| The Japanese long sword or Katana is considered the
finest weapon in the world. The Samurai are legendary not only for their
skills but for their philosophy or Bushido. Traditional ways of learning
and practicing sword skills are difficult in our modern world. The foam
padded Chanbara sword allows us to practice and enjoy the art of the
sword in a safe manner while using full speed and contact.
Sword training at the Pyong Ahn Institute consists of kata
(traditional forms) and techniques combined with full contact sparring.
When the student reaches the black belt level they may begin training
with wooden swords and ultimately with real swords. Such training
requires great clarity of mind and a spirit of total self control clean
of the distractions of thought.
During the summer we put down our Katana to make room for other
weapons such as Bo Staff, Naginata, or Nunchaku. Click on
Hardcore Outdoor for our exciting
summer program. |
