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/ explores two similar in : Chûdan no kamae and Seigan no kamae. is a position, effective when stationary, while is safer for moving around. Both positions are beginner-friendly and provide a sense of safety, but their extended blades limit offensive capabilities and can make practitioners vulnerable to binds and displacements. Most use Chûdan while standing still and Seigan while moving.

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The best option for the or is a (over 1600 Newton), protective from or , and a padded jacket. The combo can be enhanced with shin (with an articulated knee joint) and fencing pants. Since the forearms and elbows are often hit in , it is recommended to protect the elbow joints with additional plastic protectors.

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