Fighting with a Katana Sword : How to Strike with a Katana

Learn how strike with a sword with expert tips and advice on fighting with katanas in this free martial arts video from our expert Tres Tew.

Expert: Tres Tew
Contact: www.christianmartialartsinc.com
Bio: Instructor Tres Tew is currently a black belt and teaches classes regularly at the Christian Martial Arts center in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

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[samuraichuck87]

@sanke00001 yaa ik there were all kinds of flaws i just wanted to name the most basic obvious ones :) mabe he should just stick to his okinawan weapons behind him.....if he even knows how to use those too..

[eatmeaters]

What I learned from this video: Directions and slightly grips

What I came here to learn: How to strike with a Katana.

[FilthyDubsteper]

holy shit this guy is retarded. he doesnt know a dam thing about katanas

[KatouMishiyo]

I TOTALY don't know what style he's doing

[xXxDiukexXx]

The last source from where I want to learn how to handle a real katana is expertvillage...

[sanke00001]

@samuraichuck87 You only saw two problems?! My friend, there are MANY more than just those....

[samuraichuck87]

look for videos by hyojinsama... those vids are waay better

[samuraichuck87]

there are two issues im having with this video...firstly his hand placement is all wrong, the top hand should be at a 45 degree angle to give better leverage and controll over the katana. secondly when he did his noto he fished his index finger along the blade, when using a sharp sword this would be verry dangerous and any traditional teacher of kenjutsu, iaido, or battojutsu would discourage this because of the danger it may bring to your finger i.e. stiches or the loss of a finger...

[blakan3]

@Theomachos In a fight? If you can't hold the power with your weapon your oponent can easily push your weapon back and slash you at the same time.

And obviously we're talking about kken vs kken (sword vs sword, not sure bout the "ken" name tho lol) whereas back then your oponent would be armoured with the minimum.

In a sword fight you don't just swing the sword like a baseball bat, you have to find openings, or else you will be cut down first independently of what weapon you use.