... sword collectors in the United States is increasing daily, the number of antique art swords has dwindled greatly. Japanese swords, or what are commonly known as “samurai" swords, have become an extremely rare commodity. About five years ...

... SWORD: Excellent quality blade made of genuine strong spring steel ofmedium flexibility. Blade length varies from 30" to 31 3/1", and weight also varies from lib. 2 oz. to 1 Ib. 12 oz. TYPE 1: Plain straight edge sword without ar.y ...

... sword, you should not let your mind become fixated on the strike, but securely bring your mind back to yourself. The ... Sword" The term "No Sword" does not necessarily mean having to take the sword of your enemy. Neither does it ...

... sword themselves, they felt their blade contained their own personality and spirit. Many present-day kuk sool won masters retain the knowledge of swordmaking and have made their own personal swords. Korean swords come in many different ...

... sword tip and nose are aligned because you should watch your opponent. The toe and sword tip line up because the forward foot must point toward the opponent, or your aim will be off. What sets wu dang sword techniques apart and makes ...

THE. DANG. SWORD. Rare. Techniques. From. China's. Greatest. Sword. System. Story. and. photos. by. Jane. Hallander. China: Hu Yuen Chou, who is thought to be the. wu. Of all the Chinese martial art weapons, the straight, double-edged sword ...

... sword called a juk do, which is identical to kendo's shinai. Korean students also use the mok kum (wooden sword), which is the same as the Japanese bokken. During demonstrations and cutting drills, kumdo students wield a long, steel ...

... swords that belonged to three categories: weapons based on the straight sword, weapons based on the tai chi straight sword and weapons based on the double-handed sword. The typical straight sword utilized a 28- to 32-inch blade. This ...

SWORD. CASILLAS c~N asian loorld of martial arts, inc. Visit our. When one thinks of ninja weapons, the image of such nasty surprises as shuriken, hidden chains, and blinding powders comes to mind. The sword is usually not the first ...

... sword with magical properties which enabled its owner to slay anyone or any creature he wished. The sword was regarded more than a mere weapon by the Japanese; it symbolized righteousness. This Sacred Sword, which is mentioned in the ...