Michael Edelson wrote: |
Some good advice here on training swords, but don't get too caught up on what you're practicing with. Definitely not so much that you stop practicing until you get something else.
When one of my students complained of low ceilings, I gave her this: [ Linked Image ] A good sword is important, but in a pinch, you can get away with almost any sword like object. What's important is that you practice. |
This is my favourite Michael Edelson quote ever!
When I lived in Fiji, I practiced my jianshu forms with a meter-long steel ruler I duct-taped to make a handle... And I actually got a little better.