Tameshigiri. Sword Cutting.

At Tokyo's Meiji Jingu was held the all Japan open styles Iaibattodo contest.
was the winner of the Yoko Narabi contest (cutting the most in a row)cut 6 in a row.
明治神宮。　居合抜刀道大会。
６本切りました。

The targets are rolled up Goza mat and soaked in water for 3 to 6 days so that it becomes hard.

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[Mizutani53]

The sword was made by Mr. Nigara of Aomori Japan.

[rogantu]

some random guy did 8 already.

it takes no skill with a sharp weapon, but yes this guy is a pro and his angle was better.

[Mizutani53]

@rogantu

Actually a sharp sword is not enough. The guy cutting 8 is not cutting rolled up goza (cross weaved and stitched tatami mat), which is very hard and difficult to cut. He and many others are cutting rolled up wara, (loose straw not woven and not stitched),this is called wara giri and is very easy to cut.

The goiza on the other hand is soaked in water for a day or so to make the density similar to a human neck.

[5963MAT]

これってカスタムナイフメーカーのウォータースぐれん氏ではない­ですか？雑誌で見たのですが、この大会で優勝されたとのこと、お­めでとうございます。おみごとです。

[Mizutani53]

はい、そうです。コメントどうもありがとうございました。励みに­なります！！

Thank you.

[AZURA888]

Some of that terrifying swords (katanas) really can cut a human body by all its section, it isn't a myth that was like to cut butter.

[Mizutani53]

I guess that is true. Cutting these targets offers no resistance at all and is like cutting air. That is providing your angle is correct and that your technique is good. On a bad day and when you arent concentrating correctly then you realize just how hard these targets are to cut. They say that 5 of these targets are equal to a human body and one is equal to a human neck.

[downtownnycity]

This is excellent. Just wow.

[FR0STY0115]

@Ranziel1 Yes I suppose that is true.

[Ranziel1]

@FR0STY0115 There are more reasons to train in martial arts than practical implications. Like plain fun, competition, fitness etc. Nevertheless, you must do it right.

[FR0STY0115]

@Ranziel1 We are in the 21st century pal,today in combat we use firearms.There is no need to train to use a Katana or any other sword for that matter in combat.

[FR0STY0115]

Much better than the competitions we have here.Fuck football, lets slice some shit with a Katana

[eatmeaters]

@Ranziel1 It's a competition to see who can cut the most mats i think.

[Ranziel1]

I don't get demonstrational cutting. You don't cut like that in real combat, too telegraphed and slow. Testing cutting I can agree with, it's done to practice edge alignment, but this? Sword resilience testing?

[boddumblues]

I was noticing his footwork as well. He raises his front foot quite a lot, and the swing looks dangerously big. But I'm no expert, and there is a difference in cutting and practicing form,

maybe it really takes a lot of force too.

But his angle is consistent throughout the cut, and that is VERY important.

[infernomunky]

Those do look like 3 years old bamboo, which is the stuff the shinai and the rockets are made from... if im wrong... does his form seem off... his footwork mabey... and timing...

[Attilahollo9]

I think people overestimating the Katana.

You only need to watch the cold steel cutting tests of different swords. The Katana is not better than any blade designed for cutting, or not prettier.