With the two basic ranges understood, let us focus again on shomen. The step-cut is ‘long range’ and the slide-cut is ‘short range’ but the ranges are also examples of time. Meaning the longer the range the more time tori has to respond. In order to train the correct response, we focus first on theContinue reading “RESPONSES IN TIME”
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SHOMEN VS YOKOMEN
We are now moving to the specifics of attack with the focus on shomen vs yokomen. Shomen should be an easy attack. Nothing could be more visually clear than a direct overhead attack. However the mechanics deserve a close internal read and we used the sword as that feedback devise. An iaito makes it easierContinue reading “SHOMEN VS YOKOMEN”
TYPES OF SPEED
“An attack must be executed with quickness, not speed. Attack with power, not strength. Thereis a great difference between speed and quickness, power and strength. Think this through carefully.It is the essence of strategy” Miyamoto Musashi Semantics are important – speed vs quickness. Power vs strength. What was Musashi driving at? Power doesn’t necessarily relyContinue reading “TYPES OF SPEED”
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