I don't get where there's a problem being a christian in martial arts. If a guy pulls a knife on me on the street, i'm not going to break out a bible or a crucifix and start yelling at him, i'm going to kick his ass. I also don't see a problem with a christian saying ass...
you sensei are absolutely breath taking with your blade!!!! i was in complete awe of your performance speechless, i want to learn this art of the sword!!!!
As Christians, we walk with Christ everyday and the Lord Christ is in everything we do.... so why not when we practice our skill in martial arts? Christ told his disciples in Luke 22 that they should buy a sword. This could be interpreted as him instructing his disciples to defend themselves and others and thanks to the Great Commission, any follower of Christ is a disciple.
Christianity and martial arts do not go together. Especially Iaijutsu or kenjutsu.
After all. those things are about killing.
Does Thou Shalt not kill ring any bells ?.
personally i do not know why you should include Christianity into something that is alien to it. practice your martial art for the sake of the martial art. practice your religion for your Need of fanciful relief and solace by a made up flawed entity. in separate. nice made up style though ..for what it will do.
@WarnerAmaments ... while you simultaneously advance Phillipino and Indonesian war arts ... suppressing others while advancing yourself? I actually study and teach THOSE arts ... but I feel NO need to suppress another,
by the way Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje professes to be a Christian (though his oracion tattoos honest raises questions as does the sprinkling of chicken blood on fight quest) ... that said, he teaches to the Phillipine Marines. Yet you embrace THAT without criticism?
In the beginning of the Japanese war arts it was strictly pragmatic, with no spiritual connection at all... the Shinto, Zen, and others were brought to bear upon budo only later... due to their practical influence upon the balancing of the warrior personality. If a practitioner of the art is NOT Buddhist, then why shouldn't he bring his spirituality to bear? If the art is practiced for self cultivation, then we only kill our ego. Romans 8:13?
And Godan isn't high enough in any art to truly grasp the cusp of it's teachings. Nor is it high enough to break away from the original art and found your own.
"Christians don't fight by blood and flesh...but in spirit" if you don't agree with this....then you are not agreeing with the words of God in the Bible.
That's true... but also true that you do not understand much what we are doing by practicing this discipline. Before you go to open criticism you should first go to Christian Martial Arts Network and learn more; bless you.
i´m sorry but you both never went trough the trouble of reading the bible properly in Latin.
the bible does support violence and even has strict guidelines as how to go about it.
it supports violence against non judea religions if its for your own good and even violence against other christians for disciplinary reasons. this includes killing for such crimes as insulting your parents or committing adultery with someone who is not a virgin sex slave you've gained by killing non chist
@weswes666 the New Testament (in this context) Christian teaching is totally against violence. If some, so called "Christian" use it to spread their message through violence, they were against the will of God, and thus against the Gospel presented by Christ and His apostles. History testifies that biblical Christianity is very much different from the men made religion of politic and power.
@CheshireTiger2501 There are many Christian M.A. associations (Not only Japanese, but Kor., Phil., and Indo., etc.) ... it shouldn't be surprising. We do NOT forfit our true faith in Christ in order to discipline of our bodies, and soul (pseuke gr.: mind, will and emotions), our soul so disciplined follows our will, and we, have chosen to follow JESUS! Indeed our warfare IS after the spirit as per Ephesians ch. 6. What you see is NOT our warfare, merely our form of discipline.
"And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one... ...And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough."
what has religion to with fighting in the end, all ethics are left behind in a life and death situation otherwise, you will not survive.. In daily life one could permit the luxury of ethics. But that should be obvious.
But not Yeshua-do. Japanese Do= Way and mistranslation of Hebrew Yeshua= Jesus or God... It's hard to comment when I applaud what you are trying to do and also disagree with the way it is done. Paradox. But, good on you for trying. You're a better man than I am. It seems that all I can do is slam what you're doing while I support the spirit of what you mean to do. Guess I better work on myself some more. Good luck!
Christian MARTIAL ARTS!?! Ok, in which part of New Testament does the Christ approve any kind of fighting?!? It doesn't exist. Even in the Garden when they come for him for the hearing and eventual crucifixion, he said NO! If ANYTHING could be called a Christian Martial Art it would be Aikido in its true form as developed and practiced and taught by Ueshiba Morihei. It's the ONLY non-violent system out there with an established history of non-violence. More to come...
I am sorry but ueshiba morihei was part of the oomoto kyo religion...this religion has derived from shintoism rather than christianity...and aikido has some violent moves
Cstrife234 - who threw salesmen from the temple with a whip in his hand, who is going to kill the Anti-christ? didn't His disciples carry the sword? i will suggest to read the bible in full context.
That in doing that he sealed his own faith and had to accept the less preferable path to the salvation of the disbelievers with the crusifiction. To the last. Jesus wantet all men to never raise any hand to even fend off enemies.
AMEN! Aikido if you want to claim Christian principles. Anything else doesn't jive with the PRINCIPLES of the New Testament (Remember he said I bring a new way so Old Testament don't count). Either LIVE YOUR FAITH or shaddap already! Cuz if you don't, join the rest of us heathens. Admit youre not as Christian as you want others to think. I'm not good enough to claim that title although I make an effort to be in all things. But in the dojo I'm 3rd dan bujinkan student and not great there either
Yeshua-do comes from the compilation of few different martial arts (s: aikido, iaido, iai-jutsu, tai-jutsu, jo-do, karate, and etc.) which blended together provide an excellent tool for self-improvement and give a chance to practice variety of few martial arts as one.
cocy3000 - why christian? were is the basic diference betwen these one and the other ones?
Why Buddhist or Shinto or Zen or whatever? Theres huge difference between Christianity and just mentioned religions, libraries and bookstore provide good resources for such study.
Why shinto or buddhist or zen?? Those are the traditional religions n philosophy of the samurai n ninja n of japan as a whole.The philosophy of those 2 religions go hand n hand with budo.U don`t have to become a buddhist to gain insight from the teachings of it.And also u don`t see "buddhist aikido" So why add religion into the mix?Cause saying christain karate or what ever shuts out everyone who is not christain.Rite.Religion segragates in a sence.Martial arts should not have that segragation.
We have seen a lot of Zen, Buddhist or Shinto budo - iaido or aikido (Iwama aikido particularly) or ninjutsu dojos are where those religions play fundamental/essential part in their teaching. You cant practice those arts if you do not perform some religious rituals. So, those religions are imposed on students, and thats shouldnt have place. Do you agree?
I'd have to agree with computron...Martial arts is a cultural expression. each culture has its own form. And the culture from whence japanese arts were born is inclusive of its spiritual beliefs and religious practices. "Altering" the philosophy and calling it christian doesnt make it so. It is still a japanese art filled with asian philosophy. Practicing the art doesnt require a religious commitment, only an acceptance of certain rituals and a general respect for the culture
Cont.- we do understand also that religion can segregate if its wrongly presented. Causing not problem with those traditional budo we replaced their teaching and rituals, changed the Name, and used Christian view and philosophy, that way we maintain our freedom. We hope no-one should feel offended, unless still tries to put some bonds. As Christians we try to present more liberty towards such training.
i just wanna say that i dont feel ofended, but i rely dont think its necesary, and it afects the real message, bonds it with religion when that whas never the intention.
I practice with lots of good christians aikikai aikido and MJER iaijutsu, even with a catholic priest. religions are not imposed to you, its just a formal ritual, spiritual rituals, not religious.
dont get me wrong, i think its OK to make a christian organisation of martial artists, but dont have to change the arts
Here we go friend. But also keep in mind that martial arts can be changed too and fit to your needs and expectation in order to get from them as much as possible (arts serve to man, not man serves to arts), theres much liberty in this and always should be and if such liberty is forbidden you can truly grow up. All martial arts should develop and progresses using same principle, so nothing is stagnate.
well, now that its diferent, i thought these was onely about shinto rituals and stuff like that.
but now that you mention that, O' sensei did the same thing as you ppl are doing, but he didnt call hes new style aikijujutsu, nor shito aiki... i thinck you should take all your martial art knowedge and do something completely new with the principles and stuff you whant to integrate, maybe that way there whont be these kind of misunderstandigs
If you change your religion then everything is changed, isnt it? Thats a basic fact about been faithful. 17th century samurai and many people through millennia experienced this and applied to their lives, sadly most of them like Christian samurai were brutally exterminate by Tokugawas regime. So, shortly speaking, if you are converted also the art you practiced is converted too. Is it really too deep to understand?
Spoonifer all iai are home, clan or cave made, isn't it? so what's your problem? looking for pure Japanese blood ha? go to them and serve like a slave for 15 years, then maybe you'll find your dignity, or possibility to see bigger picture..., lol. Most Japanese iai are mix of different styles. It's time to awake from your dream friend.
No one cares if somebody's mom makes some good home-made cookies. But that's not what we're talking about here. And if you believe that studying under a legitimate teacher for 15 years makes you slavish anyhow, read Nietzche and see what he has to say about Christianity and slavery. My teacher after studying for 20 years ended up as another teacher, not a slave. So there you go.
Actually, legitimate surviving iai schools are not a mix of different styles and many have been used in wars during the feudal eras of Japan. Creating your own sword style, no matter what pretext, when you don't even understand just how much subtlety is inherently part of any JSA, you get what you see here. He lacks zanshin and seems to just be going through the motions.
seems simple to me..when one uses a god as an excuse to kill or dominate therein lies great crime...but it also seems that either way it goes he will still be god so there is no need to fight for or against his side(as it also appears the gods care not one way or another) ..thus ..the fighting is an effort in futility that only mass nuclear fallout can cure....or Rapture and Armageddon..or "god forbid" everlasting peace between greedy nations
sorry first i am french so my english suck :P lol. You are realy good... how many time do you pratice iaido... relay nice your cut is strike and fast and you know where you go very stable. nice. I like your philosophie but i have my too :) I wiches cross my sword with you a day mayby :P. Good jobs rest in this ways. The respect of life and Venerable the dead. If you like samurai philosophie read the hakugare and the sword of life
Damn y is it everytime i watch a Christian martial arts vid theres always some self righteous ass who trys to debate religion with everything, let me make this clear for those people, if not for Christ we wouldnt have martial arts, Christ asks for us to fight when needed as does martial arts to, I kno for a fact that Martial arts and Christ not only work well together, but martial arts shouldnt be taught any other way unless its Christian influenced. Thats the whole hearted truth.
Modern martial arts should never be mixed with religious nonsense. People do martial arts to get in shape and learn self-defense. Leave the brainwashing to the churches.
Are u serious?The only way martial arts should be taught is by christ influence.People lke u is the reason why I`m shammed to be a american n also a human.Americans have to change things to make them there n reinvent WHY!By doing so u lose any tradition that is left in that ryu-ha.Talk to a japanese or chinese master.N see what they think about ur oppinion.Reading garbage like that makes me appreciate my teachers and the group I belong 2.The bujinkan led by 34th generation soke Massaki Hatsumi
Are you ashamed to be American, lol? Well, computron808 I have some advice for you turn down your passport, renounce US citizenship and go to Iraq-Iran-Afghanistan-Pakistan and try to live there, I wish you a lot of luck man. But stop criticizing and rather think what you can do for your country JFK.
Yeshuado proves that Christianity is incomplete, otherwise it wouldn't need to bring back experience from other religions and philosophies to your so called "Body".
Christianity must have distorted your sense of honesty. You don't honor the patron deities of the martial arts you practice, while marketing it under your own believes, and shamelessly claim that you are not stealing.
By that statement maybe well maybe you will be able to figure out why martial art in a Christian way; and stop to bother with your silly comments.
Be aware also that you attack not only this expression of martial art but Christianity at all and that proves your rather pretty low level of humanity and dignity, spirituality not even mention.
samurai were not the be all and end all of martial arts, and a single brush stroke does not define an entire painting. You have no knowledge of what you are talking about. Spiritual enlightenment has ALWAYS been an important part of martial arts. Study primative tribal rites in africa, the use of combat and spirituality together there is plain, through to india the same is true, islam has martial systems, china of course is famous for Shaolin, even 13th century worrior monks in germany.
In other words, you take "concepts" of martial arts you like, and discard the ones that you don't. Again, you're not an Iaijutsu school. This requires,
A)You have a LEGIT connection to a Koryu Bujutsu AND its Soke. I'm pretty sure your bastardization of his ryuha would have had you executed back in the day. This isn't meant as offensive, but if you valued true Budo, killing ties to your ryuha over religion is suicide. Death before dishonor etc.
Esto es un insulto para la cultura japonesa y para los practicantes de artes marciales en el mundo, hay que respetar la idiosincracia de cada cultura. El cristianismo deberia preocuparse por velar por el desarrollo y cumplimiento de sus propias doctrinas y la congruncia de sus dirigentes con estas mismas en vez de tratar de usurpar las costumbres de otras personas con la finalidad de avarcar mas "mercado" si tanto respetan los principios del bushido pues mediten sobre ellos!!!!
This is so typical Christian. Steal from other religions and cultures and call them their own. If Chrisianity is so great, why steal from others?
Simple answer, because without stealing form other cultures and religions it cannot possibly exist. The persona of Jesus was derived from Mitras, Appolonius and Simon the Sorcerer. The whole Maria cult was derived the cult of Isis.
A religion based on stealing will never be satisfied, proven by this Yeshua-do. Pathetic
We are not thieves as you named and accused us. Most of us practiced various martial arts before experiencing true conversion to Christ and we brought that experience to the Body. We also paid honestly for years of training to different senseis stealing nothing, so theyve received what they expected and shouldnt be offended.
Finally, you are taking the martial arts of a land that had seldom experience to Christianity, with its strife to share, until the late 1600s. There was not a single branch of Koryu that dedicated itself to Christian teachings. All you are doing is removing any religious overtones you don't like, or adding therein when there was none, much like Buddhism had done, just to suit your selfish desires for your Christian God and biased-self endowed faith. Creating a selfish oxymoron art is NOT budo.
Training for years under false pretenses and biased religious beliefs gives you no right to century old ryuha that trained significantly harder than any of us and for different purposes. In real Iai, dan grades have no meaning, nor does your time invested in it. Yet again, you market -their- cultural art in your own sugar-coated negligence and beliefs, just because they were not tailored to your religion or culture. To begin with, your religion should have no bias or impact on your practices.
Naming the art or style which fits your philosophy/approach to life is not a crime, as you strongly suggest. Famous people like M.Ueshiba, M.Oyama, J.Kano, G.Funakoshi, Bruce Lee, and many, many others did it so, and no-one calls them thieves... Practicing martial arts has a sense only if people can benefit from it without been programmed by system/tradition which compromises their freedom and beliefs.
Your obvious prejudices to Christians shows only you do not have much that freedom.
@hohomidget No culture is an island, we all influence, and react to each other ... , and indeed IF Christianity did in fact embrace and create it's own discipline of the sword you would no doubt blame them for THAT. Whereas there are faiths that DO embrace the sword as a form of evangelism. Have you confronted them? If not then you prove yourself wrong, because you attack a Choleric Christian ONLY on the basis that he will NOT attack you, and spare those that might. COWARDICE, AND HYPOCRISY.
@hohomidget There were a lot of christian samurai... religion is spirituality, it is something inside us, so everyone can do martial arts and being christian at the same time... I Have never heard about yeshua-do but maybe, i think, that is a normal martial arts which has as a pecularity the teaching of christian philosophy, like kung fu teach us buddhism, and so on...what's the problem?
And a point you missed in my original post was that it is a damn shame to miss out on a wonderful experience because it was not catered to her specific religious belief. Is it wrong to study observe and participate in a cultural experience? It is a deity that represents not a god you necessarily prey to for salvation, it represents the school and all of the people that died so that you can learn these techniques. A bow of respect is not worship and prayer.
I had a woman come into my shop the other day who lives in japan and she said she wanted to study Kendo but she would not because she was a christian and she was totally against bowing to the kamidana... that's ridiculous seeing how that was an original part of the art. Its sad to miss out on an opportunity for something trivial like that. So putting a Cresh up instead of a kamidana is the difference between heaven and hell? Changing the name doesn't change the source...
That's true -- changing the name doesn't change the source ... but if you change (or convert)the source you can change the name too; and I think they did it... That's why you are angry.
By the way, she was absolutely right that bowing to false gods or pagan shrine is wrong (Ex.20.4). So she should meet those guys who practice in a Christian way.
I dont realy see it as being changed from the source. I see techniques from many iaijutsu and batto styles all kinda mashed togeather, especially the techniques that where clearly derived from the Katori Shinto Ryu. and if you dont know the katori shinto ryu was founded by a man who practiced in Katori Shrine for 1000 days until he had a vision from Futsunushi no Mikoto the shrine diety who passed down to him the secret of martial technique.
First - we never met instructor who taught us Katori Shinto Ryu style as you suggested, and theres also nothing magic about that style as some people try to mysteriously portrait it. Swords techniques are just swords techniques.
Second bowing in a Judeo-Christian way has a different meaning and do not cross the line which in the Far East very often is the act of idolatry. Respecting people and history is one thing; bowing blindly to it is just another. Christians bowing is reserved for a living, not the dead. Thats why we do not bow to altars, dojos, equipments, or pictures and figures of men/deities, etc. those are dead things and such spirituality counts for nothing. NT teaching is very clear about it.
People think that bowing to something or someone can change the mans heart but its not true. Many Budo practitioners easily bow their necks to someone or something but they never gave up their pride; often in that way theyve created their own religion - Budoism. And this type of religion is pretty hard to digest.
Truly, if someone is looking for the inner-transformation, such reality can be found in the Spirit.
So a "christian" martial art...Kind of ironic don't you think? Martial Arts are about as christian as the crusades. Despite what you nancy boys want to think about martial arts, it is a method OF KILLING! Martial arts teaches self discipline+spirit, because on the battlefield you need both, don't for a second, think its just ot teach self discipline. Martial arts, especially those involving a sword, are made for ONE PURPOSE...KILLING!
Your comment shows how much you know about MA... Man you are wrong. Martial arts training is NOT for killing but for preserving life, self-discipline, and cultivating warrior virtue. So can be Christian or non Christian, doesn't matter. Take a time for personal study, then speak.
I disagree... Martial Arts were create to defend, protect, but ultimately disable or kill. Practicing a martial art such as Kenjutsu/Iaido without the intent to kill serves no purpose. This is very obvious in this video matter of factly, as most if not all the moves/katas are done without conviction; sloppy and slow.
In modern days, it is understandable not to kill... but if you cannot understand what the move is for, there is no purpose in learning and practicing it.
What about the katsujin ken? The life giving sword. It is not a modern term and is a very Japanese concept, the concept that one uses their sword for righteousness, protecting the weak and destroying evil.
Good point proclaimer989, looks like many overlooked that basic Martial Arts concept which leads to peaceful conflict resolution. But rather chose to live with bushi-feudal mind; too much bad movies. Combat arts which promotes violence and focus on kills definitely are not worthy of practice.
maybe if you knew japanese history you'd understand the kanji bujutsu more specifically the kanji bu is made of the radicals tomeru and so meaning stop and spear, not the implied meaning of stopping violence the tomeru plus so combination meant using the most powerful weapons to subdue an enemy, martial arts have nothing to do with peace or enlightenment or any bullshit that you want to add on today, and especially not jesus. wouldn't your god be mad you're using his name to pander pure shit
What the godless-man like you can say anything about religion or budo? Only filthiness comes from your mouth. You are the poorest example of someone who knows nothing but claims to be someone. Your sick mind is beyond redemption.
actually if you ever studied the words of Jesus you would see he actually commanded his disciples to sell there coats to by a sword for a time of pesecution had come upon them, Solomen the wisest of men said himself that there is a time for all things including a time to kill and a time for war. As horrible and sad as it is in this cruel world such things must come to pass at some time. If you look at shaolin kung fu which whipped the invading japs in the 17th century you'd see enlightenment
I understand what you are saying Konotani but, when a martial art was intent to kill it does not mean to kill someone by default (i.e. go up to a random civilian and kill him or her just for the heck of it).
are you honestly saying that you want fighting systems stripped of belief and spirituality? I think the idea of christian martial arts is a good one. One I've never encountered before, but I don't see how it can hurt, and I actually think that the stronger the person, the stronger their values need to be to put that strength to good use, otherwise it's wasted. if that makes sense to anyone but me ?
self discipline and good spirit is omnipotent in any fighting.. and martial arts are essentially ways to kill maime or disable, spirituality is a by product, might or might not be attributed to martial arts.
Doesn't sound good to me. Religion is something to be stripped out of the Martial Arts not inserted into it. Mind you I've never come across religion in MA before, but I hear it's in a lot of the Chinese ones.
Ok, I don't think we should judge this guy based on religion. Or his style for that matter. Lets just sit back and enjoy the movie. I'm a bit new to martial-arts and had some questions about the technique in the video. If someone is knowledgeable perhaps you can help me out.
1) Why does he rise onto his toes during the cut at 35 secs?
On another note, I really liked how he stopped his downward cut horizontal and the way he draws his sword out of his opponent after a stab. Really smooth noto :D
I SUSPECT there is a subtlty of rooting that we're missing because, there is no actual impact of the weapon upon a target. If there had been, I think the REAR foot would sink bracing the body, and preserving balance when dealing withe the inertia of the weapon and impact at combat speed.
In short, it is my opinion that martial arts should never belong to any religion, though they can be utilized and followed to enhance a religion (kyudo, for example, which is often used to practice shinto or zen, could also be used for christian spiritual development). 'Christian martial arts' is fine for an organization name, but not as a group of arts in themselves. There were christian samurai, but their arts were Japanese, and that's it.
Again, you try to lean pp to your point of view. But you need to know that almost 90% of martial arts today are not neutral but follow or teach from Eastern religious perspective, that's a fact. Some of this views and practices are very far from Christian teaching or philosophy and cannot be reconciled. Natural split then is necessary and justified. However holistic principles can be shared and both groups can benefit.
Cristianity and martial arts are completely different. There could be martial arts with christian practitioners, but never a variety of martial arts that are 'cristian'. Nothing against anyone in any faith, but martial arts should have no religious basis. thou shalt not kill and turn the other cheek don't go with 'martial' - warlike/pertaining to war and 'arts' - forms that surpass nature.
Sir, i think you do not understand modern aspects of training in martial arts and its peaceful philosophy, and also a Christian way for such kind of training at all, sorry. if you are truly interested this subject is covered on Christian Martial Arts Network and also our Yeshua-Do website.
I've noticed you refute many comments made here by starting with "I do not think you understand..." This is an assumption, and assumptions often lead to mistakes. As a martial arts practitioner myself, I do (or in the very least strive to) understand the intricate philosophies concerned. I'm also a philosophy major, with special interest in asian (and martial) philosophies in particular.
We do not turn pp down, just pointing to the source of information, sadly few turn to read it, rather remained stubborn in their criticism. To have a knowledge is admirable thing, however if so called knowledge is based on superstition/prejudices or fear to protect old fashioned view/concept, people need to realize what really controls them. (cont.)
If the cup is full there is time to empty it otherwise nothing new will enter, isn't it? (Mark.2.22). Budo isn't inflexible, rather experiences changes and constantly evolves. If you perceive martial arts as the arts of killing your mind is still in 16th century and you missed the true meaning of it. Martial arts in a Christian way teach a new approach and give deeper understanding on it, that's why we call it -- Christian Martial Art.
Any art can be practiced with a higher purpose, such as seeking 'the way', which we all ought to do. But, the arts themselves had one purpose in mind, and that was to kill. Obviously that has changed (depending on who you talk to), and I do not live in the past. And yes, the majority of martial arts are closely tied to eastern religion, which is just part of the tradition, I suppose, though I still think religion and the arts are two different things (that may complement each other).
And yet the comment he was responding to, itself had certain assumptions,re: the religious (or unreligious) nature of "the arts" As an opinion, it is ... well, your opinion. I disagree. Now what? ...or should I parade out my credentials to validate my right to an opinion? I'm not really sure.
Why is this such a sticking point with people? It's as if we're (Christians) supposed to conform, not to Christianity itself, but every p.c. interpretation thereof.
there is no contradiction in fact, only in application. This is where any war art needs a base in morality, to which Christ is...well...perfect...Ephesians 4:32
By all means, those moves are fantastic. However, I must express my agreement with other opinions stating, that though sword martial arts and cristianity both have many good sides they should not be combined, mainly because "Thou shall not kill". On the other hand, as to cristians defending themselves, there are non lethal martial arts perfectly fitting here. See Aikido for instance.
Why "Christian" martial art? In my humble opinion, it's better for religion and martial arts to ignore each other. And -of course IMHO- a "christian" martial art seems to me a bit weird. kenjutsu (and iaijutsu as well) is the art of killing foes using a katana, and one of the base statement in christianity is "Don't kill". Anyway, I like your movements, even if i think they're too much fluid. They lack of kime and kiai in cutting.
P.S. Sorry for my english, if I had mistakes. I'm italian.
Concerning hakama; imagine yourself practicing with live-blade on sharp Canadian rocks where much danger is involved, it's definitely different than in a dojo, right? So binding up hakama a little bit higher under your belt is rather necessary. If you do that you can move faster, and with confidence to execute correct cuts. It's not easy though, but worthy to test your balance and blade skills.
i see. ocourse having them up is always a good idea. i was jsut wondering cuz those look like the pleats have been completely ironed out or something. tuck in alot of mine into my belt cuz im short, but they stil have their pleats. annyway its a minor thing, excelent swordsmanship
To use the name(which has been translated to Jesus)shows the disrespect you have for someone so Holy who died rather than use violence of any kind. It insults and twists the concept of His Ministry and shows a even more twisted egotistical side of man. Instead of helping the world know Jesus REAL name and the fact that he was from "the House os Shem" who were Black, you are ensuring any little hope this world has of enjoying a peaceful eternity (where swords are useless by the way) disappear.
Sir, your comment shows that you do not understand anything about Christian Martial Arts. Also your judgmental religious view doesn't gives you credit at all.
Sir, do you think Christians have no rights to defend themselves against evil? Quoted words of Jesus have more deep meaning, that's why I'd recommend studying the whole counsel of the Word.
By the way, the sword training in Yeshua-Do is not meant for killing! That's why many people misjudge, criticize, and misunderstand our ways/teaching. It's expressively for the purpose of putting one's own life on a peaceful course with God and other people, and killing of ego.
Easy there, yesh. I was being facetious. I'm a good Christian boy and i practice all sorts of martial arts. "Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who teachet my hands to war and fingers to fight." Many meanings there, too, i know.
I see no contradiction in a Christian studying the sword. In the 26th chapter of Luke, Yeshua tells his 12 disciples to sell their garments to buy swords; 2 of them produce swords they are already carrying!
(cont'd) Buddhism did not originate in Japan, or even China; it is a cultural import from India. Shinto, as I understand, is literally "chin-tao," or 'chinese way.' Borrowing from older cultures to create our own is nothing new, nor is it unique to Christians or the west.
A comment to aikibudo666: genocide is not purging, and its intention is not "a lesson." Your evil comments show that you lack the upstanding, beneficial heart of a true martial artist.
I do not follow your religion, but your skill and practice are praiseworthy. It is a blessing of the time in which we live that we may combine the various cultures of the world in ways that improve ourselves. Proper respect for the cultures and beliefs from which these arts originated is necessary; blind adherence is not. (cont'd)
interesting noto, I am still working on the seitei waza, and we only have one reverse grip noto, but nothing one handed or at that speed, that is really impressive. I've been pausing the video just to see how you did it.
This yeshuado's guy has stolen from aikido and iaido, others from karate, tkd, and ju-jutsu, and the poor jewish abir from kung-fu. I am worry that holocaust didn't purge them as should. Someone must give them a lesson. And what this dead yeshua means, HE IS DEAD!!!
Glory and Praise to Lord Buddha, our Divine Master Ueshiba, and Goddess Amaterasu, the one who brings Illumination.
If you believe that the principles of martial arts can be "stolen" then you fail to grasp their universal nature and instead cling fearfully to labels and containers that you believe to hold truth. Truth is elsewhere. Look inward and I am sure you will find something lacking. It is painfully apparent by your dishonorable attacks on this warrior.
Hey, I am with my friends; Iaidoka, rahma4, Avengerman101, and unclean666.This christian martial arts attempts sucks. I hate it. They are thieves who took it something belonging to a different world and claimed it as their own.
Taking two things, completely unrelated to one another, and combining them in hopes of providing a legit mixing is beyond lame... Even more so when it concerns a far-eastern art like kunjutsu mixed with an unrelated religion.
You're a disgrace to the true swordmasters of old.
But hey, it looks cool, and the younger christian generation needs to feel sort of bad-ass, because the 'turn-the-the-other-cheek' Jesus just can't compete with a flashy blade. In the end, this is more of an extra curricular activity used to garner favor with followers that are tired of being docile. And that's fine. But at least own up to it.
Secondly, I believe this claim to the right to defend youself is a farce. Yes, any man on the street has the right to use his hands and anything available to save his own life, but I doubt very seriously that you walk around with a katana strapped to your hip. To argue that honing skills with a sword in order to defend yourself when you won't have a sword doesn't make any sense. (continued)
Attempting to mimic it and and then rubber stamping "God" on it is thievery. You're raping away the core essence of the art, and filling it with something foreign. I know you've already said that any follower of christ has the right to take whatever they want without regard to its original followers, but I think anyone with proper manners would disagree with you. (Continued)
Iaidoka, the way you put your comment shows how little you understand true Budo practice, its philosophy, and Christianity, and how prideful and arrogant you are. You are calling pp who practice martial arts longer than you live (23); thieves and disrespectful. So, your "iaido religion" doesn't help you much to progress at all. Maybe it's time to change something?
Simply saying, we do not accept beliefs systems found in iaido, aikido, and etc. Our faith is in God, and that's enough young man, really enough. Martial arts practice is only a tool, not a religion, and not a goal in itself. Nevertheless, separating Christian view on Budo practice from some martial arts philosophy, religions, and attitudes (so vividly demonstrated by pp like you), seems absolutely justified and necessary.
I wish you luck and maybe you'll be able to grasp the meaning of this.
I have to disagree with your point. Saying that martial arts are only a tool shows you only abuse them. Martial art is goal. martial art=budo and "do" means way, way how to live, how to behave. I get feeling you practise budo to be able to defeat anybody who would attack your ideal of christianty and thats so bad.
I get the feeling you practice Budo believing it will boost your false sense of intellectual and moral superiority. At the end of the day to deny that martial arts are for anything but fighting shows a lack of fudoshin.You might as well take knitting classes if you believe otherwise, unless you are making excuses for your technique.
Budo is very closely connected with east religions, especially with Buddhism. It complement each other. Now if you only take technics from aikido, tkd,... without its spiritual meaning fine, you get something which help you to beat somebody, but dont call it martial art, nor budo. Its only self defence.
The fact that you cannot seperate mind, body and spirit from any one religion only shows that you are dogmatic and inflexible. Last time I checked that was an excellent way to get your belly split open in battle for lack of mindfulness. Regardless of your path, rectify your beliefs with yourself, forge yourself as a weapon and don't let pissant armchair warriors tell you you are wrong.
I also cant understand how you can connect these technics with christianity??? these technics were created very carefully to express buddhistic and eastern philosophy on life. So tell me whats adding chritianity to this technics?
I don't agree with your religion at all. I do respect deeply the honorable manner in which you defend your beliefs without tearing down someone else's. I salute you. Also, your technique is superb. A little history for these kiddies bothering you: there were Christian samurai.
I don't get where there's a problem being a christian in martial arts. If a guy pulls a knife on me on the street, i'm not going to break out a bible or a crucifix and start yelling at him, i'm going to kick his ass. I also don't see a problem with a christian saying ass...
FutureUSMC12 5 months ago
you sensei are absolutely breath taking with your blade!!!! i was in complete awe of your performance speechless, i want to learn this art of the sword!!!!
beyotch1918 8 months ago
as a japanese, I have no idea why so many people pu dislike button. In japan's 武道（Budo) , religion is not so important.
mildseven73 9 months ago
Christianity and martial arts? Weird!
shadjazz 11 months ago
As Christians, we walk with Christ everyday and the Lord Christ is in everything we do.... so why not when we practice our skill in martial arts? Christ told his disciples in Luke 22 that they should buy a sword. This could be interpreted as him instructing his disciples to defend themselves and others and thanks to the Great Commission, any follower of Christ is a disciple.
RetakeRec 1 year ago
Christianity and martial arts do not go together. Especially Iaijutsu or kenjutsu.
After all. those things are about killing.
Does Thou Shalt not kill ring any bells ?.
personally i do not know why you should include Christianity into something that is alien to it. practice your martial art for the sake of the martial art. practice your religion for your Need of fanciful relief and solace by a made up flawed entity. in separate. nice made up style though ..for what it will do.
WarnerAmaments 1 year ago
@WarnerAmaments ... while you simultaneously advance Phillipino and Indonesian war arts ... suppressing others while advancing yourself? I actually study and teach THOSE arts ... but I feel NO need to suppress another,
by the way Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje professes to be a Christian (though his oracion tattoos honest raises questions as does the sprinkling of chicken blood on fight quest) ... that said, he teaches to the Phillipine Marines. Yet you embrace THAT without criticism?
KnightlySirJames1 1 year ago
@WarnerAmaments
In the beginning of the Japanese war arts it was strictly pragmatic, with no spiritual connection at all... the Shinto, Zen, and others were brought to bear upon budo only later... due to their practical influence upon the balancing of the warrior personality. If a practitioner of the art is NOT Buddhist, then why shouldn't he bring his spirituality to bear? If the art is practiced for self cultivation, then we only kill our ego. Romans 8:13?
KnightlySirJames1 3 months ago
And Godan isn't high enough in any art to truly grasp the cusp of it's teachings. Nor is it high enough to break away from the original art and found your own.
If such was "God's" will, God was wrong.
Suigetsukanno 2 years ago
You have superb form. Much respect and blessings from a fellow martial artist, and a fellow Christian.
JAH bless
TheTrueHappy 2 years ago
Christian Martial Arts?Like hitting someone in the head with the bible? Or disarming them with a candle?
Kaprode 2 years ago 2
your so funny haha why arent you on the late show
Mider999 2 years ago
"Christians don't fight by blood and flesh...but in spirit" if you don't agree with this....then you are not agreeing with the words of God in the Bible.
CheshireTiger2501 2 years ago
That's true... but also true that you do not understand much what we are doing by practicing this discipline. Before you go to open criticism you should first go to Christian Martial Arts Network and learn more; bless you.
yeshuado 2 years ago
@yeshuado
i´m sorry but you both never went trough the trouble of reading the bible properly in Latin.
the bible does support violence and even has strict guidelines as how to go about it.
it supports violence against non judea religions if its for your own good and even violence against other christians for disciplinary reasons. this includes killing for such crimes as insulting your parents or committing adultery with someone who is not a virgin sex slave you've gained by killing non chist
weswes666 8 months ago
@weswes666 the New Testament (in this context) Christian teaching is totally against violence. If some, so called "Christian" use it to spread their message through violence, they were against the will of God, and thus against the Gospel presented by Christ and His apostles. History testifies that biblical Christianity is very much different from the men made religion of politic and power.
yeshuado 8 months ago
Yeah so i guess your not gonna deffend yourself when your house is broken into and your family is at gunpoint?
Mider999 2 years ago
@CheshireTiger2501 There are many Christian M.A. associations (Not only Japanese, but Kor., Phil., and Indo., etc.) ... it shouldn't be surprising. We do NOT forfit our true faith in Christ in order to discipline of our bodies, and soul (pseuke gr.: mind, will and emotions), our soul so disciplined follows our will, and we, have chosen to follow JESUS! Indeed our warfare IS after the spirit as per Ephesians ch. 6. What you see is NOT our warfare, merely our form of discipline.
KnightlySirJames1 1 year ago
@CheshireTiger2501
"And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one... ...And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough."
(Luk 22:35-38)
Mark the proportions 2 swords among 12 men... "it is enough".
KnightlySirJames1 3 months ago
Saint Paul slice and dice no jutsu..
lol what is this world coming to?
jayhoe546 2 years ago
what has religion to with fighting in the end, all ethics are left behind in a life and death situation otherwise, you will not survive.. In daily life one could permit the luxury of ethics. But that should be obvious.
paragate 2 years ago 2
Do you train hunting witchs?
lol
wateronthesmoke 2 years ago 2
Does exist some Satanic style? I would prefer it.
wateronthesmoke 2 years ago
u wanna Satanic style? hm... i think u must be insane or just stupid, lol
shibumiken 2 years ago
j/k
lol
wateronthesmoke 2 years ago
But not Yeshua-do. Japanese Do= Way and mistranslation of Hebrew Yeshua= Jesus or God... It's hard to comment when I applaud what you are trying to do and also disagree with the way it is done. Paradox. But, good on you for trying. You're a better man than I am. It seems that all I can do is slam what you're doing while I support the spirit of what you mean to do. Guess I better work on myself some more. Good luck!
YeahBaby0101 2 years ago
Christian MARTIAL ARTS!?! Ok, in which part of New Testament does the Christ approve any kind of fighting?!? It doesn't exist. Even in the Garden when they come for him for the hearing and eventual crucifixion, he said NO! If ANYTHING could be called a Christian Martial Art it would be Aikido in its true form as developed and practiced and taught by Ueshiba Morihei. It's the ONLY non-violent system out there with an established history of non-violence. More to come...
YeahBaby0101 2 years ago
Go talk this to Orthodox Churchs. lol
wateronthesmoke 2 years ago
I am sorry but ueshiba morihei was part of the oomoto kyo religion...this religion has derived from shintoism rather than christianity...and aikido has some violent moves
Qaafi000 2 years ago
Impressionante a leveza na hora em embanhar. Perfeitos movimentos e postura.
azerpg 2 years ago
Impressionante a leveza na hora de embanhar. Excelente a postura.
azerpg 2 years ago
Really great video. You're fantastic! 5stars and favoured!!
spartajc 2 years ago
What ryu does ur tai-jutsu come from??
computron808 2 years ago
Yeshua was a total pacifist, this is silly.
Cstrife234 2 years ago
Yeshua was a total pacifist? Really?
Cstrife234 - who threw salesmen from the temple with a whip in his hand, who is going to kill the Anti-christ? didn't His disciples carry the sword? i will suggest to read the bible in full context.
shibumiken 2 years ago
Remember that Jesus regretted doing that?
That in doing that he sealed his own faith and had to accept the less preferable path to the salvation of the disbelievers with the crusifiction. To the last. Jesus wantet all men to never raise any hand to even fend off enemies.
Turn the other cheek you infidels
Vebable 2 years ago
AMEN! Aikido if you want to claim Christian principles. Anything else doesn't jive with the PRINCIPLES of the New Testament (Remember he said I bring a new way so Old Testament don't count). Either LIVE YOUR FAITH or shaddap already! Cuz if you don't, join the rest of us heathens. Admit youre not as Christian as you want others to think. I'm not good enough to claim that title although I make an effort to be in all things. But in the dojo I'm 3rd dan bujinkan student and not great there either
YeahBaby0101 2 years ago
where does these style comes from?
cocy3000 2 years ago
Yeshua-do comes from the compilation of few different martial arts (s: aikido, iaido, iai-jutsu, tai-jutsu, jo-do, karate, and etc.) which blended together provide an excellent tool for self-improvement and give a chance to practice variety of few martial arts as one.
yeshuado 2 years ago
what are the origins of these style? and why christian? were is the basic diference betwen these one and the other ones?
cocy3000 2 years ago
cocy3000 - why christian? were is the basic diference betwen these one and the other ones?
Why Buddhist or Shinto or Zen or whatever? Theres huge difference between Christianity and just mentioned religions, libraries and bookstore provide good resources for such study.
yeshuado 2 years ago
Why shinto or buddhist or zen?? Those are the traditional religions n philosophy of the samurai n ninja n of japan as a whole.The philosophy of those 2 religions go hand n hand with budo.U don`t have to become a buddhist to gain insight from the teachings of it.And also u don`t see "buddhist aikido" So why add religion into the mix?Cause saying christain karate or what ever shuts out everyone who is not christain.Rite.Religion segragates in a sence.Martial arts should not have that segragation.
computron808 2 years ago
We have seen a lot of Zen, Buddhist or Shinto budo - iaido or aikido (Iwama aikido particularly) or ninjutsu dojos are where those religions play fundamental/essential part in their teaching. You cant practice those arts if you do not perform some religious rituals. So, those religions are imposed on students, and thats shouldnt have place. Do you agree?
yeshuado 2 years ago
I'd have to agree with computron...Martial arts is a cultural expression. each culture has its own form. And the culture from whence japanese arts were born is inclusive of its spiritual beliefs and religious practices. "Altering" the philosophy and calling it christian doesnt make it so. It is still a japanese art filled with asian philosophy. Practicing the art doesnt require a religious commitment, only an acceptance of certain rituals and a general respect for the culture
sagmann20 2 years ago
Cont.- we do understand also that religion can segregate if its wrongly presented. Causing not problem with those traditional budo we replaced their teaching and rituals, changed the Name, and used Christian view and philosophy, that way we maintain our freedom. We hope no-one should feel offended, unless still tries to put some bonds. As Christians we try to present more liberty towards such training.
yeshuado 2 years ago
i just wanna say that i dont feel ofended, but i rely dont think its necesary, and it afects the real message, bonds it with religion when that whas never the intention.
I practice with lots of good christians aikikai aikido and MJER iaijutsu, even with a catholic priest. religions are not imposed to you, its just a formal ritual, spiritual rituals, not religious.
dont get me wrong, i think its OK to make a christian organisation of martial artists, but dont have to change the arts
cocy3000 2 years ago
Here we go friend. But also keep in mind that martial arts can be changed too and fit to your needs and expectation in order to get from them as much as possible (arts serve to man, not man serves to arts), theres much liberty in this and always should be and if such liberty is forbidden you can truly grow up. All martial arts should develop and progresses using same principle, so nothing is stagnate.
yeshuado 2 years ago
well, now that its diferent, i thought these was onely about shinto rituals and stuff like that.
but now that you mention that, O' sensei did the same thing as you ppl are doing, but he didnt call hes new style aikijujutsu, nor shito aiki... i thinck you should take all your martial art knowedge and do something completely new with the principles and stuff you whant to integrate, maybe that way there whont be these kind of misunderstandigs
cocy3000 2 years ago
superb!
renmei2 2 years ago
Comment removed
Kenshin2985 2 years ago
What means Shinto, Buddhist, or Zen martial art?
If you change your religion then everything is changed, isnt it? Thats a basic fact about been faithful. 17th century samurai and many people through millennia experienced this and applied to their lives, sadly most of them like Christian samurai were brutally exterminate by Tokugawas regime. So, shortly speaking, if you are converted also the art you practiced is converted too. Is it really too deep to understand?
yeshuado 2 years ago
Why people wants to put Christ everywhere????
Well, Kenshin2985, if you have a problem with this too, I think you should speak to Christ for explanation :)
yeshuado 2 years ago
regardless of what anyone thinks, there's something lacking in this performance
xBboycHinK 2 years ago
something? but what?
shibumiken 2 years ago
sweet
sagmann20 2 years ago
Ughh, home made iai-jutsu - how dull! Crap music too!
Spoonifer 2 years ago
Spoonifer all iai are home, clan or cave made, isn't it? so what's your problem? looking for pure Japanese blood ha? go to them and serve like a slave for 15 years, then maybe you'll find your dignity, or possibility to see bigger picture..., lol. Most Japanese iai are mix of different styles. It's time to awake from your dream friend.
shibumiken 2 years ago
No one cares if somebody's mom makes some good home-made cookies. But that's not what we're talking about here. And if you believe that studying under a legitimate teacher for 15 years makes you slavish anyhow, read Nietzche and see what he has to say about Christianity and slavery. My teacher after studying for 20 years ended up as another teacher, not a slave. So there you go.
nukitsuke88 2 years ago
God is dead, we heard him say
So Nietzche stole our faith away
Well, if it's true, no one knew how
But if it's not...Where's Nietzche now?
KnightlySirJames1 2 years ago
Actually, legitimate surviving iai schools are not a mix of different styles and many have been used in wars during the feudal eras of Japan. Creating your own sword style, no matter what pretext, when you don't even understand just how much subtlety is inherently part of any JSA, you get what you see here. He lacks zanshin and seems to just be going through the motions.
neogtrmn 2 years ago
Wow, the control on this guys sword when swining actual makes you feel the slice it would make into the flesh of an enemy. Very clean strikes.
varnlestoff 2 years ago
seems simple to me..when one uses a god as an excuse to kill or dominate therein lies great crime...but it also seems that either way it goes he will still be god so there is no need to fight for or against his side(as it also appears the gods care not one way or another) ..thus ..the fighting is an effort in futility that only mass nuclear fallout can cure....or Rapture and Armageddon..or "god forbid" everlasting peace between greedy nations
KaminoHeishi 2 years ago
gods? or God? your prejudices are clear though you try to hide behind a facade of indifference, and impartiality.
KnightlySirJames1 2 years ago 2
sorry first i am french so my english suck :P lol. You are realy good... how many time do you pratice iaido... relay nice your cut is strike and fast and you know where you go very stable. nice. I like your philosophie but i have my too :) I wiches cross my sword with you a day mayby :P. Good jobs rest in this ways. The respect of life and Venerable the dead. If you like samurai philosophie read the hakugare and the sword of life
Vezina123 3 years ago
Excellent display of Iai. We of the Crane Clan applaud you, for you have done us honor ^_^.
megadeath45 3 years ago
very bad video, we from 666 clan dishonor you.
aikibudo666 2 years ago
Damn y is it everytime i watch a Christian martial arts vid theres always some self righteous ass who trys to debate religion with everything, let me make this clear for those people, if not for Christ we wouldnt have martial arts, Christ asks for us to fight when needed as does martial arts to, I kno for a fact that Martial arts and Christ not only work well together, but martial arts shouldnt be taught any other way unless its Christian influenced. Thats the whole hearted truth.
IronNinjaX 3 years ago
Modern martial arts should never be mixed with religious nonsense. People do martial arts to get in shape and learn self-defense. Leave the brainwashing to the churches.
Atheistjeremy 3 years ago
you obviously dont know any martial arts practitioners
ibuchanan82 3 years ago
Are u serious?The only way martial arts should be taught is by christ influence.People lke u is the reason why I`m shammed to be a american n also a human.Americans have to change things to make them there n reinvent WHY!By doing so u lose any tradition that is left in that ryu-ha.Talk to a japanese or chinese master.N see what they think about ur oppinion.Reading garbage like that makes me appreciate my teachers and the group I belong 2.The bujinkan led by 34th generation soke Massaki Hatsumi
computron808 2 years ago
Are you ashamed to be American, lol? Well, computron808 I have some advice for you turn down your passport, renounce US citizenship and go to Iraq-Iran-Afghanistan-Pakistan and try to live there, I wish you a lot of luck man. But stop criticizing and rather think what you can do for your country JFK.
shibumiken 2 years ago
if not for christ we wouldnt have martial arts? evidence please...and don't quote the bible, thats hardly a book of fact
sagmann20 2 years ago
Well done, brother.
onemindonespirit 3 years ago
Yeshuado proves that Christianity is incomplete, otherwise it wouldn't need to bring back experience from other religions and philosophies to your so called "Body".
Christianity must have distorted your sense of honesty. You don't honor the patron deities of the martial arts you practice, while marketing it under your own believes, and shamelessly claim that you are not stealing.
hohomidget 3 years ago
Honoring patron deities!? Hahahaha !!!
By that statement maybe well maybe you will be able to figure out why martial art in a Christian way; and stop to bother with your silly comments.
Be aware also that you attack not only this expression of martial art but Christianity at all and that proves your rather pretty low level of humanity and dignity, spirituality not even mention.
You do not deserve any further instruction.
13samurai2 3 years ago 2
you know samurai were homosexual pedophiles? look up nanshoku or bido. it's very christian.
GodlessNinja 3 years ago
samurai were not the be all and end all of martial arts, and a single brush stroke does not define an entire painting. You have no knowledge of what you are talking about. Spiritual enlightenment has ALWAYS been an important part of martial arts. Study primative tribal rites in africa, the use of combat and spirituality together there is plain, through to india the same is true, islam has martial systems, china of course is famous for Shaolin, even 13th century worrior monks in germany.
ibuchanan82 3 years ago
In other words, you take "concepts" of martial arts you like, and discard the ones that you don't. Again, you're not an Iaijutsu school. This requires,
A)You have a LEGIT connection to a Koryu Bujutsu AND its Soke. I'm pretty sure your bastardization of his ryuha would have had you executed back in the day. This isn't meant as offensive, but if you valued true Budo, killing ties to your ryuha over religion is suicide. Death before dishonor etc.
B)Christian bigotry, ad naseum.
BerserkerHawk 3 years ago
Esto es un insulto para la cultura japonesa y para los practicantes de artes marciales en el mundo, hay que respetar la idiosincracia de cada cultura. El cristianismo deberia preocuparse por velar por el desarrollo y cumplimiento de sus propias doctrinas y la congruncia de sus dirigentes con estas mismas en vez de tratar de usurpar las costumbres de otras personas con la finalidad de avarcar mas "mercado" si tanto respetan los principios del bushido pues mediten sobre ellos!!!!
Fecho33 3 years ago
This is so typical Christian. Steal from other religions and cultures and call them their own. If Chrisianity is so great, why steal from others?
Simple answer, because without stealing form other cultures and religions it cannot possibly exist. The persona of Jesus was derived from Mitras, Appolonius and Simon the Sorcerer. The whole Maria cult was derived the cult of Isis.
A religion based on stealing will never be satisfied, proven by this Yeshua-do. Pathetic
hohomidget 3 years ago 5
We are not thieves as you named and accused us. Most of us practiced various martial arts before experiencing true conversion to Christ and we brought that experience to the Body. We also paid honestly for years of training to different senseis stealing nothing, so theyve received what they expected and shouldnt be offended.
yeshuado 3 years ago
Finally, you are taking the martial arts of a land that had seldom experience to Christianity, with its strife to share, until the late 1600s. There was not a single branch of Koryu that dedicated itself to Christian teachings. All you are doing is removing any religious overtones you don't like, or adding therein when there was none, much like Buddhism had done, just to suit your selfish desires for your Christian God and biased-self endowed faith. Creating a selfish oxymoron art is NOT budo.
BerserkerHawk 3 years ago
Training for years under false pretenses and biased religious beliefs gives you no right to century old ryuha that trained significantly harder than any of us and for different purposes. In real Iai, dan grades have no meaning, nor does your time invested in it. Yet again, you market -their- cultural art in your own sugar-coated negligence and beliefs, just because they were not tailored to your religion or culture. To begin with, your religion should have no bias or impact on your practices.
BerserkerHawk 3 years ago
Naming the art or style which fits your philosophy/approach to life is not a crime, as you strongly suggest. Famous people like M.Ueshiba, M.Oyama, J.Kano, G.Funakoshi, Bruce Lee, and many, many others did it so, and no-one calls them thieves... Practicing martial arts has a sense only if people can benefit from it without been programmed by system/tradition which compromises their freedom and beliefs.
Your obvious prejudices to Christians shows only you do not have much that freedom.
yeshuado 3 years ago
Bruce Lee was an atheist. He didn't introduce religious superstition into his training/teaching that I'm aware. Can you list any examples?
Atheistjeremy 3 years ago
I may be wrong but in Lee's book Tao of Jeet Kune Do he does make reference to the eight fold path of Buddhism.
vanderhoeker 3 years ago
@hohomidget No culture is an island, we all influence, and react to each other ... , and indeed IF Christianity did in fact embrace and create it's own discipline of the sword you would no doubt blame them for THAT. Whereas there are faiths that DO embrace the sword as a form of evangelism. Have you confronted them? If not then you prove yourself wrong, because you attack a Choleric Christian ONLY on the basis that he will NOT attack you, and spare those that might. COWARDICE, AND HYPOCRISY.
KnightlySirJames1 1 year ago
@hohomidget There were a lot of christian samurai... religion is spirituality, it is something inside us, so everyone can do martial arts and being christian at the same time... I Have never heard about yeshua-do but maybe, i think, that is a normal martial arts which has as a pecularity the teaching of christian philosophy, like kung fu teach us buddhism, and so on...what's the problem?
ziopeperino 11 months ago
Yeshua-do is a oxymoron. This is just another attempt to fit Jesus into one's own paradigm.
My intention is not to offend anyone. If I have, I apologize.
Dalsuh 3 years ago
And a point you missed in my original post was that it is a damn shame to miss out on a wonderful experience because it was not catered to her specific religious belief. Is it wrong to study observe and participate in a cultural experience? It is a deity that represents not a god you necessarily prey to for salvation, it represents the school and all of the people that died so that you can learn these techniques. A bow of respect is not worship and prayer.
gouldsdragon 3 years ago
I had a woman come into my shop the other day who lives in japan and she said she wanted to study Kendo but she would not because she was a christian and she was totally against bowing to the kamidana... that's ridiculous seeing how that was an original part of the art. Its sad to miss out on an opportunity for something trivial like that. So putting a Cresh up instead of a kamidana is the difference between heaven and hell? Changing the name doesn't change the source...
gouldsdragon 3 years ago
That's true -- changing the name doesn't change the source ... but if you change (or convert)the source you can change the name too; and I think they did it... That's why you are angry.
By the way, she was absolutely right that bowing to false gods or pagan shrine is wrong (Ex.20.4). So she should meet those guys who practice in a Christian way.
13samurai2 3 years ago
I dont realy see it as being changed from the source. I see techniques from many iaijutsu and batto styles all kinda mashed togeather, especially the techniques that where clearly derived from the Katori Shinto Ryu. and if you dont know the katori shinto ryu was founded by a man who practiced in Katori Shrine for 1000 days until he had a vision from Futsunushi no Mikoto the shrine diety who passed down to him the secret of martial technique.
gouldsdragon 3 years ago
Just to clarify some basic things:
First - we never met instructor who taught us Katori Shinto Ryu style as you suggested, and theres also nothing magic about that style as some people try to mysteriously portrait it. Swords techniques are just swords techniques.
yeshuado 3 years ago
Second bowing in a Judeo-Christian way has a different meaning and do not cross the line which in the Far East very often is the act of idolatry. Respecting people and history is one thing; bowing blindly to it is just another. Christians bowing is reserved for a living, not the dead. Thats why we do not bow to altars, dojos, equipments, or pictures and figures of men/deities, etc. those are dead things and such spirituality counts for nothing. NT teaching is very clear about it.
yeshuado 3 years ago
People think that bowing to something or someone can change the mans heart but its not true. Many Budo practitioners easily bow their necks to someone or something but they never gave up their pride; often in that way theyve created their own religion - Budoism. And this type of religion is pretty hard to digest.
Truly, if someone is looking for the inner-transformation, such reality can be found in the Spirit.
yeshuado 3 years ago
this is a great video and shows some great techniques. what is the music?
cqc75 3 years ago
So a "christian" martial art...Kind of ironic don't you think? Martial Arts are about as christian as the crusades. Despite what you nancy boys want to think about martial arts, it is a method OF KILLING! Martial arts teaches self discipline+spirit, because on the battlefield you need both, don't for a second, think its just ot teach self discipline. Martial arts, especially those involving a sword, are made for ONE PURPOSE...KILLING!
Trowabarton756 3 years ago
Your comment shows how much you know about MA... Man you are wrong. Martial arts training is NOT for killing but for preserving life, self-discipline, and cultivating warrior virtue. So can be Christian or non Christian, doesn't matter. Take a time for personal study, then speak.
13samurai2 3 years ago
You do realize Jesus told his disciples to buy swords, right?
JinsukeHP 3 years ago
I disagree... Martial Arts were create to defend, protect, but ultimately disable or kill. Practicing a martial art such as Kenjutsu/Iaido without the intent to kill serves no purpose. This is very obvious in this video matter of factly, as most if not all the moves/katas are done without conviction; sloppy and slow.
In modern days, it is understandable not to kill... but if you cannot understand what the move is for, there is no purpose in learning and practicing it.
Konotani 3 years ago 2
What about the katsujin ken? The life giving sword. It is not a modern term and is a very Japanese concept, the concept that one uses their sword for righteousness, protecting the weak and destroying evil.
proclaimer989 3 years ago
Good point proclaimer989, looks like many overlooked that basic Martial Arts concept which leads to peaceful conflict resolution. But rather chose to live with bushi-feudal mind; too much bad movies. Combat arts which promotes violence and focus on kills definitely are not worthy of practice.
yeshuado 3 years ago
maybe if you knew japanese history you'd understand the kanji bujutsu more specifically the kanji bu is made of the radicals tomeru and so meaning stop and spear, not the implied meaning of stopping violence the tomeru plus so combination meant using the most powerful weapons to subdue an enemy, martial arts have nothing to do with peace or enlightenment or any bullshit that you want to add on today, and especially not jesus. wouldn't your god be mad you're using his name to pander pure shit
GodlessNinja 3 years ago
What the godless-man like you can say anything about religion or budo? Only filthiness comes from your mouth. You are the poorest example of someone who knows nothing but claims to be someone. Your sick mind is beyond redemption.
Daimyo12 3 years ago
refute even one of my points. try not attacking me. it's bad form
GodlessNinja 3 years ago
actually if you ever studied the words of Jesus you would see he actually commanded his disciples to sell there coats to by a sword for a time of pesecution had come upon them, Solomen the wisest of men said himself that there is a time for all things including a time to kill and a time for war. As horrible and sad as it is in this cruel world such things must come to pass at some time. If you look at shaolin kung fu which whipped the invading japs in the 17th century you'd see enlightenment
ibuchanan82 3 years ago 2
I understand what you are saying Konotani but, when a martial art was intent to kill it does not mean to kill someone by default (i.e. go up to a random civilian and kill him or her just for the heck of it).
MarkSamurai5 3 years ago
Trowabarton756, you know people can still kill people whether they are a martial artist or not.
MarkSamurai5 3 years ago
Christian Martial Arts? Don't be ridiculous. Christians performing and practising martial arts, ok, but Christian Martial Arts? That makes me laugh.
Sleipnirrr 3 years ago
So laugh... It really takes more than technique to call something Christian.
yeshuado 3 years ago
are you honestly saying that you want fighting systems stripped of belief and spirituality? I think the idea of christian martial arts is a good one. One I've never encountered before, but I don't see how it can hurt, and I actually think that the stronger the person, the stronger their values need to be to put that strength to good use, otherwise it's wasted. if that makes sense to anyone but me ?
RUSEMANE 4 years ago 2
yep, martial arts are about teaching self discipline and good spirit. If you wanna go learn how to kill, join the military or special ops force :)
managrey 4 years ago
self discipline and good spirit is omnipotent in any fighting.. and martial arts are essentially ways to kill maime or disable, spirituality is a by product, might or might not be attributed to martial arts.
KOGR11 3 years ago
REALLY? could you have possibly picked something less christian to try and promote your religion?
wehatesitforever 4 years ago
Not to take side but I believe Onoha itto ryu is taught in a church by a Japanese (Christian) priest.
So nothing new really...
Peekingduck 4 years ago
`Christian Martial Arts` :-S
Doesn't sound good to me. Religion is something to be stripped out of the Martial Arts not inserted into it. Mind you I've never come across religion in MA before, but I hear it's in a lot of the Chinese ones.
jitsukadan 4 years ago
That doesn't really make sence to me.
JDBW 4 years ago
Ok, I don't think we should judge this guy based on religion. Or his style for that matter. Lets just sit back and enjoy the movie. I'm a bit new to martial-arts and had some questions about the technique in the video. If someone is knowledgeable perhaps you can help me out.
1) Why does he rise onto his toes during the cut at 35 secs?
On another note, I really liked how he stopped his downward cut horizontal and the way he draws his sword out of his opponent after a stab. Really smooth noto :D
Alel4131 4 years ago
I SUSPECT there is a subtlty of rooting that we're missing because, there is no actual impact of the weapon upon a target. If there had been, I think the REAR foot would sink bracing the body, and preserving balance when dealing withe the inertia of the weapon and impact at combat speed.
embakahir 4 years ago
In short, it is my opinion that martial arts should never belong to any religion, though they can be utilized and followed to enhance a religion (kyudo, for example, which is often used to practice shinto or zen, could also be used for christian spiritual development). 'Christian martial arts' is fine for an organization name, but not as a group of arts in themselves. There were christian samurai, but their arts were Japanese, and that's it.
Shinsengumi77 4 years ago 3
Again, you try to lean pp to your point of view. But you need to know that almost 90% of martial arts today are not neutral but follow or teach from Eastern religious perspective, that's a fact. Some of this views and practices are very far from Christian teaching or philosophy and cannot be reconciled. Natural split then is necessary and justified. However holistic principles can be shared and both groups can benefit.
yeshuado 4 years ago
Cristianity and martial arts are completely different. There could be martial arts with christian practitioners, but never a variety of martial arts that are 'cristian'. Nothing against anyone in any faith, but martial arts should have no religious basis. thou shalt not kill and turn the other cheek don't go with 'martial' - warlike/pertaining to war and 'arts' - forms that surpass nature.
Shinsengumi77 4 years ago 2
Sir, i think you do not understand modern aspects of training in martial arts and its peaceful philosophy, and also a Christian way for such kind of training at all, sorry. if you are truly interested this subject is covered on Christian Martial Arts Network and also our Yeshua-Do website.
yeshuado 4 years ago
I've noticed you refute many comments made here by starting with "I do not think you understand..." This is an assumption, and assumptions often lead to mistakes. As a martial arts practitioner myself, I do (or in the very least strive to) understand the intricate philosophies concerned. I'm also a philosophy major, with special interest in asian (and martial) philosophies in particular.
Shinsengumi77 4 years ago 3
We do not turn pp down, just pointing to the source of information, sadly few turn to read it, rather remained stubborn in their criticism. To have a knowledge is admirable thing, however if so called knowledge is based on superstition/prejudices or fear to protect old fashioned view/concept, people need to realize what really controls them. (cont.)
yeshuado 4 years ago
If the cup is full there is time to empty it otherwise nothing new will enter, isn't it? (Mark.2.22). Budo isn't inflexible, rather experiences changes and constantly evolves. If you perceive martial arts as the arts of killing your mind is still in 16th century and you missed the true meaning of it. Martial arts in a Christian way teach a new approach and give deeper understanding on it, that's why we call it -- Christian Martial Art.
yeshuado 4 years ago
Any art can be practiced with a higher purpose, such as seeking 'the way', which we all ought to do. But, the arts themselves had one purpose in mind, and that was to kill. Obviously that has changed (depending on who you talk to), and I do not live in the past. And yes, the majority of martial arts are closely tied to eastern religion, which is just part of the tradition, I suppose, though I still think religion and the arts are two different things (that may complement each other).
Shinsengumi77 4 years ago
Here you go.
yeshuado 4 years ago
And yet the comment he was responding to, itself had certain assumptions,re: the religious (or unreligious) nature of "the arts" As an opinion, it is ... well, your opinion. I disagree. Now what? ...or should I parade out my credentials to validate my right to an opinion? I'm not really sure.
Why is this such a sticking point with people? It's as if we're (Christians) supposed to conform, not to Christianity itself, but every p.c. interpretation thereof.
Oh, yeah... I study the arts as well.
embakahir 4 years ago
Luke 22:36
there is no contradiction in fact, only in application. This is where any war art needs a base in morality, to which Christ is...well...perfect...Ephesians 4:32
embakahir 4 years ago
By all means, those moves are fantastic. However, I must express my agreement with other opinions stating, that though sword martial arts and cristianity both have many good sides they should not be combined, mainly because "Thou shall not kill". On the other hand, as to cristians defending themselves, there are non lethal martial arts perfectly fitting here. See Aikido for instance.
tyraj 4 years ago
Why "Christian" martial art? In my humble opinion, it's better for religion and martial arts to ignore each other. And -of course IMHO- a "christian" martial art seems to me a bit weird. kenjutsu (and iaijutsu as well) is the art of killing foes using a katana, and one of the base statement in christianity is "Don't kill". Anyway, I like your movements, even if i think they're too much fluid. They lack of kime and kiai in cutting.
P.S. Sorry for my english, if I had mistakes. I'm italian.
KhuranDixal 4 years ago 5
womderful video, clean and beautiful techniques. your pants are bothering my tho haha. are those hakama pants that have lost their pleats or what
kyoso0150 4 years ago
Thank you.
Concerning hakama; imagine yourself practicing with live-blade on sharp Canadian rocks where much danger is involved, it's definitely different than in a dojo, right? So binding up hakama a little bit higher under your belt is rather necessary. If you do that you can move faster, and with confidence to execute correct cuts. It's not easy though, but worthy to test your balance and blade skills.
yeshuado 4 years ago
i see. ocourse having them up is always a good idea. i was jsut wondering cuz those look like the pleats have been completely ironed out or something. tuck in alot of mine into my belt cuz im short, but they stil have their pleats. annyway its a minor thing, excelent swordsmanship
kyoso0150 4 years ago
I don't believe in god, but it is a great video and a verry good sword performer.
Noce to see.
smidjepeter 4 years ago
To use the name(which has been translated to Jesus)shows the disrespect you have for someone so Holy who died rather than use violence of any kind. It insults and twists the concept of His Ministry and shows a even more twisted egotistical side of man. Instead of helping the world know Jesus REAL name and the fact that he was from "the House os Shem" who were Black, you are ensuring any little hope this world has of enjoying a peaceful eternity (where swords are useless by the way) disappear.
fathomlore1 4 years ago
Sir, your comment shows that you do not understand anything about Christian Martial Arts. Also your judgmental religious view doesn't gives you credit at all.
yeshuado 4 years ago
Whatever happened to turn the other cheek?
mightydagon 4 years ago 2
Sir, do you think Christians have no rights to defend themselves against evil? Quoted words of Jesus have more deep meaning, that's why I'd recommend studying the whole counsel of the Word.
By the way, the sword training in Yeshua-Do is not meant for killing! That's why many people misjudge, criticize, and misunderstand our ways/teaching. It's expressively for the purpose of putting one's own life on a peaceful course with God and other people, and killing of ego.
yeshuado 4 years ago
Easy there, yesh. I was being facetious. I'm a good Christian boy and i practice all sorts of martial arts. "Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who teachet my hands to war and fingers to fight." Many meanings there, too, i know.
mightydagon 4 years ago
I see no contradiction in a Christian studying the sword. In the 26th chapter of Luke, Yeshua tells his 12 disciples to sell their garments to buy swords; 2 of them produce swords they are already carrying!
gertzedek 4 years ago
(cont'd) Buddhism did not originate in Japan, or even China; it is a cultural import from India. Shinto, as I understand, is literally "chin-tao," or 'chinese way.' Borrowing from older cultures to create our own is nothing new, nor is it unique to Christians or the west.
A comment to aikibudo666: genocide is not purging, and its intention is not "a lesson." Your evil comments show that you lack the upstanding, beneficial heart of a true martial artist.
gertzedek 4 years ago
Gertz shinto means way of the gods. Shin is japanese for god(s). To means way.
mightydagon 4 years ago
I do not follow your religion, but your skill and practice are praiseworthy. It is a blessing of the time in which we live that we may combine the various cultures of the world in ways that improve ourselves. Proper respect for the cultures and beliefs from which these arts originated is necessary; blind adherence is not. (cont'd)
gertzedek 4 years ago
interesting noto, I am still working on the seitei waza, and we only have one reverse grip noto, but nothing one handed or at that speed, that is really impressive. I've been pausing the video just to see how you did it.
IaidokaNC 4 years ago
This yeshuado's guy has stolen from aikido and iaido, others from karate, tkd, and ju-jutsu, and the poor jewish abir from kung-fu. I am worry that holocaust didn't purge them as should. Someone must give them a lesson. And what this dead yeshua means, HE IS DEAD!!!
Glory and Praise to Lord Buddha, our Divine Master Ueshiba, and Goddess Amaterasu, the one who brings Illumination.
NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM !!!
aikibudo666 4 years ago
If you believe that the principles of martial arts can be "stolen" then you fail to grasp their universal nature and instead cling fearfully to labels and containers that you believe to hold truth. Truth is elsewhere. Look inward and I am sure you will find something lacking. It is painfully apparent by your dishonorable attacks on this warrior.
Jujutsuka4LIfe 4 years ago
Hey, I am with my friends; Iaidoka, rahma4, Avengerman101, and unclean666.This christian martial arts attempts sucks. I hate it. They are thieves who took it something belonging to a different world and claimed it as their own.
Not even 1 penny.
aikibudo666 4 years ago
You are certainly a dishonorable example of a proper martial artist aren't you?
Jujutsuka4LIfe 4 years ago
I'm with Avengerman101.
Taking two things, completely unrelated to one another, and combining them in hopes of providing a legit mixing is beyond lame... Even more so when it concerns a far-eastern art like kunjutsu mixed with an unrelated religion.
You're a disgrace to the true swordmasters of old.
My 2 pennies.
rahma4 4 years ago
But hey, it looks cool, and the younger christian generation needs to feel sort of bad-ass, because the 'turn-the-the-other-cheek' Jesus just can't compete with a flashy blade. In the end, this is more of an extra curricular activity used to garner favor with followers that are tired of being docile. And that's fine. But at least own up to it.
laidoka 4 years ago
Secondly, I believe this claim to the right to defend youself is a farce. Yes, any man on the street has the right to use his hands and anything available to save his own life, but I doubt very seriously that you walk around with a katana strapped to your hip. To argue that honing skills with a sword in order to defend yourself when you won't have a sword doesn't make any sense. (continued)
laidoka 4 years ago
Attempting to mimic it and and then rubber stamping "God" on it is thievery. You're raping away the core essence of the art, and filling it with something foreign. I know you've already said that any follower of christ has the right to take whatever they want without regard to its original followers, but I think anyone with proper manners would disagree with you. (Continued)
laidoka 4 years ago 3
Iaidoka, the way you put your comment shows how little you understand true Budo practice, its philosophy, and Christianity, and how prideful and arrogant you are. You are calling pp who practice martial arts longer than you live (23); thieves and disrespectful. So, your "iaido religion" doesn't help you much to progress at all. Maybe it's time to change something?
yeshuado 4 years ago
Simply saying, we do not accept beliefs systems found in iaido, aikido, and etc. Our faith is in God, and that's enough young man, really enough. Martial arts practice is only a tool, not a religion, and not a goal in itself. Nevertheless, separating Christian view on Budo practice from some martial arts philosophy, religions, and attitudes (so vividly demonstrated by pp like you), seems absolutely justified and necessary.
I wish you luck and maybe you'll be able to grasp the meaning of this.
yeshuado 4 years ago
I have to disagree with your point. Saying that martial arts are only a tool shows you only abuse them. Martial art is goal. martial art=budo and "do" means way, way how to live, how to behave. I get feeling you practise budo to be able to defeat anybody who would attack your ideal of christianty and thats so bad.
Kenshincz 4 years ago
I get the feeling you practice Budo believing it will boost your false sense of intellectual and moral superiority. At the end of the day to deny that martial arts are for anything but fighting shows a lack of fudoshin.You might as well take knitting classes if you believe otherwise, unless you are making excuses for your technique.
Jujutsuka4LIfe 4 years ago
Budo is very closely connected with east religions, especially with Buddhism. It complement each other. Now if you only take technics from aikido, tkd,... without its spiritual meaning fine, you get something which help you to beat somebody, but dont call it martial art, nor budo. Its only self defence.
Kenshincz 4 years ago
The fact that you cannot seperate mind, body and spirit from any one religion only shows that you are dogmatic and inflexible. Last time I checked that was an excellent way to get your belly split open in battle for lack of mindfulness. Regardless of your path, rectify your beliefs with yourself, forge yourself as a weapon and don't let pissant armchair warriors tell you you are wrong.
Jujutsuka4LIfe 4 years ago
I also cant understand how you can connect these technics with christianity??? these technics were created very carefully to express buddhistic and eastern philosophy on life. So tell me whats adding chritianity to this technics?
Kenshincz 4 years ago
Thank you, my friend! Wonderful explanation!
linkzoo 4 years ago
I don't agree with your religion at all. I do respect deeply the honorable manner in which you defend your beliefs without tearing down someone else's. I salute you. Also, your technique is superb. A little history for these kiddies bothering you: there were Christian samurai.
Jujutsuka4LIfe 4 years ago
Thank you!! Finally we see a respectful and intelligent comment! You are truly exemplifying a real martial artist's attitude!
linkzoo 4 years ago