shortsword and shield

[ConsciousEffect]

wow so much great info, thanks guys =D

[bushido_man96]

Can't find another example (of Matayoshi or Gakiya sensei), but here is a sample of the kata (with shoulder roll).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKvSKBBN0ko&feature=channel_page

That isn't how I am accustomed to using the shield. The shield is there for protection, and if you don't keep in front of you, it won't protect you.

I also don't see much need for the shoulder roll, either. There is just too much that could go wrong there.

Also, if you are truly working the sword and shield, it is really a two-weapon system; the shield is a nasty weapon, too.

Here is a good text that gives some good, basic intorductory information on the use of sword and shield: http://www.thearma.org/medsword.htm

....and another nice title, specializing in the sword and buckler: http://www.revival.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=112

[Traymond]

Can't find another example (of Matayoshi or Gakiya sensei), but here is a sample of the kata (with shoulder roll).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKvSKBBN0ko&feature=channel_page

That isn't how I am accustomed to using the shield. The shield is there for protection, and if you don't keep in front of you, it won't protect you.

I also don't see much need for the shoulder roll, either. There is just too much that could go wrong there.

Also, if you are truly working the sword and shield, it is really a two-weapon system; the shield is a nasty weapon, too.

Here is a good text that gives some good, basic intorductory information on the use of sword and shield: http://www.thearma.org/medsword.htm

....and another nice title, specializing in the sword and buckler: http://www.revival.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=112

The bunkai of the shoulder roll is to close space. The Oyo Bunkai of that particular shoulder roll is that your opponent is down and your rolling over ther top of them adding all your weight and then closing space between you and your next opponent.

And every country has their own style of using the shield. The timbei has its own variation. the Timbei form what I have learned is just to set your opponent put.