You will learn the correct cutting techniques in the Martial arts schools from our directory.
Nevertheless, here is some important basic information from us:
Grip the samurai sword correctly
The basis is, of course, the correct grip technique. Here is a short explanatory video for anyone who is unsure about this:
Different cuts with varying degrees of difficulty
There are different cutting techniques and the techniques have different difficulties. You can always cut from right to left or from left to right.
Cuts from right to left are always a little easier. This is because the sword handle is gripped with the right hand at the front, so this cutting direction is easier.
Diagonal cuts from top to bottom are the easiest. The simplest is from the top right at 45 degrees to the bottom left:
Then the vertical cut is made straight from top to bottom:
Diagonal cuts from bottom to top are even more challenging.
The most "difficult" is the perfectly horizontal cut:
Double cuts
Once you have mastered the individual cuts, you can combine cutting directions one after the other. This increases the difficulty compared to a simple cut.
One-handed cuts
One-handed cuts present an additional challenge. As a rule, the first hit is landed as soon as the sword is drawn. These techniques require advanced skills and are therefore considered particularly demanding.
We recommend that everyone attends at least a few training sessions at one of our registered Sword schools (https://samuraischwert.kaufen/schwertkampf-verein-finden/) before carrying out cutting tests. However, as we also know that most readers do not accept this well-intentioned advice, here is a short explanatory video in English that provides important basic knowledge:
