Crazy awesome. Just tried it on some open carpeted area in the dining room with my katana that has a loose saya. Very interesting technique that works! :]
something that i have always wondered, does a samurai have a bcakup katana or do they have just the one. for example their katana gets broken (if possible) do they have one stored somewhere else that they can turn to temporarily?
One question if i may, the saya on most of my cutters is tight enough to hold the blade in even if i turn it upside down, will this still work with a saya that tight ? ( i dont want to attempt it, i lack proper training and would like to avoid cutting myself)
this is an alrigt technique but i tested with my friend i was setting in this position with an katana that we had ruiend and the edge was flat (poor stainless steel) and he had a display sword that had a false edge after many hard hots th ethe biker helm i was wearing we determind that u were left open this technique just isnt fast enough we then tested justgrabbing the saya under the suka with our right hand and our left and the bottom of the handle and smashing the saysintouropenentwasbeter
Elitism and confidence are the same; they will get you blind spots. Now for me, I'm curious/bothered by the rhythm of this technique. It requires a "pick-up" beat *before* the "cut" beat to unsheath the sword. Can this leave you open? If so, do you know of any other techniques? Point of curiosity: Did dual-wielders wear their "shoto" pointing to the opposite side? If they did, would it be possible to draw-cut shoto, while unsheathing longsword at the same? I love puzzles n.n
@SavageInsight Elitism and confidence are very different, both in concept and definition.
There are plenty of techniques for fighting in this position that do not require doing what this technique shows. I just posted this one because I found it both different and interesting.
As far as wearing shoto on the right side, it is a rare occurrence, but there are some examples of tanto mounted to be worn on the right side of the body. Called metezashi, these are not for draw cutting.
The problem is that when you have a real Japanese well made nihonto saya will not come of so easily because it is perfectly fitted with habaki. So this technique is only for poorly made swords ;)
@GrafRamolo I was saying that so you would understand that not all swords are as tight as you seem to think they are. Would you like me to make a video showing this with an extremely tight saya? I'll do it if that is what you want.
@GrafRamolo also when I practice with my shinken, I pop the sword out of the tight fitted saya. For the reason of not wanting to have to do anything like that if I want or plan to use it readily.
Higher BMI means lower muscle tone? How does that even make sense? People might take YOU more seriously if you had the ability to think with logic. XD If you actually had any weight training experience (Or watched TV. Ever heard of Football?), you'd realize your attempt at an insult just makes you look...well...unintelligent is a good word.
My suggestion is spending less time on the computer using a troll account and more time actually training. ^_^
Also, on the topic of your sword. I think you need the opening of your saya adjusted as the sword should not fall out that easily. The habaki should make a tight fit in the mouth of the saya, and should only come out if the seal is broken by pressing with the thumb! It is dangerous to have it that loose!
@reginaninja About my sword, if the saya takes so much force to separate from the habaki that a firm smack will not dislodge it, the koiguchi is too tight.
It should be snug so that accidental unsheathing does not occur, but it shouldn't fit like a nail in wood. If you would like, I will show this technique again and demonstrate the saya fit beforehand so that you can see that the saya is properly fitted.
@reginaninja Wow! They'll let anybody on that internet these days! *Eye roll*
Joy; I see you're yet another ninjer. Don't you have something better to do with your time?
It ain't cool to just pick on another school's technique, just because they're not the almighty Bujinkan. Get over yourself.
Post up or shut up, I say. If you can't prove that you can do kata, then you have no right to open your mouth. You're just brave because you're hiding behind the big, bad interwebz to protect you.
@crapslinginshinobi vaginaninja is too busy gasping for air with dean's sphincter firmly gripping his/her/it's neck to formulate anything but negativity toward people that might actually know what their talking about (and have the ability to perform without making up excuses for why their videos suck). he/she/it also has a hundred excuses on why it won't post videos up of itself... so you're wasting your time. he/she/it is a bigger troll than even I am.
First of if you are stupid enough to kneel down in front of someone whom you do not trust not to try and cut you down, then perhaps you should study this. It is not a very polite way though if you are with a person you trust. The polite way in Japanese Kenjutsu is to have the blade face towards your right leg, not way from it. The polite way is to make it as hard as possible to draw your sword. Even behind your back with blade facing you is good manners!
@reginaninja First, if you think that meetings even between enemies were never done seated, you have a bit more thinking to do.
Next, while it is true that the ha should always face your body when the blade is not in the obi, as a sign of intent or lack thereof, there are always exceptions. If you take issue with the way this technique is done, take it up with the Iai Tate Do Federation. Not me. I was not the one who came up with this technique...though, technically, neither did they.
this is not special, the only thing special is if you can pull this off without dying. this technique is your wild imagination, you thought this is awesome? this is stupid.
@ricleonidas Funny you should say that. Read down through these comments a ways and you will find other classically trained iaidoka who are familiar with this traditional technique.
Just because you don't know it doesn't mean it wasn't there.
That is an argument akin to a person walking up to a karatedoka and saying "What if they pull a gun and shoot you?"
I showed this because I felt it was quirky and interesting. I, myself, would do differently (shoto), BUT as this is a technique is one from an art founded before the end of the 1600s century I feel that it has some martial merit whether or not someone chooses to believe so over three centuries later in a time when movies can be ones sole source of sword info.
@ricleonidas If you don't have any experience with sword, then you should shut the f**k up. The man is reflecting and thinking, which is more than I can say about your comment.
Thanks for sharing the technique. Could one also lift up slightly out of seiza, place his right foot/ankle over the saya, and draw the sword? Or is that just stupid?
Guys, wow he even said IT HAS ITS UPS AND DOWNS criticism is ok but like leave it at ok, one person said it so i don't have to say it again, and besides, that kind of stuff used to happen alot, people way back never whent anywhere without thir Katana, not anymore but still I think its cool
The example of tea was just that. An example. Besides, I didn't come up with this technique.
1) I've done this with my current iaito as well as this one, both of which I do my best to keep tight. I can hold it by the saya, upside down, and shake without the blade dislodging.
2) Practice.
3) I'm not entirely sure how it would snag. Can you elaborate, some?
In my Kumdo class the only time we ever hear of stories where someone cuts themselves with their own sword is when they have accidentally tipped the saya down and saw the sword sliding out and went to grab it.
Although it is very understandable to want to stop an expensive sword from hitting the floor, they all knew better not to grab the raw edge of the blade, yet did anyway...LOL
this attack is too slow kevin, by the time you slap the saya off i think he will already have cut you. id much rather use the faster drawing wakizashi
I see no advantage with this method over just drawing with your left hand. Your left goes just above the kashira anyway so why not just strike while holding it in your left hand (by the way, I would only do this because I fight jodan in kendo).
Or, if you don't want to die, you could draw your shoto...
Drawing with the left hand is good when one is proficient in the use of a sword with the off hand. Doing this also requires that there is nothing in the way of your arm crossing over and successfully drawing the blade. This keeps everything on one side of the body, so crossing is not necessary.
Drawing the shoto is used in plenty of other techniques. Just not this one. I'm sure, since this is a traditional attack, that it does offer some sort of advantage, eh?
I was originally open to the idea of reverse hand grips, but after experimenting for a long time, the only application I could find for it was a strike from waki gamae...even then, it's inferior to the proper waki gamae in a number of ways. It doesn't surprise your enemy, it's weak and slow. After extensive thought on the subject that's my and all of my pier's unanimous conclusion. Any technique you use a reverse grip for can and will be beaten, especially if you aren't the first to move
I personally would have went for the shoto and the katana both, after you pull out your blade, he ought to back up some, then lay one to flesh wound him and give you a slight advantage. I mean its typical for human to stop when things don't go to plan.
Its a tea ceremony, in the same room, and he never said the slice was to attack the opponent, it was simply to startle them to back away instead of killing you. As for your last question, Randy Jackson.
Interesting technique. I've never seen this before. Thanks!
I'm wondering, however, in consideration to your attack, the vertical upwards cut, being of shorter range than your opponent's most likely is (unless they're using their shoto), do you have a defensive action that can be taken as opposed to a preemptive offensive?
Just pointing out, with swords, an attack is both an attack and a defense. A defense is however simply a defense but can be used to counter. If you attack then it will either slash with the others attack if your not terrible, or will force the other to defend.
GOOD JOB ! I was waitng to hear if your sword made a sound while performing this difficult cut ,and it did ! Most people don't realize that this is a difficult cut, so it is easy to criticize.You must have many moves in your arsonal . Keep in up !
I have another way (unprofessional) Don't take sword out of the saya and just block with the whole sword make sure their blade gets between the tsub and saya (VERY difficult) the use their own blade, against them, to take off the saya and then slice them in half ;)
....that...wouldn't work. I don't know of any other way I can put it. It's a good way to needlessly damage your sword (or saya) and likely get a few fingers lopped off in the process.
well it would be a waste to just leave a half drinken cup of tea, you may as well finish it. if nothing else you can celebrate your victory with it. :D
Another style to add to what you already know, sorry about my typing mistake 'NINJUTSU really they are much the same and if are a master of such then there is nothing mor to learn or is there my uncle once said many bullet fired by a sniper is much faster >
you know who says that? People who don't carry guns all the time everywhere they go. Here's a quote for you. "He who hesitates meditates from a horizontal Position"
You are wise and wishing to teach, but your whole presentation has a serious conflict, in that you are, in posture, expressing two minds.
As we / I have been taught, when striking, think strong, when defending, think soft. For if you are half & half, then you only can expect a 50/50 result. For your scenario, either be a friend or don't be a friend!
...I'm not exactly sure what you are trying to say. Are you saying that this is wrong because it does not emply a strictly attacking or strictly defending attitude?
nice and flashy; thats what will get you killed. Its the stuff you dont see that will work. I think its a pretty cool technique, but time is of the essences how much time do you have? and if I was coming at full speed well...imangine that
This is flashy? Wow...that's news to me. Now, if you were coming at me full speed, chances are, I probably wouldn't be sitting here, waiting for you to get to me. I would have stood and drawn to face you. ^_^
Hey, you've got nice videos. I was wondering what school of kenjutsu does the techniques you show come from. I mean I heard that you represent Choson Karate Nintaijutsu, but I am pretty sure that this style is adopted from another school - so whats the name of it?
I myself am a practitioner of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu and, because this two schools are related I thought I saw something familiar in your moves - now I know what.
Wow! Awesome! The "special" technique that my sensei taught me is placing you in the attacker's side but from the side (kinda like a backstabbing bodyguard routine) which involves you moving whilst your target not noticing movement at all.
Yours is awesome in its own right tho. Kinda bad form to attack someone having tea though -.-
Give yourself more credit! You grow every time you question something.
If it does nothing else but keep the opponent from striking you, then it has accomplished it's task. I've never used it on anyone, so I don't know firsthand how well it works.
I've never seen this technique. Very interesting, although some of my katanas have a very snug fit in the saya and I'd be afraid of taking the sword away with the saya , lol.
Unfortunately for me, my right hand has limited grip so it would be dangerous for me to practice this one. But I really like it!
Hyoujinsama, this is a good technique but what is to stop you from drawing from the left if it saves time and your life? I'm only saying this because I'm left handed and learned to be ambidextrous with my blade so I'm never restricted to right or left.
Well, not all swordsmen are ambidextrous, though it is good to be. Plus, I've tried it. It's not any faster for me. Haha. Who knows. I may just be slow with my left.
well during you iaido or kenjutsu you train more with the katana. More and more would rather go to the katana than the Shoto. Its really a user preference and what you think is faster. But in reality using the katana would most likely be safer because its longer and the fact that it has a longer reach than the shoto.
Oh nono, not drawing the shoto from the left or with the left hand, the katana. Since the katana is at his right side, drawing with the right is only viable with this technique. I was only asking would he consider drawing with the left hand to save time.
I know that's a nono in JSA but being a leftie (myself) and training with my right, gives me opinions that are usually closed to most, so in this circumstance (for myself) I would draw with the left hand.
It would be about the same timeframe. This was pretty much those who are right handed....which is the majority of swordsmen but there are exceptions. Its really user preference.
It is, whatever feels more natural to each person is how he/she should train, within the realms of fundamentals of course.
I was only curious how others approach this issue because I push myself to draw quickly and effectively from right and left and transpose every technique I learn. The less restrictions and less predictability the better I say =)
Haha. Thanks for the kind words, but I'm just a guy who likes swords. ^_^ For reasons I am sure you will understand, I do not claim to teach these techniques to any particular person or group of people. I am only displaying what I know. I cannot, however, prevent people from learning. ^_~
If you ever wanted to make a saya for your bokken, you could use PVC. It's super loose and rattles around, but you can bend it to the proper curve (super slowly!) and it works OK.
It certainly won't be pretty, nor will it be a snug fit, but it'll get the job done, and that's the important thing. It helps a lot for drawing exercises.
Nice technique, I am a beginner and i am simply learning alot about japenese weapons and practice. What is a shoto? (my guess is a tanto or wakizashi)
Not presently, but I will somewhere around the 26 of this month. I've decided to treat myself to a birthday sword, and it is a monster (32" cutting edge. About 44" overall and 47" in the saya...just to give you an idea, the sword in this video has a 29" edge.). Should eat some serious tatami alive.
Hey, I'm just a guy who likes swords. Thanks for watching. ^_^
To answer the questions...
1. Yes, as "daito" only means "longsword". All katana are daito.
2. I have seen the term "daito" used to reffer to only very big swords, but that is not proper terminology. The larger swords are tachi, nodachi, and odachi. If it is of long tachi size but is a katana in shape/signature, then it is an okatana.
I've always wanted to find a decent japanese swordsmanship video, not only did I found it here it is also from DTG Karate! a brother who've something on common with me! 5 stars!
Actually, yes. ^_^ When the sword is on the left side, you can grab the saya with your left hand just by letting your hand fall. It is pretty much the same as wearing the sword in the obi. You can then draw almost instantly with the right hand.
PS: Did you get my message? YT is screwing around, I think. The message you sent keeps appearing and disappearing, and I can't open it here.
A sword shouldn't be sheated as a normal item....this video makes me cry...
TheAtlius 9 months ago
Crazy awesome. Just tried it on some open carpeted area in the dining room with my katana that has a loose saya. Very interesting technique that works! :]
UrbanMusashi 9 months ago
Courtesy of the sword in the right place. If they had pulled out a katana ... you have such a technique!
siokobe 9 months ago
something that i have always wondered, does a samurai have a bcakup katana or do they have just the one. for example their katana gets broken (if possible) do they have one stored somewhere else that they can turn to temporarily?
shark471 11 months ago
Onley a :-)
1Pheromon1 11 months ago
Very nice.
One question if i may, the saya on most of my cutters is tight enough to hold the blade in even if i turn it upside down, will this still work with a saya that tight ? ( i dont want to attempt it, i lack proper training and would like to avoid cutting myself)
Kurowaltsu2 1 year ago
Very nice. But I guess the trick only works on words with loose scabbard. Mine is as tight as my underwear.
harrison28514 1 year ago
this is an alrigt technique but i tested with my friend i was setting in this position with an katana that we had ruiend and the edge was flat (poor stainless steel) and he had a display sword that had a false edge after many hard hots th ethe biker helm i was wearing we determind that u were left open this technique just isnt fast enough we then tested justgrabbing the saya under the suka with our right hand and our left and the bottom of the handle and smashing the saysintouropenentwasbeter
hellwolf882 1 year ago
God thank you, I just hate it when people come in with swords to kill me while I'm in my kitchen with my sword by my side.
LightxKira5643 1 year ago
I think I saw this technique in a Tai Kai of a certain ryu.
RaiAntou 1 year ago
What was that tap on the tsuka at 2:38 to about 2:40 ?
Hateyaall 1 year ago
@Hateyaall I believe it's called chiburi.
Cyberspine 1 year ago
@Cyberspine Thank you.
Hateyaall 1 year ago
Elitism and confidence are the same; they will get you blind spots. Now for me, I'm curious/bothered by the rhythm of this technique. It requires a "pick-up" beat *before* the "cut" beat to unsheath the sword. Can this leave you open? If so, do you know of any other techniques? Point of curiosity: Did dual-wielders wear their "shoto" pointing to the opposite side? If they did, would it be possible to draw-cut shoto, while unsheathing longsword at the same? I love puzzles n.n
SavageInsight 1 year ago
@SavageInsight Elitism and confidence are not the same, thus the reason for having two different words.
deosullivan3 1 year ago
@SavageInsight Elitism and confidence are very different, both in concept and definition.
There are plenty of techniques for fighting in this position that do not require doing what this technique shows. I just posted this one because I found it both different and interesting.
As far as wearing shoto on the right side, it is a rare occurrence, but there are some examples of tanto mounted to be worn on the right side of the body. Called metezashi, these are not for draw cutting.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
The problem is that when you have a real Japanese well made nihonto saya will not come of so easily because it is perfectly fitted with habaki. So this technique is only for poorly made swords ;)
GrafRamolo 1 year ago
@GrafRamolo Here we go again...
1) The fit of the habaki to the koiguchi on this sword is fairly tight. If turned upside down and shaken, the blade stays secure.
2) Even nihonto are subject to wear and tear. To expect the saya to remain absolutely perfect is wishful thinking.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama So you can do this techniqe with wear swords but not with relativly new one? That's very shure techniqe.
GrafRamolo 1 year ago
@GrafRamolo I was saying that so you would understand that not all swords are as tight as you seem to think they are. Would you like me to make a video showing this with an extremely tight saya? I'll do it if that is what you want.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama I would be interested to see that.
swordsman510 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama in iaido, we always hold the tsuba with our thumb when moving, to prevent it from sliding out from the saya. so i agree with Hyou... :)
shadowgn 1 year ago
@GrafRamolo also when I practice with my shinken, I pop the sword out of the tight fitted saya. For the reason of not wanting to have to do anything like that if I want or plan to use it readily.
Toyomata 1 year ago
@CarbonB
Haha!
Higher BMI means lower muscle tone? How does that even make sense? People might take YOU more seriously if you had the ability to think with logic. XD If you actually had any weight training experience (Or watched TV. Ever heard of Football?), you'd realize your attempt at an insult just makes you look...well...unintelligent is a good word.
My suggestion is spending less time on the computer using a troll account and more time actually training. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago 9
@BJKisRealBudo looks like someone replied from the wrong account... tee hee hee... I want to learn unahi roo too! eels r good mmmkay?
Teh2roll 1 year ago
Also, on the topic of your sword. I think you need the opening of your saya adjusted as the sword should not fall out that easily. The habaki should make a tight fit in the mouth of the saya, and should only come out if the seal is broken by pressing with the thumb! It is dangerous to have it that loose!
reginaninja 1 year ago
@reginaninja About my sword, if the saya takes so much force to separate from the habaki that a firm smack will not dislodge it, the koiguchi is too tight.
It should be snug so that accidental unsheathing does not occur, but it shouldn't fit like a nail in wood. If you would like, I will show this technique again and demonstrate the saya fit beforehand so that you can see that the saya is properly fitted.
Don't be so quick to judge.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@reginaninja Wow! They'll let anybody on that internet these days! *Eye roll*
Joy; I see you're yet another ninjer. Don't you have something better to do with your time?
It ain't cool to just pick on another school's technique, just because they're not the almighty Bujinkan. Get over yourself.
Post up or shut up, I say. If you can't prove that you can do kata, then you have no right to open your mouth. You're just brave because you're hiding behind the big, bad interwebz to protect you.
crapslinginshinobi 1 year ago
@crapslinginshinobi vaginaninja is too busy gasping for air with dean's sphincter firmly gripping his/her/it's neck to formulate anything but negativity toward people that might actually know what their talking about (and have the ability to perform without making up excuses for why their videos suck). he/she/it also has a hundred excuses on why it won't post videos up of itself... so you're wasting your time. he/she/it is a bigger troll than even I am.
Teh2roll 1 year ago 4
@Teh2roll ZOMFG Well said and well played! You da man!
That totally hit me in the funny bone. XD
Arigato! ^_^
crapslinginshinobi 1 year ago
@crapslinginshinobi only stating the obvious, my friend.
Teh2roll 1 year ago
First of if you are stupid enough to kneel down in front of someone whom you do not trust not to try and cut you down, then perhaps you should study this. It is not a very polite way though if you are with a person you trust. The polite way in Japanese Kenjutsu is to have the blade face towards your right leg, not way from it. The polite way is to make it as hard as possible to draw your sword. Even behind your back with blade facing you is good manners!
reginaninja 1 year ago
@reginaninja First, if you think that meetings even between enemies were never done seated, you have a bit more thinking to do.
Next, while it is true that the ha should always face your body when the blade is not in the obi, as a sign of intent or lack thereof, there are always exceptions. If you take issue with the way this technique is done, take it up with the Iai Tate Do Federation. Not me. I was not the one who came up with this technique...though, technically, neither did they.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
this is not special, the only thing special is if you can pull this off without dying. this technique is your wild imagination, you thought this is awesome? this is stupid.
ricleonidas 1 year ago
@ricleonidas Funny you should say that. Read down through these comments a ways and you will find other classically trained iaidoka who are familiar with this traditional technique.
Just because you don't know it doesn't mean it wasn't there.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama Oh even if i don't have any experience with sword fighting, i know how risky this is. Let me explain through actual situation:
1. You pull the thing where you put your sword = the enemy grabs his weapon
2. You hold your sword to stroke it upward = he has slashed you accross your throat.
3. Of course go figure what happened next.
ricleonidas 1 year ago
@ricleonidas ...
That is an argument akin to a person walking up to a karatedoka and saying "What if they pull a gun and shoot you?"
I showed this because I felt it was quirky and interesting. I, myself, would do differently (shoto), BUT as this is a technique is one from an art founded before the end of the 1600s century I feel that it has some martial merit whether or not someone chooses to believe so over three centuries later in a time when movies can be ones sole source of sword info.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@ricleonidas If you don't have any experience with sword, then you should shut the f**k up. The man is reflecting and thinking, which is more than I can say about your comment.
deosullivan3 1 year ago
@ricleonidas please learn to speak proper english or STFU. your comment gave me a fucking headache.
Teh2roll 1 year ago
@Teh2roll pity you, you're the one with english deficiency if you think my post is wrong. study english please.
ricleonidas 1 year ago
@ricleonidas *Ahem* let me speak in YOUR vernacular...
...U go to B reding book about how 2 eet dick now, K?
As I've stated previously, POST UP OR SHUT UP, cocksucker. Go. Eat. A. Dick.
crapslinginshinobi 1 year ago
What`s the name of the technique?
VladPayne 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing the technique. Could one also lift up slightly out of seiza, place his right foot/ankle over the saya, and draw the sword? Or is that just stupid?
henhun 1 year ago
Guys, wow he even said IT HAS ITS UPS AND DOWNS criticism is ok but like leave it at ok, one person said it so i don't have to say it again, and besides, that kind of stuff used to happen alot, people way back never whent anywhere without thir Katana, not anymore but still I think its cool
downtoearth1990 1 year ago
The example of tea was just that. An example. Besides, I didn't come up with this technique.
1) I've done this with my current iaito as well as this one, both of which I do my best to keep tight. I can hold it by the saya, upside down, and shake without the blade dislodging.
2) Practice.
3) I'm not entirely sure how it would snag. Can you elaborate, some?
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
@Hyoujinsama
Just on a side note...
In my Kumdo class the only time we ever hear of stories where someone cuts themselves with their own sword is when they have accidentally tipped the saya down and saw the sword sliding out and went to grab it.
Although it is very understandable to want to stop an expensive sword from hitting the floor, they all knew better not to grab the raw edge of the blade, yet did anyway...LOL
AlanMolstad 2 years ago
this attack is too slow kevin, by the time you slap the saya off i think he will already have cut you. id much rather use the faster drawing wakizashi
bentenren 2 years ago
I would rather use my wakizashi, too. This is just a demonstration of a technique I was taught while studying in Iai Tate Do.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
How I enjoy being ambidextrous xD
NagaTen 2 years ago
I see no advantage with this method over just drawing with your left hand. Your left goes just above the kashira anyway so why not just strike while holding it in your left hand (by the way, I would only do this because I fight jodan in kendo).
Or, if you don't want to die, you could draw your shoto...
ihaterobbie123 2 years ago
Drawing with the left hand is good when one is proficient in the use of a sword with the off hand. Doing this also requires that there is nothing in the way of your arm crossing over and successfully drawing the blade. This keeps everything on one side of the body, so crossing is not necessary.
Drawing the shoto is used in plenty of other techniques. Just not this one. I'm sure, since this is a traditional attack, that it does offer some sort of advantage, eh?
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
I was originally open to the idea of reverse hand grips, but after experimenting for a long time, the only application I could find for it was a strike from waki gamae...even then, it's inferior to the proper waki gamae in a number of ways. It doesn't surprise your enemy, it's weak and slow. After extensive thought on the subject that's my and all of my pier's unanimous conclusion. Any technique you use a reverse grip for can and will be beaten, especially if you aren't the first to move
ihaterobbie123 2 years ago
I like your videos man, I dont have to worry about exchanging sides or using reverse hand technique (which is still pretty cool) I'm ambidextrous :)
KillSwitch66627 2 years ago
You are a good swordsman. I could see the power in your final demonstration cut. excellent cut.
hobbes808 2 years ago
I personally would have went for the shoto and the katana both, after you pull out your blade, he ought to back up some, then lay one to flesh wound him and give you a slight advantage. I mean its typical for human to stop when things don't go to plan.
LightxKira5643 2 years ago
i like :p
TPRoach 2 years ago
That was slick!
henjokongo 2 years ago 2
that looks very slow developing, and how far away is the attacker? and who is responsible for cleaning up the mess after you cut them?
ECWnWWF 2 years ago
Slow developing how? The attacker would be close enough for us to pour tea for one another, and house servants would clean up the mess.
Hyoujinsama 2 years ago
Its a tea ceremony, in the same room, and he never said the slice was to attack the opponent, it was simply to startle them to back away instead of killing you. As for your last question, Randy Jackson.
LightxKira5643 2 years ago
ive learned this technique before but you do it better than me :D i hope you get better and learn new techniques
astrea00 2 years ago
You r a good man.
viitinsh 2 years ago
Interesting technique. I've never seen this before. Thanks!
I'm wondering, however, in consideration to your attack, the vertical upwards cut, being of shorter range than your opponent's most likely is (unless they're using their shoto), do you have a defensive action that can be taken as opposed to a preemptive offensive?
Still, cool video and well instructed. : )
yoruketseki 2 years ago
Just pointing out, with swords, an attack is both an attack and a defense. A defense is however simply a defense but can be used to counter. If you attack then it will either slash with the others attack if your not terrible, or will force the other to defend.
LightxKira5643 2 years ago
Hi Kevin...
Is really fun training with you. A question: Why You bang the upper side of katana? After atack? I had seen this many times. Thanks
tube5757 2 years ago
im guessing its to remove blood?
coperaterockasian 2 years ago
that's really clever technique! thanks for sharing :)
onionknight971 2 years ago
GOOD JOB ! I was waitng to hear if your sword made a sound while performing this difficult cut ,and it did ! Most people don't realize that this is a difficult cut, so it is easy to criticize.You must have many moves in your arsonal . Keep in up !
samuraiquest7 2 years ago
pretty cool techninche i must do in one of my vids keep up the good work :)
jjninja10 2 years ago
I have another way (unprofessional) Don't take sword out of the saya and just block with the whole sword make sure their blade gets between the tsub and saya (VERY difficult) the use their own blade, against them, to take off the saya and then slice them in half ;)
haddii2324 2 years ago
....that...wouldn't work. I don't know of any other way I can put it. It's a good way to needlessly damage your sword (or saya) and likely get a few fingers lopped off in the process.
TomoeMichieru 2 years ago
lool i love it HOWEVER would you really want to sit back down and continue drinking you tea with a dead guy that you just killed opposite you lol
djdan151 2 years ago
I dont believe it would be improper to have a small cup of Sake (Saki) over the body of your kill. Awesome video.
PattDomenici 2 years ago 2
well it would be a waste to just leave a half drinken cup of tea, you may as well finish it. if nothing else you can celebrate your victory with it. :D
dakoata121212 2 years ago
cool
ShunKazami13 2 years ago
If the opponent is attacking you, why are you countering with another cut ?
Chances are he will land a strike if you decide to undercut like that. Most likely to your head.
sethdesade 2 years ago
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OnlyHre4Pron 2 years ago
Cool!
Littlejon126 2 years ago
You are wonderful! For this tip I would like to say Doomo arigato gozaimashita
tonso9 2 years ago
What awesome technique! Sugoi desu.
DaveTheSamurai 3 years ago
Another style to add to what you already know, sorry about my typing mistake 'NINJUTSU really they are much the same and if are a master of such then there is nothing mor to learn or is there my uncle once said many bullet fired by a sniper is much faster >
rnv09 3 years ago
Your uncle is a very wise man! XD There is no one martial art that is all encompasing, though.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
you know who says that? People who don't carry guns all the time everywhere they go. Here's a quote for you. "He who hesitates meditates from a horizontal Position"
the Late Ed Parker
pk79601 2 years ago
Some day you may need to know .Nin Jitsu
rnv09 3 years ago
Ninjutsu. Why do you say that?
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
hahaha me and my dad were training with bokkens and i got him with this move score 1 to me
alldoom 3 years ago
XD Don't hurt him! You guys be careful.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
lol we dont >_> much
alldoom 3 years ago
very nice
hungfutphil18 3 years ago
Thanks. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
errrr....
im going to say nothing
metranon 3 years ago
If you were going the way I think...then that's probably for the best. ^_^ You would have just embarassed yourself, anyways.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
You are wise and wishing to teach, but your whole presentation has a serious conflict, in that you are, in posture, expressing two minds.
As we / I have been taught, when striking, think strong, when defending, think soft. For if you are half & half, then you only can expect a 50/50 result. For your scenario, either be a friend or don't be a friend!
SensieSanzashi 3 years ago
...I'm not exactly sure what you are trying to say. Are you saying that this is wrong because it does not emply a strictly attacking or strictly defending attitude?
See the world in shades of grey.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
never saw this before damn cool move !
rytis2005 3 years ago
Thanks. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
that was good.... to bad my sword didn't come with the rope to tie in different ways...i could use a makeshift one just for practicing this technique
TheUnforgivingOne 3 years ago
Thanks! As for the sageo, one isn't neccessary for this technique. I just modified the technique to involve it's use.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
my fav part of this vid is ".....and your finished"....idk i found that to be classic...but nice technique i loved it and will practice diligently
jayslayer12 3 years ago
Thanks for watching. ^_^
Remember! Be safe.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
not bad
maceioninjutsu 3 years ago
nice and flashy; thats what will get you killed. Its the stuff you dont see that will work. I think its a pretty cool technique, but time is of the essences how much time do you have? and if I was coming at full speed well...imangine that
maceioninjutsu 3 years ago
This is flashy? Wow...that's news to me. Now, if you were coming at me full speed, chances are, I probably wouldn't be sitting here, waiting for you to get to me. I would have stood and drawn to face you. ^_^
I think you misunderstand this technique.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hey, you've got nice videos. I was wondering what school of kenjutsu does the techniques you show come from. I mean I heard that you represent Choson Karate Nintaijutsu, but I am pretty sure that this style is adopted from another school - so whats the name of it?
Firronox 3 years ago
Partially Kashima Shinto Ryu. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Cool :-)
I myself am a practitioner of Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu and, because this two schools are related I thought I saw something familiar in your moves - now I know what.
Domo arigato gozaimashuta ^_^
Firronox 3 years ago
that was good dude wow
kissrdbc 3 years ago
Wow! Awesome! The "special" technique that my sensei taught me is placing you in the attacker's side but from the side (kinda like a backstabbing bodyguard routine) which involves you moving whilst your target not noticing movement at all.
Yours is awesome in its own right tho. Kinda bad form to attack someone having tea though -.-
ultimatedirtclod 3 years ago
very nice move my friend
22utuber 3 years ago
Thanks. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Give yourself more credit! You grow every time you question something.
If it does nothing else but keep the opponent from striking you, then it has accomplished it's task. I've never used it on anyone, so I don't know firsthand how well it works.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
I've never seen this technique. Very interesting, although some of my katanas have a very snug fit in the saya and I'd be afraid of taking the sword away with the saya , lol.
Unfortunately for me, my right hand has limited grip so it would be dangerous for me to practice this one. But I really like it!
Jeeperrandy 3 years ago
Glad you like this, Randy!
You'd be supprised at how easily slapping the saya pops it off the blade, even if the habaki is well fit.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
I, for one, will always preffer a blade to a bullet. ^_^ (I don't mind going to shooting ranges, though. I like shooting trap.)
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hyoujinsama, this is a good technique but what is to stop you from drawing from the left if it saves time and your life? I'm only saying this because I'm left handed and learned to be ambidextrous with my blade so I'm never restricted to right or left.
trevordns 3 years ago
Well, not all swordsmen are ambidextrous, though it is good to be. Plus, I've tried it. It's not any faster for me. Haha. Who knows. I may just be slow with my left.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
well during you iaido or kenjutsu you train more with the katana. More and more would rather go to the katana than the Shoto. Its really a user preference and what you think is faster. But in reality using the katana would most likely be safer because its longer and the fact that it has a longer reach than the shoto.
Jeimuzu 3 years ago
was towards trevordns question
Jeimuzu 3 years ago
Oh nono, not drawing the shoto from the left or with the left hand, the katana. Since the katana is at his right side, drawing with the right is only viable with this technique. I was only asking would he consider drawing with the left hand to save time.
I know that's a nono in JSA but being a leftie (myself) and training with my right, gives me opinions that are usually closed to most, so in this circumstance (for myself) I would draw with the left hand.
trevordns 3 years ago
It would be about the same timeframe. This was pretty much those who are right handed....which is the majority of swordsmen but there are exceptions. Its really user preference.
Jeimuzu 3 years ago
It is, whatever feels more natural to each person is how he/she should train, within the realms of fundamentals of course.
I was only curious how others approach this issue because I push myself to draw quickly and effectively from right and left and transpose every technique I learn. The less restrictions and less predictability the better I say =)
trevordns 3 years ago
That's what I call style.
XHolyPuffX 3 years ago
Heh heh. Thanks. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
can you imagine why this isn't a real technique? ;)
Devoti 3 years ago
It isn't? My sensei sure thought it was. o.o?
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
where did you learn to use a sword like that,is it in united states or japan?
arieli123bb 3 years ago
I learned in the US, under Dave Verdugo sensei of Tatedo Ryu.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Very nice, i really like this one.
Revan9729 3 years ago
I'm glad. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Now THAT is an awesome little technique. Both my wife and I enjoyed watching that. Very well done.
Swordsage 3 years ago
Haha! Thanks for watching! I'm glad you guys liked it. I'm kinda partial to this one, myself, as far as seated techs go.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Haha. Thanks for the kind words, but I'm just a guy who likes swords. ^_^ For reasons I am sure you will understand, I do not claim to teach these techniques to any particular person or group of people. I am only displaying what I know. I cannot, however, prevent people from learning. ^_~
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
That was great. I LOVE this technique. :-)
Thankyou,
~Pete
navysealboy62 3 years ago
Glad you liked it!
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Thanx 5 starz! Very great technique!
SoraNoKunai 3 years ago
Thanks. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
What if The guy pulls his/her's saya on You?
SuburbanNinja8000 3 years ago
How do you mean?
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
bokken and bokuto is one in the same thing?
SuburbanNinja8000 3 years ago
Yep. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
damn! i don't wanna ever meet you!
*scared*
kintoki 3 years ago
Haha! Like I'd ever use this on anyone. The only things I cut are mats, plastic, and fish. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
2:36-2:38 looked way cool :D
hentajus 3 years ago
Haha. Thanks.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
is there a difference between a bokken and bokuto?
hentajus 3 years ago
Just three letters. ^_~
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Am right ....Right?
SuburbanNinja8000 3 years ago
Notting I think... just another name I believe
SuburbanNinja8000 3 years ago
Correct.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Impressive!
Endakol 3 years ago
Thanks. ^_^
It's not much, but I'm glad you liked it.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
I dont have a real sword and my bokken dosnt have a saya. It looks like a very nice technique though!
orhanc1 3 years ago
If you ever wanted to make a saya for your bokken, you could use PVC. It's super loose and rattles around, but you can bend it to the proper curve (super slowly!) and it works OK.
Thanks for watching.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Great idea! I'll pop down to a DIY store when i have some time off!
orhanc1 3 years ago
It certainly won't be pretty, nor will it be a snug fit, but it'll get the job done, and that's the important thing. It helps a lot for drawing exercises.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Nice technique, I am a beginner and i am simply learning alot about japenese weapons and practice. What is a shoto? (my guess is a tanto or wakizashi)
Xavnorris 3 years ago
Bullseye. ^_^
Thanks for the compliments, my friend.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
great video and great technique!!!5 stars!
gabbrybruceFIKB 3 years ago
Thanks!
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Not presently, but I will somewhere around the 26 of this month. I've decided to treat myself to a birthday sword, and it is a monster (32" cutting edge. About 44" overall and 47" in the saya...just to give you an idea, the sword in this video has a 29" edge.). Should eat some serious tatami alive.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Hey, I'm just a guy who likes swords. Thanks for watching. ^_^
To answer the questions...
1. Yes, as "daito" only means "longsword". All katana are daito.
2. I have seen the term "daito" used to reffer to only very big swords, but that is not proper terminology. The larger swords are tachi, nodachi, and odachi. If it is of long tachi size but is a katana in shape/signature, then it is an okatana.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
I've always wanted to find a decent japanese swordsmanship video, not only did I found it here it is also from DTG Karate! a brother who've something on common with me! 5 stars!
stephen182006 3 years ago
Lol You flatter me, my friend. I appreciate your videos, as well! Hope to see more of them!
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
great technique!
massabsamurai 3 years ago
Thanks!
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
btw 5/5
comerea1 3 years ago
lol. Thanks, Tyler. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Great my brother Keep it Up Faved! And Added To my Play list. Keep Well And Peace be with you.
comerea1 3 years ago
Thanks, Tyler! I'm honored. I'm glad you like it.
God bless, my friend.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
So if the sword was on the left side, would that be considered offensive because it's easier to grab the sword with your right hand?
chieflittlehorse 3 years ago
Actually, yes. ^_^ When the sword is on the left side, you can grab the saya with your left hand just by letting your hand fall. It is pretty much the same as wearing the sword in the obi. You can then draw almost instantly with the right hand.
PS: Did you get my message? YT is screwing around, I think. The message you sent keeps appearing and disappearing, and I can't open it here.
Hyoujinsama 3 years ago
Yeah, I got it! What browser are you using?
Internet Explorer does stuff like that to me so I use FireFox! Haven't tried Google's new Chrome browser yet as it is still in Beta!
chieflittlehorse 3 years ago