I get to cut stuff with Lesche O^O

[Rohasu]

Waits for lesche ^_^

EDIT: No one other than myself and lesche may post here, if you do post you will be reported for spam thank you U_U

 

[Mockingbird]

Waits for lesche ^_^

EDIT: No one other than myself and lesche may post here, if you do post you will be reported for spam thank you U_U

Alright, now, before we begin, it's probably safe to assume you're here to learn techniques, correct?

 

[Rohasu]

Alright, now, before we begin, it's probably safe to assume you're here to learn techniques, correct?

Yes that is correct.

 

[Mockingbird]

Yes that is correct.

Ok. Prepare to do a lot of reading and paying attention.

I teach Kenjutsu differently than most others, in that, I don't directly "teach" you each technique individually. What I'll be doing is simply providing you with information on how to wield a blade in battle, I'll be asking you questions, but mainly lecturing. Sometimes, as you'll see in the beginning, I'll ask you to participate for hands on practice. This way, when we finish our session, you can fully understand how to best use each specific Kenjutsu technique on your own without me having to explain myself.

I find this to be a more suitable way of teaching, as it prevents my students (you, in this case) from being influenced too much by my teachings, and rather, allows you to develop your own style of fighting. This session will end with a Graduation Spar. Only once you've shown to be capable of using the knowledge I will provide you with, will I consider you as having fully mastered Kenjutsu - And only once I have deemed you as a master, will you be allowed to use the techniques provided in the Jutsu list.

Any Questions?

 

[Rohasu]

Ok. Prepare to do a lot of reading and paying attention.

I teach Kenjutsu differently than most others, in that, I don't directly "teach" you each technique individually. What I'll be doing is simply providing you with information on how to wield a blade in battle, I'll be asking you questions, but mainly lecturing. Sometimes, as you'll see in the beginning, I'll ask you to participate for hands on practice. This way, when we finish our session, you can fully understand how to best use each specific Kenjutsu technique on your own without me having to explain myself.

I find this to be a more suitable way of teaching, as it prevents my students (you, in this case) from being influenced too much by my teachings, and rather, allows you to develop your own style of fighting. This session will end with a Graduation Spar. Only once you've shown to be capable of using the knowledge I will provide you with, will I consider you as having fully mastered Kenjutsu - And only once I have deemed you as a master, will you be allowed to use the techniques provided in the Jutsu list.

Any Questions?

I understand and have no questions at this point of time!

 

[Mockingbird]

Cool~

So, we'll start with the most basic question, though despite the apparent simplicity of what I'm asking, it dictates that you kind of . . . pour your heart into your answer U_U (Doesn't mean it has to be lengthy).

What is Kenjutsu to you?

 

[Rohasu]

Cool~

So, we'll start with the most basic question, though despite the apparent simplicity of what I'm asking, it dictates that you kind of . . . pour your heart into your answer U_U (Doesn't mean it has to be lengthy).

What is Kenjutsu to you?

Kenjutsu to me is well the way of the sword, you respect your sword, each battle you dont treat it as a weapon for power but a extension of your body, like wise if there are any wounds or scars on your sword you would treat them as if they were wounds on your actual body. Is there anymore you would like to know?

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I studied Japaneses history in my sophomore year in high school and had a project about kenjutsu so i know a tad bit about it xd (sorry if that is counted as cheating )

 

[Mockingbird]

Kenjutsu to me is well the way of the sword, you respect your sword, each battle you dont treat it as a weapon for power but a extension of your body, like wise if there are any wounds or scars on your sword you would treat them as if they were wounds on your actual body. Is there anymore you would like to know?

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I studied Japaneses history in my sophomore year in high school and had a project about kenjutsu so i know a tad bit about it xd (sorry if that is counted as cheating )

Course' it doesn't count as cheating

I like your answer, very good. Although many people have their own individual definitions as to what Kenjutsu actually is, there is but a single universal truth, and that is that Kenjutsu is the art of the sword - How we choose to interpret that is relative.

So, do you know what the difference is between a One-Handed and a Two-Handed Slash? (Besides the obvious)

 

[Rohasu]

Course' it doesn't count as cheating

I like your answer, very good. Although many people have their own individual definitions as to what Kenjutsu actually is, there is but a single universal truth, and that is that Kenjutsu is the art of the sword - How we choose to interpret that is relative.

So, do you know what the difference is between a One-Handed and a Two-Handed Slash? (Besides the obvious)

One handed slash would be less accurate, and might be slower due to the wieght only being lifted by on arm, while a two handed slash would be faster because two arms are lifting and swinging the sword instead of one, also it would be more accurate. Also two handed slashes have less of a chance to perform combos while one handed slashes probably have more a of chance to perform. Is that good for now ^_^

 

[Mockingbird]

One handed slash would be less accurate, and might be slower due to the wieght only being lifted by on arm, while a two handed slash would be faster because two arms are lifting and swinging the sword instead of one, also it would be more accurate. Also two handed slashes have less of a chance to perform combos while one handed slashes probably have more a of chance to perform. Is that good for now ^_^

You were pretty much on the mark, except with those bolded parts of your comment.

So, since we've established the difference between a One-Handed and Two-Handed slash, I'd like for you to perform a One-Handed Horizontal Slash on the training dummy.

*Hands you a Bokuto and plants the dummy*

 

[Rohasu]

You were pretty much on the mark, except with those bolded parts of your comment.

So, since we've established the difference between a One-Handed and Two-Handed slash, I'd like for you to perform a One-Handed Horizontal Slash on the training dummy.

*Hands you a Bokuto and plants the dummy*

*Takes the bokuto* Alright lets see what i can do After grabbing the bokuto and start to run towards the dummy after getting close enough i perform a one-handed horizontal slash on the dummy at first the bokuto gets thrown from my hands but after practicing this several times i finally done it enough for a perfect stirke

Also in case you ask me if i know what horizontal is, it looks like this: (___)

 

[Mockingbird]

Good job

And now, perform a One-Handed Vertical Slash.

 

[Rohasu]

Alright! As im already close to the dummy a take a stance, i then multiple time hit the top of the head sofly with the bokuto, after doing this i then perform a full vertical slash hitting the dummys head with a good amount of force that causes the dummys head to crack a bit... how did i do

 

[Mockingbird]

You said that you take a stance, but what kind of stance?
And which hand are you using?

Other than that, I think a training dummy would absorb the impact of your blade instead of actually breaking.

 

[Rohasu]

1) The stance i take is that my 2 legs are spread apart and the blade between my legs

2) I am holding the blade in my right hand U_U

3)Ok thought we were using the easy-break dummys>_>

 

[Mockingbird]

The blade between your legs? o_o What do you mean by that? @_@

 

[Rohasu]

in all honesty it is really hard to explain the way it looks and there is no pictures of what i mean, so lets just say that instead of between my legs i was holding the sword off to my right side and my legs were semi-spread.
picture of the stance:

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[Mockingbird]

in all honesty it is really hard to explain the way it looks and there is no pictures of what i mean, so lets just say that instead of between my legs i was holding the sword off to my right side and my legs were semi-spread.
picture of the stance:

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I suppose that's fine. Try and re-do the Slash.

 

[Rohasu]

A run towards the dummy and stop right in front of with my legs spread out a bit and my sword on my right side i rise the sword quickly up i then swing the sword down at the dummys head repeatedly after awhile i think i get the hang of it....