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Jōdan-no-kamae is a guard stance in Naginata. Both hands are above the head, and the naginata is lined up against the opponent, roughly parallel to the ground. The ishiziku (the blunt end) is pointed towards the enemy, while the kissaki is back, away from your opponent. From this position, the naginata can be brought down to strike your opponent.
Chūdan-no-kamae (中段の構え:ちゅうだんのかまえ), sometimes shortened to Chūdan-gamae or simply Chūdan, is a basic weapon stance in many Japanese martial arts. The name translates literally to "middle-level stance," as the sword is held before the user at chest height.
A facilitator-type point guard often has a high basketball IQ, or intuitive understanding of the game, and can see plays happening before they occur. In addition, these types of point guards are typically masters of the half court set offense, and they typically know the correct spots for each player on the court.
Basket-hilted rapiers and sword-rapiers, characterised by pierced shell-guards, made during the same period are known as Pappenheimer rapiers. [citation needed] The Walloon sword was favoured by both the military and civilian gentry. [25] A distinctive feature of the Walloon sword is the presence of a thumb-ring, and it was therefore not ...
Waki-gamae (脇構), sometimes shortened to waki, is one of the five stances in kendo: jōdan, chūdan, gedan, hassō and waki, as well as other related and older martial arts involving Japanese sword. Waki-gamae is a stance involving the swordsman hiding the length of one's own blade behind their body, only exposing the pommel to the opponent ...
The 2017 national college basketball player of the year has yet to sign with a pro team for the 2022-23 season. Former KU Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III to represent USA in upcoming tournament ...
Players are subcategorized where possible as to whether they played point guard or shooting guard. Please note that in the earlier era of basketball (generally the 1960s and before) there were no specific "point guard" and "shooting guard" designations; all guards fell under the broader "guard" position.
Two thieves swiped a ceremonial sword and a bullhorn from the office of St. John's University Coach Rick Pitino, a spokesperson for the Catholic institution in the New York City borough of Queens ...