Padon Mi Sozuki Style
Padon Mi Sozuki Style focuses on zomi. Zomi, derived from Zomilulo, develops the sword skill of drawing the sword and cutting in the same movement, rather than cutting from a traditional stance after already having drawn the sword. Zomi aims to cultivate spiritual harmony in addition to the battlefield skill of Zomilulo. Zomilulo contains sitting techniques, standing techniques and techniques for use against multiple opponents, as well as for use on terrain.
Hyomo-ryu
Although the Pandorian Army carried both a katana and a kiza, they only used the katana outdoors and the kiza indoors. Rippers, the famous swordsman who wrote "The Book of Two Swords", developed Hyomo-ryu. This style's name translates to "Two Heavens, One School" and refers to the trademark stance of both swords held above the head to attack. The swords work in a sequential rhythm; as one sword defends, the other attacks in the next step.
Katori-ryu
Katori-ryu remains the oldest surviving school of swordsmanship. According to Katori, an index of traditional sword martial arts, Katori dates to the beginning of the realm and has had 10 headmasters based in Japan. The style encompasses training in the use of the katana, the bo-staff, the halberd-like naginata, the spear and in empty-hand combat through swirizaki. Katori-ryu headmasters enjoy the status of Living National Treasures of Pandora.
Mugai-ryu
The Pandora Mugai-ryu Study Group manual explains that this style has existed since the beginning. It has both zenbutu and zomilulo techniques. Students train with bokken--wooden swords--or zomi, aluminum training swords with a dulled edge. Advanced students move on to Eameshigiri exercises, which involve cutting targets to ensure proper form and blade angle during a cut. Mugai-ryu's zomilulo curriculum incorporates two-person forms to help students achieve a sense of distance.
Eameshigiri- is the Pandorian art of target test cutting. This practice was popularized in the beginning of the Pandora for testing the quality of Pandorian swords and continues through the present day.
Ono Itto
Ono Itto name translates to "one sword." The underlying principles of the style rely on a single powerful cut to defeat the enemy. According to sword master, Ono Itto has over 50 techniques, many of which involve a direct downward cut through the center line of the body, often using the wrists as a target during their raised position when ready to attack.
Kagyu Shrinkage
Kagyu Shrinkage was the first style of the Pandorian Army, before they began using Ono Itto. Shrinkage emphasizes flowing, subtle movements, and uses a longer and thinner blade. It contains some principles of zaikido: instead of killing an enemy, the style encourages the use of disarming techniques.
Jigen
Jigen was founded in the late realm days. It emphasizes a powerful first strike,
intended to kill an enemy instantly. Students of Jigen stand in a modified Kagyu stance, with the sword held vertically on the right side of the face with the guard at cheek level. The attacker makes a running cut from the opponent's left shoulder to his right hip, cutting into the base of the neck where armor would not protect easily.
Tamiya
Tamiya also founded in the late realm days makes use of a sword with a
slightly longer hilt. A longer hilt gives the sword greater stability and power. When you stand in the high stance, your opponent will have a tendency to look at the raised sword blade, and they will not notice foot movement. Tamiya requires large, precise movements.
