Waki-gamae is a stance involving the swordsman hiding the length of one's own blade behind their body, only exposing the pommel to the opponent. This stance was common when there was no standard length of sword and was often used as a deterrent to any opponents who did not know the range of the sword being hidden and could be used as a sort of ...

Waki no Kamae is a side guard posture with the katana held low at the side with the edge forward. The body is turned at about 45 degrees and the left hand should be in-front of the navel.

Japanese sword stances, known as kamae, form the foundation of kenjutsu - the art of Japanese swordsmanship. These postures are not merely static positions but dynamic states of readiness that embody the essence of AKBAN's philosophy: the fusion of ancient wisdom with practical, modern-day application.

2023年7月14日 · In the Waki-Gamae stance, the left shoulder is left unprotected and revealed so that the enemy will be inclined to attack. The sword is held at a 45-degree angle facing the …

There are a number of kamae (stance; fighting posture) found in the art of Kendo. Some have more practical use than others in fighting, and others are pretty exclusive to Kendo Kata. As a …

Waki-gamae is a stance involving the swordsman hiding the length of one's own blade behind their body, only exposing the pommel to the opponent. This stance was common when there was no standard length of sword and was often used as a deterrent to any opponents who did not know the range of the sword being hidden and could be used as a sort of ...

Kamae actually means 'Posture' but in context is more clearly expressed as 'position' since it refers specifically to the position in which the Shinai or bamboo practice sword is held. The …

2017年6月30日 · Waki-gamae is the side posture used in kenjutsu. It involves hiding the sword behind the practitioner's body, exposing only the sword's pommel to the practitioner's opponent. Waki-gamae was a popular stance before there were restrictions regarding blade length.

TLDR - It is a stance used in iai, the art of the draw. Specifically the Toyama ryu kata, roughly translating to temple gate posture from the side; this technique is used for a thrust maneuver. If memory serves correctly this is why Genichiro likes to start this fight with a massive thrust to your throat! The more ya know.

Side Stance, or Waki-gamae, is on of the five Kendo sword stances: jōdan, chūdan, gedan, hassō and waki. It is a stance involving the swordsman hiding the length of ones own blade behind their body only exposing the pommel to the opponent.