My family art is tenshin shodden kuri shintoyu, one of the oldest coryu in Japan. You are making a serious mistake. She walked to the swordstand, lifted the katana with both hands, and drew it slowly from its sia. The blade caught the light, showing the distinctive wavy hammon line of traditional Japanese swordmaking. Several students audibly gasped, recognizing this was not a demonstration weapon, but a true shinken, a live blade. Master Yamamoto pulled Bruce aside and spoke urgently in Japanese and English.
Lee son, this is extremely dangerous. Miamoto son is a legitimate sword expert. That blade can remove a limb with minimal effort. Even a shallow cut could sever tendons or arteries. Please reconsider this match. Bruce smiled and placed a hand on the older master’s shoulder. I understand the danger, Yamamoto sensei, and I respect your concern, but this is exactly the kind of challenge that tests whether martial arts are practical or merely theoretical. I’ve trained specifically for weapon defense scenarios.
