THE WAY OF THE BLADE · Budo Brothers Academy

THE WAY OF THE BLADE

Summary: the 12 angles of attack using an "earth grip." In this grip, the "blade is facing out, the tip is facing down towards the earth.

Initial Stance: Fighting stance with the weapon in front.

Angle 1 & 2: Downward diagonal slashes at a 45-degree angle.
Angle 3 & 4: Step back, perform a palm-down horizontal slash, followed by a palm-up horizontal slash.
Angle 5: Bring the butt end of the weapon to the chest, step forward, and thrust to the center.
Angle 6: Reload to the shoulder for an overhand thrust.
Angle 7 & 8: Perform a circular cut towards the opposite hip, followed by a "tsuki te" (stab across).
Angle 9 & 10: Step forward with a level change, executing a backhand strike to the thigh.
Angle 11 & 12: Step back and perform two upward slashes.
During practice "Take your time on them. Make sure to make them very smooth and accurate."
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Warning don’t expect to watch a video one time and think that you are ready to use these techniques. It takes months and sometimes years to become proficient at this style of fighting.
@Erik Allan

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