Keotsu teaches ~Piccolo Kaguya~ 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.

 

[Piccolosan]

Walks in >.> cool place, thought you forgot about me... I was happily mistaken lol

Where shall we begin sir?

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

Walks in >.> cool place, thought you forgot about me... I was happily mistaken lol

Where shall we begin sir?

No, I didn't forget. I've just been busy lately. My apologies.

And yes, we shall.

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

 

[Piccolosan]

Its all good, being busy is good...lets you forget the sad time...

Anyway, awkward moment there lol, yes I received some training before

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Kenjutsu is the art of using katanas in a fight...it is used for attacking or defending yourself. It is very useful since its much stronger than taijutsu and creates a perfect distance since katanas are usually longer than arms...anything else I should know about?

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

Its all good, being busy is good...lets you forget the sad time...

Anyway, awkward moment there lol, yes I received some training before

You must be registered for see links

Kenjutsu is the art of using katanas in a fight...it is used for attacking or defending yourself. It is very useful since its much stronger than taijutsu and creates a perfect distance since katanas are usually longer than arms...anything else I should know about?

Ah, so you had training with Ruiz. I'll tell you know, my training is kind of the reverse of his. My training focuses heavily on conceptual understanding and philosophy.

Kenjutsu itself refers to the art of using the sword, not just the katana, 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. And it doesn't always have to be about fighting, either.

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?

If not, don't worry, we'll figure it out later.

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?

 

[Piccolosan]

I don't know what I prefer, my CW is Mjolnir so I don't really use too many sharp weapons

Well those two are different in power and speed...The one handed strike is more about speed and agility because it only uses one handed grib on the weapon. Faster and easier to change direction and stuffs. Two handed is more about power, using two hands to grip the weapon allows to use more body strength in the swing but its harder to react to counters...

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

I don't know what I prefer, my CW is Mjolnir so I don't really use too many sharp weapons

Well those two are different in power and speed...The one handed strike is more about speed and agility because it only uses one handed grib on the weapon. Faster and easier to change direction and stuffs. Two handed is more about power, using two hands to grip the weapon allows to use more body strength in the swing but its harder to react to counters...

That's fine. As far as using a sword goes, this training is pretty universal. The type of sword you use, though, will effect your fighting style.

Good, but there is a bit more to it than that.

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.

 

[Piccolosan]

I grab it by the grip, Horizontal sounds good...

Using my right hand I swings back, mid height(waist), then I swing forward horizontally in a half circle motion to the left...testing waters and seeing how detail or such should I be...

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

I grab it by the grip, Horizontal sounds good...

Using my right hand I swings back, mid height(waist), then I swing forward horizontally in a half circle motion to the left...testing waters and seeing how detail or such should I be...

Sorry about the late reply.

I'd prefer just a big more description, but that was good. You noted that you're only using one hand, the direction you started, and where your blade ended. These are three basic details that should be in your moves.

Now, since we've done horizontal strikes, we'll move on to vertical strikes.

Vertical strikes strike up and down, on the y-axis, etc. If you would, please preform one, in detail.

 

[Piccolosan]

Its alright people be busy I understand U_U

Alright, with my right hand I grip the handle of the katana...I swing my arm up and a little to the back, then I swing down with my hand from above my head down. While I do this I also use my body to help with the swing, I take a step forward and lean in my upper body and little for added strength. Then with lightning speed the katana swings down in front of me and I stop it before it hits the ground with my back a little arched because of the momentum. Then I quickly flip my wrist to point my palm facing the sky, then arching my back and flexing my arm I start to pull up on the katana. Then pushing with my leg as well the katana swings up swiftly...the katana stops above my head O_O...Yea I like to use sharp objects lol

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

Its alright people be busy I understand U_U

Alright, with my right hand I grip the handle of the katana...I swing my arm up and a little to the back, then I swing down with my hand from above my head down. While I do this I also use my body to help with the swing, I take a step forward and lean in my upper body and little for added strength. Then with lightning speed the katana swings down in front of me and I stop it before it hits the ground with my back a little arched because of the momentum. Then I quickly flip my wrist to point my palm facing the sky, then arching my back and flexing my arm I start to pull up on the katana. Then pushing with my leg as well the katana swings up swiftly...the katana stops above my head O_O...Yea I like to use sharp objects lol

That was very good.

Now, next are stabs.

Can you tell me what a stab is, how it is different from the strikes we've preformed, and how it's useful?

 

[Piccolosan]

A stab is when I take the katana/sword/any object that is pointy and long O_O and draw back with my hand that holds that said object. Then I thrust forward with my hand while having the katana pointed at the opponent. This causes the katana to be inserted into the flesh of the opponent causing a hole of a wound instead of a slash caused by a strike.
This allows for a faster hit as a stab has less of a motion and with a stab its easy to attack an opening.

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

A stab is when I take the katana/sword/any object that is pointy and long O_O and draw back with my hand that holds that said object. Then I thrust forward with my hand while having the katana pointed at the opponent. This causes the katana to be inserted into the flesh of the opponent causing a hole of a wound instead of a slash caused by a strike.
This allows for a faster hit as a stab has less of a motion and with a stab its easy to attack an opening.

Decent enough.

Stabs are very quick due to the way they work: a quick thrust forward, and a quick pull back. They're highly dangerous due to the fact that they can hit vital organs extremely easily. This fact, coupled with their simplicity and speed, makes stabbing a useful maneuver. However, they can very easily be deflected, which is a fact you need to be aware of. Generally, though, even if deflected, you'll be fine if you retreat while pulling your sword back.

Note that the type of sword you use will effect the efficiency and speed of your stab; a stab from a broadsword will be much slower and less graceful than that of one from a rapier.

Now, if you would, please preform a stab in detail.

 

[Piccolosan]

With my right hand I grip the handle of the katana. Then I quickly point the katana forward and start to thrust forward. I start to lean in as my hand is being thrust forward for added power and speed, then my right leg is moved forward to carry in the momentum of the thrust. Then I snap my elbow straight and finish the thrust forward with my back lean forward and low. Then I quickly pull back with both my arm and using my leg to kick off faster in my original position. I finish off with pulling my arm back to my side and leaning my back upright, with my right leg back...

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

With my right hand I grip the handle of the katana. Then I quickly point the katana forward and start to thrust forward. I start to lean in as my hand is being thrust forward for added power and speed, then my right leg is moved forward to carry in the momentum of the thrust. Then I snap my elbow straight and finish the thrust forward with my back lean forward and low. Then I quickly pull back with both my arm and using my leg to kick off faster in my original position. I finish off with pulling my arm back to my side and leaning my back upright, with my right leg back...

That was good, but what you did was actually a lunge.

Stabbing is almost completely arm movement, with little other movement from the rest of the body.

Once more, in detail, please. ^_^

 

[Piccolosan]

Your right lol I completely forgot about lunges

I grab my katana by the grip with my right hand, then I quickly point the katana forward. As I do this I thrust my hand forward, by doing this I keep my body in a still position. As I thrust the katana forward I do this until my arm straights out by the elbow. The final postion would be my arm is in a 45 degree angel with it straight down to my hand. Just as quickly have I performed this I quickly withdraw my hand back, in a snap like fashion. My arm would snap back to the side of my body....

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

Your right lol I completely forgot about lunges

I grab my katana by the grip with my right hand, then I quickly point the katana forward. As I do this I thrust my hand forward, by doing this I keep my body in a still position. As I thrust the katana forward I do this until my arm straights out by the elbow. The final postion would be my arm is in a 45 degree angel with it straight down to my hand. Just as quickly have I performed this I quickly withdraw my hand back, in a snap like fashion. My arm would snap back to the side of my body....

Very good! That was much better. ^_^

Now, since we covered the difference between one-handed and two-handed slashes earlier, we can move straight ahead.

Now, if you would, please preform a two-handed horizontal slash, in detail.

Remember to accommodate for the change in stance that comes about from using two hands.

 

[Piccolosan]

alright...

I start off with both hands griping the handle of the katana, the katana is in a 45 degree angle. Then I swing back to the right in a parallel motion of the ground, with the katana pointed back as well and the black is pointed forward. Because I use two hands I also twist my upper body to get a bigger swing that will result in more power. Then as I swing back I quickly twist my upper body the other way and use my arms to swing my katana forward to the left, in an arch...parallel to the ground. This creates alot of power because I use all of my body; legs, upper body, and arms to swing the katana. My finished postion would be that of my upper body is slightly twisted to the left with both my arms to the left as this would happen with all the momentum...

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

alright...

I start off with both hands griping the handle of the katana, the katana is in a 45 degree angle. Then I swing back to the right in a parallel motion of the ground, with the katana pointed back as well and the black is pointed forward. Because I use two hands I also twist my upper body to get a bigger swing that will result in more power. Then as I swing back I quickly twist my upper body the other way and use my arms to swing my katana forward to the left, in an arch...parallel to the ground. This creates alot of power because I use all of my body; legs, upper body, and arms to swing the katana. My finished postion would be that of my upper body is slightly twisted to the left with both my arms to the left as this would happen with all the momentum...

Again, fairly well done.

Now, if you would, do the same for a two handed vertical slash. Keep in mind the change of form.

 

[Piccolosan]

Sorry for the late reply, it didn't come up on my subscription and I just noticed it...

I grab my katana with both hands and stand in a position with both arms little higher waist high and with the katana pointed up with a 45 degree angle. Then I swing both arms up and over my head, thus the katana would be facing behind me. With my back a little arched I quickly burst forward and swing both arms forward, down motion with the katana swinging forward straight down as well. To add more strength I also use a little of my back as I lurch forward to add momentum. As I slash down my bands also go forward thus making the katana blade be parallel to the ground and at the end of the slash the katana will point to the ground in a 45 degree angle and my hands will be a little below my waist, with my back a little arched forward...