Combining Sword Techniques?

>>33175385
There isn't as much technique variation as you seem to think. Sword techniques are about what works, so styles adapt to the blade and the protection.

>>33175385
Techniques are made based on the weapons strength and it's adaptability to overcome it's weakness. Not all techniques are exchangeable but some like Kendo can be used even for a western longsword but not with a Dao.

>>33178255
Pretty much like he said... I've not taken up any real sword arts (I did fencing a few years, don't count that, it's a sport) yet, I may start HEMA soonish.

But I've heard from a lot of people that HEMA and what ever the proper Japanese art (not Kendo, that's a sport), have a lot of over lap. Something like filipino sword styles maybe a bit more different though.

>>33178484
Juan?
I had my first day of Iaijutsu and holding the sword is kinda weird. Same with the walking/steps.

It's all parry, slice and stab.

>>33175385
Yes, absolutely, but you'll find >>33178255 to be true. I actually combine some kenjutsu stuff along with HEMA techniques and it's very fun. Anything you can do with a Japanese sword you can do with a longsword(except iaido). Even if you don't combine many things, you'll never regret learning multiple types of swordsmanship.