Most people who first show interest in collecting swords, or buying one to begin training with couldn’t tell you which side is up, let alone perform a proper swing. This series of articles is geared toward those who are interested in acquiring their first sword, showing them what to look for in a proper blade (What makes it battle ready), where to find it, and then a simple guide to learning the basics of swordplay. There will be two series in concern to this: the first dealing with Asian style blades, the second concerning European weapons. There could be a discussion held for days upon days concerning which of these style of weapons is superior, but I will not in any way express a bias toward one or the other. It is this author’s opinion that style matters much less than the skill of the wielder, and thusly the aim of these articles is only to inform in a clear, simple and concise method (In “Layman’s terms”)
The First article of each series will explain the parts of a sword, how it is forged and put together, and what to look out for when purchasing a blade of your very own.
The Second article will give you some ideas of good places to scope out for your sword. Where to shop, how to find out if the source is reliable, and how much you should be paying based on your intended use of the weapon.
The Third article will give you an overlay of how to care for your weapon. Keeping it in top shape only makes sense if you are going to shell out the cash to get it in the first place!
The Fourth article will get into basic technique. Stances, attacking, blocking, counters, etc.
By the end of the fourth article, it is the goal of this author to have properly armed the reader with the knowledge necessary to spot a good weapon, the skill to wield it, and the understanding of how to care for it.
So, if your interest is piqued, please, step into my Dojo.
Read on to find out all about swords, from Japanese KAtana to Roman swords.
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