What is a sword?

A sword is a bladed weapon featuring a handle.
The length of the handle and the blade will differ depending upon the style of sword.
The blade may be straight or curved.
Some form of guard may be present.

People enjoy dropping into the gym at their convenience, working out and then leaving.
There is limited commitment and the training is done at their convenience.
This is not really what martial arts training is about.
Martial arts teach a wide variety of skills.
Combat is just one of these skills.
In order to learn a martial art, it is necessary to change how you look at things.

You must remove anger, aggression and conflict from your life.
Instead of fighting with people: physically, verbally, emotionally and psychologically, you learn how to approach situations differently.
It will affect every aspect of your life.
How can a gym teach this?

Some people have naïve expectations regarding self defence.
They expect to learn a few techniques, tips and pointers, and be perfectly capable of defending themselves.
This is not realistic.
Self defence courses are like urban myths; they promise something that is seldom delivered.