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Nitogiri do - target-cutting with two swords.

Nitogiri-do, to fight or cut with two swords, was made famous by non other than the legendary Musashi who, according to legend, fought his enemies with not one but two swords.

To cut targets nito style requires skill, co-ordination and good timing and as the combined weight of the swords can come close to 2.3kg, strong sword-grips are needed to cut accurately and safely.

All cuts are accentuated by a strong  kiai; a loud shout that releases energy, strengthen the spirit and focuses the mind. 

Sensei Fricke, when asked, why he shouts so loud when performing tameshigiri said that, as he is getting older his body is getting weaker and so he has to make up for this deficiency with a stronger spirit.