Keotsu teaches Mewes Kenjutsu

[KeotsuEclipse]

*Waits inside my typical training dojo, with bokken and a few training dummies.*

Okay, so here's what we'll be learning...

One-handed Techniques:

• Basic Horizontal
• Basic Vertical
• Basic Stab

Two-handed Techniques:

• Basic Horizontal
• Basic Vertical
• Basic Lunge

Movement:

• Side-stepping
• "Arc"-stepping
• Some other movements

Defense

• Parries
• Blocks
• Countering

Advanced:

• Taijutsu Integration
• Diagonals

Graduation Spar

But before we begin, I have a few questions even though I'm aware I may have asked you before.

Have you had any prior experience with Kenjutsu, and what is Kenjutsu?

 

[Mewes]

No, I have not.

Kenjutsu in an area of combat that involves the use of swords. It also describes martial arts that require the use of a sword. In relation to us shinobi, it can be used with Taijutsu and Ninjutsu as well, to provide a variety of different effects.

I'm sorry but thats about all I can sum up >_>

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

No, I have not.

Kenjutsu in an area of combat that involves the use of swords. It also describes martial arts that require the use of a sword. In relation to us shinobi, it can be used with Taijutsu and Ninjutsu as well, to provide a variety of different effects.

I'm sorry but thats about all I can sum up >_>

Eh...that's okay.

Kenjutsu itself refers to the art of using the sword, though many swordsman see Kenjutsu much more than "just the proper way to cut someone." Yes, a sword is a weapon, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be treated with proper respect - art of war or not, the use of the sword is still an art.

Now, we still have a bit to figure out before we go on to your training.

Even though we'll be using bokken for this training, do you think you've had enough practice to know what kind of sword you prefer? Like, a longsword, a katana, a nadochi, etc? Different swords will make an impact on how you'll fight in the future, although this training is pretty universal.

But, regardless, before we begin, can you tell me what the differences between a one-handed strike and a two-handed strike might be, besides the obvious?

 

[Mewes]

Eh...that's okay.

Kenjutsu itself refers to the art of using the sword, though many swordsman see Kenjutsu much more than "just the proper way to cut someone." Yes, a sword is a weapon, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be treated with proper respect - art of war or not, the use of the sword is still an art.

Now, we still have a bit to figure out before we go on to your training.

Even though we'll be using bokken for this training, do you think you've had enough practice to know what kind of sword you prefer? Like, a longsword, a katana, a nadochi, etc? Different swords will make an impact on how you'll fight in the future, although this training is pretty universal.

But, regardless, before we begin, can you tell me what the differences between a one-handed strike and a two-handed strike might be, besides the obvious?

Thanks, that clears alot of stuff up ^_^

And well, being so new to the site, I have no battle experience, although I have seen a lot of the fights here on NB. I would prefer a katana or longsword.

And as for your last question, I believe one of the differences is that the two handed strike is far more powerful, or more lethal a one handed strike. Although I'm not sure if that's what you meant by obvious.

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

Thanks, that clears alot of stuff up ^_^

And well, being so new to the site, I have no battle experience, although I have seen a lot of the fights here on NB. I would prefer a katana or longsword.

And as for your last question, I believe one of the differences is that the two handed strike is far more powerful, or more lethal a one handed strike. Although I'm not sure if that's what you meant by obvious.

Well, that's fine. You'll find out what you prefer over time. I, for example, favor the hand and a half longsword. It has good length and control, and I like the shape. It also allows me to use a shield from time to time, which is something that's not very orthodox here.

Well, when I say "besides the obvious", I mean things besides "one uses one hand and the other uses two." I've had answers like that before.

With one hand on the blade, you don't have as much power, but you can give faster attacks, and you also have more freedom with your blade. You're able to make movements you wouldn't be able to when both arms have to go the same direction, and you can chain from one attack into the other, faster, most of the time.

Two-handed attacks are much more powerful, have much higher directional control, and a much faster striking speed, due to the additional force behind the blade, but you don't have as much moving freedom.

With this in mind, we'll begin the actual training portion.*Throws you a bokken.*

A horizontal attack strikes on the x-axis, or left to right, side to side, etc, however you want to think about it.

So, I'd like you to begin by first demonstrating a one-handed horizontal strike, and in detail, please.

 

[Mewes]

*After catching the bokken, I take in a deep breath, and begin performing the single handed horizontal slashes. I remember what you said, that a horizontal slash is a simple slash along the x axis, or from right to left or left to right. Holding the bokken in my right hand, I slash from right to left a few times, demonstrating the one handed horizontal slash.*

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

*After catching the bokken, I take in a deep breath, and begin performing the single handed horizontal slashes. I remember what you said, that a horizontal slash is a simple slash along the x axis, or from right to left or left to right. Holding the bokken in my right hand, I slash from right to left a few times, demonstrating the one handed horizontal slash.*

Sorry about the late reply, I've been without internet. o_o"

Anyway, that was beautifully executed. ^_^

The next thing we'll cover is a vertical attacks, which strike on the y-axis, or up and down.

In detail, please preform one.