How to Draw a Japanese Sword
With your left hand, grip the saya near the opening., Slowly at first, push the tsuba with your thumb while slowly pushing the tsuka with your right hand., With your left hand still on the saya, pull the saya off the sword blade., When the blade is...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: With your left hand
Place your thumb on the tsuba (guard).
Do not hook your thumb over it.
Grip the tsuka (handle) firmly with the right hand.
Your wrist should be angled down. -
Step 2: grip the saya near the opening.
This speed starts out slowly then quickly speeds up. , This action is crucial as it will ensure you are not cutting before the saya is fully removed. , The kissaki (tip) will be pointed at the opponents Adam's apple. -
Step 3: Slowly at first
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Step 4: push the tsuba with your thumb while slowly pushing the tsuka with your right hand.
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Step 5: With your left hand still on the saya
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Step 6: pull the saya off the sword blade.
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Step 7: When the blade is finally released
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Step 8: the aim is to make a circular motion with the top 20cm of the blade as the cutting zone.
Detailed Guide
Place your thumb on the tsuba (guard).
Do not hook your thumb over it.
Grip the tsuka (handle) firmly with the right hand.
Your wrist should be angled down.
This speed starts out slowly then quickly speeds up. , This action is crucial as it will ensure you are not cutting before the saya is fully removed. , The kissaki (tip) will be pointed at the opponents Adam's apple.
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