One-Handed Yari Technique #1
One element of my teachers sojutsu (spear) system was one-handed usage of the spear. This allowed him to wield another weapon, often a short sword or tanto (dagger).
When wielding a spear with one hand, I strongly suggest that the spear be less than 6 feet in length. I prefer to use one just slightly longer than a jo. Of course that decision is up to the practitioner and his ability.
I also suggest when wielding a second weapon that is either lighter than or of equal weight to the spear; this helps maintain stability.
This technique involves a forward 45-degree evasion with a simultaneous rainbow block with sword. Note: the spear is thrusting to the attacker’s midsection during the body shift. (The spear side elbow should never pass the point of the hip, and the body must remain square.)
In order to be successful the spear must be tucked against the body and the body must be used to thrust the spear. Using only the arm would be too weak, and could cause the spear to become unstable if hard tissue such as bone were hit.
While not pictured, once the thrust is complete the attacker is open for a cut from the sword such as Kesa–geri.
Clearly this technique is not “rocket science,” and it can be done in various configurations, two swords, sword and dagger, tessen (iron fan) and sword, etc..
When wielding a spear with one hand, I strongly suggest that the spear be less than 6 feet in length. I prefer to use one just slightly longer than a jo. Of course that decision is up to the practitioner and his ability.
I also suggest when wielding a second weapon that is either lighter than or of equal weight to the spear; this helps maintain stability.
This technique involves a forward 45-degree evasion with a simultaneous rainbow block with sword. Note: the spear is thrusting to the attacker’s midsection during the body shift. (The spear side elbow should never pass the point of the hip, and the body must remain square.)
In order to be successful the spear must be tucked against the body and the body must be used to thrust the spear. Using only the arm would be too weak, and could cause the spear to become unstable if hard tissue such as bone were hit.
While not pictured, once the thrust is complete the attacker is open for a cut from the sword such as Kesa–geri.
Clearly this technique is not “rocket science,” and it can be done in various configurations, two swords, sword and dagger, tessen (iron fan) and sword, etc..
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