Soresu:
Forming the Circle of Protection
Lesson I: part 1: Vertical Saber Orbiting
The Soresu formula is one of complete defense. Not in that it never attacks, but proper Soresu defense should be impenetrable. A master of Soresu is able to wield the saber to cover and protect any of the Attack Zones. This is called forming the “Circle of Protection“.
The first step to this training is learning to wield the saber around the body to cover the zones. This can be done with techniques c