Wakizashi swords

[mArTiAl_GiRl]

I like those swords because they're shorter than katanas and it's easier to do quick moves with it.

 

I've been interested in swordmanship for a long time and a Wakizashi sword is the one I would feel good with, if I would hold one in my hands. So, what I'm curious about is... has anyone got to train with a Wakizashi? Or does anyone own this kind of sword?

[Tal]

Yes, I've trained with wakizashi. Just basics and kata. I've also sparred with a short shinai, which is a bamboo practice short sword.

 

A wakazashi/short sword is really a back-up weapon, or something for small rooms. It doesn't have the reach to contend with a long sword. Unless you're very small (sorta like hobbits with short swords in LOTR), it would probably be better to train with a long sword first.

 

Not sure what you mean by 'quick moves' but you can cut with a katana almost as fast as with a wakizashi. The two handed grip of the katana makes up for its weight. Also, quick moves aren't that useful if your opponent cuts you before you can reach him; and this will happen if your opponent has a long sword and is of similar skill to you.

 

If you want a quick offensive sword, get a sabre or a rapier. Wakizashi is too short for a primary weapon, unless you yourself are very short.

 

Wielding a katana and wakizashi simultaneously is another story. That's a very effective combo, but most people will still prefer just the katana.

[Pacificshore]

I have a practice set since the 1980's. For the most part just collecting dust

[granmasterchen]

yes, i have a large collection of swords back in the states, many i trained with, alot are just for my collection.

[mArTiAl_GiRl]

Yes, I've trained with wakizashi. Just basics and kata. I've also sparred with a short shinai, which is a bamboo practice short sword.

 

A wakazashi/short sword is really a back-up weapon, or something for small rooms. It doesn't have the reach to contend with a long sword. Unless you're very small (sorta like hobbits with short swords in LOTR), it would probably be better to train with a long sword first.

 

Not sure what you mean by 'quick moves' but you can cut with a katana almost as fast as with a wakizashi. The two handed grip of the katana makes up for its weight. Also, quick moves aren't that useful if your opponent cuts you before you can reach him; and this will happen if your opponent has a long sword and is of similar skill to you.

 

If you want a quick offensive sword, get a sabre or a rapier. Wakizashi is too short for a primary weapon, unless you yourself are very short.

 

Wielding a katana and wakizashi simultaneously is another story. That's a very effective combo, but most people will still prefer just the katana.

 

but hey, have you heard about this man from Japan (cant remember his name right now) who had a short Bo in a fight and his opponent had a long one, and the man with the short staff won. I actually had a dream of myself fighting with a short sword and my opponent had a long katana (there was a master who told me that I have to win my opponent with a shorter sword) and so I took a Wakizashi, fought with him and won.

[mArTiAl_GiRl]

I have a practice set since the 1980's. For the most part just collecting dust

 

hahahhaa! ... good sense of humour, lol

[Tal]

but hey, have you heard about this man from Japan (cant remember his name right now) who had a short Bo in a fight and his opponent had a long one, and the man with the short staff won.

 

The man with the short staff was very skilled. And that's staves you're talking about, not swords. They're very different weapons. Trust me, if you have a short sword and your opponent (of similar skill to you) has a long one, your opponent will cut you before you reach him nine times out of ten.

[delta1]

I have a katana, wakizashi, and tanto that I won a few years ago. They look nice, and the price was definately right (free is allways right ),but I don't know how to use them properly. There is no one close around here that teaches Japanese sword arts. I am seriousely thinking, though, about sharpening up the katana and trying it out on the neighbors dog. Next time they put it out at 10:30PM and let it bark for an hour ...!!!

 

[mArTiAl_GiRl]

but hey, have you heard about this man from Japan (cant remember his name right now) who had a short Bo in a fight and his opponent had a long one, and the man with the short staff won.

 

The man with the short staff was very skilled. And that's staves you're talking about, not swords. They're very different weapons. Trust me, if you have a short sword and your opponent (of similar skill to you) has a long one, your opponent will cut you before you reach him nine times out of ten.

 

Hmm....yeah, maybe you're right. But you never know. I'm gonna try with both swords.