The Next Level of Swords

[The_Empire]

Stands with my two handed katana in my right hand holding it over my right shoulder, like this but with out all the extra stuff, just the sword

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Yes I did ask KeotsuEclipse to train me in swords.

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

*Keotsu walks in with a few katana, bokken, and with Mikomi in its scabbard on my hip.*

Alright, now, before we begin, may I ask what you know of the sword?

Do you have any prior practice, or are you completely new?

 

[The_Empire]

i know the sword is a strong as strong as its wielder. thats all i really know.

i have bleach rp so i have a lil sword training but all i did was learn some basic slashes.

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

i know the sword is a strong as strong as its wielder. thats all i really know.

i have bleach rp so i have a lil sword training but all i did was learn some basic slashes.

That's a great philosophy - it'll serve you well.

And good, then you have a slight bit of prior training.

To begin, as you already had this training, I want you to review - give me as detailed a description of each of the following, consisting of how the slash is done and, if you know, what slashes they can guard against.

• Stabs/Lunges
• Vertical Slash
• Horizontal Slash
• Diagonal Slashes

From there, I'll assess you and see where we should begin.

 

[The_Empire]

*Stab: Well the stab is when you hold your sword straight out and pierce through your target/item. I don't think it can defend against anything.
*Vertical SlashL The vertical slash is a slash which is done by swinging your sword from down to up or up to down. It can defend from horizonal slashes making a +
*Horizonal Slash: The horizonal slash is done by swinging your sword from right to left or left to right. It can defend from a vertical slash making a +.
*Diagonal Slash: The diagonal slash is done by swinging your sword from your shoulder to your side of your stomach or from your side of your stomach to your shoulder. It can defend from an opposite diagonal slash making a x.

I hope I had gave your good descriptions of each one

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

*Stab: Well the stab is when you hold your sword straight out and pierce through your target/item. I don't think it can defend against anything.
*Vertical SlashL The vertical slash is a slash which is done by swinging your sword from down to up or up to down. It can defend from horizonal slashes making a +
*Horizonal Slash: The horizonal slash is done by swinging your sword from right to left or left to right. It can defend from a vertical slash making a +.
*Diagonal Slash: The diagonal slash is done by swinging your sword from your shoulder to your side of your stomach or from your side of your stomach to your shoulder. It can defend from an opposite diagonal slash making a x.

I hope I had gave your good descriptions of each one

Excellent descriptions. ^_^

Just note that a diagonal slash can also have a greater increase in power if you take it all the way to the ground - this is because in order to get that additional reach your back muscles come into play.

But, that's rather minor, and probably being to nitpickey with specifics.

Anyway, if you would, I would like for you to tell me all you know about dodging (such as how to), and how you would dodge the above strikes, if you would.

After this, I'll have all the assessment I need - I feel I won't be teaching you, but battling you and telling you how to better react. ^_^

 

[The_Empire]

Alright

*Vertical Slash Dodge: Well the way to dodge a vertical slash is by side step or cutting a cartwheel.
*Horizonal Slash Dodge: Well the way to dodg a horizonal slash is by jumping or ducking under the slash or cutting a backflip.
*Stab dodge: Well to dodge this all you have to do is side step or you can duck under the stab or cutting a carwheel.
*Diagonal Slash Dodge: Well to dodge this is by cutting a backflip or cartwheel.

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

Alright

*Vertical Slash Dodge: Well the way to dodge a vertical slash is by side step or cutting a cartwheel.
*Horizonal Slash Dodge: Well the way to dodg a horizonal slash is by jumping or ducking under the slash or cutting a backflip.
*Stab dodge: Well to dodge this all you have to do is side step or you can duck under the stab or cutting a carwheel.
*Diagonal Slash Dodge: Well to dodge this is by cutting a backflip or cartwheel.

Again, excellent. ^_^

Just a few extras for sake of coverage:

A method called half-stepping (which is similar to sidestepping) can be used to dodge virtually everyone of these strikes. Half-stepping involves small, quick movements that allow you to dodge a strike and then go immediately on teh offensive, since the small movement you made allows the opponents blade to dodge, and you've already moved back to your previous position before their blade has gone far enough for them to try and redirect it to either attack you again or try and counter you.

An example of this would be if that the opponent slashed at me with a diagonal slash that would first make contact with my right shoulder, I turn my body to the right (as if pivoting) to allow the blade to sail past me. I then can counter attack, and there would be very little they could do - they would have to attempt to dodge, but because of their momentum being devoted to their attack, it may be difficult for them to do so.

Do you understand the above?

If so, then we will move on to the next step - I will attack you with various strikes, and I want you to dodge them.

 

[The_Empire]

Yes I understand it now. Thats a great thing to remember, thx for the advice on how to use the half step to.

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

Yes I understand it now. Thats a great thing to remember, thx for the advice on how to use the half step to.

Alright, and something I forgot to say: Half-stepping must be timed exactly and perfectly on both your movements away and back. If you don't do this, you will move to late, and be struck - move to early, and you give the opponent time to react.

Half-stepping, while a great method of dodging, takes perfect execution.

Naturally, an Uchiha or someone of the sort would have an easier time half-stepping and reacting to some half-stepping their blow.

Now, let us begin, remember, just dodge.

*Holding a bokken at my left hip as if it was in a sheathe, I rush at you and unleash a draw slash - that is, I bring the bokken around in a very quick, very powerful one handed slash that is nearly vertical, but because of the angle of the "draw" cuts from your right hip to just below your left shoulder.

Following this up, my left hand (which was following my blade upward as I made the cut) grabs the hilt of the bokken. This allows me to quickly redirect my strike into a downward diagonal (slicing from your right shoulder down to the ground on your left side) strike, as I step forward, closer to you.

Instead of stopping the momentum of the powerful two-handed strike I just used, I simple curve it, allowing me to bring the blade back up to my waist extremely quickly. In this movement, I have moved my left hand from the hilt to the pommel of the bokken.

With that movement, I finish my assault by stepping towards you again and stabbing, pushing on the pommel with my left hand to strengthen and quicken the stab.*

 

[The_Empire]

When you is rushing at me and is about to draw your bokken I half step to my right just as you about to draw your bokken from your left hip. Then as you diagonal slash from my right shoulder I hit a backflip. Then as you bring the sword to stab me I duck under your stab.

I hope this is correct

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

When you is rushing at me and is about to draw your bokken I half step to my right just as you about to draw your bokken from your left hip. Then as you diagonal slash from my right shoulder I hit a backflip. Then as you bring the sword to stab me I duck under your stab.

I hope this is correct

Yes, that works. Each of those gets you by, but only barely - the moves I just made had an emphasis on hitting hard and fast - focusing on both speed and power by keeping a flow in momentum.

The strongest "error" point in your move was the back-flip. Because of the method I attacked and the attacks I chose for this combo, during your back-flip I could have simple struck you with the stab, providing I had enough momentum.

Your very first movement, which put you on the outside of my blade, which means I would have turn into the strike, covering more ground, and thus taking a slightly longer time, is simply what allowed you by.

With the attack I used above, here is the movements that would have been a safer dodge, and set you up for a better chance to counter attack (as ducking underneath a stab is dangerous, as the opponent could simply use two hands [ in this case, I would have pushed down on the pommel with my left hand] to bring it into a downward strike, meaning you would be forced to dodge to either side, and again, they would have a way to strike you, staying on the offensive.

Anyway, the counter I would have done would be like this:

*As you step near me to unleash the draw-slash, I leap backwards, making the blade sail past me. Once you step forward and move in with the diagonal slash, I sidestep to my right, turning my body so that it runs "parallel" to your blade.

As you again turn to go into the stab, I simply sidestep again, allowing the blade to sail past me, through the air, by my side. With this, though, as soon as the tip of the blade is cleared of my body, I turn back, so that the edge of the sword would be right by my side, but I use my left and to grab your right hand, since this is the one holding the sword. I then turn and use a powerful punch into your solar plexus.

Me turning into your blade, grabbing your wrist, and punching you was done all in one swift motion.*

Note that my above movements always made it so that the opponent had to use more of their time to turn and face the right way so that they even had the ability to strike me.

Whether you are unarmed, have not drawn your sword, or have, this would have been a very effective way to dodge.

Are you ready to move on to the next part?

I'm going to be attacking, you, and I want you to guard.

 

[The_Empire]

Okay I'm sorry for replying late, I was reading what you replied over like 5 times really and plus I was talking to my gf.

So I am ready.

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

Okay I'm sorry for replying late, I was reading what you replied over like 5 times really and plus I was talking to my gf.

So I am ready.

No problem. We all have lives. Just some of us more so than others.

Now, remember to guard these moves.

*Holding a bokken, I rush at you and strike with a one-handed vertical slash, and follow up the move by bringing the blade up and cutting half-way across with a horizontal slash - this slash is followed up by the same move on the opposite side (basically, I did two smaller horizontal cuts on opposite sides).

Then, placing both hands on the hilt of the bokken, I use a two-handed slash that strikes from your right shoulder to your left hip.

I finish by allowing the momentum of the blade to carry downward as I turn my shoulder in the socket so that it arcs the blade back up quickly, allowing me to go into a lunge at you as I step forward.*

 

[The_Empire]

As you is coming towards me with your vertical slash, I block your attack with a two handed horizonal slash Then I vertical slash both of your half horizonal slash. Then I diagonal(your right shoulder to your left side) slash your two handed slash. When you bring your sword up and lung at me, I diagonal slash(Your left shoulder to your right side) to knock your blade to the ground.

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

As you is coming towards me with your vertical slash, I block your attack with a two handed horizonal slash Then I vertical slash both of your half horizonal slash. Then I diagonal(your right shoulder to your left side) slash your two handed slash. When you bring your sword up and lung at me, I diagonal slash(Your left shoulder to your right side) to knock your blade to the ground.

Good use of counter-attacking for defending.

Now, I've assessed that you are well versed in the areas you are trained in, so I would prefer to skip straight ahead to sparring.

You and I will spar, and I will give you advice after each reply. At the end of our spar, I will take review of our fight, find your areas of greatest error, and help you improve upon them.

Understood?

I want you to start on the offensive - come at me.

 

[The_Empire]

Alright, I run at you with my sword in front of my face. I do a vertical slash(up and down). Then I rotate my shoulders to the left and bring the sword right back up. Next I do a diagonal slash(Your left to the ground). Then I step back and while I am stepping back I do a horizonal slash(Your left to right)

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

Alright, I run at you with my sword in front of my face. I do a vertical slash(up and down). Then I rotate my shoulders to the left and bring the sword right back up. Next I do a diagonal slash(Your left to the ground). Then I step back and while I am stepping back I do a horizonal slash(Your left to right)

*As you come at me with the vertical slash, I quickly sidestep and rotate to my right, so that my body is running "parallel" to your blade. In this same movement, I move my sword across my body in a motion similar to a horizontal strike without actually turning my blade, so that the flat of my blade wound collide with yours and push your blade away from me as I move away, putting your blade a good distance away from me.

Because my blade would be in the perfect position after this, I simply turn the blade sideways and unleash a horizontal slash at the top of your body, angling so that it is a diagonal slash, while I sidestep again so that I am behind you and the attack would connect from just above your left shoulder to just underneath your right shoulder.*

Nothing to say - beginning moves are difficult.

 

[The_Empire]

I dodge your horizonal slash by stepping backwards. then i do a two handed diagonal slash from your left shoulder to your right hip. i quickly pull my arms back and step forward with a two handed stab

 

[KeotsuEclipse]

I dodge your horizonal slash by stepping backwards. then i do a two handed diagonal slash from your left shoulder to your right hip. i quickly pull my arms back and step forward with a two handed stab

*As you step backwards, you end up stepping into my strike, as I had moved behind you in move. Moving backwards would actually cause you to walk into the strike.*

Remember, read your opponents move carefully.