I am writing a book but i don't know how to grip a sword, (my character is being taught in swords play) Can you help???
2007-08-01 18:51:59 · 4 answers · asked by ~*Grasp my Heartstrings, Baby*~ 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
it is a normal medivel sword
2007-08-01 19:45:58 · update #1
depends on the sword. 1 handed or two based on weight and length. The haft(aka hilt) goes in your palm, behind the guard and in front of the pommel. The email thing with the answers service is weird, if you need more info, pantheratigristigris147@yahoo.com is me
2007-08-01 18:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really does depend on the sword...i am trained in the art of Samurai Swords, and traditionally you put yourright hand on the nakago (the grip) and you put it at the very top under neath the hand guard. Then you can put your left hand below towards the nakagojiri (the end of the sword) but thats only if you are right handed...if you are left handed, then its the complete opposite. if you are using a traditional long sword, I personally dont think it matters, i just grip it as a I would a Katana. oh but if your character wanted to use a tanto or a daisho...then you would grip your Katana with your good hand and grip your gaisho or tanto with the other while holding the blade so the tip is facing towards you (like a ninja) and make sure the edge is away from you...you use one to block and one to attack....i hope that helped I only know about Katanas
2007-08-02 02:07:09 · answer #2 · answered by jlcrit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, different types of swords are gripped quite differently.
Two-handed swords are gripped basically in the same way as a baseball bat.
Fencing "foils" are held somewhat loosely, with the thumb on top holding the foil against the grip. This allows for a quicker change of direction and for misdirection (makes it more difficult for your opponent to guess your next move).
Single-handed swords are likely held with different grips, depending upon the fighting style. I am more ignorant of these than others. Clearly the grip (historically) was not the same as a foil grip. There are accounts of peoples arms being severed, their hand still firmly gripping their sword afterwards.
I hope this helps.
Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/
2007-08-02 02:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by JimPettis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends a lot on what type of sword it is.
I am assuming your character is learning fencing, which is usually taught using a French foil. The French foil is generally gripped with the palm up and the fingers loosely circling behind the guard.
If the foil is properly balanced a loose grip works very well.
2007-08-02 01:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋