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Test cutting is an integral part of the overall education of the sword and sword technique. Toyama tameshigiri offers a direct approach to cut objects such as tatami and bamboo while offering swordsmen proper and correct sword control.
Everything is taken into consideration in the performance of tameshigiri including, posture, protocol, mindset and timing. The strictest of rules and ritual are followed in tameshigiri. Practice improves harmony between the swordsman and his weapon.
For practical information on tameshigiri, consult the book The Essential Introductory Book for the Japanese Sword.
