THRUSTING TRIANGLE

In an earlier discussion of the eight universal lines I had alluded to the “thrusting triangle.” This requires a brief reminder that the 8 universal lines are a basic representation of the lines of motion – both on the vertical as well as the horizontal planes. I have provided examples from European fechtbuchs (links below) asContinue reading “THRUSTING TRIANGLE”

IKKYO (OMOTE)

In the last several classes we have explored ikkyo-omote from static, tsuki and shomen. These are often misleadingly taught as if they are three separate techniques, but really it is all only one expression of a single line of the 8 basic angles of attack. The eight basic lines of attack – if you are notContinue reading “IKKYO (OMOTE)”