@2redstick - you are right. The other 4 kata (called "waza" by most mainstream Eishin-Ryu practitioners in Japan) are considered intermediate or advanced - called "oku no waza."
Batto Ho means "sword drawing methods." Sayabiki can be done in various ways. There is sayabiki in these waza, but it is not exaggerated as in some other styles.
I believe batto-ho was created by one of the headmasters of EishinRyu in the early 20th century to teach basic techniques to Japanese Naval Officers from the Imperial Navy. It is a synthesis of most of the movements found in the older wazas in the system, all done in "tachiai" or standing form. It is the newest of the Eishin Ryu sets and some practitioners dont consider it "Koryu" or authentic old style. In my lineage we do practice this but some Tosa iai schools don't include it in their system
that was meant to be a joke with no intention whatsoever to insult your sensei.
I do not think that it is necessary for you to fire back at anyone who said anything (bad or whatsoever) about his performance since he has shown his level of mastery.
Nevertheless, I thank you for you posting this video since I found none in youtube performed with the same quality as his performance.
this vid has been one of my reference all this time.
Do you happen to know if this video was meant to demonstrate the waza at their highest levels, or is it an instructional demonstration meant to show specific details?
This was Yamaguchi-Sensei's iaido ... as he performed it in the dojo, in demonstrations, and at All Japan Iaido Federation events. One wonderful aspect of it was its precision, which could suggest an "instructional demonstration." Yamaguchi-Sensei said that his teacher, Ota Tsugiyoshi, and Ota-Sensei's teacher, Yamamoto Takuji (who studied with Oe Masamichi), had the same precision in their technique.
Weird question for someone who knows what battoho is but understandable if you're not trained in it. I understand your question now after one of your students visited our Dojo in Belgium.
Its a different way of saying.... She gave the same remark, the same way ;-)
This style seems a little to slow passe for me.
fastitslol 6 months ago
Shoden iai batto ho: 1 Junto sono ichi, 2 Junto sono ni, 3Tsuigekito, 4 shatto, 5 shihoto sono ichi and ni, 6 zantotsuto.
fmn2628 1 year ago
These are the seven (kihon) Batto Ho no Bu
1) Junto Sono Ichi
2) Junto Sono Ni
3) Tsuigekito
4) Shato
5) Shihoto Sono Ichi
6) Shihoto Sono Ni
7) Zantotsuto
felixlinquist 1 year ago
If I am not mistaken, there is another 4 kata after these. Very good clip. Thanks for posting it.
2redstick 1 year ago
@2redstick - you are right. The other 4 kata (called "waza" by most mainstream Eishin-Ryu practitioners in Japan) are considered intermediate or advanced - called "oku no waza."
youngnbs 1 year ago
Its great to see my old Sensei again.
God bless him.
GRAWCAM 1 year ago
wat does batto ho means and wy is there no saya biki?... thnx
cocy3000 2 years ago
Batto Ho means "sword drawing methods." Sayabiki can be done in various ways. There is sayabiki in these waza, but it is not exaggerated as in some other styles.
youngnbs 2 years ago
I believe batto-ho was created by one of the headmasters of EishinRyu in the early 20th century to teach basic techniques to Japanese Naval Officers from the Imperial Navy. It is a synthesis of most of the movements found in the older wazas in the system, all done in "tachiai" or standing form. It is the newest of the Eishin Ryu sets and some practitioners dont consider it "Koryu" or authentic old style. In my lineage we do practice this but some Tosa iai schools don't include it in their system
EishinRyu 2 years ago
Excellent, well-informed comment! Thanks for watching!
youngnbs 2 years ago
your word is sharp like a katana... =)
that was meant to be a joke with no intention whatsoever to insult your sensei.
I do not think that it is necessary for you to fire back at anyone who said anything (bad or whatsoever) about his performance since he has shown his level of mastery.
Nevertheless, I thank you for you posting this video since I found none in youtube performed with the same quality as his performance.
this vid has been one of my reference all this time.
schizomonster 3 years ago
Thanks for the follow up! We're delighted that you found this video helpful.
youngnbs 3 years ago
the saya-biki is in africa. hehehehhh
schizomonster 3 years ago
Great comment! The user name says it all!
youngnbs 3 years ago
where is the saya-biki?
6silver9 3 years ago
本当に感心します～！！
IaidoPeople 3 years ago
Amasing instructional video. Thank you very much for posting this. One of the best indeed! Regards
SamHaLeKe 3 years ago
Greatest demonstration of Batto Ho no Bu I ever seen! Thanx a lot! In FAV!
u5tin 4 years ago
tks for posting..
very interesting
KenBuDO 4 years ago
Do you happen to know if this video was meant to demonstrate the waza at their highest levels, or is it an instructional demonstration meant to show specific details?
CharlesMahan 5 years ago
This was Yamaguchi-Sensei's iaido ... as he performed it in the dojo, in demonstrations, and at All Japan Iaido Federation events. One wonderful aspect of it was its precision, which could suggest an "instructional demonstration." Yamaguchi-Sensei said that his teacher, Ota Tsugiyoshi, and Ota-Sensei's teacher, Yamamoto Takuji (who studied with Oe Masamichi), had the same precision in their technique.
youngnbs 5 years ago
Weird question for someone who knows what battoho is but understandable if you're not trained in it. I understand your question now after one of your students visited our Dojo in Belgium.
Its a different way of saying.... She gave the same remark, the same way ;-)
SamHaLeKe 3 years ago