Despite the success of these new sword practices, in his later years Sakakibara regretted their development, since the rules and strictures of "gekiken" were, in his view, perverting kenjutsu into new forms that were no longer relevant to battlefield combat.
Sakakibara regretted their development. This is in his later years. This is despite the success of these new sword practices. The rules and strictures of "gekiken" were. This was in his view. The rules and strictures of "gekiken" were perverting kenjutsu into new forms. These new forms were no longer relevant to battlefield combat.