Sword on a Stick

[trailingvortex]

I learned to use a Naginata for the first time ever last night. We learned how to manipualte it properly, and learned a basic kata

Comments

[clarienne]

Very cool! And very interesting article - I had no idea that there was a women's martial tradition in Japan.

[trailingvortex]

Yeah. It requires less strength than swords to use effectively and became very popular with women in Japan.

I am getting in touch with my feminine side. :)

It is kind of awkward in confined spaces, though.

Re: Sword on a Stick

[trailingvortex]

Ooooh!

Ok, I'll try. I accept no liability for accidental decapitations, though. I am obviously not very good.

[casidhe36]

Not fair! I want to learn naginata, it always makes me thing of a more swirlable glaive.

[trailingvortex]

It is, indeed, very swirly.

How goes your search for a Martial Arts school anyway?

[casidhe36]

I would like to say it was delayed by the broken rib, but it is more like general forgetfulness. It is on the same to do list as sorting out getting a motorbike :o(

[trailingvortex]

Holy moly! Now you have a broken rib? I hadn't even heard about that.

Maybe you should steer clear of violent pursuits? :/

[tigerpixie]

We've got a very real and very sharp Naginata that sits in the corner of the bedroom. I may not be trained in it, but I know the theory, so woe for any burglars who try to break in to -my- domain!

[trailingvortex]

Naginata ain't the best weapon for indoor deployment. Got any other toys to keep you safe?

[anguaatyasuni]

Hallo Lu,
long time no update?? Got hurt by a Naginata?? :)

Schau mal rein, ich schreibe grade meine Notizen nach und nach in ein oeffentliches blog unter dem Namen anguaatyasuni, ueber meine Reise letzte Woche in den Nationalpark Yasuni zu den Waorani-Indianern, die erst seit ein paar Jahrzehnten mit der Zivilisation in Kontact sind.

Wann kommst Du? Vielleicht koennen wir sie dann nochmal besuchen. ICh vermisse sie schon.

Schn.
Uta