Te-gatana
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Te-gatana (Japanese for hand-sword) is a term from Japanese martial arts like aikido and jujutsu referring to a hand position that resembles that of the blade of a sword. This can be in a high, middle or low position but is usually extended outwards at about eye level.
During practise, uke and tori will often stand opposite each other with their respective te-gatana touching each other. From this position, considered by some the ideal combative distance for two unarmed opponents, many balance breaking, striking and throwing techniques can be applied.
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