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**AndyPharmc** · 02-19-2011, 05:41 AM

It seems to me that a lot of of why reigi are the way they are in kendo are explained more explicitly in iaido, particularly with reigi in seiza.

Anyway, how about this one:

I've been told that when placing your hands on your lap in seiza, the fingers should be kept closed to prevent having someone grab the one or two that are sticking out and doing a jujutsu move to break them. The fingers should be closed when at your side when standing for the same reason. It isn't only an aesthetic reason.

02-19-2011, 05:41 AM	#3
AndyPharmc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	It seems to me that a lot of of why reigi are the way they are in kendo are explained more explicitly in iaido, particularly with reigi in seiza. Anyway, how about this one: I've been told that when placing your hands on your lap in seiza, the fingers should be kept closed to prevent having someone grab the one or two that are sticking out and doing a jujutsu move to break them. The fingers should be closed when at your side when standing for the same reason. It isn't only an aesthetic reason.
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