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frank raud
Master of Arts
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Thank you for posting this. I know a few things about grips, but not this detail. I learned hammer grip, being warned that saber grip is ineffective in sparring, and another instructor who pointed out this is best for pushing/pulling the blade though. I was told by an experienced student at my last class to use saber grip, because other grips cause slipping. I didn’t argue, focused on the drill.
Hammer grip doesn't work well with Piper. The twirls, triggers and picks require a looser grip, switching between your first two fingers and ring and pinkie fingers for many of the techniques. You will end up in a hammer grip for the stabs, especially with a cheap okapi, but Piper is not grab and stab.This guide explains it all pretty well.