There are several options for #sparring and #freeFighting (#tachiuchi 太刀打ち) when it comes to #equipment.
With a classic #woodenSword (#bokken 木剣, #bokutô 木刀, #kigatana 木剣) and without #protectiveGear, #training at full speed is risky. Many traditional styles, like Tenshin-shôden-katori-shintô-ryû 天真正伝香取神道流, deliberately train at greater distance (maai 間合い) to be able to train without having to hold back or slow down.
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#iaijutsu #battojutsu #shobukaninyoryu #training #ProtectiveGear #kigatana #bokuto #bokken #woodensword #equipment #tachiuchi #freefighting #sparring