I bought a training naginata from Ed Martin when I was at Buyu camp. I am anxious to begin working with it. Although, I don't know really know how to use it.
I am speculating from a taijutsu perspective, it seems to have the combined feel of the bo and the sword. I would like to know if like the sword it is for slicing, or is the naginata used for "chopping", or both. I think I can feel how the blade can slice with the body movement, much like a sword, but as I watched a few naginata videos on youtube, it seems as though many of them where chopping.
I would like for some pointers with the naginata, if someone would be so kind. Thanks.
I am speculating from a taijutsu perspective, it seems to have the combined feel of the bo and the sword. I would like to know if like the sword it is for slicing, or is the naginata used for "chopping", or both. I think I can feel how the blade can slice with the body movement, much like a sword, but as I watched a few naginata videos on youtube, it seems as though many of them where chopping.
I would like for some pointers with the naginata, if someone would be so kind. Thanks.