oldbillthundercheif
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Sorry Cap, but you will see if you replace the word "sword" with "billyclub" or "baton", that this technique is indeed useful in modern times. I figured others would make this connection without coming right out and saying it. This move is vicious and usually unexpected.
Itto Ryodan: Splitting the opponent in two with a single stroke
You face the opponent sideways, holding your sword on your right, downward, the sword tip facing away from you. When the opponent swings his sword down at your left shoulder, swing your sword up and, in a semi-circle (the wheel), strike his fists. As you do this, your left shoulder will twist away from it's origional position and escape the enemy sword.
Because of the low posture you assume, this technique is named Chinryu: "A Dragon Crouching In Water"
Itto Ryodan: Splitting the opponent in two with a single stroke
You face the opponent sideways, holding your sword on your right, downward, the sword tip facing away from you. When the opponent swings his sword down at your left shoulder, swing your sword up and, in a semi-circle (the wheel), strike his fists. As you do this, your left shoulder will twist away from it's origional position and escape the enemy sword.
Because of the low posture you assume, this technique is named Chinryu: "A Dragon Crouching In Water"