elegantlion Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Ds and I want to do some sword training. We have padded mashoonga, but we're ready to upgrade. I've looked at some on amazon, but they all get mixed reviews. I think we want wood, preferably something ideal for sparring. We don't get too rough, but I don't want something that will break the first time we hit them together. Price is an issue too. Also if you know of any good DVD training. We're looking for something to use as our winter workout program. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Dh's cousins sparred with bamboo katana. A little bit of give is nice, plus they're cheaper to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate in Arabia Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Back in the day I got my practice equipment from Bu Jin Design. I notice they have either been bought out or combined with another company now, this is a different website than what they used to have (100 years ago). We used both shinai and bokken. hth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Maybe an eskrima stick would be an acceptable substitute? They're pretty inexpensive, but very sturdy. If you google it, I think it's spelled "escrima" in the States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 BuJin has been struggling financially lately. I got mine from Kiyota Company in Boston, but they do not have a web presence. I was very pleased with the quality. The latest contact info I have for Kiyota is (800)783-2232 -- you'd have to call him for a catalog. They only do telephone or mail orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Maybe an eskrima stick would be an acceptable substitute? They're pretty inexpensive, but very sturdy. If you google it, I think it's spelled "escrima" in the States. Escrima have a very different feel than swords, but might be good for light sparring. We use these at our dojo, but we do arnis (Filipino stick fighting). The rattan shreds and peels instead of cracking, so there is less risk of a piece flying off if it takes a hard hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Escrima have a very different feel than swords, but might be good for light sparring. We use these at our dojo, but we do arnis (Filipino stick fighting). The rattan shreds and peels instead of cracking, so there is less risk of a piece flying off if it takes a hard hit. Interesting about the rattan! I dated a guy who did eskrima, and it was beautiful to watch. I fenced, and it struck me as remarkably similar in terms of art and motion despite the difference in tools. You're right, though - the sticks would be so much thicker, right? Probably even different grips. I love that you do this. I wish I lived in a more metro area that offered these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Thank you, I will look into these. We have bamboo sticks that we use, technically I use them as walking sticks. He wants something more sword-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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