Improve Your Cutting Techniques

[savinderpalsingh]

WaheguruJiKaKhalsa !! WaheguruJiKiFateh!!

Guru roop sangat ji i will be posting some , some vids here regarding techniques which you can use to cut more efficiently

first you need to

Make sure you have a good quality kirpan/tulwar/shamshir and is sharpened

keep it at an angle to sharpen

Use the following grits of japanese natural stones 400,800,2000,4000 is enough

400 - 800 for correcting edge to bring in allignment

1000-2000-4000 to refine and fine the edge

you can also visit this link on more instructions for sharpening http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/sharpen-swords.html

you can buy a leafspring made kirpan , but make sure its sharpened

to improove its sharpened you can use natural grit stones

1) a new paper post for cutting practice

2) improve your technique for for edge allignment

3) more techniques

Will update more latter

[InderjitS]

Most interesting, especially the fact that the edge alignment has to be spot on for the Kirpan to inflict maximum damage and for a clean cut. Thanks!

[pedrorizzo]

Would you useful if someone could post on how to properly sharpen a sword to get it razor sharp

[savinderpalsingh]

Would you useful if someone could post on how to properly sharpen a sword to get it razor sharp

updated

[savinderpalsingh]

In This video few faints would be shown and how to go pass them here is an example in the european long sword

[savinderpalsingh]

here is another way , in would cost a lot of containers but its great to test your efficiency of clean cut
that is , that you slice it off, while the object remains on the table

[savinderpalsingh]

ancient rajput dagger practicing techniques

[savinderpalsingh]

The main core strength in sikh shastar vidya lies in leg strength

we dont waste time to stop a blow we use feints and pass by it

to achieve that start by doing 125 000 squats

[savinderpalsingh]

this guy copied gatka and calls it rajputani martial arts

however stuff gets interesting at

[savinderpalsingh]

to increase internal energy

you need

1) abdominal breathing

2) proper tricep work out

abdominal breathing excercise, dont improvise or modify this

and by proper breathing you get results something like this

1 / Belly Breathing for Beginners

It may sound ridiculous, but most people don't know how to breathe properly. Sure, you get enough air in your lungs to keep you alive, but when was the last time you really filled them to capacity or emptied them completely? There is a world of power in the breath! Learn to harness it, and you'll be one step closer to bodyweight mastery.

Everyone knows the abs are a crucial part of core strength, and most are aware of the role of strong obliques. Clever trainers will also point out the importance of the lower back muscles in overall core strength, because they act as an antagonist to the abdominals. However, there is another powerful antagonist to the abs which usually gets overlooked: the diaphragm.

Your diaphragm is a powerful muscle inside your belly that controls your breath. Based on that function alone, it's one of the single most important muscles in the body. During inhalation, the diaphragm contracts, creating space for your lungs to expand. Go ahead and take a big breath right now. Did your chest rise? It shouldn't. Proper activation of the diaphragm draws the breath deep into the belly.

If you're having a hard time figuring out how to breathe into your belly, try standing upright with one hand on your stomach. Then take a deep breath, trying to expand your abdomen against your hand. It may take some trial and error to figure out, so if your chest or shoulders rise, breathe out and try again.

This will make instant sense for some of you. For others, it'll be different from what you're accustomed to. But with practice, you should eventually be able to take a big breath into your belly without your chest or shoulders moving at all.

2 / Static Electricity

Once you figure out how to perform the basic breath, the next step is to exhale while deeply contracting your core from the inside.

There is an opening inside your throat called the glottis that can block air from exiting your lungs. Use it like a built-in pressure valve to gradually let air seep out as you tighten your abdominal contraction. Practicing this technique will help you learn to control your breath and use your diaphragm and glottis to tense your body from the inside out.

If you were to sit and try to tense every muscle one-by-one while breathing normally, you'd quickly find you didn't have enough energy—or enough brain space—to go around. However, if your energy comes from within, it is possible to achieve a kind of full-body tension that ties together everything from your feet to your fingers.

Probably the best way to practice and develop this type of total body tension is by performing static holds. Try using the breathing technique we just practiced during an isometric plank. Get onto your elbows and toes with your body in a straight line from the back of your head to your heels. Focus on your breath and begin squeezing your whole body as you exhale: abs, glutes, inner thighs, quads—everything. The more you can tense your entire body, the less any one part will have to shoulder the burden.

Once you get the feel for creating total-body tension, you'll soon be ready to transfer that newfound power to harder moves like L-sits or elbow levers. When you advance to more difficult holds, don't be surprised if some muscles are involved in ways you didn't expect. New movements can also make you sore in surprising places. I once strained my groin while practicing the human flag!

3 / Waiting to Exhale

Breath control is great for static holds, but it's also fundamental when practicing difficult dynamic exercises such as the pistol squat and one-arm push-up. If you feel like you should have the strength to perform these maneuvers, and yet they still make you feel weak when you try them, more powerful breathing could help you to get over the hump.

The valsalva maneuver is a well-known breathing technique in powerlifting circles, and it can be incredibly useful in bodyweight training as well. The technique involves using your diaphragm to create a bubble of air in your belly, which stabilizes the trunk during heavy lifting. Because you have to hold your breath while you do it, the technique is often discouraged by fitness professionals. In fact, the first time I ever saw the term "valsalva maneuver" was in a popular personal training textbook warning about the dangers of using the technique for barbell training.

The truth is the valsalva maneuver is useful for the right person in the right scenario. However, there is a slight risk of fainting when using the technique during a heavy lift, so folks with a history of fainting, high blood pressure, or both, might be advised to avoid it. However, when we're talking bodyweight, the risk of self-harm is far less than for, say, a max bench press. I've seen plenty of people fall on their butt when learning a pistol, but I haven't seen a single one lose consciousness.

Put It All Together ///

To use the valsalva maneuver during a one-arm push-up or pistol squat, inhale into your belly during the lowering phase of the movement. Hold your breath briefly at the bottom and keep it there as you begin coming up. Wait to exhale until you are just shy of halfway up—the "sticking point," as it's often known. The air bubble in your belly will help stabilize your spine during the critical transition point.

The breath need not be held more than a second or two for each rep. Any longer could have adverse effects, but the movement shouldn't require any longer a hold than that anyway. It may seem obvious since we're talking about difficult movements like one-arm push-ups and squats, but the valsalva technique works best when applied to low rep ranges. Doing lots of consecutive reps in this manner could cause an unsafe spike your blood pressure.

Though learning to control your breath can help you tap into your total body strength, there's no magic bullet here, or anywhere else in the world of fitness. These techniques can help, but there will never be any way to achieve advanced bodyweight feats without work. It takes time and practice to achieve moves like the one-arm push-up, pistol squat, or human flag, but if you put in the time and get to know your body, it's a journey worth taking.