These are the five katana sword-holding techniques according to Miyamoto
Musashi A katana sword is a weapon that requires commitment, patience,
and he outlined the proper holding techniques for any japanese sword. The
katana sword will be the weapon of choice for these techniques.
According to Musashi, the first way to position a katana sword is called chu-
dan, and requires the warrior to point the tip directly at his attacker's face.
When the attacker strikes, The warrior would then deflect his sword to the
right.
On the second strike attempt the warrior would strike his attacker's sword
down. When the attacker attempts to raise his sword, Musashi teaches to
strike the attacker's hand from below, as the katana sword should still be in
a lowered position.
In our next post we will find out which sword-hold technique is intended for
a quick and decisive battle.
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