Testing SCA strikes on Tatami Mats

Testing SCA Strikes on Tatami Mats.

After the initial results became obvious,we decided to test different quality swords.

Just as a side note... it is harder to make horizontal cuts on tatami then diagonal ones. The diagonal cuts pin the mat to the ground and use that as a cutting block to some extent. In the case of a diagonal undercuts you are using the weight of the mat and stand as you cut through. With the horizontal strikes if you are not going full speed the mat will just get knocked over.

Another issue is that when hitting something more solid the sword might bite in an inch but then it stops. When you cut through the tatami the sword keeps going.