Toyama Ryu Sword Cutting in the Japanese Army Book by Nisohachi Hyodo & Yoshitoki Hataya Marc Denny If your fundamentals are strong

If your fundamentals are strong then you’ll go a lot further and progress a lot faster

PART III SPARRING

Commentary (Tomoji Miyamoto)

Sparring Demonstrations: Body Techniques

Basic Technique 01 Side Face Strike

Toyama Ryu Sword Cutting in the Japanese Army Book by Nisohachi Hyodo & Yoshitoki Hataya Marc Denny If your fundamentals are strongThe true sharpness of a Japanese sword is best understood by putting it to the test through cutting. A Japanese sword fulfills its purpose only when it cuts effectively. Toyama Ryu sword cutting offers a practical and efficient approach to mastering cutting techniques in a short time. Contents: Introduction 1. Since when have Japanese people stopped using real swords? 2 Kenjutsu training 3. Horsemanship 4. The Japanese sword as a weapon 5. Martial