Kenjust training.
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Kenjutsu is an art in which we use swords for offensive and defensive purposes but mostly offensive and this is also the main fighting style for a samuri and is also used by most of the Kumo members, In this art most of the time user try's to get in short range of opponent to inflict damage but some techniques also allow the user to release crescent shape chakra attacks towards the opponent and some time the same effect can also be achieved by elemental chakra but the elemental version is much more stronger then the raw chakra version.
I would like to learn it for two reasons first it is something that can be used by any bio and thus is quite handy
but the main reason is that I personally enjoy close range fight and therefor it is important for me to knowledgeable in the field of sword fighting as it is one of the most used close combat style form and by learning it I will also be able in fight with other kenjutsu user because presently I even lack the very basic of kenjutsu.
I would like to learn it for two reasons first it is something that can be used by any bio and thus is quite handy
but the main reason is that I personally enjoy close range fight and therefor it is important for me to knowledgeable in the field of sword fighting as it is one of the most used close combat style form and by learning it I will also be able in fight with other kenjutsu user because presently I even lack the very basic of kenjutsu.Ah, excellent description. The sword is not just a weapon by the way...it is an art, a partner...much like most of our weapons are. We should cherish the sword and its qualities.
Freeform Kenjutsu at its purest is amazing...
So...first off, do you have a sword? O_O
If you do, proceed to describe for me the impact of its weight, the width, and its general qualities.
Freeform Kenjutsu at its purest is amazing...
So...first off, do you have a sword? O_O
If you do, proceed to describe for me the impact of its weight, the width, and its general qualities.
Indeed, I do have a sword. ._.
Weight- Well it has multiple effects at multiple times so I will start explaining the effect of a heavy sword, A heavy sword is hard to swing and perform slash in normal scenario but if we are performing a downward slash then it becomes quite fast mainly because of gravity and the tendency of the object to fall down wards and as you said More Weight = More speed also the injuries inflicted by it will be of much greater magnitude in comparison of a normal sword,
Light weight are much more easy to swing and lift and thus can be used for fast slashes and stabs they are normally used by those people who are fast on their feet and aim for vital organs from the very start whereas heavy sword uses raw power in my opinion.
width & length Well length & width in my opinion helps by increasing the range of the sword and not to mention it's swing momentum it is generally seen that sword with more width and length are quite hard to provide momentum or take away momentum and therefor there strikes happen in one fluent swing [not sure about this part ._.]
general qualities it's general qualities involve sharpness mainly and more sharp the sword the better it is.
Weight- Well it has multiple effects at multiple times so I will start explaining the effect of a heavy sword, A heavy sword is hard to swing and perform slash in normal scenario but if we are performing a downward slash then it becomes quite fast mainly because of gravity and the tendency of the object to fall down wards and as you said More Weight = More speed also the injuries inflicted by it will be of much greater magnitude in comparison of a normal sword,
Light weight are much more easy to swing and lift and thus can be used for fast slashes and stabs they are normally used by those people who are fast on their feet and aim for vital organs from the very start whereas heavy sword uses raw power in my opinion.
width & length Well length & width in my opinion helps by increasing the range of the sword and not to mention it's swing momentum it is generally seen that sword with more width and length are quite hard to provide momentum or take away momentum and therefor there strikes happen in one fluent swing [not sure about this part ._.]
general qualities it's general qualities involve sharpness mainly and more sharp the sword the better it is.
Basically, stances allow you to pull off certain moves in Kenjutsu. A stance goes from the soles of your feet to the top of your hands, where you are grasping the sword. Where you aim the sword, strike with the sword, or even thrust with the sword, can be greatly improved with stances.
As such, I will now teach you four basic stances for Kenjutsu.
The first stance is called the "Ox" stance. Hold your sword up next to your head so that the blade is pointing straight ahead.
What might be the purpose of such a stance? Think about it.
As such, I will now teach you four basic stances for Kenjutsu.
The first stance is called the "Ox" stance. Hold your sword up next to your head so that the blade is pointing straight ahead.
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What might be the purpose of such a stance? Think about it.
Well as far as I understand it an all our offensive stance a sin this form we are completely open for counter attacks and from the position of holding the sword I can also say that we use more of stabbing then slashing and as the foot are spreads I guess we also depend a lot on our foot work to avoid attacks.
we can apply a lot of body weight into it as are stance not only allow us to move us freely put with sheer power too and as for strikes we can perform diagonal top to bottom slashes with ease or a vertical slash will also do.
Decent, but still, think logically. Also, remember that the hilt of your sword (or handle), must be near your temple while your thumb is beneath the blade, NOT on top of it.
This position, although not as stable as others, protects well, allows a direct threat with its straight thrust, turn to cut diagonally downward, or pull back to cut from underneath.
Now, proceed to lower your sword down beneath you like a standard way of the grasping the sword.
What might this be used for?
This position, although not as stable as others, protects well, allows a direct threat with its straight thrust, turn to cut diagonally downward, or pull back to cut from underneath.
Now, proceed to lower your sword down beneath you like a standard way of the grasping the sword.
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What might this be used for?
This stance can be used to perform to perform multiple types of strikes like diagonal, horizontal etc. as the height of the sword is appropriate for most of them and more importantly by simply applying the body weight in a proper way may provide us with very good result like if we charge are left leg forward and transfer are body weight on the hilt of the sword and perform a diagonal top to bottom slash it will be very effective also as we hold the lower part of the hilt in a such a manner that we can easily push forward are sword for surprise attacks or to slightly increase it's range.
Ah...good. The point there is that it can easily transfer into any attack because of the way you're standing and the general direction of the sword.
This is known as Pflug stance, or the Plow stance, and as pointed out earlier, this position allows you to maneuver more easily upon the battlefield.
You must also remember to lead with your dominant leg here, because it is vital to switch positions during this stance. A small step forward or backwards can allow you to turn the tides easily. The point should also be aimed at the opponent's chest or throat and the hilt should be held more off to the side in front of the hip joint rather than dead center between the legs.
Next stance then, known as the Alber stance.
Lower your hand upon the sword's hilt, pointing the blade down. You can lead with either one of your legs.
What might this be used for?
This is known as Pflug stance, or the Plow stance, and as pointed out earlier, this position allows you to maneuver more easily upon the battlefield.
You must also remember to lead with your dominant leg here, because it is vital to switch positions during this stance. A small step forward or backwards can allow you to turn the tides easily. The point should also be aimed at the opponent's chest or throat and the hilt should be held more off to the side in front of the hip joint rather than dead center between the legs.
Next stance then, known as the Alber stance.
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Lower your hand upon the sword's hilt, pointing the blade down. You can lead with either one of your legs.
What might this be used for?
Well this one is quite tricky so I will give it my best try but I am not sure how good it will be so please help me.
Well as we can see that our legs are spread so just like the previous stance we can move fast on our legs and should use are dominant leg for this purpose and not to mention body weight plays a vital role too, It basically enables us to perform low to high slashes or down to UP as we are holding the sword downward and should mainly focus on leg or lower chest area.
Well as we can see that our legs are spread so just like the previous stance we can move fast on our legs and should use are dominant leg for this purpose and not to mention body weight plays a vital role too, It basically enables us to perform low to high slashes or down to UP as we are holding the sword downward and should mainly focus on leg or lower chest area.
I tried hard but was not able to find ant sort of feint hidden with in the stance which may cause distractions but I do find the way the sword is gripped quite awkward.
Damn, I suck in Kenjutsu :T_T:
Damn, I suck in Kenjutsu :T_T: