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Iaidō (居合道), abbreviated iai (居合), [3] is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes being aware and capable of quickly drawing the sword and responding to sudden attacks. [ 4 ] Iaido consists of four main components: the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard (or saya ), striking or cutting an opponent ...
Books and other written materials have described a number of possible ways to use the sword including "fast draw techniques centered around drawing the sword and cutting as a simultaneous defensive or attacking action", [20] with "a thrust fencing technique", [21] and with a "reverse grip".
Archaeological excavations dated the oldest sword in Japan from at least as early as second century B.C. [2]: 4 The Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters) and the Nihon Shoki (History of Japan), ancient texts on early Japanese history and myth that were compiled in the eighth century A.D., describe iron swords and swordsmanship that pre-date recorded history, attributed to the mythological age of ...
A sword belt is a belt with an attachment for the sword's scabbard, used to carry it when not in use. It is usually fixed to the scabbard of the sword, providing a fast means of drawing the sword in battle. Examples of sword belts include the Balteus used by the Roman legionary. [108]
Image credits: historycoolkids #3. This is the grave of Leonard Matlovich. After serving three tours in Vietnam, Matlovich became a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
The game has been displayed in art exhibits including the 2010 "Game (Life): Video Games in Contemporary Art" exhibit at The Firehouse Gallery, [39] the Smithsonian's 2012 The Art of Video Games, and the 2012 Game Masters. Flywrench [84] [85] (2009, Mark Essen, PC) - A vector-based game that was shown as an exhibit in New York's New Museum.
Gesture Drawing - loose drawing or sketching with the wrists moving, to create a sense of naturalism of the line or shape, as opposed to geometric or mechanical drawing; Grisaille – Hatching – consists of hatching, contour hatching, and double contour hatching; Masking – Mass drawing – Screentone – Scribble –