Basic exercises with the Bisentō 眉尖刀

The Bisentō was a pole weapon used in feudal Japan. In this video, we show some basic exercises for learning how to maneuver large halberds. Using a training wooden Bisentō, purchased on yari no hanzo. First, you need to do exercises to strengthen your wrists and tendons. And also slide the Bisento, learning to coordinate the limbs, and loosen the joints. It’s very heavy, so sliding the whole stick, holding it with your hands to the end, trying to keep it straight, you will strengthen your arms and wrists a lot.