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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Jun 7, 2008 17:04:11 GMT
well I did some cutting today. tried out some new ideas. First, knowing that I had been overpowering my swings lately I decided that I was going to cut with as little power as possible. I tried some draw and push cuts too but those didn't go so well and I sometimes stopped my cut right in the middle of a target. still, I did some good cutting and enjoyed myself. I think my form was a little better this time too, I just need to get my cut speed back up without over powering. ok here it is: questions, comments, and constructive criticism welcome.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2008 17:30:57 GMT
wow much better!!! i noticed you pickle chipped the 2-liter very nice
keep the vids coming!!
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Post by YlliwCir on Jun 7, 2008 23:12:12 GMT
Nice cutting, Ian. Good to see you posting vids. You got more nerve than me, cutting over concrete like that. I have a tendancy to hit the ground with my blade tip. +1
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Jun 7, 2008 23:37:10 GMT
thanks ric and Xana, as for the concrete, well the only way the kaze just isn't long enough to hit the ground unless I really reach for it. if I was swinging a longer sword I'd be in the back yard. my poor camera just doesn't take the direct sunlight well so the carport worked out. I was more worried about hitting the brick walls, but I spaced it all out very carefully.
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Post by YlliwCir on Jun 8, 2008 17:46:12 GMT
Yeah, Ian, after more thought, I only hit the ground with my euro longer swords, not my kats. Still, I'm a bit of a clutz, tho after seeing Pauls friends leg I'm going to pay more attention to where my blades going.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2008 18:40:50 GMT
yeah i just read that too!!! but it reminded me that swords ARE NOT TOYS
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Jun 9, 2008 3:11:18 GMT
yup, I saw that too. naaaasty! well, I am very careful when I cut and I only use the most basic cuts I have been using for years in my training so that I know exactly where the sword will be going. there are times when I want to do some fancy cuts, but so far I have resisted the temptation. pictures of that leg and of the guy's arm from SFI and other horror stories flashing through my head tend to help me stay strong in my resolve to be safe.
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Post by ShooterMike on Jun 21, 2008 20:03:53 GMT
Ianflaer, glad to see this one. That's a very interesting location for cutting. It looks like the side entrance to a library or school. Interesting...
Nice cutting for the most part. I noticed at the end you stopped moving your feet and paying attention to foot placement and the results were more batted bottles and fewer clean cuts.
Something I like to think about is concentrate on delivering every two-handed cut with the sword moving from the high side of the forward foot to the low side of the rearward foot. Then the rising cuts go from the low side of the rearward foot to the high side of the forward foot. That way you are maximizing your body mechanics, and at the same time keeping the blade path away from your legs and feet. It's both safer and more controlled. And usually makes for cleaner cuts with better edge alignment.
A suggestion would be to try the cuts in extreme slow motion, over the top of the cutting stand (without a target) until the movements are very smooth and totally under control all the way through the cut. Also, keep your eyes focused on the blade while doing this.
That way you can "feel" as well as observe the edge alignment. Please let me know if that makes sense and if it helps any?
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Jun 22, 2008 1:52:55 GMT
sure, shooter it makes sense. the location is my carport. behind me you can see my screened in porch and to the right is the door into my house. yeah I got lazy in the end. . .
thanks for the tips will work with it.
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