Kendo/Kenjutsu moves and terminology
Kendo/Kenjutsu moves and terminology
For a fanfic set in 18th century Japan, I am writing a sword duel. The samurai manga on which this fic is based (Blade of the Immortal) has some fantasy elements and some modern vibes, but otherwise is fairly realistic. So I'm looking for some help to keep it real. :) I have some bookish and cinematic knowledge of Japanese arms and armor (lots of black and white samurai flicks, that kind of thing) but I have never picked up a sword myself, nor have I taken classes in any sort of martial arts.
Update: Thank you to everyone who's replied. I'm still looking for combat specifics other than states of mind... which I probably made way TOO specific, considering how long this post got. :D
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For a fanfic set in 18th century Japan, I am writing a sword duel. The samurai manga on which this fic is based (Blade of the Immortal) has some fantasy elements and some modern vibes, but otherwise is fairly realistic. So I'm looking for some help to keep it real. :) I have some bookish and cinematic knowledge of Japanese arms and armor (lots of black and white samurai flicks, that kind of thing) but I have never picked up a sword myself, nor have I taken classes in any sort of martial arts.
Update: Thank you to everyone who's replied. I'm still looking for combat specifics other than states of mind... which I probably made way TOO specific, considering how long this post got. :D
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