>.< So i know this is a very silly question im sure however what is the proper way of keeping your sheath at your side. i feel like my sheath is very loose just keeping it under the belt of m kimono.
i'd just like to say that from your earlier video's, i must come to say that I respect you even more now than I originally did ^_^ Keep up the good work. Osu! ~Forestowl
I have to dislike this because I see many mistakes and wrong information. However I do concede that each Ryu-ha has it's own little quirks as how to do a thing but you did not mention a Ryu-ha which is why I make my comment. Be safe.
I'm kind of new to katana's and have some questions. I recently bought a set of Katana's, not for serious fighting or anything. Each of the scabbards have a little nub on one side with a whole and some thing to tie around my waist I guess. Do real katana scabbards have that or is it just for show?
Thank you very much for the informative and well done video. You seem to have great respect for your art. I was wondering about the practice of re-sheathing your sword. I have just received my first katana and I was wondering if it coming in contact with my skin would damage the blade when I return it to the saya in this fashion. Thank you again for the video.
@VampirePostalService I'm more or less a semi-intermediate practitioner, but I think I can answer your question. Very limited skin contact shouldn't be a problem, like resting the blade on the skin of your hand like in the video when you're sheathing. However I believe a lot of skin contact, like with your fingers, can damage the blade if you don't clean it directly afterward. Something about the natural oils in your fingers if I remember correctly.
@VampirePostalService I'm more or less a semi-intermediate practitioner, but I think I can answer your question. Very limited skin contact shouldn't be a problem, like resting the blade on the skin of your hand like in the video when you're sheathing. However I believe a lot of skin contact, like with your fingers, can damage the blade if you don't clean it directly afterward. Something about the natural oils in your fingers if I remember correctly.
i have a question does it matter if i am right handed and have my blade on my right side and sheathe it with my left hand rather than with my right one, thats one thing i have always wondered
You don't look awkward when drawing and sheathing or doing pretty much anything with the blade. It's sad, but in this day and age, that's a compliment. I see a lot of videos where people just look clumsy with no grace whatsoever, and then they receive compliments...which begs the question: "how badly must the 'complimenters' suck?" Either way, great instruction, good sword handling, both aspects were refreshing for the current martial arts world.
I am really enjoying your videos. I am a long time martial artist as well, though from a very different background. I know nothing about Iaido, Kenjutsu, etc. I find them fascinating though. However, that being said, it seems obvious to me that you are very knowledgeable and skilled with your sword. So don't let all the negativity on here discourage you from posting vids or sharing you experience. I've seen plenty of BS martial artists, and you sir, do not appear to be one of them.
by the way what is the technique called that you use when you draw the katana and use the friction of the sheath to speed your blade? i may have missed it in the vid. thank you
Thank you for your video I found it very informative. I wish to train in Iaido, except training is only once a week (is once a week enough to practice what I will learn in that session until the next lesson?), I'm also thinking of joining Aikido or Ninjutsu in Australia., but could you please recommend a martial art that teaches authentic swordsmanship? I'm 42 but I have a basic conceprt of martial arts as I have trained in Kendo (1 year), Taekwondo (3.5 years) and Muay Thai (2.5 years) Thanks
This is a very good video! But (I know it is a rather old video by now) there was two things I noticed that my sensei told me about drawing and resheating. Clean draws and resheatings is silent. On the way out the back of the blade should rest on the saya all the way out so that the edge dont cut the saya. On the way back its the same, and there is no reason to slam the blade into the saya. Dont remove you're hand from covering the saya until the tsuba is in contact with your hand to avoid sound
your video helped me improve dramatically in a matter of minutes. i had no idea there was this much to drawing and resheathing a katana, but it makes it so much easier to do it the right way instead of fumbling around to find the hole with the tip of your sword like an idiot lol. you have alot of great videos.
thankyou very much, I've been looking into learning more about the Japanese sword style and found this quite educational. I'll practice this (slowly) with my sword next chance i get
@theboardstudio yeah lol, i didnt want to be rude but i was going to say something along the lines of being surprised to see a white boy in the hakama pants and japanese getup there
Your motions indicate that you are VERY familiar with your sword. Your video was both simple and informative. In short: a very helpful video for us beggining-intermediate swordsmen from a competant and capable person. ^_^
Nice technique, and thanks for uploading the video. Please ignore all the idiots who post saying it sucks, or they could do better. These kind of people don't understand that Iaido is supposed to be functional and efficient, not flashy or 'cool' looking. I believe Musashi has something to say about flashy martial artists in his book of five rings, and he was one of the most successful duelists to have ever lived :)
Yes this is good technique. This is at least correct technique. You should give Tres Tew on "expert village" Some lessons. "Hyoujinsama" Regarding touching the blade. Yes it is correct that not touching the blade during the resheath is goal. When I first learned I was told that you can pinch the back of the blade as you develope yor skill and then work toward not touching it during the resheath.
@poptya Actually, I'd use just about any other sword before resorting to the Honjo Masamune. XD Too important.
@frost2021 Honestly...I can't chose. All swords have good points and bad points, and I do not know enough to decide what the "best sword in the world" would be.
I have a lot of respect for you Mr. Kevin. I heard you mention Choson(ninja), and am awed to hear that. I am falling into the vortex of the oriental blades, and need instruction, and am seeking locally. Your videos are an inspiration, and I thank you for making them!
so why is ever one a fan of samurai swords? i know it a one of the best sword (myself i like the Kilij or Makraka) but from what i know from war long range to mid range weapons are the best to use. so why dont you see more people picking up the kanabo, Naginata, Yari or Yabusame weapons that would have seen a lot more kills in there time?
@pyromaneak47 I will, and i will not cut myself, and i am talking about showing, not fighting, ofcourse i would not use it on battle, and i will not cut myself since the sword i use is unsharpened, Duh!
@jaguare18 Unless the sword has a round point, you can still draw blood. I've seen people stab their hands with iaito.
So, is the "New moves for sword fighting" vid the one? You realize if you did some of that with a real sword, things wouldn't work out too well for you, right? Not talking about fighting...just...moving. Well, drawing for one. Never draw a real sword like that, please. You'll hurt yourself.
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LAME, i cand draw my sword faster and cooler, and then put it back to its sheat cooler, without even using my hand to guide the blade, just puting the blade directly inside or throwing it not so high and let the tip hit the cave of the sheat and the sword gets in, maybe i will do a video showing that.
@Hyoujinsama PS: Kid? i am older than you probably, and unlike you, i have real combat xperience with katanas, not just training, and if you so believe your skills could beat me, tell me where you can go, we can go to a gym, (or dojo, watever you prefere to call it) and we will see who's skills are better, And i dont know what kind of idea you people get when i said, (sheating sword by throwing it not so high, and let it sheat) is not like is going to fly, is just going to reverse in air & sheat
Combat "xperience"? Throwing stuff in the air? And was that an attempt at challenging me?
You realize that every time you pop in to say something like that, it makes you look less and less legitimate, right? I mean, throwing swords in the air isn't very legit in the first place, but there's no reason to drag it down farther.
@Hyoujinsama I never expend too much time on the comp, 2, i just have 4 months in USA, so i dont speak nor write well, and in fight, i do not throw swords in air, you know what, i will show you what i mean so you shut the hell up.
@jaguare18 ...Wow. Yeah. Weren't you supposed to show me a MONTH ago? I'm still waiting... I dropped this silly argument that long ago. You're the one who came to this vid acting all big, so why am I the one who needs to shut up?
@jaguare18 dude, you have NOTHING posted on youtube except a video game???? WTF? shut your mouth and post yourself DOING something. You are 12 years old and posting from your mommy's basement.
@eteune Cant, i have gotten my katanas stolen, i am not 13 btw, but my age should not be of any of your concern, second, i trained in JROTC and many martial arts style not only ninjutsu or kendo, i played for a long time with swords, when i get another sword i will make the video. BTW my swords price range were from 300 to 600, i had 3, which were stolen when i left my house alone for a week, but mock my words, i will do the vids, so until then, shut the hell up.
@acsnowboarder13 I aint jelouse, i was just hopping he would do some sweet stuff, not sheating, and drawing, that is why i said that i can do it better, i can show you some drawing and sheating techniques that would look impossible and dangerous, but i do not want to tape myself on youtube, so i will get a mask and do it. and i wasnt being a hater, i expressed myself. we are in the USA, so screw you.
@blackwinter35 The katana is the larger blade, and must have a cutting edge of more than 24". The wakizashi would be the next step down, and would have a cutting edge of between 12" and 24". The smallest is the tanto, which has a blade of under 12". There are a ton of variations and other length limits and what not, but it would take a whole lot of text to explain it. ^_^
@Hyoujinsama might be a dumb question but why is it that in shows or movies or anythign like that, the samurai would have 2 swords yet i would never see him/she draw the second sword is it like unlucky to do so or something
@Evilstewie831 the second sword is used for indoors fights. Normally, this sword is a wakizashi, a smaller weapon than the Katana. Also, there were people who used to fight with the two swords at the same time, as miyamoto musashi did.
Kevin, re telegraphing moves, why would combatants leave their swords sheathed to the last moment?...is this for informal, unexpected encounters or was it done in the field as well to disguise intentions?
@OzClawhammer Nukiuchi is designed for rapid deployment in an emergency situation (or the like). Ideally, if combat is anticipated, the sword would already be drawn. On the battlefield, nukiuchi was utilized to an extent, but only as a transition from long/medium range (bow or yari/naginata) to close range (when long range weapons become useless). Most iai waza are designed as defensive measures, either to counter an attack or in anticipation of a sudden attack.
It could be used as a surprise attack, but it was not really designed as such. Sort of like the quick draw one sees in Old West movies. It can be a sneak attack, but if a big gunfight is anticipated, rifles and pistols are already at the ready.
Tsugio, part of your demonstration showed using your fist on top of the sword to wipe the blood off, I have seen old master practitioners use the same method to re sheath their swords was this the original way and it had a sort of metamorphosis to the modern style ? ありがとうございました
Nice dude, you seem very controlled with a blade... what katana do you have? since i dont have alot of money im looking into buying a hanwei practical, are hanwei good?
For those that are asking, arguably the best modern metal treatment for, well, any high-carbon blade (katana, broadsword, rapier, whatever) is a good-quality synthetic motor oil. Comparatively inexpensive, full of corrosion inhibitors, won't unduly degrade organic components (like the inside of your saya), and a tiny bit goes a phenomenally long way. I use Mobil1 synthetic on my tameshigiri katana and it has not the first speck of rust on it despite my living in a salty environment.
that guy`s grip isn`t right . Best effect appears if you grab it near the end of the grip `cause you`ve maximal power momentum . That`s the defference between a strike or a slash .
@erifdher Funny you should say that, because I had to be trained NOT to do just what you said to do. 500 years of warfare; I think I'd trust the school.
What kinds of martial arts should I do that teach how to use a sword? I just do Shotokan Karate, we don't do a lot with weapons and I'm really interested in it.
That's fine. Care to show me how it's supposed to be done? The best critiques have experience to back them up, and I'm always willing to learn from someone experienced.
someone6371 About what you told hyoujinsama when you said. but when drawing try drawing smoother so that the blade does not rattle as you draw. you want the draw to be quite and smooth as possible. Well i could understand your point but i think in a real fight the rattle of the sword and how smooth the cut is not gonna matter. that's all good when your doing your katas and training but in a real fight you have to be fast and end that fight and i'm sure katanas were made to be tough.
thanks for this video on how to draw and resheathing the sword. i myself love to mess with my own swords but never did get how to resheath my sword. thank you very much kevin
when you notto you waste time touching the entire blade! and you get your natural oils all over the blade which will rust the ENTIRE BLADE. and the way you are drawing when you actually use a real sword you are going to cut your fingers off. the saya is made of very thin weak wood and that sword is razor sharp so... if you draw wrong you will lose fingers. and the rattling of the blade it the saya is not good..... amature. your going to hurt yourself. not practical at all.
1) Touching the blade is fine if you know how to clean it. Do you know how to clean a sword? It's not hard. Also, it's not the oils that stain the blade, it's the salts...and it doesn't happen that fast.
2) ...What? Have you ever done this?
I'm going to chalk this up to internet bravado and inexperience. The "don't touch your blade when you noto" is an argument most experienced swordsmen laugh at and joke about. ^_^ And you call me an amateur...or an "amature", I guess.
@Hyoujinsama True it is not hard to clean the blade properly. i will say you are right on that. And i have drawn a blade i have been doing shinkendo- Japanese swordsmanship- for 2 years now. look it up you might enjoy what you see. but when drawing try drawing smoother so that the blade does not rattle as you draw. you want the draw to be quite and smooth as possible.
@someone6371: : Just what the hell are you talking about? You are supposed to clean your sword everytime ANYTHING touches the blade, and oils rusting the blade, your supposed to oil your blade so it doesn't rust its the salt in your sweat that rusts the blade, don't you understand oxidization? And what do you mean "when you actually use a real sword" that IS a real sword yet his fingers are perfectly intact. You don't even know how to spell let alone use a sword.
Lol saya are made of many different woods some, like cherry are hard woods, the fact you dont know that means you only have knowledge of cheap crapy imitations.
@someone6371 Post some your videos , of the RIGHT WAY to do it then. Show us your swordsmanship skills. Or better yet just post a video of you jacking off. thats a good show-off , for you to show your swordsmanship skills ... hehe
@Onetnez Don't use olive oil. It goes rancid, and may even contain mild acids. If you have any fabric stores near you, get some sewing machine oil. It's generally pure mineral oil, and mineral oil is perfect to use.
As far as noto, it does mess up the oil. As does cutting. The key is, you clean and re-oil the sword after you use it, so there is nothing left sitting on the steel surface for extended periods of time but the oil. Steel is susceptible to rust, yes, but not quite that much.
Very useful, thank you. I just bought my first katana a few weeks ago and have enjoyed tameshigiri with large plastic bottles, I intend to order a tameshigiri stand soon. Please forgive my ignorance but I have been having to hold my katana/saya due to not having any of the appropriate attire. Could you please tell me what your outfit is called, or at the very least the type of belt I would use so I can look them up to order? I'd greatly appreciate it, thank you!
@matthewXL Very true. Speed is good, but all speed and no power won't cut into the intended target as well as a slower, more intent strike. Then again, an overly slow strike in a drawing cut is counter-intuitive as nukiuchi is designed as a defensive cut. Good velocity has to be properly balanced with the force propelling it to create successful cuts.
Im a beginner to live blades, (bokken trained), I have trouble with smoothly returning the blade to the saya. I am constantly hitting the sides of the saya walls. any help?
you're full of technical details, but you don't know how to actually do them. you're agressive and tense, watch how you get the katana back to the saya, watch your movement of cutting.
stop watching videos or reading books about it and just train, train and train more, then one day you'll suddenly see a difference.
Awesome-ness! Thanks :)
CH4P35 23 hours ago
This video was worth a subscription and a like, hell I even favorited it. Thank you very much
nameless3450 6 days ago
Thank you. :) *bows*
bardoxvideos 1 week ago
thank you, great video
tony1572 3 weeks ago
remind me never to pick a sword fight with you
futileAURA 1 month ago
hi
kevin
do you know where can i learn movement like 座頭市?
what knid books should i look for ?
my e-mail is
wywgg@hotmail.com
thanks
jkl1028 2 months ago
Speaking of notos, you guys want to see an awesome noto? :o Check Wakayama Tomisaburo's noto in "The Black Hood" at 0:43 in this clip!
watch?v=nJlDeAwM8-c
GAH, so awesome D:
And Thanks for a very nice tutorial!
Pettingson 2 months ago
>.< So i know this is a very silly question im sure however what is the proper way of keeping your sheath at your side. i feel like my sheath is very loose just keeping it under the belt of m kimono.
AirsoftMike999 2 months ago
i'd just like to say that from your earlier video's, i must come to say that I respect you even more now than I originally did ^_^ Keep up the good work. Osu! ~Forestowl
sneakyfeet19 2 months ago
Thank you for the information :]
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your noto was very fast an noisy but on the whole very good iai.
What style do you do?
jadekayak01 3 months ago
@jadekayak01 Hey, check my Channel, I study Toyama
RaiAntou 3 months ago
cut.
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fucking flawless. thank you.
hellsingorg2 4 months ago
fucking flawless. thank you.
hellsingorg2 4 months ago
I have to dislike this because I see many mistakes and wrong information. However I do concede that each Ryu-ha has it's own little quirks as how to do a thing but you did not mention a Ryu-ha which is why I make my comment. Be safe.
ronin2167 4 months ago
I'm kind of new to katana's and have some questions. I recently bought a set of Katana's, not for serious fighting or anything. Each of the scabbards have a little nub on one side with a whole and some thing to tie around my waist I guess. Do real katana scabbards have that or is it just for show?
MrInsanity25 4 months ago
That is awesome. Thanks for the lesson, that really clarified some questions I had.
villatorom 4 months ago
subbed!!!!! have a cheap sword coming in 2 days so U are gonna be my net-sensei!
Moshburger420 4 months ago
see now i know, all these other videos suck.
navyteccs 5 months ago
dude you look like Tomisaburo Wakayama from shogun assasin .....
the1mightygod 5 months ago
Thank you very much for the informative and well done video. You seem to have great respect for your art. I was wondering about the practice of re-sheathing your sword. I have just received my first katana and I was wondering if it coming in contact with my skin would damage the blade when I return it to the saya in this fashion. Thank you again for the video.
VampirePostalService 5 months ago
@VampirePostalService I'm more or less a semi-intermediate practitioner, but I think I can answer your question. Very limited skin contact shouldn't be a problem, like resting the blade on the skin of your hand like in the video when you're sheathing. However I believe a lot of skin contact, like with your fingers, can damage the blade if you don't clean it directly afterward. Something about the natural oils in your fingers if I remember correctly.
DukeOfChains 4 months ago
@VampirePostalService I'm more or less a semi-intermediate practitioner, but I think I can answer your question. Very limited skin contact shouldn't be a problem, like resting the blade on the skin of your hand like in the video when you're sheathing. However I believe a lot of skin contact, like with your fingers, can damage the blade if you don't clean it directly afterward. Something about the natural oils in your fingers if I remember correctly.
DukeOfChains 4 months ago
woh... very good explanation!
soerism 5 months ago
Can you make a tutorial specifically for the resheath at 3:16?
Trebgah 5 months ago
Lose the weight you cow.
chilinfrontathuh711 5 months ago
@chilinfrontathuh711 This cow obviously could probably kick your ass... Just saying. :/
jung567 4 months ago
@chilinfrontathuh711 try saying that shit in front of him... he'll cut you like a brisket
Moshburger420 4 months ago
i have a question does it matter if i am right handed and have my blade on my right side and sheathe it with my left hand rather than with my right one, thats one thing i have always wondered
evilskills 5 months ago
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evilskills 5 months ago
man,where you got that tachi swords,freakin awesome,can I buy one katana from you?! thanx
NazrulSyah 5 months ago
You don't look awkward when drawing and sheathing or doing pretty much anything with the blade. It's sad, but in this day and age, that's a compliment. I see a lot of videos where people just look clumsy with no grace whatsoever, and then they receive compliments...which begs the question: "how badly must the 'complimenters' suck?" Either way, great instruction, good sword handling, both aspects were refreshing for the current martial arts world.
Shademastermcc 5 months ago
i like how u clean the blade :))))
jonathankundinger 5 months ago
I am really enjoying your videos. I am a long time martial artist as well, though from a very different background. I know nothing about Iaido, Kenjutsu, etc. I find them fascinating though. However, that being said, it seems obvious to me that you are very knowledgeable and skilled with your sword. So don't let all the negativity on here discourage you from posting vids or sharing you experience. I've seen plenty of BS martial artists, and you sir, do not appear to be one of them.
buchananmma 6 months ago
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buchananmma 6 months ago
How much would u say a folded steel katana would cost
whitegangsta111 6 months ago
areagoto, hyoujin-sama! areagoto goziemoshta!! very helpful
bugvader 6 months ago
Fantastic video, really enjoyed learning about your style and techniques
qualityrevengeatlast 6 months ago
Nice video. I really want to buy a katana. Any advice on what price gurantees quality? I want to learn kendo :D
Valles923 6 months ago
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maoa691 6 months ago
can u do how to draw and resheath but for the two swords?
maoa691 6 months ago
18 people cut themselves trying to follow very clear and simple instructions.
josephroxursox 6 months ago
y using daisho???? are you shodan....
jw
thejues 6 months ago
thans you very informative
abot19 7 months ago
by the way what is the technique called that you use when you draw the katana and use the friction of the sheath to speed your blade? i may have missed it in the vid. thank you
KyeEnzoden 7 months ago
very nice. just bought my first sword today. nothing fancy just a Musashi Chen Practical Katana
oooodin 7 months ago
very traditional always performing a chiburi
WillH888 7 months ago
This will help me add some formal finesse to my unorthodox sword style. Thank you for sharing. :)
UrbanMusashi 8 months ago
so badass
DarkisBack 9 months ago
you are slick with that sword
jackoadeetayo1 9 months ago
thanks ya helped alot i was always struggling to get my katana out of its sheath for a good while this video helped alot
majoras51 9 months ago
sweet skills fella! the hip movements when drawing your sword looked top notch!
tshirt2008 9 months ago
that was actually somewhat amusing.
so much BS...amazing
kunstsein 9 months ago
Thank you for the useful instruction!
Sarlagon 9 months ago
Thank you for your video I found it very informative. I wish to train in Iaido, except training is only once a week (is once a week enough to practice what I will learn in that session until the next lesson?), I'm also thinking of joining Aikido or Ninjutsu in Australia., but could you please recommend a martial art that teaches authentic swordsmanship? I'm 42 but I have a basic conceprt of martial arts as I have trained in Kendo (1 year), Taekwondo (3.5 years) and Muay Thai (2.5 years) Thanks
MrBUSABAZZ 9 months ago
impressive
Kenji932 9 months ago
tax it helped a lot
ashish999 10 months ago
This is a very good video! But (I know it is a rather old video by now) there was two things I noticed that my sensei told me about drawing and resheating. Clean draws and resheatings is silent. On the way out the back of the blade should rest on the saya all the way out so that the edge dont cut the saya. On the way back its the same, and there is no reason to slam the blade into the saya. Dont remove you're hand from covering the saya until the tsuba is in contact with your hand to avoid sound
Hathhe 10 months ago
your video helped me improve dramatically in a matter of minutes. i had no idea there was this much to drawing and resheathing a katana, but it makes it so much easier to do it the right way instead of fumbling around to find the hole with the tip of your sword like an idiot lol. you have alot of great videos.
Ronald3570 10 months ago
yeah i do the notto like an ass clown what with going way up there, must practice more.
FatGuyWithAKatana 10 months ago
thankyou very much, I've been looking into learning more about the Japanese sword style and found this quite educational. I'll practice this (slowly) with my sword next chance i get
Peter20UK 10 months ago
Very helpful, thank you
generationsaber 11 months ago
Heh, this is the most educational video I've seen on drawing/sheathing the katana so far. Not just how, but the why - good stuff.
akuma140 11 months ago
do you do a reverse grip draw?
unicron24 11 months ago
lulz i love how at the beggining he was like "hello everyone i am..... kevin" i was expecting like "supreme master asian ninja dude"
theboardstudio 11 months ago
@theboardstudio yeah lol, i didnt want to be rude but i was going to say something along the lines of being surprised to see a white boy in the hakama pants and japanese getup there
Taud 10 months ago
run for your fucking lives he's asian
loosifur 1 year ago
@loosifur Why? I'm swording, not driving.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago 2
@Hyoujinsama it was just a joke sorry if i pissed you off i did not mean it
loosifur 1 year ago
@loosifur lol Relax. That was a joke, too. You know, "Look out, Asian driver!"?
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
Your motions indicate that you are VERY familiar with your sword. Your video was both simple and informative. In short: a very helpful video for us beggining-intermediate swordsmen from a competant and capable person. ^_^
Scudhead64 1 year ago 23
@Scudhead64 Glad you liked the video. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
U r are the bestest samurai ever, musashi aint got nothing on u
666DedGuy 1 year ago
@666DedGuy That's only because he's dead. If he was alive, he'd destroy me.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago 30
@Hyoujinsama You might have a chance if you had a minigun XD
GrizzlyTramp 9 months ago
@Hyoujinsama youre japanese?thanks for sharing.
GsxRaider 7 months ago
3:12 I love that sound
Kiaser 1 year ago
Nice technique, and thanks for uploading the video. Please ignore all the idiots who post saying it sucks, or they could do better. These kind of people don't understand that Iaido is supposed to be functional and efficient, not flashy or 'cool' looking. I believe Musashi has something to say about flashy martial artists in his book of five rings, and he was one of the most successful duelists to have ever lived :)
EternalQuestion 1 year ago
great intro video. thank you for making this, I will look at your others as well as I try to learn this
eteune 1 year ago
Yes this is good technique. This is at least correct technique. You should give Tres Tew on "expert village" Some lessons. "Hyoujinsama" Regarding touching the blade. Yes it is correct that not touching the blade during the resheath is goal. When I first learned I was told that you can pinch the back of the blade as you develope yor skill and then work toward not touching it during the resheath.
housegnat 1 year ago
There's a technique for this? It was my understanding that you could just yank it out, haha.
cursedswordsman 1 year ago
nice chiburi, Kevin-san...
makwabid69 1 year ago
when cleaning my sword is it safe 2 use mineral oil?
acsnowboarder13 1 year ago
On the noto, how do you keep from slicing the webbing between your thumb and first finger?
JoeJimipac112742 1 year ago
i want to learn that but dont know where or how to start. but thanks for sharing it!
mungkey 1 year ago
Any chance on seeing a real version of an "Amakakeru Ryu No Hirameki"? if that's how it's spelt lol... or a double batto Jitsu?
del885 1 year ago
arigatou gozaimashita
Very helpful, I never thought of turning the saya at the last moment for the reverse diagonal cut.
My favourite chiburi and noto is from katori shinto ryu, full turn on the axis with a tap from the fist and a reverse grip noto.
oh, and the point on keeping your sword low for noto so as not to obstruct vision, very clever.
DarkLordVincent 1 year ago
This is totally random lol, but say there was a zombie apocalypse and you could only have one katana- what would that particular katana be ? :]
frost2021 1 year ago
@frost2021 lol any response other than "Honjo Masamune" would be incorrect :P
poptya 1 year ago
@poptya Actually, I'd use just about any other sword before resorting to the Honjo Masamune. XD Too important.
@frost2021 Honestly...I can't chose. All swords have good points and bad points, and I do not know enough to decide what the "best sword in the world" would be.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
thanks for making that video!
iammrprince 1 year ago
I have a lot of respect for you Mr. Kevin. I heard you mention Choson(ninja), and am awed to hear that. I am falling into the vortex of the oriental blades, and need instruction, and am seeking locally. Your videos are an inspiration, and I thank you for making them!
3Y3ECE 1 year ago
so why is ever one a fan of samurai swords? i know it a one of the best sword (myself i like the Kilij or Makraka) but from what i know from war long range to mid range weapons are the best to use. so why dont you see more people picking up the kanabo, Naginata, Yari or Yabusame weapons that would have seen a lot more kills in there time?
killoger 1 year ago
@pyromaneak47 I will, and i will not cut myself, and i am talking about showing, not fighting, ofcourse i would not use it on battle, and i will not cut myself since the sword i use is unsharpened, Duh!
jaguare18 1 year ago
@jaguare18 Unless the sword has a round point, you can still draw blood. I've seen people stab their hands with iaito.
So, is the "New moves for sword fighting" vid the one? You realize if you did some of that with a real sword, things wouldn't work out too well for you, right? Not talking about fighting...just...moving. Well, drawing for one. Never draw a real sword like that, please. You'll hurt yourself.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
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LAME, i cand draw my sword faster and cooler, and then put it back to its sheat cooler, without even using my hand to guide the blade, just puting the blade directly inside or throwing it not so high and let the tip hit the cave of the sheat and the sword gets in, maybe i will do a video showing that.
jaguare18 1 year ago
@jaguare18 LMAO. Sure, kid. You do that. Post a video link when you do.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago 23
@Hyoujinsama
Hooo yeah, jaguare18 has post a video of his "faster and cooler" use of iaïto... (ironic)
Don't miss it, it worth the time lost:
Wsorhan 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama Oh, i will, just wait and see.
jaguare18 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama PS: Kid? i am older than you probably, and unlike you, i have real combat xperience with katanas, not just training, and if you so believe your skills could beat me, tell me where you can go, we can go to a gym, (or dojo, watever you prefere to call it) and we will see who's skills are better, And i dont know what kind of idea you people get when i said, (sheating sword by throwing it not so high, and let it sheat) is not like is going to fly, is just going to reverse in air & sheat
jaguare18 1 year ago
@jaguare18 LMAO that was a delayed reaction.
Combat "xperience"? Throwing stuff in the air? And was that an attempt at challenging me?
You realize that every time you pop in to say something like that, it makes you look less and less legitimate, right? I mean, throwing swords in the air isn't very legit in the first place, but there's no reason to drag it down farther.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama I never expend too much time on the comp, 2, i just have 4 months in USA, so i dont speak nor write well, and in fight, i do not throw swords in air, you know what, i will show you what i mean so you shut the hell up.
jaguare18 1 year ago
@jaguare18 ...Wow. Yeah. Weren't you supposed to show me a MONTH ago? I'm still waiting... I dropped this silly argument that long ago. You're the one who came to this vid acting all big, so why am I the one who needs to shut up?
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama Dude, just delete jaguare's posts and block him. It's stupid to even address him.
aiki3d 1 year ago
@jaguare18 dude, you have NOTHING posted on youtube except a video game???? WTF? shut your mouth and post yourself DOING something. You are 12 years old and posting from your mommy's basement.
eteune 6 months ago
@eteune Cant, i have gotten my katanas stolen, i am not 13 btw, but my age should not be of any of your concern, second, i trained in JROTC and many martial arts style not only ninjutsu or kendo, i played for a long time with swords, when i get another sword i will make the video. BTW my swords price range were from 300 to 600, i had 3, which were stolen when i left my house alone for a week, but mock my words, i will do the vids, so until then, shut the hell up.
jaguare18 6 months ago
@jaguare18 it's mark my words,not mock my words,they already mocked your words ,just saying...
Ronn9D 6 months ago
@jaguare18 You can't spell very well, therefore your comment is invalid. ):
FatalX7 1 year ago
@jaguare18 Stop thinking everything you see in comic books and movies is real.
kingoftheforest 1 year ago
ok sure u probably dont even know what the scabbard is refered to in japanese dont be a hater just if u r jealous.
acsnowboarder13 1 year ago
@acsnowboarder13 I aint jelouse, i was just hopping he would do some sweet stuff, not sheating, and drawing, that is why i said that i can do it better, i can show you some drawing and sheating techniques that would look impossible and dangerous, but i do not want to tape myself on youtube, so i will get a mask and do it. and i wasnt being a hater, i expressed myself. we are in the USA, so screw you.
jaguare18 1 year ago
wats the name of the smaller sword or katana plz tell'
blackwinter35 1 year ago
@blackwinter35 The katana is the larger blade, and must have a cutting edge of more than 24". The wakizashi would be the next step down, and would have a cutting edge of between 12" and 24". The smallest is the tanto, which has a blade of under 12". There are a ton of variations and other length limits and what not, but it would take a whole lot of text to explain it. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama might be a dumb question but why is it that in shows or movies or anythign like that, the samurai would have 2 swords yet i would never see him/she draw the second sword is it like unlucky to do so or something
Evilstewie831 1 year ago
@Evilstewie831 the second sword is used for indoors fights. Normally, this sword is a wakizashi, a smaller weapon than the Katana. Also, there were people who used to fight with the two swords at the same time, as miyamoto musashi did.
IIHiaGoII 1 year ago
Kevin, re telegraphing moves, why would combatants leave their swords sheathed to the last moment?...is this for informal, unexpected encounters or was it done in the field as well to disguise intentions?
OzClawhammer 1 year ago
@OzClawhammer Nukiuchi is designed for rapid deployment in an emergency situation (or the like). Ideally, if combat is anticipated, the sword would already be drawn. On the battlefield, nukiuchi was utilized to an extent, but only as a transition from long/medium range (bow or yari/naginata) to close range (when long range weapons become useless). Most iai waza are designed as defensive measures, either to counter an attack or in anticipation of a sudden attack.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
It could be used as a surprise attack, but it was not really designed as such. Sort of like the quick draw one sees in Old West movies. It can be a sneak attack, but if a big gunfight is anticipated, rifles and pistols are already at the ready.
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OzClawhammer 1 year ago
Great Video..Thanx for posting!
OzClawhammer 1 year ago
Tsugio, part of your demonstration showed using your fist on top of the sword to wipe the blood off, I have seen old master practitioners use the same method to re sheath their swords was this the original way and it had a sort of metamorphosis to the modern style ? ありがとうございました
commanderstraker00 1 year ago
Wow thanks sensei awesome video, very informative * bow *
frost2021 1 year ago
Nice dude, you seem very controlled with a blade... what katana do you have? since i dont have alot of money im looking into buying a hanwei practical, are hanwei good?
k00lkane 1 year ago
lol so much for JEW-jitsu...
Virinlikesbeef 1 year ago
For those that are asking, arguably the best modern metal treatment for, well, any high-carbon blade (katana, broadsword, rapier, whatever) is a good-quality synthetic motor oil. Comparatively inexpensive, full of corrosion inhibitors, won't unduly degrade organic components (like the inside of your saya), and a tiny bit goes a phenomenally long way. I use Mobil1 synthetic on my tameshigiri katana and it has not the first speck of rust on it despite my living in a salty environment.
OddlyIncredible 1 year ago
that guy`s grip isn`t right . Best effect appears if you grab it near the end of the grip `cause you`ve maximal power momentum . That`s the defference between a strike or a slash .
erifdher 1 year ago
@erifdher Funny you should say that, because I had to be trained NOT to do just what you said to do. 500 years of warfare; I think I'd trust the school.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago 5
I never thought about the reason for katanas being drawn like that, makes perfect sense now that I have.
Grungadin 1 year ago
bonjour jaime bien :)
eliotudino 1 year ago
Thanks for the vid! Clear instruction, and a variety of draws and sheathing options. Cleared some things up for me.
Yusuf1187 1 year ago
What kinds of martial arts should I do that teach how to use a sword? I just do Shotokan Karate, we don't do a lot with weapons and I'm really interested in it.
TheletterAa 1 year ago
@TheletterAa
Iaido and Kendo might do the trick
caedmonNL 1 year ago
I have short arms so that new thing you learned when sheathing your sword works best for me. It was actually one of the first I saw for some reason.
StealthAssasin1 1 year ago
The Force is strong with you. I will wanna try the Resheathing part myself! :) Arigatou! :)
SSUstufRudel 1 year ago
excellent vid. I favorited.
RalleyWolf 1 year ago
very impressive
gorakatigeryea 1 year ago
This video helped me to practice for anime con pics. Only wooden swords for me, till I can start learning from my friend who is also my sensei.
ookamihana 1 year ago
wow black? id give u white w those cuts.
fardisghomeshi 1 year ago
@fardisghomeshi
That's fine. Care to show me how it's supposed to be done? The best critiques have experience to back them up, and I'm always willing to learn from someone experienced.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
is using peanut oil to oil your blade ok?
freesylecollector 1 year ago
@freesylecollector I'd avoid it. Peanut oil can go rancid.
Do you have any fabric/sewing stores near you? Look for sewing machine oil. It's fairly cheap and much better suited to that purpose.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama yes i do and i will thanks
freesylecollector 1 year ago
thank you soo much! very usefull and helpfull =]
I find all your videos very usefull. much respect!
Xonly1kaiX 1 year ago
Great video Kevin, thanks for the instruction.
aaron912 1 year ago
Nice video, I love to learn about these kinds of things, and I just happened to be searching for just this thing.
PS: Thanks for making it long, I wasn't expecting 5 whole minutes on the subject =)
guilemaster147 1 year ago
someone6371 About what you told hyoujinsama when you said. but when drawing try drawing smoother so that the blade does not rattle as you draw. you want the draw to be quite and smooth as possible. Well i could understand your point but i think in a real fight the rattle of the sword and how smooth the cut is not gonna matter. that's all good when your doing your katas and training but in a real fight you have to be fast and end that fight and i'm sure katanas were made to be tough.
demonfox13 1 year ago
kevin very good video.....keep up the good work ... i learned somethign new
aikidojoe1 1 year ago
thanks for this video on how to draw and resheathing the sword. i myself love to mess with my own swords but never did get how to resheath my sword. thank you very much kevin
kaizerij 1 year ago
Well someone6371 ,Kevin is one of the best utube instructors i ever see, so just watch and try to lern from him.
LOCOPORTRAVAS 1 year ago
when you notto you waste time touching the entire blade! and you get your natural oils all over the blade which will rust the ENTIRE BLADE. and the way you are drawing when you actually use a real sword you are going to cut your fingers off. the saya is made of very thin weak wood and that sword is razor sharp so... if you draw wrong you will lose fingers. and the rattling of the blade it the saya is not good..... amature. your going to hurt yourself. not practical at all.
someone6371 1 year ago
@someone6371 Haha.
1) Touching the blade is fine if you know how to clean it. Do you know how to clean a sword? It's not hard. Also, it's not the oils that stain the blade, it's the salts...and it doesn't happen that fast.
2) ...What? Have you ever done this?
I'm going to chalk this up to internet bravado and inexperience. The "don't touch your blade when you noto" is an argument most experienced swordsmen laugh at and joke about. ^_^ And you call me an amateur...or an "amature", I guess.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago 14
@Hyoujinsama True it is not hard to clean the blade properly. i will say you are right on that. And i have drawn a blade i have been doing shinkendo- Japanese swordsmanship- for 2 years now. look it up you might enjoy what you see. but when drawing try drawing smoother so that the blade does not rattle as you draw. you want the draw to be quite and smooth as possible.
someone6371 1 year ago
@someone6371 "i have been doing shinkendo- Japanese swordsmanship- for 2 years now"
" And i have drawn a blade"
Lol 2 years you sir are the -amateur-
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@someone6371: : Just what the hell are you talking about? You are supposed to clean your sword everytime ANYTHING touches the blade, and oils rusting the blade, your supposed to oil your blade so it doesn't rust its the salt in your sweat that rusts the blade, don't you understand oxidization? And what do you mean "when you actually use a real sword" that IS a real sword yet his fingers are perfectly intact. You don't even know how to spell let alone use a sword.
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@someone6371
Lol saya are made of many different woods some, like cherry are hard woods, the fact you dont know that means you only have knowledge of cheap crapy imitations.
In short your thick.
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iDarkReBirthi 1 year ago
@someone6371 Post some your videos , of the RIGHT WAY to do it then. Show us your swordsmanship skills. Or better yet just post a video of you jacking off. thats a good show-off , for you to show your swordsmanship skills ... hehe
MrODIESballs 1 year ago
Nice videos, thanks for uploading
GeorgeofGondor2 1 year ago
hey Kevin.....
you know how your supposed to oil your sword?
well i oil my sword with olive oil and i'm not sure if that is OK but if your doing a Notto
and your sword is oiled, wouldn't that mess up the oil?
thank you
Onetnez 1 year ago
@Onetnez Don't use olive oil. It goes rancid, and may even contain mild acids. If you have any fabric stores near you, get some sewing machine oil. It's generally pure mineral oil, and mineral oil is perfect to use.
As far as noto, it does mess up the oil. As does cutting. The key is, you clean and re-oil the sword after you use it, so there is nothing left sitting on the steel surface for extended periods of time but the oil. Steel is susceptible to rust, yes, but not quite that much.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama is it ok if i just use WD40 since its basically the same thing as sewing machine oil?
Onetnez 1 year ago
it would be funny if you hit the camera
monsterkiller45 1 year ago
Very useful, thank you. I just bought my first katana a few weeks ago and have enjoyed tameshigiri with large plastic bottles, I intend to order a tameshigiri stand soon. Please forgive my ignorance but I have been having to hold my katana/saya due to not having any of the appropriate attire. Could you please tell me what your outfit is called, or at the very least the type of belt I would use so I can look them up to order? I'd greatly appreciate it, thank you!
The1cemanCometh 1 year ago
@The1cemanCometh tha pants are called hakama and the shirt is the keikogi
not sure about the belt tho.....
i think its called an obi
Onetnez 1 year ago
smooth action throughout movement is clearly done well...but fast motion dosnt always equal power in relation to the cutting force of the blade.
matthewXL 1 year ago
@matthewXL Very true. Speed is good, but all speed and no power won't cut into the intended target as well as a slower, more intent strike. Then again, an overly slow strike in a drawing cut is counter-intuitive as nukiuchi is designed as a defensive cut. Good velocity has to be properly balanced with the force propelling it to create successful cuts.
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
Im a beginner to live blades, (bokken trained), I have trouble with smoothly returning the blade to the saya. I am constantly hitting the sides of the saya walls. any help?
yougivemecancer 1 year ago
What martial art(s) do you train in?
patchstitch 1 year ago
please stop. just stop.
you're full of technical details, but you don't know how to actually do them. you're agressive and tense, watch how you get the katana back to the saya, watch your movement of cutting.
stop watching videos or reading books about it and just train, train and train more, then one day you'll suddenly see a difference.
painfulhug 1 year ago
@painfulhug *snicker*
Kay, bye. ^_^
Hyoujinsama 1 year ago
@Hyoujinsama aha i agree with you Kevin.
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