Kenjutsu with Zephyr.

[Akuma]

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[Mockingbird]

So. . . Tell me everything you know about Kenjutsu

 

[Akuma]

Personal reply of Knowledge- It's a fighting stlye that mainly relies on a Sword/Katana with use of chakra to enchance it's power or to enable it in the usseage of a wide arsenal of chakra infused sword techniques. Original users would be the samurai.

Copy Paste from Wiki - Kenjutsu; Literally meaning "Sword Technique" pertains to techniques that entail the use of swords, whether the users be shinobi or samurai. Kenjutsu can be used in combination with taijutsu, ninjutsu, chakra flow and even genjutsu in order to achieve more devastating techniques. The entire military might of the lone samurai nation of the Land of Iron, have so-far all been depicted as practitioners of kenjutsu. Among the shinobi nations, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are particularly well known as kenjutsu practitioners.

 

[Mockingbird]

Personal reply of Knowledge- It's a fighting stlye that mainly relies on a Sword/Katanawith use of chakra to enchance it's power or to enable it in the usseage of a wide arsenal of chakra infused sword techniques. Original users would be the samurai.

Copy Paste from Wiki - Kenjutsu; Literally meaning "Sword Technique" pertains to techniques that entail the use of swords, whether the users be shinobi or samurai. Kenjutsu can be used in combination with taijutsu, ninjutsu, chakra flow and even genjutsu in order to achieve more devastating techniques. The entire military might of the lone samurai nation of the Land of Iron, have so-far all been depicted as practitioners of kenjutsu. Among the shinobi nations, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are particularly well known as kenjutsu practitioners.

Overall, a good reply. Most people have their own relative definitions as to what Kenjutsu is, but a simple universal truth remains, and that is that Kenjutsu is the art of the sword; If you do not respect the blade, then you are not fit to wield one. Many people misunderstand the sword, believing it to be nothing more than a tool of war; But to a swordsman, it is an extension of his soul, something we can never forsake, and something we use as a means of protection.

"From here on, wield the sword not to strike down enemies, but to strike down your own weak self. Wield it not to protect yourself, but to protect your own soul."

"A sword wields no strength, unless the hand that holds it has courage."

So, do you think you've had enough practice with a sword to know which type you prefer using? Katana, Longsword, Nodochi, etc? Of course, this training is pretty universal, so it doesn't matter - However you should know that using different types of blades will effect your fighting style in the future.

 

[Akuma]

Overall, a good reply. Most people have their own relative definitions as to what Kenjutsu is, but a simple universal truth remains, and that is that Kenjutsu is the art of the sword; If you do not respect the blade, then you are not fit to wield one. Many people misunderstand the sword, believing it to be nothing more than a tool of war; But to a swordsman, it is an extension of his soul, something we can never forsake, and something we use as a means of protection.

"From here on, wield the sword not to strike down enemies, but to strike down your own weak self. Wield it not to protect yourself, but to protect your own soul."

"A sword wields no strength, unless the hand that holds it has courage."

So, do you think you've had enough practice with a sword to know which type you prefer using? Katana, Longsword, Nodochi, etc? Of course, this training is pretty universal, so it doesn't matter - However you should know that using different types of blades will effect your fighting style in the future.

Hmm, i prefer this type of sword, don't know it's name though. >_O

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[Mockingbird]

Hmm, i prefer this type of sword, don't know it's name though. >_O

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Ah, that's a Dao Sword

Anyways, moving on.

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

 

[Akuma]

Ah, that's a Dao Sword

Anyways, moving on.

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

That you only use 1 hand and with the two handed you do some kind of combo ?

 

[Mockingbird]

Lol, no.

That's the obvious o_o"

Would you like to give it one more try before I tell you?

 

[Akuma]

Tell me already. U_U

 

[Mockingbird]

Lol, ok.

A One Handed Slash is not as fast, nor is it as powerful as a Two Handed; However, a One-Handed Slash offers more maneuverability and is easier to chain attacks after. Conversely, a Two-Handed Slash wields more power and speed because of the additional force behind the blade, however it is harder to chain attacks after.

Questions? Comments?

 

[Akuma]

It's understood since 2 handed slash would require more strength i suppose. ^_^

 

[Mockingbird]

It's understood since 2 handed slash would require more strength i suppose. ^_^

Indeed. It's that way because, if you perform a slash with such momentum and power, you wouldn't be able to transition into another attack/counter, since you'd already be putting so much into your current attack. I'll provide an example and further emphasis on this later.

Since we've now established what the difference between a One-Handed and a Two-Handed Slash is, I'd like you to try a One-Handed Horizontal slash on this training dummy, and with this Bokuto.

*Points to the dummy, and hands you a Bokuto*

Make sure to state which hand you're using, along with where you're hitting the dummy - This is because, detail is important in both Taijutsu and Kenjutsu battles.

 

[Akuma]

Indeed. It's that way because, if you perform a slash with such momentum and power, you wouldn't be able to transition into another attack/counter, since you'd already be putting so much into your current attack. I'll provide an example and further emphasis on this later.

Since we've now established what the difference between a One-Handed and a Two-Handed Slash is, I'd like you to try a One-Handed Horizontal slash on this training dummy, and with this Bokuto.

*Points to the dummy, and hands you a Bokuto*

Make sure to state which hand you're using, along with where you're hitting the dummy - This is because, detail is important in both Taijutsu and Kenjutsu battles.

*Holding the bokuto in my left hand i move it slightky backwards to gain momentum and swing it towards the dummy's left side of the neck a little below the left ear*

 

[Mockingbird]

Good, and now a One-Handed Vertical

 

[Akuma]

*Holding the bokuto in my left hand i lift it upwards and with great strength bring it downwards at the dummy's left shoulder, to the point where a sharp enough sword would deal and clean and deap slash*

 

[Mockingbird]

Yosh, good. Did you mean right shoulder? Or are you coming down on the opposite shoulder?
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Now, do you know what a stab is? If you do, please describe what it is to me.

 

[Akuma]

Yeah i meant right. <_>

I suppose it's when a sharp edge pierces the skin of the opponent.

 

[Mockingbird]

Yeah i meant right. <_>

I suppose it's when a sharp edge pierces the skin of the opponent.

Yeah, but there's a bit more to it xd A stab is a fast, decisive thrusting of the sword into . . . well into an enemy. Something to remember is that Stabs do not carry to much force behind them, and aren't very powerful, but they can still easily kill a person by striking at the right point.

 

[Akuma]

Yeah, but there's a bit more to it xd A stab is a fast, decisive thrusting of the sword into . . . well into an enemy. Something to remember is that Stabs do not carry to much force behind them, and aren't very powerful, but they can still easily kill a person by striking at the right point.

Understood. ^_^

 

[Mockingbird]

Alright, then since earlier we distinguished the difference between a One-Handed and a Two-Handed Slash, please perform for me a Two-Handed Horizontal slash