I have a couple of questions here. Why would you stay in one position? In Aikido, we are taught exhaustively to enter and blend, especially when there are multiple attackers. Would it not make more sense as you draw and block, to step in and turn to face the second attacker as you move along to the left side of the initial attacker and make your cut on the second from there? By leaving the short sword hand behind like that, doesn't it become vulnerable to a secondary attack by the first...
@AikiRonin21 ... attacker or any other subsequent attacker that may join the fight? By the time you have "dispatched" the second swordsman, the first could have cut you two or three times and or run you through. The short sword is little obstacle or deterrent for this. Most likely the first attacker would take your arm at the elbow or wrist as you cut down at the second attacker. I think it is more important to get out of the way of both swords. I would like to see this applied with movement.
ok ive been training with a katana for 8-9 years. yes the katana is an amazing sword but its no better then anyother. put a katana against plate mail and it would hold up as well as the broad sword, same with the broad sword vs more nimble warriors. remember the age old saying "its not the weapon that makes the warrior, but the warrior who makes the weapon." musashi beat his rival by usual an oar. so are oars better then the sword? no the warrior was better then the other.
@Luima10 Nope... You can do whatever style you want! Just make sure you master everything to be sure... A real warrior trains all hands and all types for all potential situations....
I think the reason why western medieval swordmanship was not really developed coz they made a plated armor or chain mail which reduce significantly the effectiveness of cutting. Then again they made mace, morning star, war hammer which are blunt and hacking weapon to crush the armor
Sincere thanks for the video series. These are truly outstanding- please keep up the good work. This is both informative and entertaining- much respect to you and your Master.
I never thought of gripping the tsuka in that way. I'm mostly a demo performer, as in a lot of tricking, and grew up just using the thumb and index finger mostly. but your grip is way more solid. I see and feel a major difference holding it with that grip. Thanks bud and keep on teaching.
I think what differentiates the Katana from the other swords is in its swordsmithing and not necessarily because its the sharpest sword in the world. Its made to withstand the hardest of blows and be uncompromised by any other weapon striking it.
@flymistaslick Actually, the katana isn't really all that special as far as construction or shock absorption goes. You wouldn't believe how many broken katana I've seen...
The real reason the katana is so often held on a higher pedestal is...are you ready?
...Marketing. The katana, samurai, ninja, Japanese culture... It's all over the web, Hollywood eats it up, books are loaded with it... It's no better than the next sword. It's just been represented differently.
@Hyoujinsama Really? Have you broken tamahagane Katanas or the American made katanas? lol bc I bought a katana made by an American company and ive already rolled the edge a bit (obviously the price range of the weapon matters and mine wasnt all that expensive... I think genuine tamahaganes' go for a few grand to tens of thousands.
@flymistaslick There are very few American made katana available. At least, when compared to Chinese made. I've seen broken American blades, broken Chinese blades (a TON of them), and quite a few broken Japanese blades (most antiques). Tamahagane katana (modern made) range from $1500 for some Chinese blades up to several tens of thousands for Japanese made blades. Antiques can be had for as little as a few hundred bucks if you know where to look.
@Hyoujinsama Actually, i am amused of how ignorant you are, considering the fact you are a martial artist with more than 10 years of experience.
Samurai swords are in fact the ultimate blade in therms of swordsmithing. And yes, they are pretty special if they are build properly.
In my opinion, samurai swords are the finnest and most beautiful sword in the world. But certainly european swords are deadliest in combat due to the brute strengh,armor, techniques...
@DNAHacker Ultimate blade in terms of swordsmithing? Ha, A katana, wakizashi or any other type of weapon that ignorant runts call a katana aren't that ultimate at all. how many years have you done martial arts? I've done 8. A katana isn't that great at all, have you tried blocking blows with it? No, because it breaks too easily. A tongkat used, a walking stick, can outmatch a katana.
Then again, everything is pretty special if build properly, your arguments do not stand, only your opinion.
@DNAHacker Not to be an ass but are you stupid? Blocking a blow with a katana is just plain stupid, it breaks very easily, no ultimate swordsmithing there.
Have you seen a martial art that DEPENDS on techniques that BLOCK blows with a katana? NO, because it's a last resort, getting your katana broken faster isn't going to help you.
Most martial arts thus depend on avoiding attacks and counter attack, NOT blocking.
I've done 8 years of countering attacks, not getting myself killed by blocking.
@Shadowmov3r You sure think that you know what youre saying but i must say that what you said about martial arts consist mostly in avoiding there actually is a way to properly block a blow with a katana...
In fact, thats why curved swords have advantage.
I dont have intentions of offending you but maybe you spend 8 years with the wrong school.
I have 5 years of practice. I have blocked many blows myself.
It depends in the quality of the blade though...what kind of swords you use?
@DNAHacker 6 Years of Silek Tuo, a form of Pencak Silat, we trained with different types of weapons equally, the "Sword-type" of weapon we mostly used was the Parang though, a type of machete and sometimes a Golok, another type of machete, but also, strange as it may be, the uchigatana.
2 years of Aikido wherewe mostly dodged blows when it came down to weapons.
And some demonstrations and guest lessons.
Please enlighten me about blocking blows, I've never seen nor used it (at least, not alot)
@Shadowmov3r The block he is demonstrating (Ukenagashi), is not meant as a straight block, but more of a way to deflect the oncoming blade to the side, opening up the opportunity to cut while the opponent's blade would need to come back for any counter cut. The block is done with the side of the blade at an angle to slide the oncoming blade away from the intended target.
@4thDan In my martial art, Paguron penca silat nampon, a form of pencak silat, this is not considered as a block. It seems we have misunderstood eachother for a long time, and frankly it, was more my fault.
@Hyoujinsama Zup!, ok, let´s get this thing cleared out, first of all, the THINGS that make a katana be different from other swords are a series of factors which can be separated in three basic principles, first, construction, material and third use. Now a days we know that according to the period the katana was made it´s characteristics are different, a sengoku jidai katana is stronger while late shinto katanas are weak also it´s uses, a katana for iai is different from a tameshigiri katana,
@Hyoujinsama they ar def. notTHE sharpest, but pretty danged sharp. a straight razor would be the sharpest, but I think a tiny, rigid, brittle bladewould be useless in a fight. :)
You definitely don't have an idea about the gap between feudal japanese swordsmithing and modern swordsmithing, or specially between japanese swordsmithing and massive production american / chinese "sword"smithing.
How many real _samurai_ katana have YOU seen broken?
Of course what differentiates the katana is the natural sense of its design and the technique that was developed for its use, but any high samurai sword was freaking hard, and flawlessly built.
@flymistaslick Actually, the katana is an extremely good offensive and counter-offensive weapon, but if you try to block directly with it, you WILL damage it... and it doesn't take that much for it to break.
Your best defense with a katana is pretty much any tactic that doesn't invlove blocking directly (dodging, parrying, well-timed offensive strikes, using the environment... you name it)
U no I was always wondering how to resheath the shoto or wakizashi when u r using both swords at the same time..Thanx bro...I`ve learned alot from watching ur video`s..Please make sum more!!
samurai sword is better than the long sword because...the samurai sword is sharpest sword on erath...the long makes it narrow it because the give power...samurai even can can a brick of ice...the long sword no
@015uio Incorrect. Sharpness is a matter of how the sword is, well, sharpened. Any sword can be made extremely sharp. Also, some of the European swords I have used cut just as well, if not better, than some of my Japanese swords.
As for breaking a brick of ice, swords aren't supposed to do that. Especially not Japanese ones.
The western longswords are no better than the Japanese katana, and the Japanese katana is no better than the longsword.
@Hyoujinsama Even, the katana is better. You can have another sword with good sharpened, but the katana is faster, powefull and beutifull. Is more than a piece of sharpened steel. I collect swords, and the longsword is just a big piece of steel, and the people that made these swords in the past, use that swords of the same way.. like a big piece of steel. The katana have all the properties that you my wish. When you make 1 cut with a long sword, you have maded 3 cuts with a katana
@alejandrothegod Again, mostly incorrect. Speed of a weapon is dependent on three things: Weight, balance, and user strength. I have handled many swords that are balanced to be more responsive than a katana. I have handled many swords that were lighter than many katana. User strength varies from person to person. I have sparred people skilled in the use of Euro swords and have been thoroughly trounced. Also, many European blades are just as nice as katana, even if in different ways.
you have a good grip on you grip lol. no comment on the actual kata. for nottoing with two swords its always easy to just put one down and not having to worry about dropping it while putting away the other. XD simple is sometimes better. but it does look nifty.
@Nostro200 No rules...as in combat techniques and such? They had just as many as Japan did. In fact, many of the European swordsmanship tactics were very similar to Japanese ones. It makes sense, since there are only so many ways to effectively kill an enemy with a sword.
@Hyoujinsama Even the vikings DID have techniques! I do european medieval re-enactment, I fight with two viking spathas, and there are SOOO many rules. But people tend to think about medieval Knights that they were hacking and slashing barbarians relying only on brute force! Let's say we put a armoured knight with a hand-and-a-half against a armoured Japanese samurai with a katana. The outcome would be hard to forsee!
@EdwinMarc Nah I think a samurai would win 9 times out of ten.The disipline n the training and the weaponary of the samurai is what seperates a samurai from other great warriors in history..
@computron808 Believe me, the knight had equal discipline and weaponry, I train in medieval chivalric arts of war. I once fought against a guy who practiced kendo 6 years now, and I managed to beat him. I was wielding a hand-and-a-half sword and he was wielding a katana. Hard fight though...
@EdwinMarc I still think n feel the samurai is the ultimate warrior..U have a knight in full armor vs a samurai in full armor..The samurai would win no doubt..But it would b a good fight..Who know`s i might b wrong.How good was the guy u were facing?6years of training doesn`t matter if ur not training rite.It`s not how long u train.Its about how u train.Kendo is a sport.I train in nin-jutsu.It`s a big difference.I would luv2 spare with u or sumone of ur style.
@computron808 I have a friend who trains in non-jutsu, he beat me with the naghinata. I was wielding 2 dark age-european swords that time. Anywayz, when fighting with somebody who is not used with you fighting style, you gain the upper hand with the element of surprise.
There are huge differences in japanese swordsmanship vs. european (knight) swordsman ship. The styles were meant to maximize specific advantages of the weapon. They arc (control) and apply strength (each on a different side always) from literally opposite end of the swordsmans arm.
@Hyoujinsama I have a whistling dixe afixed upon my katana... :-p Actually on a more serious tone, your microphone picks up your blade cutting the air very nicely. Cool! I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you for sharing your passion with us, I appreciate it!
@Hyoujinsama woops i meant habaki or if its still not clear im saying if you swung the sword in a straight line does the katana have a whistle sorry i don't have a katana yet all i have is a bokken.
@NikLagua its the blade cutting throgh the air that is makeing that whistling sound, that sound can only be made if the cut is perfect, with the blade straight,so that it cuts through the air, with no wind resistance, you wont get same high pitch if the position of blade is not aero dynamic
@NikLagua Are u talkin about when he cuts u here that swooping sound??Thatz just the sword cuttin thru the air..In a very smooth n tight fashion!! Awesome style!!
ive been wanting to learn how to use the katana for a long time now. ive been a martial artist my whole life and have used a fair amount of weapons. where in southern california would there a be a great school to learn proper katana techniques and philosophies?
I am no export but from what i have leurn, you simply exit the attack line when turning.
After exit/deflecting, you turn then cut the back opponent. Then exit again while turning to dodge and attack the first one in front. This solve the turning back on opponement problem.
Drawing the wakizashi do not help to prevent attack if you look the opposite direction anyway.
Please show your footwork in your future video. I would like to fully see your techniques.
First line, very right. This was not my idea of a "good idea", just my take on an already established technique. I would suggest asking the person who created the original technique about it's application...only they've been dead for a few generations.
My thought about being surrounded is this: Don't get surrounded, and if you do, quickly make it so you're not.
I will certainly show footwork in future videos as I no longer live in a cabin. More room is always helpful.
Commenting on your comment :D obviously you are expected to be moving very quickly, so hopefully you would think fast and move fast in your , deflect, cut, cut, duh. that was to tubetubetube to Hyoujin sama, your really patent with peoples comments... thats really awesome :)
i got me a set of non-sharpened swords, and i love practicing with these videos! now if only i had a laptop to take this outside, lol. i guess i should have capitalized on the laptop first. eh, oh well, at least i know how to crack two thugs in the skull now. thank you! hmm, shoulda capitalized on my own uniform. . .
btw i study musashi miyamoto's techniques and teachings and i was told to try not to put both hands on your katana, and that you should learn to practice with two long bokken insted of one short and another long.
Two hands on one sword is a good thing in many situations, and while two sword techniques are great, one has to be good at it for it to be the least bit useful.
As for two long bokken, I can see how that would help establish an ambidextrous nature, but looking back in history, a katana and a wakizashi were always available, and two katana rarely so.
I envy your patience with all that stupid comments coming out of ignorants who haven't even touch a real sword in their life. In the old days, that would have meant a serious ofense, worthy of a duel, not less.
All koryu started as war instruction, not sport. They were also meant to train you against assassination techniques used by rival clans in common situations, like attending the temple or tea house. This comes from real life, not dojo speculation.
thats really cool. im impressed, i wish i had a weapons training hall near me T.T. in my TKD dojang only one person realy teaches it and he left the country for a few years. envyyyyyy lol =^.^=
lol! hey man great vids btw very helpfull! allthoug hi wish i could find an iaido dojo in my area. There is however a kendo dojo i think.. But im not so interested in the "sport" of swordsmanship.
O.O the only thing i think was wrong was your high stance granted this was just a demonstration but yeah your perifs. were blocked by your arms might wanna check that =D
I use a high stance in general, but I kept this a bit higher than I usually do as it's more comfortable and, like you said, it's just a demo.
As for periferals being blocked, that can't be helped in some cases, and the nice thing is: It only lasts for a moment. Before and after the swing itself, there are no obstructions. One shouldn't let an opponent get so close that a split second loss of eight inches of vision would cause a serious problem. I don't use kamae that limit my view. ^_^
lol Master park's ninjato video was sarcastic. He and I always laugh when he hear people found it serious. The fake Hamon line is obvious. He's a very humorous fellow.
ok sweet...good to know...may i also ask your opinion if u have one...on Furubushidoo blades....i have a daisho wazakashi set..and just wnated the input of someone who knows what they are talking about....thanks
Hmm...that's a tough one as I don't actually own one. Looking them over, though, gives me an impression that they are one of the many rebrands going around ebay and slowly finding their way into other established stores. There were a couple of things that turned me off to these swords...and I'm not saying that they're bad. Just...not my thing.
"Japanese Cotton Ito" - Way to fuzzy to be imported Japanese ito.
"Damascus" - I tend to avoid anything with "damascus" and "Japanese sword" in the same add.
The clips at the bottom have been recycled over and over and over by tons of the Chinese rebrand companies...but they still say that it's the actual sword.
great vid i wonder if this technique is the same with wazakashi as opposed to shoto..(sure i not pronounce or spell right)....ppl really need to focus on the important things here ..bushido is about speed and form...weight is not an issue..tho i bet it gives us bigger guys more power through body implementation..and about his teacher...also not really that relevant as this guy obviously knows whats hes doing..and is very knowledgeable...thanks for the vids Hyoujinsama..keep em crankin out plz...
Shoto simply means short sword. It is either a wakizashi or a tanto. Shoto is just the general term, as some people preffer tanto to waki and vice versa. ^_^
And as for people saying their stuff, don't even worry about it. Everyone is entitled to their opinions.
XD "That one two sword thing I did in that one video". I don't consider it my place to name it, as I did not create it. I just modified an existing technique. ^_^
Ok well if you are learning from a legit instructor then thats all good man, but don't rely on a fraud like Greg Park he calls his Ninja sword an ancient piece passed down through generations but it's not it has been proven to be a new sword
Again, nothing has been proven. Opinions have been stated. He never said that it was ancient, and I saw the video that contains the argument that I believe you are reffering to. It was called a Paul Chen Ninjato, which it is not. The fittings are not consistent with either Hanwei nor Cheness...but I digress.
Anyhow, please refrain from dragging this feud into my comment sections. Personal messages I don't mind. Thank you.
I tutor people in homes and provide displays online...but that's about it, right now. Where are you located? I could see if there are any dojo near you.
Sumimasen... Well, Bushido isn't about weight, samurais didn't think about it actually just superficial people think about it, so domo arigato gozaimasu Hyoujinsama san, I have learn a lot from your videos, I am a kenji from Ecuador... Take care, bye...
Funny you should say that. I'm down from 325 lbs, and still going. ^_^ I have no problems with confidence, and I know much more about the workings of the human body than you seem to assume. Now, my question to you. Have you ever realized this, dear sir...that a person like me values the opinion of a person like you about as much as a toaster oven values the opinion of a piece of cardboard? Think about it. ^_~
funny, I thought you weight less. You dont look like you weight that much. It doesnt matter on their size as its his body and why worry about him. Oh wait its because maybe your jealous? I can see why.....he's got a good life, and he is either married or has a good lookin girlfriend. Either way he might look different from everyone else but we love him for his teachings and the shear joy of sharing his knowledge. He lives by a code and is happy with his life. Atleast I think you do kevin lol.
Have you ever realizes this dear sir. Harsh words set in an "compassionate tone" still the asshole makes. His body is his to do with what he wishes I for one am glad to see that he continues to enjoy what it is he does and share that with other people. I also think that some day he will make a rather fine teacher should that be his path.
Um...When did I claim to be a student of ninjutsu? I am a student of Tatedo Ryu swordsmanship. I think this is one of those "Best be THOUGHT a fool..." moments.
i have a question on the shoto, is it the same as a wakizashi or is it different because i have always herd the katana and wakizashi not the shoto so which did the samurai carry with a katana
"The longer your path, the better your knowledge." Just something I made up, but it is true, the longer way you have to go, the more you will learn along the way.
Nothing's ever that easy, which is what training is for. Kata are almost completely useless save for to build muscle memory that can be expanded upon in a real fight. ^_^
How long is the blade on the shorter sword?
TheFailnoob 2 weeks ago
The second, shorter sword is not a wakizashi?
TheFailnoob 2 weeks ago
duuude. you forgot sayabiki xD I could see how you leaned forward to pull the sword out of the saya lol Just saying :)
XxXxPemaxXxX 3 months ago
i like this chubby i want fuck lol
cael83100 3 months ago
Recorded with a banana :-(
biostyle 3 months ago
Are those real blades or show? Real blades arent suppose to reflect light
mrwilliaman 4 months ago
Nice one,Subscribed. Could you please tell me where can i learn the great sword in India....Please reply.
Arjun007ize 5 months ago
Kevin ?
harley7313 5 months ago
I have a couple of questions here. Why would you stay in one position? In Aikido, we are taught exhaustively to enter and blend, especially when there are multiple attackers. Would it not make more sense as you draw and block, to step in and turn to face the second attacker as you move along to the left side of the initial attacker and make your cut on the second from there? By leaving the short sword hand behind like that, doesn't it become vulnerable to a secondary attack by the first...
AikiRonin21 5 months ago
@AikiRonin21 ... attacker or any other subsequent attacker that may join the fight? By the time you have "dispatched" the second swordsman, the first could have cut you two or three times and or run you through. The short sword is little obstacle or deterrent for this. Most likely the first attacker would take your arm at the elbow or wrist as you cut down at the second attacker. I think it is more important to get out of the way of both swords. I would like to see this applied with movement.
AikiRonin21 5 months ago
Nitouryuu!!
BennyOhTool 5 months ago
ok ive been training with a katana for 8-9 years. yes the katana is an amazing sword but its no better then anyother. put a katana against plate mail and it would hold up as well as the broad sword, same with the broad sword vs more nimble warriors. remember the age old saying "its not the weapon that makes the warrior, but the warrior who makes the weapon." musashi beat his rival by usual an oar. so are oars better then the sword? no the warrior was better then the other.
hirodagger 6 months ago
Finally someone online who isn't an amateur...
klevittful 6 months ago
um this is a noob coment but inst the 2 sword to small for a sword???
Luima10 6 months ago
@Luima10 Nope... You can do whatever style you want! Just make sure you master everything to be sure... A real warrior trains all hands and all types for all potential situations....
klevittful 6 months ago
Hey i just got my very first katana recently and i was wondering if anyone could give me a few tips on how 2 use it. Any advice will help
NinjaMaster128512 6 months ago
wow he has the same katana and shoto that i have
angeldemonjosh 7 months ago
fat chink......lol
daveyowful 8 months ago
What sword would be best for shock absorbing ???
SuperVeshi 9 months ago
I think the reason why western medieval swordmanship was not really developed coz they made a plated armor or chain mail which reduce significantly the effectiveness of cutting. Then again they made mace, morning star, war hammer which are blunt and hacking weapon to crush the armor
nahrubwg 9 months ago
i kno u prob get questions like think all the time but what are the names of 2 sword technique ... like usein 2 short swords if there are any
pressure1134 9 months ago
I have no idea what i just watched but for some strange reason, i enjoyed it probably as much as the guy demonstrating it did.
LexCluthor 10 months ago
Very nice and interesting!
xxxPrInCoSxxx 10 months ago
Sincere thanks for the video series. These are truly outstanding- please keep up the good work. This is both informative and entertaining- much respect to you and your Master.
TheNewMasterpiece 11 months ago
i have that same sword
hermitcrabstuff34 11 months ago
I never thought of gripping the tsuka in that way. I'm mostly a demo performer, as in a lot of tricking, and grew up just using the thumb and index finger mostly. but your grip is way more solid. I see and feel a major difference holding it with that grip. Thanks bud and keep on teaching.
777warrior1 1 year ago
dats how i but my sushi :D
DragonKid562 1 year ago
damn dude..You taught me something:)) I love this
puffinlah 1 year ago
I think what differentiates the Katana from the other swords is in its swordsmithing and not necessarily because its the sharpest sword in the world. Its made to withstand the hardest of blows and be uncompromised by any other weapon striking it.
flymistaslick 1 year ago
@flymistaslick Actually, the katana isn't really all that special as far as construction or shock absorption goes. You wouldn't believe how many broken katana I've seen...
The real reason the katana is so often held on a higher pedestal is...are you ready?
...Marketing. The katana, samurai, ninja, Japanese culture... It's all over the web, Hollywood eats it up, books are loaded with it... It's no better than the next sword. It's just been represented differently.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama Really? Have you broken tamahagane Katanas or the American made katanas? lol bc I bought a katana made by an American company and ive already rolled the edge a bit (obviously the price range of the weapon matters and mine wasnt all that expensive... I think genuine tamahaganes' go for a few grand to tens of thousands.
flymistaslick 1 year ago
@flymistaslick There are very few American made katana available. At least, when compared to Chinese made. I've seen broken American blades, broken Chinese blades (a TON of them), and quite a few broken Japanese blades (most antiques). Tamahagane katana (modern made) range from $1500 for some Chinese blades up to several tens of thousands for Japanese made blades. Antiques can be had for as little as a few hundred bucks if you know where to look.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama
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bfvweltfrieden 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama Actually, i am amused of how ignorant you are, considering the fact you are a martial artist with more than 10 years of experience.
Samurai swords are in fact the ultimate blade in therms of swordsmithing. And yes, they are pretty special if they are build properly.
In my opinion, samurai swords are the finnest and most beautiful sword in the world. But certainly european swords are deadliest in combat due to the brute strengh,armor, techniques...
DNAHacker 7 months ago
@DNAHacker Ultimate blade in terms of swordsmithing? Ha, A katana, wakizashi or any other type of weapon that ignorant runts call a katana aren't that ultimate at all. how many years have you done martial arts? I've done 8. A katana isn't that great at all, have you tried blocking blows with it? No, because it breaks too easily. A tongkat used, a walking stick, can outmatch a katana.
Then again, everything is pretty special if build properly, your arguments do not stand, only your opinion.
Shadowmov3r 7 months ago
@Shadowmov3r
Really? 8 years and you dont know how to properly block a blow with a katana?
I donr think you know what youre saying...
DNAHacker 7 months ago
@DNAHacker Not to be an ass but are you stupid? Blocking a blow with a katana is just plain stupid, it breaks very easily, no ultimate swordsmithing there.
Have you seen a martial art that DEPENDS on techniques that BLOCK blows with a katana? NO, because it's a last resort, getting your katana broken faster isn't going to help you.
Most martial arts thus depend on avoiding attacks and counter attack, NOT blocking.
I've done 8 years of countering attacks, not getting myself killed by blocking.
Shadowmov3r 6 months ago
@Shadowmov3r You sure think that you know what youre saying but i must say that what you said about martial arts consist mostly in avoiding there actually is a way to properly block a blow with a katana...
In fact, thats why curved swords have advantage.
I dont have intentions of offending you but maybe you spend 8 years with the wrong school.
I have 5 years of practice. I have blocked many blows myself.
It depends in the quality of the blade though...what kind of swords you use?
DNAHacker 6 months ago
@DNAHacker 6 Years of Silek Tuo, a form of Pencak Silat, we trained with different types of weapons equally, the "Sword-type" of weapon we mostly used was the Parang though, a type of machete and sometimes a Golok, another type of machete, but also, strange as it may be, the uchigatana.
2 years of Aikido wherewe mostly dodged blows when it came down to weapons.
And some demonstrations and guest lessons.
Please enlighten me about blocking blows, I've never seen nor used it (at least, not alot)
Shadowmov3r 6 months ago
@Shadowmov3r The block he is demonstrating (Ukenagashi), is not meant as a straight block, but more of a way to deflect the oncoming blade to the side, opening up the opportunity to cut while the opponent's blade would need to come back for any counter cut. The block is done with the side of the blade at an angle to slide the oncoming blade away from the intended target.
4thDan 6 months ago
@4thDan In my martial art, Paguron penca silat nampon, a form of pencak silat, this is not considered as a block. It seems we have misunderstood eachother for a long time, and frankly it, was more my fault.
Shadowmov3r 6 months ago
@Shadowmov3r No harm done...As long as there is an opportunity for us all to learn and understand, that makes all the difference.
4thDan 6 months ago
@Hyoujinsama I would suggest looking up the L6 katana. It's quite amazing.
effigytormented 6 months ago
@Hyoujinsama Zup!, ok, let´s get this thing cleared out, first of all, the THINGS that make a katana be different from other swords are a series of factors which can be separated in three basic principles, first, construction, material and third use. Now a days we know that according to the period the katana was made it´s characteristics are different, a sengoku jidai katana is stronger while late shinto katanas are weak also it´s uses, a katana for iai is different from a tameshigiri katana,
BUDAISEI88 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama they ar def. notTHE sharpest, but pretty danged sharp. a straight razor would be the sharpest, but I think a tiny, rigid, brittle bladewould be useless in a fight. :)
Dannybroadsword1 8 months ago
@Hyoujinsama
You definitely don't have an idea about the gap between feudal japanese swordsmithing and modern swordsmithing, or specially between japanese swordsmithing and massive production american / chinese "sword"smithing.
How many real _samurai_ katana have YOU seen broken?
Of course what differentiates the katana is the natural sense of its design and the technique that was developed for its use, but any high samurai sword was freaking hard, and flawlessly built.
zsoujiro 3 months ago
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ChishioAme 2 months ago
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ChishioAme 2 months ago
@flymistaslick Actually, the katana is an extremely good offensive and counter-offensive weapon, but if you try to block directly with it, you WILL damage it... and it doesn't take that much for it to break.
Your best defense with a katana is pretty much any tactic that doesn't invlove blocking directly (dodging, parrying, well-timed offensive strikes, using the environment... you name it)
ofnir123 10 months ago
@flymistaslick
katanas are tender and elastic and probably will cut better after clean attacks.
I recall there was a nice experiment shooting a 9mm pistol at katana. It didn't chip, since the shot was made dead precise on the cutting side
However they do break and have dents when they are hit, just like any other sword. A really strong swing at a metal bar and your sword should break.
I can't comemnt on the lightness factor since I havent handled many swords. Is it lighter or same?
EdTheBadass 7 months ago
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zsoujiro 3 months ago
haha ur so weak compared to roronoa zoro
fmuller 1 year ago
@fmuller LMAO.
Good times...
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
U no I was always wondering how to resheath the shoto or wakizashi when u r using both swords at the same time..Thanx bro...I`ve learned alot from watching ur video`s..Please make sum more!!
computron808 1 year ago
samurai sword is better than the long sword because...the samurai sword is sharpest sword on erath...the long makes it narrow it because the give power...samurai even can can a brick of ice...the long sword no
015uio 1 year ago
@015uio Incorrect. Sharpness is a matter of how the sword is, well, sharpened. Any sword can be made extremely sharp. Also, some of the European swords I have used cut just as well, if not better, than some of my Japanese swords.
As for breaking a brick of ice, swords aren't supposed to do that. Especially not Japanese ones.
The western longswords are no better than the Japanese katana, and the Japanese katana is no better than the longsword.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama Even, the katana is better. You can have another sword with good sharpened, but the katana is faster, powefull and beutifull. Is more than a piece of sharpened steel. I collect swords, and the longsword is just a big piece of steel, and the people that made these swords in the past, use that swords of the same way.. like a big piece of steel. The katana have all the properties that you my wish. When you make 1 cut with a long sword, you have maded 3 cuts with a katana
alejandrothegod 1 year ago
@alejandrothegod Again, mostly incorrect. Speed of a weapon is dependent on three things: Weight, balance, and user strength. I have handled many swords that are balanced to be more responsive than a katana. I have handled many swords that were lighter than many katana. User strength varies from person to person. I have sparred people skilled in the use of Euro swords and have been thoroughly trounced. Also, many European blades are just as nice as katana, even if in different ways.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@015uio dud...a katana IS a samurais sword.....so is the wakisashi. it is the duty of the samurai to carry bolth the wakisashi and the katana.
bugvader 1 year ago
you have a good grip on you grip lol. no comment on the actual kata. for nottoing with two swords its always easy to just put one down and not having to worry about dropping it while putting away the other. XD simple is sometimes better. but it does look nifty.
someone6371 1 year ago
yea , knight is much better, no rules
Nostro200 1 year ago
@Nostro200 No rules...as in combat techniques and such? They had just as many as Japan did. In fact, many of the European swordsmanship tactics were very similar to Japanese ones. It makes sense, since there are only so many ways to effectively kill an enemy with a sword.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago 8
@Hyoujinsama Even the vikings DID have techniques! I do european medieval re-enactment, I fight with two viking spathas, and there are SOOO many rules. But people tend to think about medieval Knights that they were hacking and slashing barbarians relying only on brute force! Let's say we put a armoured knight with a hand-and-a-half against a armoured Japanese samurai with a katana. The outcome would be hard to forsee!
EdwinMarc 1 year ago
@EdwinMarc Nah I think a samurai would win 9 times out of ten.The disipline n the training and the weaponary of the samurai is what seperates a samurai from other great warriors in history..
computron808 1 year ago
@computron808 Believe me, the knight had equal discipline and weaponry, I train in medieval chivalric arts of war. I once fought against a guy who practiced kendo 6 years now, and I managed to beat him. I was wielding a hand-and-a-half sword and he was wielding a katana. Hard fight though...
EdwinMarc 1 year ago
@EdwinMarc I still think n feel the samurai is the ultimate warrior..U have a knight in full armor vs a samurai in full armor..The samurai would win no doubt..But it would b a good fight..Who know`s i might b wrong.How good was the guy u were facing?6years of training doesn`t matter if ur not training rite.It`s not how long u train.Its about how u train.Kendo is a sport.I train in nin-jutsu.It`s a big difference.I would luv2 spare with u or sumone of ur style.
computron808 1 year ago
@computron808 I have a friend who trains in non-jutsu, he beat me with the naghinata. I was wielding 2 dark age-european swords that time. Anywayz, when fighting with somebody who is not used with you fighting style, you gain the upper hand with the element of surprise.
EdwinMarc 1 year ago
@Nostro200
There are huge differences in japanese swordsmanship vs. european (knight) swordsman ship. The styles were meant to maximize specific advantages of the weapon. They arc (control) and apply strength (each on a different side always) from literally opposite end of the swordsmans arm.
MennyPunns 1 year ago
do all katanas have a whistling tsuba?
NikLagua 1 year ago
@NikLagua ...A whistling tsuba? I'm not sure what you're talking about.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama I have a whistling dixe afixed upon my katana... :-p Actually on a more serious tone, your microphone picks up your blade cutting the air very nicely. Cool! I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you for sharing your passion with us, I appreciate it!
syphen888 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama woops i meant habaki or if its still not clear im saying if you swung the sword in a straight line does the katana have a whistle sorry i don't have a katana yet all i have is a bokken.
NikLagua 1 year ago
@NikLagua its the blade cutting throgh the air that is makeing that whistling sound, that sound can only be made if the cut is perfect, with the blade straight,so that it cuts through the air, with no wind resistance, you wont get same high pitch if the position of blade is not aero dynamic
mowgdog 1 year ago
@NikLagua Are u talkin about when he cuts u here that swooping sound??Thatz just the sword cuttin thru the air..In a very smooth n tight fashion!! Awesome style!!
computron808 1 year ago
finally someone showing the correct grip. Probably missed it, but never saw a video of Mr. Park explaining it.
(did you ever explain correct stance?)
IntelGore 1 year ago
lol,
"first of all i have a really neat uniform"
Patcherson 1 year ago
ive been wanting to learn how to use the katana for a long time now. ive been a martial artist my whole life and have used a fair amount of weapons. where in southern california would there a be a great school to learn proper katana techniques and philosophies?
Soriku32 1 year ago
@Soriku32 Where exactly are you in SoCal? Send me a PM if you want.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
Outstanding work.
My GF has decided we should go take classes because you make it look so great.
yes, shes serious
seshperankh 1 year ago
@seshperankh Awesome! Be sure to sit in on classes before committing to any particular dojo.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
Outstanding work.
My GF has decided we should go take classes because you make it look so great.
yes, shes serious
seshperankh 1 year ago
Master park ROCKS!
TazmanianFrenzy 2 years ago
I am no export but from what i have leurn, you simply exit the attack line when turning.
After exit/deflecting, you turn then cut the back opponent. Then exit again while turning to dodge and attack the first one in front. This solve the turning back on opponement problem.
Drawing the wakizashi do not help to prevent attack if you look the opposite direction anyway.
Please show your footwork in your future video. I would like to fully see your techniques.
tubetubetube 2 years ago
First line, very right. This was not my idea of a "good idea", just my take on an already established technique. I would suggest asking the person who created the original technique about it's application...only they've been dead for a few generations.
My thought about being surrounded is this: Don't get surrounded, and if you do, quickly make it so you're not.
I will certainly show footwork in future videos as I no longer live in a cabin. More room is always helpful.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Commenting on your comment :D obviously you are expected to be moving very quickly, so hopefully you would think fast and move fast in your , deflect, cut, cut, duh. that was to tubetubetube to Hyoujin sama, your really patent with peoples comments... thats really awesome :)
downtoearth1990 1 year ago
i got me a set of non-sharpened swords, and i love practicing with these videos! now if only i had a laptop to take this outside, lol. i guess i should have capitalized on the laptop first. eh, oh well, at least i know how to crack two thugs in the skull now. thank you! hmm, shoulda capitalized on my own uniform. . .
landoftheirish 2 years ago
btw i study musashi miyamoto's techniques and teachings and i was told to try not to put both hands on your katana, and that you should learn to practice with two long bokken insted of one short and another long.
zegan82 2 years ago
Two hands on one sword is a good thing in many situations, and while two sword techniques are great, one has to be good at it for it to be the least bit useful.
As for two long bokken, I can see how that would help establish an ambidextrous nature, but looking back in history, a katana and a wakizashi were always available, and two katana rarely so.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
love the way you say dispatch loll you sound professionally epic and your sword always makes such nice sounds its cool
tora7sensei 2 years ago
I envy your patience with all that stupid comments coming out of ignorants who haven't even touch a real sword in their life. In the old days, that would have meant a serious ofense, worthy of a duel, not less.
All koryu started as war instruction, not sport. They were also meant to train you against assassination techniques used by rival clans in common situations, like attending the temple or tea house. This comes from real life, not dojo speculation.
solnegrolunaroja 2 years ago 14
"Cut this guy" then "cut this guy", then that will "cut him again".....
like ummm have you actually put these techniques to the test? and who did you cut?
ECWnWWF 2 years ago
I haven't cut anyone. Samurai did. Back when my ryuha was established. Like, 600 years ago.
Sorry to be frank. I'm off to post to your other comments now. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
thats really cool. im impressed, i wish i had a weapons training hall near me T.T. in my TKD dojang only one person realy teaches it and he left the country for a few years. envyyyyyy lol =^.^=
Helba 2 years ago
Very informative and helpful. Thank you.
jereferg 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
He needs to do some sit ups >_>
Pumpkin4life 2 years ago
There's a marble sitting next to my computer.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
lol! hey man great vids btw very helpfull! allthoug hi wish i could find an iaido dojo in my area. There is however a kendo dojo i think.. But im not so interested in the "sport" of swordsmanship.
eliteslayer66 2 years ago
O.O the only thing i think was wrong was your high stance granted this was just a demonstration but yeah your perifs. were blocked by your arms might wanna check that =D
blackzeroness 2 years ago
I use a high stance in general, but I kept this a bit higher than I usually do as it's more comfortable and, like you said, it's just a demo.
As for periferals being blocked, that can't be helped in some cases, and the nice thing is: It only lasts for a moment. Before and after the swing itself, there are no obstructions. One shouldn't let an opponent get so close that a split second loss of eight inches of vision would cause a serious problem. I don't use kamae that limit my view. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Thankyou for the lessons "bow"
MeleeCommando 2 years ago
He has very good taste...I like his technique. :)
BADAWYY 2 years ago
would you get oil from the hands to the blade when you do the noto?
pinoyjapan 2 years ago
Pinoyjapan
Im a noob myself and since you've gotten no reply Ill just say Iwould imagine yes.
If I had a "good" blade I would probably clean it every time it touched something..thus the oil on your hands is not an issue.
sil40Drift 2 years ago
I love the wooshing sound! :P Nice one. The first decent one that isn't from expert village.
whizzkid11k 2 years ago
Good stuff, I always learn something new from you Kev.
jonislow 2 years ago
a Park master of karate?. good video
gangstanikes 2 years ago
lol Master park's ninjato video was sarcastic. He and I always laugh when he hear people found it serious. The fake Hamon line is obvious. He's a very humorous fellow.
Shadowtengu 3 years ago
ok sweet...good to know...may i also ask your opinion if u have one...on Furubushidoo blades....i have a daisho wazakashi set..and just wnated the input of someone who knows what they are talking about....thanks
Brimstoned24 3 years ago
Hmm...that's a tough one as I don't actually own one. Looking them over, though, gives me an impression that they are one of the many rebrands going around ebay and slowly finding their way into other established stores. There were a couple of things that turned me off to these swords...and I'm not saying that they're bad. Just...not my thing.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
"Japanese Cotton Ito" - Way to fuzzy to be imported Japanese ito.
"Damascus" - I tend to avoid anything with "damascus" and "Japanese sword" in the same add.
The clips at the bottom have been recycled over and over and over by tons of the Chinese rebrand companies...but they still say that it's the actual sword.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
great vid i wonder if this technique is the same with wazakashi as opposed to shoto..(sure i not pronounce or spell right)....ppl really need to focus on the important things here ..bushido is about speed and form...weight is not an issue..tho i bet it gives us bigger guys more power through body implementation..and about his teacher...also not really that relevant as this guy obviously knows whats hes doing..and is very knowledgeable...thanks for the vids Hyoujinsama..keep em crankin out plz...
Brimstoned24 3 years ago
Shoto simply means short sword. It is either a wakizashi or a tanto. Shoto is just the general term, as some people preffer tanto to waki and vice versa. ^_^
And as for people saying their stuff, don't even worry about it. Everyone is entitled to their opinions.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
badass technique what do you call it?
maceioninjutsu 3 years ago
XD "That one two sword thing I did in that one video". I don't consider it my place to name it, as I did not create it. I just modified an existing technique. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Ok well if you are learning from a legit instructor then thats all good man, but don't rely on a fraud like Greg Park he calls his Ninja sword an ancient piece passed down through generations but it's not it has been proven to be a new sword
tokyoronin 3 years ago
Again, nothing has been proven. Opinions have been stated. He never said that it was ancient, and I saw the video that contains the argument that I believe you are reffering to. It was called a Paul Chen Ninjato, which it is not. The fittings are not consistent with either Hanwei nor Cheness...but I digress.
Anyhow, please refrain from dragging this feud into my comment sections. Personal messages I don't mind. Thank you.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
how can you get the saya so tight on your belt?
bleachfreakchris 3 years ago
Well...honestly, it doesn't have to be all that tight. Keeping the sword in the obi is more about letting it rest on the balance point.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
great i will be watching and learning off you for a long time. Please keep making these vids. thanks!
wiskyjac 3 years ago
Thanks for watching!
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
every little move counts. sweet. ive learned so much already. ur awesome
jamison63 3 years ago
I'm not awesome. I'm talkative. You will be better than me. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Was your teacher a certified instructor and how can I get in touch with him? Greg Park does not count he has been proven to be a fraud.
tokyoronin 3 years ago
My personal feeling is that nothing has been proven. Opinions have been stated and people over- and mis-interpret the opinions.
As for my teacher, he is Verdugo Sensei of Kashima Shinto Ryu (May not be teaching at the moment), a direct student of Yamazaki Sensei.
As for contact, I do not feel comfortable giving such info out online.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Love your videos man
Buggerburns 3 years ago
Thanks!
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
thats feaking awsome do u have a class were u can learn this
secr15 3 years ago
I tutor people in homes and provide displays online...but that's about it, right now. Where are you located? I could see if there are any dojo near you.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
i wish everyone would stop commenting on this poor blokes weight, he has put in time and effort to educate people and share his knowledge
of martial technique so be grateful or fuck off and watch something else
mental1970 3 years ago 16
Heh heh. I'll leave this up just 'cause I think it's cool. Thanks for defending me, my friend...but next time, please censor the strong words. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
he is agile enough to hop fences, lol inside joke
crazycolerogers 3 years ago
Haha! I'm so bad. XD
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Sumimasen... Well, Bushido isn't about weight, samurais didn't think about it actually just superficial people think about it, so domo arigato gozaimasu Hyoujinsama san, I have learn a lot from your videos, I am a kenji from Ecuador... Take care, bye...
carlblutsauger 3 years ago
Thank you for watching and commenting, my friend! Train hard and train often. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
its good to see that aother people know how to grip the sword right.
carbonsteelblade 3 years ago
Thanks. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
so shoto is keep other enemy at bay you know some time enemy would try come in impel them self! hummmmmmmmm good job dude
kissrdbc 3 years ago
If you have a second blade, may as well put it to some use, right? ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Funny you should say that. I'm down from 325 lbs, and still going. ^_^ I have no problems with confidence, and I know much more about the workings of the human body than you seem to assume. Now, my question to you. Have you ever realized this, dear sir...that a person like me values the opinion of a person like you about as much as a toaster oven values the opinion of a piece of cardboard? Think about it. ^_~
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
funny, I thought you weight less. You dont look like you weight that much. It doesnt matter on their size as its his body and why worry about him. Oh wait its because maybe your jealous? I can see why.....he's got a good life, and he is either married or has a good lookin girlfriend. Either way he might look different from everyone else but we love him for his teachings and the shear joy of sharing his knowledge. He lives by a code and is happy with his life. Atleast I think you do kevin lol.
Jeimuzu 3 years ago
toasted cardboard.. mmm.. fibrously yummy
guts777 3 years ago
Have you ever realizes this dear sir. Harsh words set in an "compassionate tone" still the asshole makes. His body is his to do with what he wishes I for one am glad to see that he continues to enjoy what it is he does and share that with other people. I also think that some day he will make a rather fine teacher should that be his path.
darwintheuninvolved 3 years ago 2
nice adaptation my friend.
any more two sword ideas.. always willing to learn from anyone.any style.
22utuber 3 years ago
I'll see what I can do. I was kinda tired and lazy, so this one was sloppy. I'll try to make my lines more crisp for the next one.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Your videos are very helpful as far as upper body movement goes -- could you do a few on footwork, too? Keep it up!
AzrielJuste 3 years ago
Jenn and I were just talking about that. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
fake, do not claim to be ninjutsu users when you are not. Combinations of martial arts don't make you ninja.
PeculiarArsenal 3 years ago
Um...When did I claim to be a student of ninjutsu? I am a student of Tatedo Ryu swordsmanship. I think this is one of those "Best be THOUGHT a fool..." moments.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
PeculiarAresenal is jealous. lol...what a sad kid. Keep doing the videos Hyoujinsama
twentytwenty 3 years ago
Bah. Let the haters hate. They just end up with that much less love in the end. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hullo dearest Kevin,
I like very much this lesson! Congratulations also for the uniform.*****from Italy.
Stefano
guerrierodelgiaguaro 3 years ago
Stefano! Thank you, my friend. I hope all is well with you. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
i have a question on the shoto, is it the same as a wakizashi or is it different because i have always herd the katana and wakizashi not the shoto so which did the samurai carry with a katana
crazycolerogers 3 years ago
Shoto simply means "short sword". It is the general term for wakizashi and tanto, as daito is to katana and tachi.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
thanks
crazycolerogers 3 years ago
Wow, great blade.
You can hear the wind on a strike, you are quite skilled.
DoomscytheHarvester 3 years ago
Thanks! I still have a long way to go.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
"The longer your path, the better your knowledge." Just something I made up, but it is true, the longer way you have to go, the more you will learn along the way.
DoomscytheHarvester 3 years ago
That two-bladed technique where you used your short blade is pretty cool. It looks cool in the middle when you have them on opposite sides.
XHolyPuffX 3 years ago
Heh heh. Thanks. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Good
daltonsbadboy 3 years ago
Thanks!
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Wow dude, your videos are awesome! Keep up the aweseome work!
JerneeMan 3 years ago
Haha. I'm glad you like them.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
make more vids! awesome!
kcpalooza 3 years ago
I'm tryin'! X3
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Again, very good!
Cheers
Splogity 3 years ago
Thanks. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
if only it were that easy in a real sword fight...
uffm 3 years ago
Nothing's ever that easy, which is what training is for. Kata are almost completely useless save for to build muscle memory that can be expanded upon in a real fight. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago