The Advantage of the True Edge – Practice

Immediate Practice

5 minutes – Explore the deflection of the Advantage of True Edge

• Practice the deflection exercise as shown in the video (take the offensive posture and turn your edge toward your partner’s sword)
• For the solitary practitioner, this can be done with a sword or stick propped on a table or stand.
• Practice following with the true edge from inside to outside as the partner performs a cavatione.