Katana Demonstration

This kid brought a real sword to the tournament... which is why the judge made sure that everyone was clear of the ring before the demo. Apparently there had been complaints about the martial artists getting too close to the spectators during the tournament. I don't know if anyone was actually hit or not. But in the end, that's fault belonged to the spectators for being stupid.

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[EnsisCruentus]

This kids got some flashy moves but obviously has no real technique or skill in actual fencing. It would look great in a movie but in an actual sparring session he would be unable to guard and actually strike with any effectiveness.

[GeekTechMac1]

@dwilson254 obviously not ALL blacks smoke crack pipes, MLK is dead bro ;)

[dwilson254]

@GeekTechMac1 LOL not all blacks are like that man. Way to make this comment section turn into a racist debate. Thanks, dick.

-From a white guy

[GeekTechMac1]

@dwilson254 id rather have youth learn this than how to smoke a crack pipe like in the black culture

[dwilson254]

I think some samurai just turned over in their grave....

WTF are they teaching kids these days? Fuck this kid, fuck his teachers, and fuck this video. Absolutely pathetic. And the audience even applauds him at the end... What a fucking joke.

[EK2fast4u]

Talented 'lil kid. Too bad that's NOT how you use a katana. sorry.

[ultimatedirtclod]

Question: Why is that kid treating a Japanese Katana like a Chinese Jian?

[killa2dacore]

Just 3 things i noticed, and dont get me wrong im not hating on this kid, but his moves and his swordplay seemed a bit to bland,to me anyways, his moves seemed to carry no "Punch" and his reaction after finishing a move seemed a bit over exagerrated. maybe im just like this but i like demonstrations to seem real and not seem like the guy is scared of not catching the sword. sorry if my comment pisses you off I really dont intent any disrespect by it.

[MrFrozenPhreak]

I do use a sword on a regular basis and while I guess the kid's okay for his age...he's got horrible stance, his grip is terrible, and if I telegraphed my moves like that I'd lose every time. Cute try, he ain't no fighter.

[lukeman62]

Most of these comments are for general consumption but based in ignorance.

The performer is a paid, professional, sponsored, alibeit young, and very well trained (or at least practiced) martial artist.

"Sharpened" weapons are not allowed in competitions. This young man could not move a "real" katana in this manner. This "competition" sword is < 1/2 the weight of a "real" katana.

To all nay-sayers: Get off your butt, turn off your computer, get into a dojo and begin to sweat.