this form of training is really hard after some time when you get 5 angels to atack and speed up. we do it with shinais and the last time it was so fast i couldn't read his movements anymore and got hit at my head. It would have been hard if it was a real Bokken xD
at the end they look like they're going edge to edge... or what would be with live blades... or am i seeing things? and yes i know edge to edge is the worst way to defend
I attended iaido a few days ago for the first time and was taught in many times more detail the etiquette towards the sword, particularly the handling of the sageo. I was astonished to see the 'playfight' at the end! Can anyone recommend a detailed video regarding the bowing in/bowing to the sword with emphasis on handling the sageo?
I agree, HidaBiff; anyone who has not read of him, the creator of the Book of 5 Rings, should seek him out...and his famous duel wooden bokken vs sword to become the greatest samurai of Japan; the history channel made a great documentary of him.
oh, and as for these 'karate guys', commenting is pointless; every aspect of it is amatuer, from ettiquette to hand/foot positioning to line of sight. Everything is of the poorest demeanor for one to be called an Artist of the Martial Way. they r not
The block cancels out the cut. That is why it never hits the ankle . Also the defender is backing up to avoid the cut .He is then putting his sword in the way of the attackers sword so that the sword never reachs him.
this form of training is really hard after some time when you get 5 angels to atack and speed up. we do it with shinais and the last time it was so fast i couldn't read his movements anymore and got hit at my head. It would have been hard if it was a real Bokken xD
Cloatroklopiner 8 months ago
at the end they look like they're going edge to edge... or what would be with live blades... or am i seeing things? and yes i know edge to edge is the worst way to defend
bassistoftheyear 9 months ago
Do you block with the side of the blade (the flat side)?
jesuskopp 10 months ago
I attended iaido a few days ago for the first time and was taught in many times more detail the etiquette towards the sword, particularly the handling of the sageo. I was astonished to see the 'playfight' at the end! Can anyone recommend a detailed video regarding the bowing in/bowing to the sword with emphasis on handling the sageo?
daemocoles 1 year ago
I agree, HidaBiff; anyone who has not read of him, the creator of the Book of 5 Rings, should seek him out...and his famous duel wooden bokken vs sword to become the greatest samurai of Japan; the history channel made a great documentary of him.
oh, and as for these 'karate guys', commenting is pointless; every aspect of it is amatuer, from ettiquette to hand/foot positioning to line of sight. Everything is of the poorest demeanor for one to be called an Artist of the Martial Way. they r not
daremoagain69squared 1 year ago
If you are questioning the bokken's effectiveness as a weapon in its own right, check out the life of musashi miyamoto, the most famous kensei...
HidaBiff 1 year ago
Suihei I can see, but those two lower cuts? Are you trying to actually cut at the ankles or just striking bokken together?
TomoeMichieru 2 years ago
The block cancels out the cut. That is why it never hits the ankle . Also the defender is backing up to avoid the cut .He is then putting his sword in the way of the attackers sword so that the sword never reachs him.
samuraiquest7 2 years ago
... treat the bokken like a live blade at all times. put it under your armpit, you loose a arm.
emdog2564 3 years ago 7
that's true..
stephychux3 3 years ago
Get real! It just a boken. The difference between the two is great . I don't think that I would mistake a boken for a live blade.
samuraiquest7 2 years ago
@emdog2564
That is your obinion.
CleverDjembe 1 year ago
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maceioninjutsu 3 years ago