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Combative Weapons Q & A (Part 2)
The Japanese Art of Chanbara Promises Safe Sparring for All Martial Artists Favored Weapons Q: Which weapons do students prefer to use? All students go right for the 40-inch choken (long sword). The padded version of the Samurai Sword Q: Which weapons sell the best? The choken (long sword) as well as the 24-inch kodachi (short sword) sell the best, since they go hand in hand with sword and weapons sparring. Q: Which weapon is best for beginners? The kodachi 24-inch sword is best for beginners. This is the most forgiving sword and can be used correctly with only a small amount of training. After the student has an understanding