I want a book that can show me a real sword technique. Could you just give me the title. I just want the title because it is easier for me find it out wether its good or not.
2006-08-15 12:21:42 · 4 answers · asked by Haris_murshidy 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Shinkage-Ryu Sword Techniques: Traditional Japanese Martial Arts (Shinkage-Ryu Sword Technique)
2006-08-15 12:27:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a little known book called "Hope's book of self defence" - It was written by in the 1800's Sir William Hope and teaches how to use a sword in REAL situations (not like in sport fencing where you go forward & back and get a hit - this book was used by soldiers & duellists who wanted to stay alive).
The only place I know who teaches it / will have a copy is the Linacre School of Defence, part of Oxford University.
Here is the link - http://www.sirwilliamhope.org/
2006-08-16 02:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Big Book on Fencing - by Rudy Volkmann
En guard!
2006-08-15 19:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't learn it from a book you need to actually practice with a sword against someone (use a blunt sword not a sharpened one ) swords are heavy so you need to do lot's of arm exercise
2006-08-17 06:24:21 · answer #4 · answered by mini prophet of fubar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋