It is kind’a interesting how a good, solid sabre became a flimsy bit of steel, isn’t it. They are a rather formatable and dangerous weapon in the hands of someone who has skill with it.
But you can “fence” with the heavier swords, since the modern version is more or less a fancy sparring session. The “tight cloths” are actually padding. A foil has no cutting edge, only a sharp point, which they blunt with that little ball looking thing- I forgrt the proper name.
Hi!
Having done modern fencing for a couple of years, I have to comment, that at least epee(is that the english way of writing the name?) is a pretty serius weapon. I mean, if the sword would be sharp, you could definitely do some heavy damage with it. Even with padding the competition epee will bruise you almost every time you get hit. And I’m not so sure if the weapons were that much heavier earlier. Well maybe the sabre, but not the others.
Also, check this page up:
I saw these guys once in Helsinki, and they are pretty serious about what they do. The techinuques they do look really effective too. I’m not sure if you can find something like this elsewhere, propably you could at least here in Europe, as the guy teaching is from England.
Also, I remember reading a pretty in-depth analysis of the differences between japanese and western swordplay. I will look up the link as soon as I get home.
Cheers!
Tapani
Cool.
I’m going of knowledge I once knew by hart but haven’t activly studies in a few years. I alwasy enjoy a site that well organized.
- dumb kiai - kiai is stupid and pointless, i hereby refuse to do kiai, kiai is retarded and NO it does NOT make anyone stronger, it just happens to hurt your vocal cords.
spoken like a westerner!
"… You do realize that one style pimaralyy uses a cutting edge and the other doesn’t, right? "
…
was that really necessary?
…
peace
well i cant help but be a westerner… or marcian
but hey the kiais
you never see my rising my voice on real life
my voice is the type low volume and soft
i hate to rise it and i refuse to rise and put power behind my voice
its very unnatural for me to scream
in fact
i might only have screamed
like 10 times my whole life or some
so kiai would be nothing but painful for me
and like i said, i doesnt make you hit harder in truth
in fact i speak (or scream) so few that in the
few times in my school life where i had to verbally
explain something while presenting something for say more than 30 mins, my throat hurts and stuff
cos i am very silent individual who is not used to make
oral sounds you know
Originally posted by Starchaser107
[B]"… You do realize that one style pimaralyy uses a cutting edge and the other doesn’t, right? "
…
was that really necessary?
…
peace [/B]
No, probably not. I was tired and cranky last night and that kind of statment usually annoyes me, but that doesn’t excuse me being rude. I’m sorry I offended you.
“Things i wanted to ask Becca”
That’s good! I’d heared that pun for other names but not Re-becca before. And my name is really is Rebecca, but I also go by Becca.
so kiai would be nothing but painful for me
It can however have a psychological effect, and is actually something I would encourage if one was teaching self defense. The more noise you make the better.
please…
scared screaming is for scared girls
theres nothing cowardly about kia or sai or tma sounding
which would be more accurately described as a loud and direct projection of sound specifically for the purposes of improving striking power or blocking power through breathing
and as r5 said the psychological effect of unnerving ones opponent.
its not screaming if someone screams it .its done wrong.
sounds come from the dantien not the throat.
and becca ..it’s all good no probs,
perhaps one of these days while i’m here i can come by and check out your school?
volcano, i think u ate him
bring back xebby
Great book:
By the Sword: A history of Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai, Swashbucklers and Olympic champions. By Richard Cohen
It’s exceptional concerning western swordsmanship, but a little weak, yet still informative, on Asian.
It has something to offer the martial artist in that it addresses the issue and psychology of the duel, which after all, covers more than swordplay. Psychologically, the one touch, one kill philosophy is something that can apply to empty handed combat as well.
I think a lot of sword play comes down to the poking or slashing styles, delicate or brutal - antiseptic or bloody.
Me, I like the Dao, and it maps across to the Cricket (or baseball) bat, walking cane or machete. Re-bar even…
FWIW.
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Becca Your so Knowledgeable about sword fighting
I think i’m falling in love
PLease Don’t kill me with your Katana 
Originally posted by Starchaser107
and becca ..it’s all good no probs,
perhaps one of these days while i’m here i can come by and check out your school?
When you getting back from vacation? Sifu is holding one of his fund raising demo/seminars Saturday, July 31st. I highly recommend it. He usually teaches a non-curiculum form unique to our style.
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Originally posted by TheBlackDragons
[B]Becca Your so Knowledgeable about sword fighting
I think i’m falling in love
PLease Don’t kill me with your Katana [/B]
My dad is a collector of them. He managed to pass his love of old swords and fire arms on to me.
Becca
hmnn..didn’t know the location thing was so misleading ..oops
I’m actually on vacation In Colorado. I live in Jamaica…
but I’ll be out of town that weekend I come back Aug 1
haha
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Originally posted by TheBlackDragons
[B]Becca Your so Knowledgeable about sword fighting
I think i’m falling in love
PLease Don’t kill me with your Katana [/B]
Wait till she tells you about her old flag corps uniform! 