RSW 2008_05_25a (Chinese Dao vs European bastard sword)

[Deathrune456]

ever consider using something like a zweihander instead of a bastard sword, its nice bieng able to use both hands in holding a sword, than oneandahalf hands

[gregbreinholt]

Yes, tried one a couple of times.

Not really sure why, but I do prefer the shorter weapons :-)

[Anderson68W]

Why is he wearing a hakama ? Using a Chinese sword and wearing a japanese hakama in an attempt to look more 'asian' perhaps? Idiotic to me.

[gregbreinholt]

Jack dies not need to look more Asian - he is Asian.

And maybe we practice with different swords... and as Jack is a Kendo student, its entirely appropriate that he wears a Hakama. He is not going to swap clothes between fights, just so you don't think its "Idiotic".

[Anderson68W]

I train kendo, I don't wear a Hakama when I cross train, go running or cut the grass. I don't see why he wears it in this circumstance. It's obviously not a formal competition. If the other guy plays hockey, would he be wearing his hockey pads?

[gregbreinholt]

Take a deep breath and relax.

Feel better now?

[Anderson68W]

As a matter of fact, yup

[gregbreinholt]

Point to you for having a sense of humor :-)

[jeffdoeskungfu]

From my personal experiences, the dao saber isn't meant to be used like a kendo shinai. And I don't think they're supposed to be so big. I should try this with my friends sometime. :D

[cr1tterp0wer]

and this sword looks a leetle too heavy for your apponent. why doesnt he snap the sword from his shoulders down? and your attacks look alot like strikes.. viceversa... srry i just have a lot of questions. lols and you change to lower stance a lot but i dont know why...