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In its curved form, the sword is known to the Japanese as tachi in the eighth century. [2]: 8 It evolved from and gained ascendancy over its straight-bladed prototype because years of battlefield experience proved that the curved form of sword was better suited to the needs of the bushi than the straight-bladed kind. Around the curved long ...
Wudang Sword is a body of Chinese straight sword techniques—famous in China—encompassed by the Wudangquan or internal martial arts. The oldest reputable accounts of Wudang Sword begin with Grandmaster Song Weiyi around the turn of the 20th century. Sung taught Wudang Sword to Li Jinglin and a few others.
Originating from the sacred Wudang Mountains, a bastion of Taoist tradition, the Wudang Sword style is a blend of Daoist cultural principles and martial techniques. The art of Wudang Sword incorporates strengths from various first styles while embracing the spiritual aspects of Taoism, emphasising the cultivation of harmonious yin and yang ...
Hankumdo originated from the techniques used in Hankido to defend against sword attacks. Though first presented as a subset of the larger Hankido curriculum under the name hankumdobub (hankumdo techniques), Myung Jae Nam later decided that it was an art that could stand on its own merits and is often taught as a separate discipline.
The shuangshou jian is a Chinese two-handed double-edged straight sword . Historically, shuangshou jian were up to 1.6 meters (65") in length, and the two-handed grip could be used as a lever to lock the opponent's arm if necessary. Large ring pommels are prevalent in the construction of shuangshou jian.
Nishio style Aikido, often simply referred to by Aikido practitioners as Nishio Aikido, [1] is a martial art style created by Shoji Nishio, a prolific Aikido practitioner. His style is characterized [by whom?] as dynamic and effective. [2] [third-party source needed] [3] [third-party source needed] Atemis and sword principles are deeply ...
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A distinguishing feature of many kenjutsu syllabi is the use of a paired katana or daitō and wakizashi or shōtō, commonly referred to as nitōjutsu (二刀術, two sword methods). Styles that teach it are called nitōryū (二刀流, two sword school); contrast ittō-ryū (一刀流, one sword school).