A page from an antique Japanese manual, which was peculiarly written 75% in classical Chinese language (even this particular page was written in 100% Chinese), this is a Sword Striking Post for you to practice downwards cuts. The top-most barrel is free-turning, but made of firm solid wood. When your vertical downwards stroke lands on it, it will rotate and your sword will continue its journey down. In the middle is another barrel, but made of leather and padded inside with c