June
22nd and 23rd of 2002 Sensei Rick Robinson of the Yambushi
Dojo in Plymouth Meeting, PA will be hosting a two day seminar
on Tameshigiri taught by James Williams. This seminar will
encompass both beginning techniques for first time students
and advanced cutting and drawing techniques for more experienced
practitioners.
First
time and beginning students will be taught safe and effective
drawing and returning saya, proper cutting motions, effective
angle of attack of the sword when cutting, and techniques
for basic cuts as well as proper grip, body alignment and
distance to target.
More
advanced practitioners will learn how to cut from the draw
with power, effective multiple cutting, and one handed multiple
cutting. Techniques for both combative and tournament style
cutting will be taught and demonstrated. Our perspective
on tameshigiri is that it is a practical art that must be
able to be applied in a functional manner. There will be
personal, hands on, instruction for every participant at
every level.
The
entry fee of $250.00 will include 20 rolled and soaked targets
of Bugei wara for each participant. More targets and larger
targets may purchased in addition to the those provided
for by the basic seminar fee. If you are interested in more
or larger targets you must let us know at least two weeks
before the seminar.
There
will be opportunities to ask the how and why of techniques,
sword design, maintenance, etc. Participants will be able
to test various Bugei swords to get a feel of how different
swords cut. The new Bugei Goza will also be available to
test cut.
Seminar
will be limited to 25 participants so register as soon as
possible. All applications must be in no later than one
week before the seminar. For information check this link:
www.bugei.com/video/Bugei.mpg
then call Sensei Rick Robinson @ 610 828 8486 or Email
[email protected]
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