I'm an Archer, but originally... I was a Swordsman? Small video sample and philosophy.

After making a teeny tiny bow crafting tutorial, now I made a teeny tiny video sample. Did you know that I'm originally a swordsman? My main training has been swordsmanship before becoming an archer. Although I'm using a katana dummy here, I am mainly trained with longswords-greatswords. After getting good at the two handers, I started mastering all kinds of traditional weapons to get a better grasp of historical combat. But it is also a perfect athletic activity (obviously).

In this video, after doing some sample archery, I am performing the quick draw technique. But I'm doing it in a realistic way. I am NOT holding the sword's handle, nor the sheath. As soon as I'm attacking, I'm grabbing both things in a split of a second. In the next frame, the sword has already been shot out at a fair distance to reach a "shadow" enemy. This is a surprise attack meant to deal with a threat as soon as possible. Then, I'm draining the sword with a swiping movement from any, um... liquids... rolling on the blade. You don't want your blade to rust! Keep it clean. Then, I am sheathing my sword again and all is good. I can walk slowly under my straw hat as the enemy ninja splits slowly in half. (True story, trust me bruh).

Combat skills are PERFECT for literally becoming a cat when you are out there surviving in the wilderness. Your instincts are sharp and keen. Combat skills are NOT only about fights. Sure they teach you how to defend yourself and your loved ones but they also teach you a strong mentality. It's an approach in life. If you can fight a bear, then you can fight your own fears, ego, and any other bad trait in you. Even hopelessness. Anyway, this short video is just a bonus clip in between bigger uploads. It has archery in it to keep your thirsty a$$es quenched since some of the new videos will be military / physical training related. I'm a fair Shogun you see, so I provided enough archery rations for the upcoming archery famine. (I'm so poetic). Lol, anyway, enjoy!