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Originally Posted by bladeborn  Some very interesting points have been raised here, both positive and negative. Personally I am all for someone using techniques that suit them, no matter where they are from. I have been praticing with swords since I was 10 (15 years) and still have very very much to learn. I have practiced both Chinese and Japanese sword styles as well as fencing and when sparring, I tend to use different parts from each when the situation arises.
I don't think there is anything wrong with trying to work your way through it yourself although it will take longer to acheive positive results. In my opinion having many different sparring partners with different levels of sword experience is the key to becoming a well rounded swordsman. These are the people who can help you to find out what works and what doesn't.
Finding teachers (especially good ones) can be very difficult and I wish you luck finding some, keep it up if it is what you want to do... | I have not too much to say about "self-experimentation" except that it can develop bad habits which would be hard to be rid of when the right instructor comes along.
__________________ What do I know? Since I didn't post my styles or experience, I have no experience, no knowledge, no say.
That post before mine, was that for post counting? How about the one after?
Hey, my post count has the same palaverment tone as anyone elses'
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