Originally Posted by
bubba
The European swords and the Katana are designed for entirely different fighting styles. No real comparison is possible.
And I like Apples better than Oranges! Amen Bubba!
While I have great respect for Japanese sword art and craftsmanship, it just isn't what interests me. Neither are the German or Italian sword disciplines. I'm interested in rediscovering the Celtic martial arts. That doesn't mean my Dad can beat up your Dad or that my area of interest is any better, or worse, than yours.
I got interested in Broadsword as an extension of my interest in wearing the kilt. I saw guys strutting around with the worst looking chunks of scrap metal "Broadswords and Dirks" hung from their sides because they thought it looked cool with the kilt. None of them had any idea how to use them, so they were just decorations. I don't like useless items so I decided to learn what yeilding a sword is all about. I found out I like the physical challenge and sport of it. And I'm basically a pacifist. Go figure.
Jamie
Quondo Omni Flunkus Moritati
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