Improve Your Downwards Cuts [katana tameshigiri/sword talk]

Описание: How to improve your kesa-giri in one simple step. In today's video I talk about a simple key point in downwards cuts which can help you greatly improve edge alignment. The motion has to start with proper alignment of the elbows when practising downwards cuts from a Japanese style high guard. Once the elbows are aligned, the rest of the motion is set up for a good downwards cut.

Swords: Tamahagane clay tempered byeolungeom 76cm blade length

Tameshigiri targets
-Pool noodles-these require good edge alignment or they will not cut, very little power required. Also pool noodles that have been bent or manhandled have their fibres break and become incredibly difficult to cut as they have a tendency to bend instead

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