Please accept my offer of appreciation and thanks for posting your videos. I do not have a formal instructor available to me right now, so your videos offer a wealth of insight for my informal practice here at home. Standalone, your attention to keeping those in attendance aware of maintaining proper taijitsu has made me aware several times that my taijitsu should be fine-tuned. Again, thank you.
@@kraptastic333 Shortly after I commented - maybe a couple of months later - I snapped my ACL in my left knee. My recovery hasn’t been easy (looooong story), but I think that once I get some tasks accomplished at home and make some space, I’ll be back to training. I’ve had it in mind for a few months now. I just need to get a bit organized.
Great video. I appreciate it! Use of chains is relatively unknown. I had been thinking about the chain as a form of self-defence for cyclists in places where dedicated self-defence tools are prohibited. Many cyclists are carrying bulky chains (or auxiliary cables), 1-2kg, under 1m long, which are far from ideal, but some chains are wearable around the hip over the belt and cyclists have the perfect reason to have one.
Cyclists chains are limited in their movement. Even modern factory made chains are limited in their movement comparing to middle ages Kusari Fundo where each segment of the chain was separately handmade by blacksmith so they even had different sizes of each segment. Besides who needs chain when no swords around. A rope will do the job. .
I've been practicing for a few months, and I'm making good progress, my strikes are powerful and accurate, but... I checked back with this video, and I feel like such a noob! This video is my Bible, I'm going to focus on the techniques of this video for the next year! I really wish I could come to your dojo , and you could me my master. I will keep at it, Kusari Fundo is my weapon. I'm a girl, and it makes me feel so safe and secure.
On safety topic,please be sure if you use your belt that your pants stay on. A friend of mine completely forgot this rule and the end result was not pretty. Great video 👍🏻
Before this video, I had already started doing stuff like this on my own with my dog leash and trees. The power of using the body turns it into a deadly whip. However, this training session has given me several new techniques and catch/control to practice. Thank you.
So I’m trying to write a story with a main character who uses a makeshift weapon very similar to this (it’s just a small padlock on a chain) and it’s been difficult to independently think of techniques beyond “bash his head with the lock”. Videos like yours are a godsend!!
I am a Kusari Fundo practitioner. I calculated mine to have a gun power factor over 150. The weight would be buried in the skull quite easily with a strike to the head.
Very helpful. Thank you. I like that i was mentioned that the big manriki (the same exact one that i bought from a convention) was fundamentally large and hard to hold. This is true, and i have to worry about snapping my fingers between a hammer and i nail it feels like. Im glad this is recognized and pointed out so i know im not the only one wondering this. Great video.
i got one of those thick bike lock chains and both ends are dense and heavy metal bars like this . it looks identical and you can carry it anywhere because its just a bike lock
I've been practicing kung fu, wing chun style, but I also love ninjutsu, in special the flexible weapons like nunchako and kusari fundo, I have 4 nunchakus, but I always strugle to decide what to do in a real fight situation, I don't know if a should at first beat the oponent with my martial skills or grab my stuf, nunchaku or kusari that I keep in my bag with easy access...
I am making several chains with wieghts to see which length and size of chain works best for me. I have mig welder and i weld the chain link. Seems that about 2 feet chain is best for me i think. I train wearing a cheap motorcycle helmet and eye and face protection
The length of the chain is individual and should be measured according to techniques preferences. More grappling, shorter chain, more striking, longer chain. As a basic rule, if one holds the weight inside a full fist, the other weight should not reach the face (but there are exceptions)
As a general rule to what the lenght should be for you: Holding one end of the rope/chain, let your arm relax alongside your body. The rope/chain should hang freely down to the grund but not touching the ground. But as Akban stated, you might want different lenghts depending on situational use. Or simply use the general hint i wrote and adapt the space using your body instead of relying on the weapon.
A lot of the nuances of Masaki Ryu are lost here, particularly in the striking techniques; I don't even know that the length of the chain used here would allow for a lot of the Masaki Ryu waza. But I still think the material presented here is extremely valuable, particularly because these striking techniques, while lacking relative sophistication, are vastly easier to teach and learn, as compared to the more traditional modes. So bravo, for passing along techniques that can be learned and used. 👍👍
@@AkbanOrg Hahaha ! Finally something you don't know!😅 ... your an expert at everything you teach and that's a lottt of stuff sir! I was thinking about all the wisdom and knowledge you've acquired, Just the other day i was speaking to my father about you and telling him how i wished to GOD willing learn from you one day! 😁
Great Video! Could you please provide ideas for ideal measurements for the chain, depending on body size/arm length/shoulder width of the user? In the video it is mentioned, that it will be talked about at the the end of the seminar, but I can´t find that information even though I watched the video over and over! Thank you!
@@AkbanOrg , thanks for the answer, but this is information, I already know and what is easy to find. I hoped for a little bit more detailed answer, if you could give me one. Thanks, in any case for your time!
@@AkbanOrg That is true, for sure! I was just assuming, that - when your students are experimenting to figure out matching measurements, you'd give verbalized guidelines (how to feel, what should work how) first. I'd never claim that the issue (as any issue, when thinking about movement) could be explained in words entirely, but since for me, training in an AKBAN Dojo isn't easy to realize, right now, I'd be content with verbalization, while looking forward to further (and more detailed) instruction by learning in a branch of AKBAN institute. Thanks again and best regards!
It is easier to practice with a heavy and soft rope. Also, carrying the metal chain is hard to explain. Carrying a soft rope or an improvised chain is easier to explain. The main theme for me is finding the focus to practice.
Ninja??? ... Wikipedia.- History There are several chain and weight weapons. One type known as a konpi is mentioned in manuscripts as far back as the Nanbokucho period (1336-1392). Masaki Tarodayu Dannoshin Toshiyoshi (1689-1776), founder of the Masaki ryū, is said to have developed a version of the kusari-fundo while serving Lord Toda, as a bloodless weapon that could be used to defend the grounds of Edo castle.
3:18 MUTHAFUCKIN PREACH! Not enough people understand this is what martial arts is about. Anybody can maim somebody; takes much more skill to stop someone from maiming you without hurting them back
Yossi makes it look so easy. But once you practice with real metal K.F. you will "open" your head. Landing in the hospital. Only after that you might master the chain.
Takes years of practice. I injured myself seriously in my head was admitted to hospital emergency room. The Manriki is like a wild horse it takes a lot of time to tame it. It won't listen to you at the beginning. Be warned. That is also why no instructor will teach it. The Ninja Chain or Rope is shorter than the Manriki Gusari and was mostly used for entangling and throwing. I watched some DVDs from USA 20 years ago about the Ninja Rope. And I paid an excelent Blacksmith to make me few in Iron and in Copper (heavier).
Slightly less impressed with this video. First off, a chain is a completely stupid weapon to carry unless you are in a motorcycle gang and unless you really are expert with it you will probably end up with either murder charges or severe injury charges if you ever use one. Secondly, pain is of course always useful for controlling and tempering an opponent but control can be imposed just as easily with a piece of cloth without incurring the risk of unintended death.
this instills false confidince it is fake do not learn this and think you can win in a street fight or defend from a knife against an experienced fighter
peter larsen thats the thing buddy most people in the street that are trying to mug or attack you are not trained and are not experienced. These techniques are actually very applicable in real life. Its not the movies not everyone in the world is a trained knife fighter or martial artist and not an expert marksman.
peter larsen nothing can counter an unannounced surprise attack. Thats the concept of "will be felt, not seen". In that context, any kind of defence is worthless except from wearing armor, or even better not being there...
Every time I watch this video I think it must be an honor training with this master. Thanks AKBAN!!
Finally a real training video on the Ninjutsu Chain
Please accept my offer of appreciation and thanks for posting your videos. I do not have a formal instructor available to me right now, so your videos offer a wealth of insight for my informal practice here at home. Standalone, your attention to keeping those in attendance aware of maintaining proper taijitsu has made me aware several times that my taijitsu should be fine-tuned. Again, thank you.
Please my friend, practice safely and keep on training!
Patrick how is your training going? I hope you have kept with it. Thanks for your enthusiasm
@@kraptastic333 Shortly after I commented - maybe a couple of months later - I snapped my ACL in my left knee. My recovery hasn’t been easy (looooong story), but I think that once I get some tasks accomplished at home and make some space, I’ll be back to training. I’ve had it in mind for a few months now. I just need to get a bit organized.
Great video. I appreciate it! Use of chains is relatively unknown. I had been thinking about the chain as a form of self-defence for cyclists in places where dedicated self-defence tools are prohibited. Many cyclists are carrying bulky chains (or auxiliary cables), 1-2kg, under 1m long, which are far from ideal, but some chains are wearable around the hip over the belt and cyclists have the perfect reason to have one.
Exactly
bike chains ofcourse are known as tool for self defence, they smash doors windows faces etc
so do ulocks
Cyclists chains are limited in their movement. Even modern factory made chains are limited in their movement comparing to middle ages Kusari Fundo where each segment of the chain was separately handmade by blacksmith so they even had different sizes of each segment. Besides who needs chain when no swords around. A rope will do the job. .
Great demonstration. I finally understand why this weapon exists.
Always welcome
They were used by peasants for self defense against robbers or something because of how easy it was to conceal them
Ok 👍🏻
@@jacobmesser8284 nope that is a different one . this one was used in castles because spilling blood with a blade was forbiden on castle grounds .
Thank you for posting this.
With respect
i'm not a Ninjitsu student, but Yossi is the man! I love you insights and expertise.
Thanks, I am no longer the man, but I am certainly the old man :)
I've been practicing for a few months, and I'm making good progress, my strikes are powerful and accurate, but... I checked back with this video, and I feel like such a noob! This video is my Bible, I'm going to focus on the techniques of this video for the next year! I really wish I could come to your dojo , and you could me my master. I will keep at it, Kusari Fundo is my weapon. I'm a girl, and it makes me feel so safe and secure.
Practice safely and keep on training
On safety topic,please be sure if you use your belt that your pants stay on. A friend of mine completely forgot this rule and the end result was not pretty. Great video 👍🏻
kkkk😂😂😂
Very excellent video I still love my ninpo training And greetings from America
Greetings. Thanks
Before this video, I had already started doing stuff like this on my own with my dog leash and trees. The power of using the body turns it into a deadly whip. However, this training session has given me several new techniques and catch/control to practice. Thank you.
Always welcome
So I’m trying to write a story with a main character who uses a makeshift weapon very similar to this (it’s just a small padlock on a chain) and it’s been difficult to independently think of techniques beyond “bash his head with the lock”. Videos like yours are a godsend!!
This is a great flow of movements i salute you sr!! Your techniques guide me well
Thanks, this link might help www.akban.org/wiki/Portal:_Ninjutsu
I am a Kusari Fundo practitioner. I calculated mine to have a gun power factor over 150. The weight would be buried in the skull quite easily with a strike to the head.
Kusari is a dangerous weapon
@@AkbanOrg Yes, to be used ONLY in self defense or safe practice.
Thank you Sensei! Always so tahnk you to watch and be able to learn from your videos
Happy that it contributes and helps. Thanks for writing, Ninja 🙂🙏🏻
Very good technicians Sir... good continuity !!!
Very helpful. Thank you.
I like that i was mentioned that the big manriki (the same exact one that i bought from a convention) was fundamentally large and hard to hold. This is true, and i have to worry about snapping my fingers between a hammer and i nail it feels like. Im glad this is recognized and pointed out so i know im not the only one wondering this. Great video.
Thanks. Very glad that the video managed to inform
נהדר. סוף סוף אחד שלא מעתיק את הסגנון הרך של האטצומי. ומבין יותר את הדינמיקה של הכלי הזה.
יש מקום לכולם
Incredible teacher. A true master he teaches respect.
Indeed. Thanks 🙏🏻
fascinating weapon, attacks from every angel and different ranges....plus it is very "hard to read". Great demonstration
Here’s a bit more background on www.akban.org/wiki/Levels_of_violence
Thank you for explaining this
weapon. I learned alot.
You can always come and train with us online www.akban-online.com/bookings-checkout/yossi-sheriff-ninjutsu-weapons
@@AkbanOrg I am out of work due
to the Coronavirus. I would be
happy to join your class when
I can return to work. Thank
you.
i got one of those thick bike lock chains and both ends are dense and heavy metal bars like this . it looks identical and you can carry it anywhere because its just a bike lock
Do practices with the nuchauk help with the chain strikes? love your videos on weapons practice.
I've been practicing kung fu, wing chun style, but I also love ninjutsu, in special the flexible weapons like nunchako and kusari fundo, I have 4 nunchakus, but I always strugle to decide what to do in a real fight situation, I don't know if a should at first beat the oponent with my martial skills or grab my stuf, nunchaku or kusari that I keep in my bag with easy access...
There must always be a consideration for the legal aspect and abiding by self defense ethics and rules
Excellent Sir, following you!
I am making several chains with wieghts to see which length and size of chain works best for me. I have mig welder and i weld the chain link. Seems that about 2 feet chain is best for me i think. I train wearing a cheap motorcycle helmet and eye and face protection
Be careful
What is the ideal length of the training rope?
Excellent seminar. Great techniques, very realistic and applicable.
What should be the lenght of the chain or the rope?
Thanks
The length of the chain is individual and should be measured according to techniques preferences. More grappling, shorter chain, more striking, longer chain.
As a basic rule, if one holds the weight inside a full fist, the other weight should not reach the face (but there are exceptions)
As a general rule to what the lenght should be for you: Holding one end of the rope/chain, let your arm relax alongside your body. The rope/chain should hang freely down to the grund but not touching the ground. But as Akban stated, you might want different lenghts depending on situational use. Or simply use the general hint i wrote and adapt the space using your body instead of relying on the weapon.
👍🏻
A lot of the nuances of Masaki Ryu are lost here, particularly in the striking techniques; I don't even know that the length of the chain used here would allow for a lot of the Masaki Ryu waza. But I still think the material presented here is extremely valuable, particularly because these striking techniques, while lacking relative sophistication, are vastly easier to teach and learn, as compared to the more traditional modes. So bravo, for passing along techniques that can be learned and used. 👍👍
Thank you 🙏🏻
Gracias por compartir su conocimiento maestro
Welcome
Awesome video this earned you another sub which you greatly deserve
Thanks!
Wished for soo long you start a channel!!! After I got app
Ok
Thank you for the video.
My respect to you, Sir
Mr Yossi! We desperately need a nanchaku video!
Will not happen 🙂
@@AkbanOrg HAHAHAAH! you actually replied!! XD !!! Why not sir?
I don’t know nunchaku techniques 🤷🏼♂️
@@AkbanOrg Hahaha ! Finally something you don't know!😅 ... your an expert at everything you teach and that's a lottt of stuff sir! I was thinking about all the wisdom and knowledge you've acquired, Just the other day i was speaking to my father about you and telling him how i wished to GOD willing learn from you one day! 😁
@@CelestialxPanda go to www.akban-online.com, use the free, two lesson, coupon and learn with us online
i could get arrested for the using the chain. could i use my leather belt with the heavy metal belt buckle?
Time 3:57
can you do a seminar on the Shuko and Kusiragama with the weighted chain attached ?
That was a good overview about chain usage
Great Video! Could you please provide ideas for ideal measurements for the chain, depending on body size/arm length/shoulder width of the user? In the video it is mentioned, that it will be talked about at the the end of the seminar, but I can´t find that information even though I watched the video over and over! Thank you!
Short answer, between 65-90 cm
@@AkbanOrg , thanks for the answer, but this is information, I already know and what is easy to find. I hoped for a little bit more detailed answer, if you could give me one. Thanks, in any case for your time!
The longer answer involves training and tailoring the chain individually
@@AkbanOrg That is true, for sure! I was just assuming, that - when your students are experimenting to figure out matching measurements, you'd give verbalized guidelines (how to feel, what should work how) first. I'd never claim that the issue (as any issue, when thinking about movement) could be explained in words entirely, but since for me, training in an AKBAN Dojo isn't easy to realize, right now, I'd be content with verbalization, while looking forward to further (and more detailed) instruction by learning in a branch of AKBAN institute. Thanks again and best regards!
Best regards!
Obrigado por fazer mas um vídeo excelente Oss
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks guys !
Thanks 🙏🏻
Where do you purchase your kusari?
do you make for sale master??? do
Sorry Brian, we make these, but we don’t sell outside AKBAN.
@@AkbanOrg unfortunate I just wanted you to know that I have so much respect for you you have no idea how much you're helping me
It is easier to practice with a heavy and soft rope. Also, carrying the metal chain is hard to explain. Carrying a soft rope or an improvised chain is easier to explain.
The main theme for me is finding the focus to practice.
Where do I order the chain?
Apologies, we don’t sell. The chain was made by AKBAN armory.
Oh! So the hanbo kamae and the chain are linked....
Exactly
exellent!!
where can i buy?
Not for sale
Modern ninjutso, grappling is required.... 💪👍👍👍
Exactly
@@AkbanOrg doesn't have to remain stagnant, the world is changing so it has to go with the changes.
Very true
@@AkbanOrg your a great teacher.... 👍
Thanks
Can the kusari fundo chain/rope be tied with a kunai ?
It's possible
the rope chain the new design????
Yep
@@AkbanOrg how can I defeat depression
My sensei told me to get a light chain that is 4 meters long. But yours is way shorter...
Exactly
Great video 👍👍🥋🥋
Thank you 👍
Ninja??? ... Wikipedia.- History
There are several chain and weight weapons. One type known as a konpi is mentioned in manuscripts as far back as the Nanbokucho period (1336-1392).
Masaki Tarodayu Dannoshin Toshiyoshi (1689-1776), founder of the Masaki ryū, is said to have developed a version of the kusari-fundo while serving Lord Toda, as a bloodless weapon that could be used to defend the grounds of Edo castle.
i found the metal thing et the end its very heavy and small.
👌🏼
I've seen that guy being thrown about by his dad on another ninjitsu channel....?
When he mentioned a pomegranate in a bag as a weapon I knew he was legit
A pomegranate means business
this is fucking awesome
Thank you.
"low level of violance equals high level of expertise" i will remember that
Here’s some background www.akban.org/wiki/Levels_of_violence
muio bom
excelente
Allways remember Nunchaku is like first grade but the chain is University Professor.
That’s a poetic way to describe it 🙌🏻
3:18 MUTHAFUCKIN PREACH! Not enough people understand this is what martial arts is about. Anybody can maim somebody; takes much more skill to stop someone from maiming you without hurting them back
Love it
Thanks!
Manrikigusari ❤️👍🏼
We are working on it
This is awesome
Thanks 🙏🏻
I never complain now this is good
thanks
Very handy for when your opponent attacks and then freezes for some reason..
Maybe a technique for Antarctica
That was a silly comment.
Every teacher has his "Freezing" to communicate to the other students mid technique. Please be respectful.
I try to take it easy, Yamabushi 🙂
thx for sharing!
Very interesting!
Excelente. I spect many time four this video
Nice bullshido very realistic if you are the matrix
maybe
go on !!!! put up the coconut clip on TH-cam
🙂
muy bueno
I feel sorry for your student having to stand while you swing at him
Now that you mention this, I feel sorry too 😿
00:06:30
Yossi makes it look so easy. But once you practice with real metal K.F. you will "open" your head. Landing in the hospital. Only after that you might master the chain.
Training should be gradual and possibly with a teacher. That prevents a lot of pain.
Takes years of practice. I injured myself seriously in my head was admitted to hospital emergency room. The Manriki is like a wild horse it takes a lot of time to tame it. It won't listen to you at the beginning. Be warned.
That is also why no instructor will teach it.
The Ninja Chain or Rope is shorter than the Manriki Gusari and was mostly used for entangling and throwing. I watched some DVDs from USA 20 years ago about the Ninja Rope. And I paid an excelent Blacksmith to make me few in Iron and in Copper (heavier).
Ok
spirituall..
Thanks
This clown always gives me a good chuckle.
Maybe he does, maybe he can 🤷🏼♂️
I love this guy.. im not a nice guy, but, if i decided im going to be a nice guy? Then i do this.
🙂
some peple tehey dont have spirt about it ......awesome and sirituall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
exactly
Ass whooping champion of the world
51 минута бессистемной болтовни. это время можно было потратить на конкретные инструкции и приёмы.
может быть 🙀
Ridiculous
Maybe
Slightly less impressed with this video. First off, a chain is a completely stupid weapon to carry unless you are in a motorcycle gang and unless you really are expert with it you will probably end up with either murder charges or severe injury charges if you ever use one. Secondly, pain is of course always useful for controlling and tempering an opponent but control can be imposed just as easily with a piece of cloth without incurring the risk of unintended death.
It seems that you could benefit, perspective wise, from actually watching the whole thing.
AKBAN yes indeed
Slotenmaker Den Haag SDH you are limited in your thought process
No need to get personal. It doesn’t help
this instills false confidince it is fake do not learn this and think you can win in a street fight or defend from a knife against an experienced fighter
peter larsen thats the thing buddy most people in the street that are trying to mug or attack you are not trained and are not experienced. These techniques are actually very applicable in real life. Its not the movies not everyone in the world is a trained knife fighter or martial artist and not an expert marksman.
peter larsen nothing can counter an unannounced surprise attack. Thats the concept of "will be felt, not seen".
In that context, any kind of defence is worthless except from wearing armor, or even better not being there...
Love it
Thanks David!