Shinken (真剣, literally meaning "real sword") is a Japanese sword that has a forged and sharpened blade. The term shinken is often used in contrast with bokken (wooden sword), …

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Japanese sword information about using real swords - shinken - in the practice of Japanese sword related martial arts.

Oct 2, 2017 · The shinken is a modern Japanese sword that's used primarily in martial arts. Mirroring the characteristics of a traditional katana, it's considered to be one of the world's …

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Feb 24, 2019 · The bokken, while also being made in Japan, isn't the same as the shinken. The term "bokken" literally means "wood sword." Unlike the shinken, the bokken isn't made of …

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Shinkendo teaches how to draw the sword combatively, and re-sheath it safely. This training is called Battoho. Students begin practice with a wooden sword and learn to draw effectively in …

May 16, 2021 · Relatively few schools of Japanese swordsmanship today encourage students to train with shinken (真剣), or sharp swords, and fewer still practice tameshigiri, or test cutting. In …

Jul 30, 2018 · So, what is the Japanese shinken used for today? #1) Tameshigiri. One of the most popular uses for the shinken is tameshigiri. Meaning "test cut," this centuries-old martial arts …