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lordtariel
Black Belt
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Posts: 1709
Location: Oregon
Styles: (Past)Judo, Yang Family Tai Chi, (Current)Shito-Ryu Karate, Kobudo(Tonfajitsu)
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 Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:40 pm Post subject: Is the cost worth it? |
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I'm going to start taking up iaido this year and am really excited about it. I'm trying to decide on a sword. For those of you that practice regularly, do you think it's better to go with a steel iaito or an alloy/aluminum blade? I know there's a major difference in weight, but I'm wondering if a heavier sword is going to help or hinder my initial training.
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armanox
Orange Belt
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
Posts: 176
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Styles: Shorin (Kobayashi) Ryu Karatedo, Aikikai Aikido
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Ask the instructor first to see what the school requires. Other then that I really can't say too much on it. I started with a bokken and then I bought a steel Iaito.
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NewEnglands_KyoSa
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
Posts: 907
Location: New England
Styles: Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do , Chinese Kempo
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you know, back when i trained in staff forms, i'd use thicker ones in class so i knew i could handle and manuever with the weight and then i used lighter ones to compete. so i'd say its all preference and what the instructor wants.
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Zanshin
Green Belt
Joined: 26 Feb 2007
Posts: 453
Styles: Wado Ryu Karate, Daito Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu, Ono-Ha Itto-Ryu Kenjutsu
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Is the cost worth it? |
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| lordtariel wrote: |
| I'm going to start taking up iaido this year and am really excited about it. I'm trying to decide on a sword. For those of you that practice regularly, do you think it's better to go with a steel iaito or an alloy/aluminum blade? I know there's a major difference in weight, but I'm wondering if a heavier sword is going to help or hinder my initial training. |
I think I would go for steel Iaito, as the alloy ones are often chrome plated and can flake if damaged.
Make sure that you get one appropriate to your size/height.
A good one is a lot of money so make sure you get what is most appropraite to your needs. Certianly don't buy one until you have consulted your sensei.
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ying&yang
Purple Belt
Joined: 29 Jan 2008
Posts: 513
Location: melbourne
Styles: JKD , and 15 others
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Use the steel one for training , this will give your body a workout while you train. Also the weight give the sword much more power.
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Zanshin
Green Belt
Joined: 26 Feb 2007
Posts: 453
Styles: Wado Ryu Karate, Daito Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu, Ono-Ha Itto-Ryu Kenjutsu
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Did a "Bato-jutsu" session this weekend with my new Stainless Steel Iaito. I am new to Iai-Jutsu so I was all fingers and thumbs, but still it felt good.
Sound investment me thinks.
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on the post.
