Sparring at home - Safety swords and inconsequential sparring [sword talk]

Sorry for the awkwardness in the video, not sure why but my words just weren't flowing when filming.
In today's video I discuss the swords that are safe to use for sparring at home at all different levels, whether you have full HEMA or kendo protective gear or if you are on the other end of the spectrum with no protective gear at all. The swords covered include shinken, iaito, bokken, shinai, polypropylene swords, fukuro shinai, pigeom and safety swords. Please spar at home safely and be wary of harming others or your surroundings.
I also touch on the concept of sparring without consequences and the bad habits created from this practice. I give two home sparring training methods to prevent these bad habits from forming and to give you more confidence in your swordsmanship.

Swords: 1060 steel katana 70cm blade length
red oak bokken 100cm total length
red oak bokken 70cm total length
SMAI safety sword 100cm total length

Always be aware of your surroundings and minimise harm to yourself, others and your environment. Never use weapons when intoxicated or upset or for any act of violence.

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