One thing I want to say, do NOT just carry weapon if you are not practicing with it. Do NOT just carry and think you are protected. I've been practicing every week for 2 years since I started carrying the cane. Nothing is more dangerous than if the other person grab hold of your weapon and use against you.
Get use to the weight, it can be heavy to swing particular with the bayonet. I personally swing with two hands, to me, it's more secure.
It's good exercise anyway. I do sets, in air and on heavy bag. It's aerobics if not for anything else.
JMHO