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How do you master the art of using Japanse Katana


Are you trying to learn how to use the Katana?

In that case, it is necessary for you to take care of a few things. Every single individual has different characteristics in combat. Based on your traits, it is a mandate for you to choose the form of art that you are capable in. 


In case you are a newbie to the forms of martial arts in Japan, let us discuss the few common ones. These include:


Kenjutsu: This is a type of art where katana and other weapons are used for combat training depending on the school in which you are into.


Iaijutsu: This art form is deliberated mainly for combat. This form of art is used mainly to send off your enemy while he is drawing his weapon or immediately after it is drawn.





Kendo: Commonly known as fencing, is fought using a shinai along with armor.


Once you have chosen the art form you want to excel in, you need to choose a weapon in accordance. There are numerous swords for sale from where you can choose the one that best suits your chosen form of art. Choosing the katana is the most important job in hand now. The weight, the tip of the blade, the blade size, its curvature, and various other features of the blade from the swords for sale must be very carefully chosen as per your form of art.

All set? 


Now all that is left is to do some research and choose a good teacher as no one can develop any art form with improper guidance. The best option is to join a school or dojo to practice the art form you chose.


As we all know, practice makes a man perfect.  Now it all depends on you that how hard you train, invest time to practice your routines and become fluent and effective in your desired art form.  Something that can boost up your training speed is if you can get a partner to help you in your training.  Go on. Train hard, practice regularly and master the art.