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The etymology of the word daishō becomes apparent when the terms daitō, meaning long sword, and shōtō, meaning short sword, are used; daitō + shōtō = daishō. [2] A daishō is typically depicted as a katana and wakizashi (or a tantō) mounted in matching koshirae, but originally the daishō was the wearing of any long and short katana ...
Blades whose length is next to a different classification type are described with a prefix 'O-' (for great) or 'Ko-' (for small), e.g. a Wakizashi with a length of 59 cm is called an O-wakizashi (almost a Katana) whereas a Katana of 61 cm is called a Ko-Katana (for small Katana; but note that a small accessory blade sometimes found in the ...
All pages with titles beginning with Daito; All pages with titles containing Dai-to; All pages with titles containing Daito; 大刀 (disambiguation), sometimes rendered as "daitō" Taito (disambiguation)
The matching of iaitō length, weight, and balance to the practitioner's build and strength is of utmost importance to safely and correctly perform the iaidō forms . Due to the repetition involved in the practicing of iaidō, iaitō are often constructed with the balance point of the blade being set farther from the blade's point ( kissaki ...
The wakizashi has a blade between 30 and 60 cm (12 and 24 in) in length. [1] Wakizashi close to the length of a katana are called ō-wakizashi and wakizashi closer to tantō length are called ko-wakizashi. [1] Wakizashi are not necessarily just a smaller version of the katana; they could be forged differently and have a different cross-section. [5]
As of the 2024 IWUF rules, daoshu routines must be between 1 minute 20 seconds to 1 minute 35 seconds in length. [22] Daoshu routines are also required to have the following techniques: Sword techniques. Chán Tóu (缠头) – Broadsword Twining; Guǒ Nǎo (裹脑) – Wrapping with the Broadsword; Pī Dāo (劈刀) – Broadsword Chop
Nandao swords have a blade the shape of a butterfly sword but longer, an s-guard with allows a reverse grip, and handle length to accommodate single and double wielding grip. [2] In the most recent IWUF rules revision for international competition, the top of the nandao blade should be no shorter than a competitor's jaw if being held with the ...
Daito-ryu is all go no sen — you first evade your opponent's attack and then strike or control him. Likewise, Ittō-ryū is primarily go no sen. You attack because an opponent attacks you. This implies not cutting your opponent. This is called katsujinken (life-giving sword). Its opposite is called setsuninken (death-dealing sword).