When Tantō (Shortest Katana) are WAY Stronger than Longer Katana
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- ▼Part1: Techniques You Only Use with the Tantō (Shortest Katana)▼
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This sensei is so awesome. I wish i could take classes from him.
As a silat practitioner I was expecting to see something totally alien but I'm surprised to see the similarities to what we do with our knife work.
The biggest difference I see is how we draw and present our blades. Due to many historical and cultural factors, weapons are usually hidden or disgusted so often times we begin our techniques without the weapon drawn and only bring it out when we are in position to draw and finish in a (ideally)single motion with the blade.
The kata were very interesting to me because it seemed like the first focused on angles and distance, the second is all about timing, the third combines both of the previous principles in a very fluid fashion to make sure the skills from the previous kata were properly trained.
Beautiful stuff!
I’m glad to see the Tanto featured.
Although a majority of weapon training (from a global scale) is often looking at a mirrored opponent with the same weapon in hand, in practice I could see unevenly armed opponents being a very common historical encounter. Always love mixed weapon interactions and these kata are great. Thanks to both of you for your continued sharing of expertise and teaching.
Lol hi Dlatrex, I didn't think i'd come across you here.
Love seeing the tanto in the spot light for once. Many dont realize how effective a small blade can be.
I love when your channel goes into the deeper nature of kata.
I noticed that, no matter what kind of strike Sensei is doing, he ALWAYS holds the knife in what we call the "icepick grip" - never the so-called "sword grip". Other teachers I have seen do this too.
"Learn the weaknesses as well." 👍 Very good kobudo. Plus the necessity of taisabaki to properly position the body to make the best use of a short weapon.
The different logic of various different techniques are always interesting.
As a practitioner of Filipino methods, I have been profoundly curious about traditional Tantojutsu for quite awhile. Thank you all so very much for sharing these videos on this aspect of your practice--and please share more on both the use of the tanto and wakizashi? Until again!
Interesting how you mentioned that many Tanto techniques involve rushing TOWARD your opponent. This makes sense since you have a SHORTER reach with the shorter weapon. Similar to how boxers with longer reach have an advantage. Boxers with shorter reach MUST get close and fight INSIDE that reach to nullify that advantage...not an easy thing to do.
Yes, it's do or die. It could turn into do and die, but it's the only chance.
Part 2 oh yeah! 🥰 Looove me a Tanto!
The crotch attack looks really risky. If I had to close in without a block, then it would be some sort of a tackle, be it a double-leg takedown, or a palm strike to the chin followed by a grab between the legs (to the belt on the back, which allows you to flip someone over and make him fall on his head). Both can be done with a dagger in the hand, which would be particularly useful for follow-up attacks, if the opponent is armored.
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I've always wanted to see this guy actually fight it would be so cool
6:16 Right. It's the same deal with weapons, vs empty-hand striking, vs grappling. Why learn grappling when you can just use a long weapon? Why use melee weapons when you can use range? A complete fighter will study and prepare for as much contingencies as possible.
Also, the tanto is better in very tight quarters. The longer weapon my get stuck in walls, furniture, or friendlies.
Great form, and smooth fluent moves.
Fantastic!
Thank you all so much for sharing such wonderful knowledge.
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Master DeValentino speaks highly of Seki Sensi. I am honored to participate.
Thank you for producing this series, its a fascinating subject, and your presentation makes it very accessible
Great! We need part III... and more!
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I have a tanto I display. I enjoyed seeing these kata. Love this channel, Seki Sensei and Shogo! Thank you! ❤️
I like how short and to the point these kata are.
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Q❓: What is the right length of the Iaito (zinc alloy training katana) I should use?
A💡: Please purchase an Iaitō at least two blocks longer than the standard length.
The standard length for Seki Sensei is about 177cm, so he should use a 2.45 Shaku long katana. However, he uses a 2.6 Shaku-long katana that is supposed to be used by someone 190cm tall. If the katana is too short, it becomes too easy to draw, which is not good for training.
Q❓: Can I join even if I belong to a different Ryuha style?
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The Seki Sensei himself has trained in more than five styles and various other weapons. If you don’t want others to know that you are participating, you can join the online lessons with your camera off. To have the Sensei check your progress, you can send us a video of you practicing.
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Thank You, Wonderful!
I saw part one yesterday, but this wasn't available yet.
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Very interesting!!
Thank you so much for this video. I am wondering what would Seki Sensei have to teach about empty handed defenses against knife and sword attacks. Thanks agains
That last kata was brutal
0:14 "Cutting the crotch"
The guy who was sparring with him 💀💀💀
Thanks
interesting how effective tanto can be, nice. similar to knives, i think.
Intro move was saucy
Would like to see more Tantō tutorial videos. How to use it in different body positions. Also tutorials specially to the aikuchi tantō,
very enlighting!
Using my tanto to practice these.
Arigato o7
I understand that wielding this weapon against a katana relies on the opponent underestimating a shorter blade, hence the rushing and surprising. A sort of ''last resort'' weapon, maybe. I see how even masters are nervous when doing some of these moves, they are extremely dangerous and there's always an inherited risk when using real weapons. That jumping execution on a grounded partner is frightening, even under a control scenario.
The rushing is also because you're at a disadvantage due to the lack of reach, so you close the distance asap to negate that disadvantage. Kinda like boxing with reach difference.
WOW🎉
Im really curious about that tap at the end before sheathing...
Oh hey it's the kind of knife that Goro Majima uses
I very much get the “drill” aspect of kata. These are not meant to mimic actually fights but to practice specific skills and concepts that are crucial in a fight.
However, even a drill needs to retain its realistic nature in terms of application. There is little point drilling a technique that is, by its very nature, impractical or illogical.
The final two kata, in the way they are demonstrated, I feel will result in either you getting hit first (at worse) or both of you getting hit (at best).
Why is the reverse grip used here instead of just the regular grip?
Nut slash..
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Not sure if it was discussed already, are there iaito versions for both Wakizashi and Tanto training there? Thank you again! :)
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I missed the explanation for the tap at the end of the Katas. Perhaps it was in a different video?
It was explained in Part 1! It is the Chiburui blood shake of the Tantō!
@@letsasksekisensei I'm sorry I missed it. That is done to shake the blood off of the blade before returning it to it's home? Edit:. I looked it up. Yes, shaking off of blood. Thank you!
I'm not sure if the crotch-cut-techique would actually work. Since there's nothing to block the blade (and the attacker wouldn't just stop their cut like this), it would look like the sensei would get a huge afterblow from the katana.
Maybe the groin cut and kneeslap should also be simultaneous so that the opponent doesn't have that second to stumble back and deliver that blow.
Where can you get a good tanto?
I wanna see sensei use a m4 or any smg
Tanto techniques are way more practical in modern life. Military and law enforcement already use knife for close combat.
I have a question, How legal is this is say a streetlight where someone else starts it
Ever since your first video with Seki-sensei, I've always wondered why they place a foot on their knee when they fall to the ground. What is the reason for that?
The balls cut technique 😱💀
Shouldn't it be useful in wars? When everyone are in armor and there are a lot of grappling situations, where short blade is very deadly?
Now I have a question. Why do almost all the these kata use a “ice pick grip” (point of the blade facing down). From my very basic understanding of various martial traditions and self defense systems the ice pick grip is used primarily when in grappling range. From my understanding this is because the blade of the knife might get in the way of many grappling techniques when held normally. Generally speaking it’s easier to use the knife in such close proximity when used tip facing down with the added benefits of giving more power to stabs and thrust. As well of being able to use it as a sort of lever to aid in grappling like how it’s taught in systems such as Silat and Kali. As opposed to when using it from a slight distance in which case you might want to hold it normally so you can present them with a constant threat of attack. Its also generally faster to strike someone with a knife when you’re holding it point up. Of course you also gain the benefit of being able to put more power behind a slash or cut when using a more conventional grip. In short I’m curious to why Seki sensei was taught to hold it in reverse grip. Could it be to keep the blade out of sight for longer so your opponent doesn’t have as much time to react? I’d like to hear your explanation Shogo.
Oh and I apologize for my poor grammar and ramble like writing style.
That's because the tanto is used in close range. There's another comment about this being a last resort weapon.
what's your opinion about aikido i heard it was used with a blade back then
Why sensei cuting instead stabbing in some cadres? Stabbing is way more deadly, especially when you can reach armpit (closest way to heart). Are cutting in this situation targeted to inflict pain and then you start to stabbing shocked enemy?
Sorry for my English, almost forget how to write in this language. And thank you for video.
What if there is an accident? Those things look sharp. I hope he does not make a mistake. We are all human.
He has been training for almost 50 years! We are always careful, but you don’t have to worry!
Is there any possibility to open a Asayama Ichiden-ryu dojo here in Mexico city? What it's necessary to do?
Having someone with a menkyo kaiden to teach there and the soke agreeing with that. I know it's frustrating but ryuha are traditions very precious and important for Japanese masters. It's not something so easy to pass on while having no sight on what is done overseas. More common systems like Aikido, bujinkan budo taijutsu or katori Shinto ryu are a good start to understand better koryu like Asamiya Ichiden ryu.
I noticed that with the wakizashi there was a focus on capturing the oponent alive when inside, but on the tanto, the aim is for thw kill despite being also for inside combat, is this because those technics come from a differen Ryuha?
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Is there a type of "sport" where 2 people duel with samurai weapons, to see what strategies would actually work in a "real fight" rather than kata?
yes its called first degree murder
Do they do sparring in this art? It would be awesome to see them out on some goggles or wear kendo armor and use these principles with resistance! If not, it would greatly improve the art/martial artist...with timing and even learning which works better under different situations.
Why the short steps? Is that due to footwear or assuming the long robes?
AFAIK they mainly focus on Kata, but they do have some sparring, there is some videos of sparring on the OG Japanese channel
As for the footwork it's likely due to the explanation in Part 1
Yeah the short steps are due to the long robes
The short steps are for maneuverability and adjusting the body in the proper timing so as to be able to "shape" to incoming attack (i.e., the timing you mentioned) and also to deceive the opponent. The study of timing is already preserved in each kata.
I'm sure Seki sensei is amongst the most trustworthy people on earth I would still jump back if I saw a sword swinging toward my crotch.
What about vertical and diagonal attacks? After all any melee weapon can be moved in as many directions as a clock.