Proper saluting method while holding the sword This content is only available to members.
Sword Kihon
There are 9 Kamae and several basic cuts and defenses for each kyu class ranking in the Sword Kihon course. This course is “rotational” and not progressive in difficulty; you can start on any kamae and complete all 9 in any order. Complete all 9 and then develop an ability to flow from one kamae or cut into any other in order to qualify for Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt in the To-Shin Do Japanese sword method.
Lessons
2. Dai Jodan
“Over the head” downward cut position This content is only available to members.
3. Dai Jo Dan Details
What to remember when using Dai Jo-dan posture This content is only available to members.
4. Cutting Down
How to do basic cuts from Dai Jo-dan This content is only available to members.
5. Defending with Dai Jo Dan no Kamae
Some sample defenses from Dai Jo-dan no Kamae This content is only available to members.
6. Sei-gan no Kamae
“Aimed at the eyes” forward cut position This content is only available to members.
7. Seigan no Kamae
What to remember when using Sei-gan posture This content is only available to members.
8. Seigan Cutting
How to do basic cuts from Sei-gan This content is only available to members.
9. Seigan Defense
Some sample defenses from Sei-gan no Kamae This content is only available to members.
10. Kongo no Kamae
“Upright in front” forward cut position This content is only available to members.
11. Kongo no Kamae
What to remember when using Kon-go posture This content is only available to members.
12. Kongo Basic Cuts
How to do basic cuts from Kon-go This content is only available to members.
13. Kongo Defense
Some sample defenses from Kon-go no Kamae This content is only available to members.
14. Kasumi no Kamae
“Shielding the eyes” above the forehead position This content is only available to members.
15. Kasumi no Kamae Details
What to remember when using Kasumi posture This content is only available to members.
16. Kasumi no Kamae Cutting
How to do basic cuts from Kasumi This content is only available to members.
17. Kasumi no Kamae Defense
Some sample defenses from Kasumi no Kamae This content is only available to members.
18. Kocho no Kamae
“Staring down the blade” reaching from shoulder position This content is only available to members.
19. Kocho no Kamae
What to remember when using Kocho posture This content is only available to members.
20. Kocho no Kamae Cutting
How to do basic cuts from Kocho This content is only available to members.
21. Kocho no Kamae Defense
Some sample defenses from Kocho no Kamae This content is only available to members.
22. Hasso no Kamae
“Upright at side” blade standing at shoulder position This content is only available to members.
23. Hasso no Kamae
What to remember when using Hasso posture This content is only available to members.
24. Hasso no Kamae Cutting
How to do basic cuts from Hasso This content is only available to members.
25. Hasso no Kamae Defense
Some sample defenses from Hasso no Kamae This content is only available to members.
26. Ichi no Kamae
“Blade probing forward” reaching forward position This content is only available to members.
27. Ichi no Kamae Details
What to remember when using Ichi posture This content is only available to members.
28. Ichi no Kamae Cutting
How to do basic cuts from Ichi This content is only available to members.
29. Ichi no Kamae Defense
Some sample defenses from Ichi no Kamae This content is only available to members.
30. Low-level Kamae
“Blade probing downward” reaching forward positions This content is only available to members.
31. Low Level Kamae
What to remember when using Ge-dan and To-sui postures This content is only available to members.
32. Low Kamae Cutting
How to do basic cuts from Ge-dan and To-sui This content is only available to members.
33. Low Level Kamae Defense
Some sample defenses from Ge-dan and To-sui no Kamae This content is only available to members.
34. Ryu-Sui no Kamae
“Blade concealed behind leg” rearward position This content is only available to members.
35. Ryu Sui Kamae Details
What to remember when using Ryu-sui posture This content is only available to members.
36. Ryu Sui no Kamae Cutting
How to do basic cuts from Ryu-sui This content is only available to members.
37. Ryu Sui no Kamae Defense
Some sample defenses from Ryu-sui no Kamae This content is only available to members.
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