareness. When I am cutting, I am trying to visualize making cuts on an opponent or a target on an opponet. Except for the botttles in the air, that is just really good for timing, in my minds eye. I have also considered tethering small bottles to a cord and then swinging them, to practice. Kinda like a speedbag for a boxer. Thanks for the karma, but I would feel bad having you think that I know anything other than basics of japanese swordmanship myself.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2008 19:21:57 GMT
Zanshin, it's called zanshin. Very good. In the beginning, Farmer, you had the sword in the scabbard upside down, which can result in the sword falling out. Usually we carry the sword in the scabbard with the thumb of the carry hand, holding the tsuba so there are no accidents. Minor quibble. Aside from the twirling, not too damn bad. You know, I don't pretend to know the first thing about Japanese swordsmanship, but I noticed something in your first few cuts on the first vid. In IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association), after I "neutralize" my targets and complete shooting the stage, I generally "scan" the area (keeping my eyes and gun scanning the area in order to assure all targets have been neutralized). I noticed that you seemed to basically do the same thing with the sword. Is this something that is involved with this style of swordsmanship? Here's a karma for you looking like you're having a helluva lot of fun.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2008 10:05:26 GMT
Nice cutting man! , I like how you get back to starting position so fast after u cut.
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