alsey Posted August 5, 2006 Author Share Posted August 5, 2006 don't think a katana would cut another sword. the katana's blade would probably blunt or even notch if anything; katana aren't meant for cutting metal.in kendo, the people who use two swords usually get beaten by people using one sword. of course this is one long sword and one short one, which isn't the same as two dao, but you have to be very skilled to use two swords effectively. "Gently return to the simple physical sensation of the breath. Then do it again, and again, and again. Somewhere in this process, you will come face-to-face with the sudden and shocking realization that you are completely crazy. Your mind is a shrieking, gibbering madhouse on wheels." - ven. henepola gunaratana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenpo5th Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 though I'm a Japanese art practitioner, I'm working on integrating Deer Horn Knives (sharpened, not like in the link below) as I feel they are some of the most versatile weapons out there today...http://www.martialartssupermarket.com/index.cfm?action=moreinfo&itemid=4059 ~Shaun E. SeiferFounder - Tenchi BujutsuGodan - Shaolin Kempo/Karazenpo Go Shinjutsu & Kempo Jutsu-Kaihttp://www.idmaa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerlineage Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 (edited) don't think a katana would cut another sword. the katana's blade would probably blunt or even notch if anything; katana aren't meant for cutting metal.Really?! I've been mislead about the power of a katana, then. Well, that's good...in kendo, the people who use two swords usually get beaten by people using one sword. of course this is one long sword and one short one, which isn't the same as two dao, but you have to be very skilled to use two swords effectively.The problem with using two weapons is that one gets complacent, or thinks that they have twice the advantage, when in reality, it takes much more concentration to use both. When effectively used - which I like to believe I can use them to some effectiveness, two can be better. One issue I tend to see in myself is that it is very easy to use one sword more than the other, just like in sparring with hands. In addition, the swords will sometimes get in one another's way. Thus, I go at my dao-work like I do my hand-work in sparring, with the same mentality and simliar technique. This tends to keep me using both efficiently and effectively. Edited August 5, 2006 by parkerlineage American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."Ed Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtariel Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Chinese broadswords.http://www.armory.net/item.cfm/RecordId/SH-1011.htmThis, but one in each hand. Takes lots of coordination, but they're really effective.I got to try one of the hanwei daos an a sword shop a while ago. Those are really high quality swords. Wish I had the free cash to pick one up. There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamasandSais Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 i would use a cane sword and shield so that you could trip your opponent with the cane part, unsheath it (sp?) then kill the person . but of course i wouldnt kill some one for no good reason. "Sword-Chucks yo."Yes, thanks a lot guys. Hey, kamasandsais, that was something that you knew that I did not!! <---blackmail hahahahhaha bushido Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerlineage Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I got to try one of the hanwei daos an a sword shop a while ago. Those are really high quality swords. Wish I had the free cash to pick one up.Yeah, me, too (in terms of cash). American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."Ed Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottnshelly Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 If I was trained well enough, I would pick a chain whip.If I was facing a non-edged weapon, maybe a cane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patusai Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Sai - for no other reason because I am more familar with them than any other weapon -- of course traditionally we carry 3 "Don't tell me the sky's the limit because I have seen footprints on the moon!" -- Paul Brandt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holland Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Nunte Bo. Reach helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbu Alex Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 the spear thats the only weapon i feel really proficient in ooo no the shinobigatana lots of hidden places for weapons and the hadle usally have a hidden blade and sometimes the blade is a saw White belt for life"Destroy the enemies power but leave his life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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