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Kenjutsu is a form of combat that pertains to wielding a sword, that is it means the art of the sword/wielding a sword,, it is used mostly by samurais but shinobis have been known to wield a sword too, it can be combined with nin/taijutsu to enhaace your chances of defeating the enemy
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Yosh, pretty good reply. You got the basic gist of what I was looking for and then some.
Many people have their own definitions as to what it is, but a simple universal truth remains; Kenjutsu is the art of the Sword. Swordsman often believe that if you do not respect or fear the sword, than you are not fit to wield one. Many people see it as nothing more than a tool of war, but to a samurai, the sword is a means of protection more than anything else.
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Many people have their own definitions as to what it is, but a simple universal truth remains; Kenjutsu is the art of the Sword. Swordsman often believe that if you do not respect or fear the sword, than you are not fit to wield one. Many people see it as nothing more than a tool of war, but to a samurai, the sword is a means of protection more than anything else.
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trueU_U samurais believe it is an extension of ones selfU_U
I don't have any questions:shrug:
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Alright, so, do you know what the difference is between a One-Handed and Two-Handed Slash? Besides the obvious of course.
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well I think a two handed slash has more cutting power, since the effort is kinda doubled, while one handed slash doesn't
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Well, yeah. That's definitely part of it.well I think a two handed slash has more cutting power, since the effort is kinda doubled, while one handed slash doesn't
Anything else?
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Two handed: more power, faster swing, less freedom of movement, less flexibility in overall movement, more control
One: handed: less power, less control of swing(I think?
), more flexibility of movement of sword, and more freedom of movement generally
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Close but no cigar. Flexibility isn't the right word. Why would something involving a swing of your arms inhibit the movement of your entire body? And no, you don't have less 'control' per say when you do a One-Handed Slash as opposed to a Two-Handed. One more try? =DDTwo handed: more power, faster swing, less freedom of movement, less flexibility in overall movement, more control
One: handed: less power, less control of swing (I think?
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Sorryxd I can't think of anything
maybe its because I'm feeling sleepy it 6am hereO_O I suck at this>_<
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Get some rest, like you told me a few days ago >:3Sorryxd I can't think of anything
No worries, you weren't far off, I was just being a jerk.
A One-Handed Slash is not as fast, nor as powerful as a Two-Handed. However, a One-Handed offers you more maneuverability with the sword. It is also easier to chain consecutive strikes. A Two-Handed slash is the opposite - More powerful, and faster due to the extra force behind the blade. It is also harder to chain consecutive strikes after, and generally offers a bit less maneuverability than a One-Haned.
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Lol, I figured.
Now that we've covered the differences, I'd like for you to perform a One-Handed Horizontal Slash on this training dummy.
*Sets up the training dummy, prior to handing you a Bokken.*
Try it to the best of your ability - Horizontal moving across the x=axis, or like this (____) parallel to the ground.
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*I put my left leg forward as I unsheathe my sword with my right hand(sword is at left sidexd), then I deliver a horizontal slash from left to right, parallel to the ground to the dummy, slicing it at the stomach*
did I get it?
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Yeah, that's right.aii
*I put my left leg forward as I unsheathe my sword with my right hand(sword is at left sidexd), then I deliver a horizontal slash from left to right, parallel to the ground to the dummy, slicing it at the stomach*
Now try a One-Handed Vertical.
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Okayxd
*I raise my sword up with my right hand, then I swiftly slice downward, delivering a vertical slash that slices the dummy from up to bottom*
messed up dummy<_<
*I raise my sword up with my right hand, then I swiftly slice downward, delivering a vertical slash that slices the dummy from up to bottom*
messed up dummy<_<
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Don't know if I said this before but, make sure to state where exactly your hitting it
Little details are important in Tai/Kenjutsu fights. Now I'd like for you to describe to me what a stab is to the best of your ability.
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I'm aware of it, sorry I forgotDon't know if I said this before but, make sure to state where exactly your hitting it
Little details are important in Tai/Kenjutsu fights. Now I'd like for you to describe to me what a stab is to the best of your ability.
I'll try to remember next timexdA stab is the thrusting of a knife/dagger/sword into a person with a considerable applied force intending to kill/inflict serious damage to the victim
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Well, yes, but moreover, no ~I'm aware of it, sorry I forgot
A stab is the thrusting of a knife/dagger/sword into a person with a considerable applied force intending to kill/inflict serious damage to the victim
A stab is basically like a forward thrust of the blade; It differs from a slash of cut in that stabs generally move perpendicularly to or directly into the opponents body. Stabs are quick but do not carry much force behind them, and are not very powerful-However a well placed hit can easily kill (Well placed as in a vital point, and there are several, though they are generally aimed at the mid section). You can do this one handed or two handed.
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