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<blockquote data-quote="Testament" data-source="post: 2099337" data-attributes="member: 21833">100% in agreement here, which is why I know a lot of people who competetively practice Kendo practice their swings with a Bokken (but no partner, of course).&nbsp; It weighs quite a bit more than the shinai (which doesn't even crack a kilo), and that's just emphasised when you pick it up afterwards.&nbsp; I can't see this being different for any other form of weapons-based fighting, even 'traditional' fencing, the sabre and epee aren't exactly &quot;light&quot;, mainly since the epee is so long.Strength = control = MUCH greater accuracy.&nbsp; Control is EVERYTHING when wielding a weapon.And as for unarmed combat, UFC summed it up.&nbsp; I can't remember watching a single match that didn't end in a grapple of some kind, where technique counts for a lot, but sheer brute strength also does.&nbsp; It was incredible to watch, sure the little guys used martial arts (usually Muay Thai or Pencak Silat it seemed) to try and compensate, but when the 250 lbs tank also knows Muay Thai and BJJ (how common is that combo?!), it doesn't help you a whole lot.&nbsp; Especially when he's got you in a hold, try darting away now!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Testament, post: 2099337, member: 21833"] 100% in agreement here, which is why I know a lot of people who competetively practice Kendo practice their swings with a Bokken (but no partner, of course). It weighs quite a bit more than the shinai (which doesn't even crack a kilo), and that's just emphasised when you pick it up afterwards. I can't see this being different for any other form of weapons-based fighting, even 'traditional' fencing, the sabre and epee aren't exactly "light", mainly since the epee is so long. Strength = control = MUCH greater accuracy. Control is EVERYTHING when wielding a weapon. And as for unarmed combat, UFC summed it up. I can't remember watching a single match that didn't end in a grapple of some kind, where technique counts for a lot, but sheer brute strength also does. It was incredible to watch, sure the little guys used martial arts (usually Muay Thai or Pencak Silat it seemed) to try and compensate, but when the 250 lbs tank also knows Muay Thai and BJJ (how common is that combo?!), it doesn't help you a whole lot. Especially when he's got you in a hold, try darting away now! [/QUOTE]

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