Author Archives: SamuraiKatana

Tameshigiri Double Cut

Tameshigiri The most challenging cuts you will first learn are the double cuts. Yet this is where all the trick cuts start. It can be daunting, especially the speed of[... ]

The Battle of Sekigahara: History’s Greatest Samurai Battle

The Battle of Sekigahara The Battle of Sekigahara was history’s greatest samurai battle. It was also the most vital and greatest battle at that time. It only lasted seven hours[... ]

Dual Sword Wielding Training

Sword-Wielding Training Dual wielding means using two weapons one in each hand while engaging in combat. This combat style is not something that is common. Although there are historical records[... ]

Buying an Iaito Sword

Iaito Sword Now that you are done training with the Bokken, you can start thinking of buying an Iaito sword. Whether you plan to practice Bunkai, it often resorts to[... ]

The Samurai Bow and its History – A Beautifully Accurate Piece

The Samurai Bow and its History The Yumi was a vital weapon of the Samurai during Japan’s feudal period. It was able to accurately and efficiently shoot Japanese arrows called[... ]

Does Katana Curvature Add Performance Benefits

Benefits of Katana Curvature Usually, one would ask if the curvature of the Katana adds performance benefits. Generally, the Katana, Tachi, and all their variants have a single signature component.[... ]

Deadly, Powerful, and Efficiently Dangerous – The Samurai Spear and Polearms

The Samurai Spear and Polearms Aside from the popular Katana, the Samurai spear and polearms were also some of the main weapons of the Samurai. These warriors have also utilized[... ]

Tameshigiri – Test Cutting History and Techniques

Tameshigiri means test cutting, for the benefit of improving the swordsmen's sense of Maai in Kendo, as well as their sword cutting skills. However, it does not develop progressive realistic[... ]

Buying a Shinken Sword

Shinken Sword As a collector or martial arts practitioner, buying a Shinken sword will be necessary. The Shinken is a term that translates to a real sword. It is a[... ]

Kogarasu Maru – Double Edge Katana

The Kogarasu Maru The Kogarasu Maru – a double-edged Katana – is also called the Little Crow. It is a distinct Japanese Katana believed to have been crafted by Amakuni.[... ]