To speak of defence in that context is like speaking of swordsmanship against a blizzard.
In most traditional schools of swordsmanship, and in the practice of kendo, chdan-no-kamae is the most basic posture.
Using powerful magic and swordsmanship they battle overreaching wizards, demons seeking to destroy the world, and an occasional hapless gang of bandits.
This use of the iron fan was taught him by a mythological creature, a tengu, who had also instructed him in the art of swordsmanship.
He was also an expert in the arts of swordsmanship, archery, wrestling and on horseback.
He was taught religious texts, philosophy and history, and had training in the manly arts such as riding, swordsmanship and archery.
He is trained in gymnastics, swordsmanship and unarmed combat.
The spirit wishes to rekindle the declining art of swordsmanship in the world.
