There are specially made wooden weapons with specific weight distributions used for learning.
Boukens and Shinaiis are a good example. There are claymores, long-swords and short-swords as well.
Sword
Sword
Cerberus.Tikal said: »
There are specially made wooden weapons with specific weight distributions used for learning.
Boukens and Shinaiis are a good example. There are claymores, long-swords and short-swords as well.
Boukens and Shinaiis are a good example. There are claymores, long-swords and short-swords as well.
"One does not simply buy a wooden sword"
swinging a sword around does nothing if you don't have the proper footwork to back it up
volkom said: »
swinging a sword around does nothing if you don't have the proper footwork to back it up
I'd use a shinai over a bokken, those things hurt lol >.>
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
swinging a sword around does nothing if you don't have the proper footwork to back it up
probably the closests thing of those to using a sword or w/e is going to be boxing. its that constant movement and not standing still and knowing how to pace yourself while moving around and taking your swings. gives a really good cardio workout.
on top of that is the various techniques you can learn on how to make the different cuts/slashes at the targets you intend and still having control of the weapon.
volkom said: »
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
swinging a sword around does nothing if you don't have the proper footwork to back it up
probably the closests thing of those to using a sword or w/e is going to be boxing. its that constant movement and not standing still and knowing how to pace yourself while moving around and taking your swings. gives a really good cardio workout.
on top of that is the various techniques you can learn on how to make the different cuts/slashes at the targets you intend and still having control of the weapon.
I wouldn't be looking at doing this for a workout, I'm conditioning to be an athlete again; but I would love proper training on true sword technique.
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
swinging a sword around does nothing if you don't have the proper footwork to back it up
probably the closests thing of those to using a sword or w/e is going to be boxing. its that constant movement and not standing still and knowing how to pace yourself while moving around and taking your swings. gives a really good cardio workout.
on top of that is the various techniques you can learn on how to make the different cuts/slashes at the targets you intend and still having control of the weapon.
I wouldn't be looking at doing this for a workout, I'm conditioning to be an athlete again; but I would love proper training on true sword technique.
you can check with any major university thats nearby. most of them have informal classes in fencing or kendo/kenjutsu. and you can check the various martial art schools in your area for similar things.
I've broken a few fingers with a bouken, myself. And don't kid yourself, arms are a huge point of importance with swords, especially two-handers. Thrust and control are something that even veterans have to maintain.
Cerberus.Tikal said: »
I've broken a few fingers with a bouken, myself. And don't kid yourself, arms are a huge point of importance with swords, especially two-handers. Thrust and control are something that even veterans have to maintain.
volkom said: »
you can check with any major university thats nearby. most of them have informal classes in fencing or kendo/kenjutsu. and you can check the various martial art schools in your area for similar things.
volkom said: »
Cerberus.Tikal said: »
I've broken a few fingers with a bouken, myself. And don't kid yourself, arms are a huge point of importance with swords, especially two-handers. Thrust and control are something that even veterans have to maintain.
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
you can check with any major university thats nearby. most of them have informal classes in fencing or kendo/kenjutsu. and you can check the various martial art schools in your area for similar things.
Cerberus.Tikal said: »
volkom said: »
Cerberus.Tikal said: »
I've broken a few fingers with a bouken, myself. And don't kid yourself, arms are a huge point of importance with swords, especially two-handers. Thrust and control are something that even veterans have to maintain.
O__O
i just do
volkom said: »
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
you can check with any major university thats nearby. most of them have informal classes in fencing or kendo/kenjutsu. and you can check the various martial art schools in your area for similar things.
We're planning a move to close to Ft. Worth. Should have better luck.
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
you can check with any major university thats nearby. most of them have informal classes in fencing or kendo/kenjutsu. and you can check the various martial art schools in your area for similar things.
We're planning a move to close to Ft. Worth. Should have better luck.
volkom said: »
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
you can check with any major university thats nearby. most of them have informal classes in fencing or kendo/kenjutsu. and you can check the various martial art schools in your area for similar things.
We're planning a move to close to Ft. Worth. Should have better luck.
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
Odin.Daemun said: »
volkom said: »
you can check with any major university thats nearby. most of them have informal classes in fencing or kendo/kenjutsu. and you can check the various martial art schools in your area for similar things.
We're planning a move to close to Ft. Worth. Should have better luck.
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I have a shinai at the side of my bed
I really want a battle ready replica of Ukon... D:
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Fenrir.Skarwind said: »
I really want a battle ready replica of Ukon... D:
I don't need a weapon under my bed, I have a dragon guarding me!
Rawr!
Rawr!
Phoenix.Sehachan said: »
I don't need a weapon under my bed, I have a dragon guarding me!
Rawr!
Rawr!
Since you're in the Austin area, have you heard of Angel swords in driftwood? They aren't cheap but they are the best I've ever owned.
I live in Dallas but they attend Scarborough faire each year.
I live in Dallas but they attend Scarborough faire each year.
Fenrir.Skarwind said: »
I really want a battle ready replica of Ukon... D:
Dat bluntness
Ragnarok.Sekundes said: »
Since you're in the Austin area, have you heard of Angel swords in driftwood? They aren't cheap but they are the best I've ever owned.
I live in Dallas but they attend Scarborough faire each year.
I live in Dallas but they attend Scarborough faire each year.
Ah, I read that all wrong then. Either way though, these are generally out of most people's price range. My Katana was 2700 from back when I actually had disposable income... But if you ever get a chance to visit their forge or one of the faires they open shop at, I'd recommend holding a few of them or seeing if they'll let you slice a tatami mat. It's epic fun.
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