Episode 16: Samurai Soul and Steel: The Five Taboos of the Katana You Must Never Break
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Episode 16: Samurai Soul and Steel: The Five Taboos of the Katana You Must Never Break
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This episode offers advice for those looking to purchase a katana or begin training. The explanation establishes that the katana, with a history of over a thousand years, is considered a sacred object, whose respectful treatment is fundamental to the discipline. The rules introduced, listed in order of severity, cover taboos such as playing with the sword, using it as a staff, hitting others' sheaths, stepping over a katana on the ground, and passing the sword improperly. The goal of iaido is not violence, but self-control and courtesy, making adherence to these rules a crucial part of training.
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