What is Nito Kendo?

Nito-kendo’s koryu (old school 古流) foundation is Niten-ichi-ryu, a style created by Miyamoto Musashi, Japan’s most dramatized swordsman and the author of the famous book “The Five Rings”. Nito footwork is similar to regular Kendo, but the feet can be positioned with either foot in front.

Can you use 2 swords in kendo?

Answer: Is it possible? Yes, it is possible. However, personally if you do not have a good instructor, I don’t recommend it. It is said that if you practice and train chudan (the basic stance of kendo), you will be able to take jodan or nito (two swords).

Is dual wielding good?

In terms of firearms, especially handguns, dual wielding is generally denounced by firearm enthusiasts due to its impracticality. Though using two handguns at the same time confers an advantage by allowing more ready ammunition, it is rarely done due to other aspects of weapons handling.

Who invented dual-wielding?

Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi, a Japanese swordsman and ronin, was said to have conceived of the idea of a particular style of swordsmanship involving the use of two swords.

Who used the Mammen axe?

The Viking decoration style of that period, the Mammen style, takes its name after that, probably ceremonial, small axe. From the 4th century CE onwards foundations were built for Viking Age art and decoration: convoluted animal ornamentation was used to decorate a wide variety of objects.

Who used Viking axes?

Around the 10th-11th century, Viking axe got immense popularity among the areas outside Scandinavia where Vikings influence were quite strong during that time and it was one of the most common weapons used by the ancient Norse warriors. The medieval Norsemen used two common types of axe: the long axe and the hand axe.

Did the Vikings use axes?

As well as their ships, weapons are also popularly associated with the Vikings. In the Viking Age a number of different types of weapons were used: swords, axes, bows and arrows, lances and spears. The Vikings also used various aids to protect themselves in combat: shields, helmets and chain mail.