I've been training in FMA for 23 years, and teaching for 3. I teach that the stick (rattan) is a training tool representing any weapon. We occasionally pull out swords, axes, hammers, 2x4s, and even a skateboard once, to look at the different characteristics. We do a fair bit with short knives too. While teaching a technique I will often mention how the technique might be used differently depending on the characteristics of the weapon. For instance, thrusting with a cleaver would be pointless (pun intended). Another note, is that I teach to block with the edge of the sword. This puts more material between you and the attack. Depending on the weapon, a machete could easily break or bend when hit on the flat. The first priority is to not get hit, then to hit them, preserving your weapon's edge is low on the list of priorities. I can alway repair or replace my weapon, I can't as easily replace a body part. Great video. I'm mainly commenting to drive engagement, as well as share another view. I look forward to future videos.
Usually it's because the material has been compromised and has micro fractures. That can be caused for several reasons including too much impact from the front... not the side.
Train often. The best conditioning comes from using your art as every move conditions you more than just more strength, or more speed. Fighting takes strength, speed, flexibility, reaction time.
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Thank u so much for the explanation sensei. I'm so glad I found u.
I've been training in FMA for 23 years, and teaching for 3. I teach that the stick (rattan) is a training tool representing any weapon. We occasionally pull out swords, axes, hammers, 2x4s, and even a skateboard once, to look at the different characteristics. We do a fair bit with short knives too. While teaching a technique I will often mention how the technique might be used differently depending on the characteristics of the weapon. For instance, thrusting with a cleaver would be pointless (pun intended).
Another note, is that I teach to block with the edge of the sword. This puts more material between you and the attack. Depending on the weapon, a machete could easily break or bend when hit on the flat. The first priority is to not get hit, then to hit them, preserving your weapon's edge is low on the list of priorities. I can alway repair or replace my weapon, I can't as easily replace a body part.
Great video. I'm mainly commenting to drive engagement, as well as share another view. I look forward to future videos.
I appreciate ya watching and commenting. Thank you very kindly!
Plus, a dull machete is still a better tool against another machete than a sharp but broken aka short machete.
👍 Would you block with the knife/sword? Be cool to see examples.
Yes.. much of sword skills are built on the deflections and redirections of an incoming strike. I'll try to film a couple examples for a future video
@@S2StrategicDefense thanks 🙏 is that’s why they break? By getting hit on the flat side?
Usually it's because the material has been compromised and has micro fractures. That can be caused for several reasons including too much impact from the front... not the side.
Will u please show us some combat conditioning. Doesn't help if one is not conditioned. Then one is going to have big big problems.
Then one should really exercise as well as train in combatives for sure
@@S2StrategicDefense please show us that we can learn from u.
Train often. The best conditioning comes from using your art as every move conditions you more than just more strength, or more speed. Fighting takes strength, speed, flexibility, reaction time.
A soft stick is no good, a dull sword is a good stick.