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Awesome! Seki Sensei is an absolute boss. Someone who can walk the walk as well as talk the talk. This is a wonderful idea for a channel. I wish you all the success in the world with your endeavor. And...english subtitles for Seki Sensei material! what a joy :)
AMAZING HISTORY AND MARTIAL ARTS VIDEO!!! This made me think of the gun belts that developed in the mid 1800s in the American west. Originally, smaller guns were carried in holsters on the "pants belt" and LATER, the "gun belt" became its own item. It was worm BELOW the pants belt and the holster was often strung from the bottom edge of the wider gun belt (the Mexican loop or Buscadero style) which allowed easier drawing of longer and larger guns. They were made so that the gun could "ride" in the thigh close to the natural and relaxed position of the hand. This was also of benefit to riding on horses and just sitting down for a whiskey. The later addition of the "ammo feed" loops allowed for carrying of extra ammo. You could also hang a bowie knife from it as an extra weapon or tool.
Yes, I learned several things that were new to me. I see a parallel here to the American historical practice of having a separate gunbelt with attached holster whose movement is independent of the belt that holds your pants up. There is no comparable issue with extra weapons or avoiding injury in a fall of course, it is that a gunbelt can adjust for being seated in a saddle on a horse, walking, sitting in a chair or other postural changes. Honestly, I had not thought about this before even though I instinctively knew it.
I like how you said there are no strict rules about tying it and how whatever works is best, this makes more sense for a battle situation to me as while regimented procedures work for sports and discipline, it can often hinder the individual combatant and thus serves little purpose on a battlefield where individual combat may occur.
Thank you for the video. Honestly, all the explanations are not new for me. However, it is always great to have something I knew, or guessed, confirmed by a master. Have a great day!
"All used outer obi"... that is highly doubtful. Maybe it is true for Asayama Ichden ryu" but there is enough documentation available saying it depends on the school and the time period.
@@jaketheasianguy3307 Musashi lived in the Edo era which was rather peaceful. Dress-codes were very different through out Japanese history (feel free researching other pictures as well). Different schools had different preferences and clothing. You could if you want take a look at drawings made during the Sengoku-jidai. There is loads of material out there. "Samurai" rarely lived in the actual cities as the risk of trouble that came with it was way to high. Rules differed from domain to domain and had much to do with the rank of said samurai.
I've been wondering about this since I saw Seki Sensei's first video. Also, I'm pretty skinny and boney so when I wear the katana under the inner obi, doing saya biki causes the saya to grind against my hip bone (ouch!) I really hope you can come to America to teach sometime, I would definitely be there especially since my sensei had to quit teaching due to a knee injury.
How is the Katana, Hakama and sashi been wore, when the samurai are equipped with Do and Tare? I've did Kendo for some time and I always been wondering about that.
Hello Shogo-San and Seki Sensei, Thanks so very much for this instruction on the Obi. I feel 100 times more confident to wear and practice drawing and sheathing my katana sword now. I love how you both make things simple & correct in the instructional videos. I will get to work this weekend and practice more.
This makes sense actually. Today we wear a belt to hold up our pants, but then soldiers and those in the shooting/tactical community have a larger battle belt. Interestingly, I did experiments with mine and you can put a katana/tachi on it in such a way that resembles the way samurai held theirs.
I am always impressed with how fluid Seki Sensei's movements are when drawing the katana. I was a bit surprised by it however using the second, outer belt does explain it somewhat. Quick Question for Shogo: Is it common in iaido to hold the katana from an outer obi (as described in the video) or would most styles of iaido hold the katana from the inner obi?
I have to compliment Seki Sensei's presentation/teaching style, it's very clear and easy to follow even for first-time viewers. There's no ambiguity in the motions or on the explanations. Full credit to Shogo and crew (assuming it's not just him) for choosing good camera angles to show the motions as well.
Kind of makes the Idea of Having More than One Belt On a Fantasy Character Make a LOT more Sense Now Doesnt it? Very Cool. I am Actually Really Glad to Know about this, Becuase this Was Something I never thought of, ty very Much for sharing ^^
Thank you for the video. There are so many interesting details and practical reasons for everything. I do have a question: Does Kobudo include strategies for battlefields or war too?
I have an odd request/idea. I was just watching the video you did with your friend on the Zaitochi Flash cut and I was wondering what Seki Sensei would have to say about it, and if he might have as much fun trying it out as you seemed to.
Thank you so much for this interesting video ! If i'm wearing a jinbaori during a training, should i fut the soto obi over the jinbaori or the jinbaori over the soto obi ? Thank you for your answer ! Greetings from France 🇫🇷 ☺️
Thank you so much for sharing this system with me i've already started adopting the techniques in my training very grateful for sharing your wisdom🙇♂️🙇♂️🙇♂️
White For the beginners and Black for the Experienced? Mere rank? Really? Well, I think it's more than just that. It really guides a More Inexperienced User So they can See what they are Doing More. as well as their instructors. Its harder to see what you are doing with a Black Belt than it is See What your are doing with a White belt. ^ ^ that way if a Student is Making a Mistake a More experienced Instructor Can Intervene faster and Avoid More Potential accidents But Hey that is Just a theory.
Hello, thank you for this,and thanks to seki sensei for sharing; I didn't know.about the outer obi.. also, I would like .. how to tie a inner large obi?and the meaning of each side? if there are? plus I'm pretty interrest of wakizashi and short swords and swordless techniques. this channel is amazing
I always wondered why in some video games and anime they used rope as an obi for katana. Is this based on anything in particular or is it purely esthetics?
I so want to see video about Nodachi. I saw it in For Honor. Kensei fighting with it. Seki Sensei, can you make a video about this blade? Or maybe recommend other videos about it
I feel like I would not be locked using the inner obi as I use large sayabiki quite often from the inner obi, but I can definitely see that this would be more free, and I wish we could use it in the ryuha that I train in.
@@AdamOwenBrowning Yes, he did. When you consider the facts, 1. I was replying to the OP (Shogo) 2. I was relating my personal experience and opinion. 3. My comment was not a question. All of this to say, I was not inviting any answer or explanation. I don't care about any opinion of my opinion, especially one that implies that I missed something or that I don't understand the subject that I am communicating.
Whenever i try this and i draw the katana, the saya will fall through the outer obi? Almost as if the obi is not tight enough to hold the saya but trust me the obi is very tight around the waist? Please help :)
Maybe i have missed the information im not entirely sure but what about guards they had to wear their katanas like this too or they where wearing them normal prepared for fight ?
Great video as always. I have a question for Seki Sensei about other weapons they use in their style. I see a kama gets used a lot, but I was wondering if they ever use a Kusarigame or not?
@@letsasksekisensei oh that is great! Thank you for responding. Which ryuha is it? I would love to come study under Seki Sensei someday. I don't want to bother him, but could I ask some questions about the kusari-gama related to history and use?
Brilliant as always 👍 Thank you 🙏 Question, are the wide Obis for formal dress wear only? Thank you for all this wonderful knowledge 🙏 Take care. Stay safe 🙏 Kate and John.
Thank you for replying 🙏 About 2 inches, like the one you wear on you channel. My wife and I love your channel, we just love this Master more. Sorry. Thanks for all you do, and bringing this great master to us in English. We are trying to learn Japanese but it's difficult 😫 Hope your family is well 🙏 Kate and John (England)
Seki Sensei reminds me a lot of my foil/saber fencing master. Which is to say it seems there's a lot that can be learned and plenty of fun to be had in so doing. He's similarly dignified but the enthusiasm just can't help but shine on through in the teaching of the art.
That‘s very interesting. I thought you carry the katana in the inner obi because it‘s more stable ro wear and it‘s also supported by the hakama sash, so I wonder how you keep the the sheath from falling out when it‘s in the outer obi.
There is a line(sageo) attached to the sheath(Saya) that is binded to the obi. The different Styles of binding influence how fast you can detach the Saya from the obi to also use the Saya as an second weapon.
@@jaketheasianguy3307 Oh they do! Thank you for telling me :) Once I also saw guys in kendo-like equipment, but heavier? At least heavier weapons, and they seemed to do more techniques. I wasn't Niten Institute nor police kendo thou, it was something else.
In Aikido, traditionally, mudansha wear white obi and yudansha wear black. Apparently this is because Aikido adopted Judo's system before Judoka decided that each mudansha grade should have its own colour.
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Awesome! Seki Sensei is an absolute boss. Someone who can walk the walk as well as talk the talk. This is a wonderful idea for a channel. I wish you all the success in the world with your endeavor. And...english subtitles for Seki Sensei material! what a joy :)
Thank you
AMAZING HISTORY AND MARTIAL ARTS VIDEO!!! This made me think of the gun belts that developed in the mid 1800s in the American west. Originally, smaller guns were carried in holsters on the "pants belt" and LATER, the "gun belt" became its own item. It was worm BELOW the pants belt and the holster was often strung from the bottom edge of the wider gun belt (the Mexican loop or Buscadero style) which allowed easier drawing of longer and larger guns. They were made so that the gun could "ride" in the thigh close to the natural and relaxed position of the hand. This was also of benefit to riding on horses and just sitting down for a whiskey. The later addition of the "ammo feed" loops allowed for carrying of extra ammo. You could also hang a bowie knife from it as an extra weapon or tool.
Very interesting! We didn’t know about that!
I love these small details in Kobudo ryuahs - so many of them are lost in modern budo.
Yes, I learned several things that were new to me.
I see a parallel here to the American historical practice of having a separate gunbelt with attached holster whose movement is independent of the belt that holds your pants up. There is no comparable issue with extra weapons or avoiding injury in a fall of course, it is that a gunbelt can adjust for being seated in a saddle on a horse, walking, sitting in a chair or other postural changes.
Honestly, I had not thought about this before even though I instinctively knew it.
So informative. It's nice to learn the historical reasons, which are usually very practical and not matters of style.
Excellent! Thank you! Perfectly logical. I was wondering about this, because drawing katana from inner obi very hard! Thanks again!
Domo Arigato Gosaimas . This video is amazing.
I am very interested in online lessons. I'd also be willing to visit the home dojo in Japan to train.
same, I'm planning on it in 2024! Can't wait for online classes.
it's the little details like this that make all the difference. very cool
I like how you said there are no strict rules about tying it and how whatever works is best, this makes more sense for a battle situation to me as while regimented procedures work for sports and discipline, it can often hinder the individual combatant and thus serves little purpose on a battlefield where individual combat may occur.
My question was answered today! Osu!
Anyone else feel bad for the human punching bag
UNDERATED
Thank you for the video. Honestly, all the explanations are not new for me. However, it is always great to have something I knew, or guessed, confirmed by a master. Have a great day!
Tsukada is also a Bujinkan (ninjutsu) practitioner, right?
Thank you Shogo and Seki Sensei for sharing all this knowledge!
"All used outer obi"... that is highly doubtful.
Maybe it is true for Asayama Ichden ryu" but there is enough documentation available saying it depends on the school and the time period.
@@jaketheasianguy3307 Musashi lived in the Edo era which was rather peaceful. Dress-codes were very different through out Japanese history (feel free researching other pictures as well). Different schools had different preferences and clothing. You could if you want take a look at drawings made during the Sengoku-jidai. There is loads of material out there.
"Samurai" rarely lived in the actual cities as the risk of trouble that came with it was way to high. Rules differed from domain to domain and had much to do with the rank of said samurai.
Very interesting. Makes me want to find a school to learn. Hard to do when you are a trucker though. lol
Realy nice techniques, it would be good to see how to fight whit a kyu gunto
Thanks for those videoss.....
I've been wondering about this since I saw Seki Sensei's first video. Also, I'm pretty skinny and boney so when I wear the katana under the inner obi, doing saya biki causes the saya to grind against my hip bone (ouch!) I really hope you can come to America to teach sometime, I would definitely be there especially since my sensei had to quit teaching due to a knee injury.
Very interesting video. I am curious to know where it used to wear the Tantō, in the front or in the back?
The Tanto are generally held just like the Wakizashi, or hidden inside the kimono!
I learned something new
It pleases me to know there are still schools out there teaching combat forms instead of only kata or showy, wasteful movements.
Thank you! I did not know this about the inner and outer obi.
I do not understand this question it's very much understood in kubudo and makes complete sense 🙏
didn't know about this extra obi, thanks seki sensei.
What’s with the green scythe on the staff rack? At first I thought it was a hockey stick.
4:27
How is the Katana, Hakama and sashi been wore, when the samurai are equipped with Do and Tare? I've did Kendo for some time and I always been wondering about that.
I was taught to wear it on the outside also seen schools that did not
nice video
Hello Shogo-San and Seki Sensei, Thanks so very much for this instruction on the Obi. I feel 100 times more confident to wear and practice drawing and sheathing my katana sword now. I love how you both make things simple & correct in the instructional videos. I will get to work this weekend and practice more.
外帯の結び方は一本縛りだったのですね、結び方が良く分かりました。
ありがとうございました。
This makes sense actually. Today we wear a belt to hold up our pants, but then soldiers and those in the shooting/tactical community have a larger battle belt. Interestingly, I did experiments with mine and you can put a katana/tachi on it in such a way that resembles the way samurai held theirs.
Thank you masters.
Ah so! Obi-wan Kenobi???!!!
100,000 let’s go!!
Is there are unarming fighting in Asayama Ichiden ryu? Ju-jutsu or taijutsu? Is Sensei can show some techniques?
Yes, we will be making videos about that too! We hope you can look forward to it✨
I am always impressed with how fluid Seki Sensei's movements are when drawing the katana. I was a bit surprised by it however using the second, outer belt does explain it somewhat.
Quick Question for Shogo: Is it common in iaido to hold the katana from an outer obi (as described in the video) or would most styles of iaido hold the katana from the inner obi?
@@jaketheasianguy3307 Thanks Jake
Thank you for leaving a comment! Most ryuha keep their katana in their inner obi!
Arigato, keirei o7
I have to compliment Seki Sensei's presentation/teaching style, it's very clear and easy to follow even for first-time viewers. There's no ambiguity in the motions or on the explanations.
Full credit to Shogo and crew (assuming it's not just him) for choosing good camera angles to show the motions as well.
Kind of makes the Idea of Having More than One Belt On a Fantasy Character Make a LOT more Sense Now Doesnt it? Very Cool. I am Actually Really Glad to Know about this, Becuase this Was Something I never thought of, ty very Much for sharing ^^
Thank you
Thank you for the video. There are so many interesting details and practical reasons for everything.
I do have a question: Does Kobudo include strategies for battlefields or war too?
I have an odd request/idea. I was just watching the video you did with your friend on the Zaitochi Flash cut and I was wondering what Seki Sensei would have to say about it, and if he might have as much fun trying it out as you seemed to.
I really like your content. Please keep it up.
Same in viking re-enactment fighting. I use separate belts for pretty much all items I'm carrying. Makes tying everything snug much easier.
Great video Seki Sensei and team! Very insightful!
This is amazing 💥💥 so interesting
Thank you so much for this interesting video ! If i'm wearing a jinbaori during a training, should i fut the soto obi over the jinbaori or the jinbaori over the soto obi ? Thank you for your answer !
Greetings from France 🇫🇷 ☺️
Either way can work, but as you can see in the picture of Miyamoto Musashi, he is wearing his outer obi over his haori!
@@letsasksekisensei thank you so much sensei 😁
Thank you so much for sharing this system with me i've already started adopting the techniques in my training very grateful for sharing your wisdom🙇♂️🙇♂️🙇♂️
White For the beginners and Black for the Experienced?
Mere rank? Really?
Well, I think it's more than just that.
It really guides a More Inexperienced User
So they can See what they are Doing More.
as well as their instructors.
Its harder to see what you are doing with a Black Belt
than it is See What your are doing with a White belt. ^ ^
that way if a Student is Making a Mistake
a More experienced Instructor Can Intervene faster
and Avoid More Potential accidents
But Hey that is Just a theory.
Thanks
Hello, thank you for this,and thanks to seki sensei for sharing; I didn't know.about the outer obi.. also, I would like .. how to tie a inner large obi?and the meaning of each side? if there are?
plus I'm pretty interrest of wakizashi and short swords and swordless techniques. this channel is amazing
I always wondered why in some video games and anime they used rope as an obi for katana. Is this based on anything in particular or is it purely esthetics?
I so want to see video about Nodachi. I saw it in For Honor. Kensei fighting with it. Seki Sensei, can you make a video about this blade? Or maybe recommend other videos about it
Thank you so much for these videos! Keep them coming!
I feel like I would not be locked using the inner obi as I use large sayabiki quite often from the inner obi, but I can definitely see that this would be more free, and I wish we could use it in the ryuha that I train in.
@@jaketheasianguy3307 I know what it's like. I train in a couple of different styles. I don't need help understanding. Thanks.
@@Theorof ...Then there is no need to be so curt or offer empty thanks, is there? He didn't imply any ignorance on your part.
@@AdamOwenBrowning Yes, he did. When you consider the facts, 1. I was replying to the OP (Shogo) 2. I was relating my personal experience and opinion. 3. My comment was not a question. All of this to say, I was not inviting any answer or explanation. I don't care about any opinion of my opinion, especially one that implies that I missed something or that I don't understand the subject that I am communicating.
Tying the outer obi reminded me of tying my kenpo belts into taco shapes...
Whenever i try this and i draw the katana, the saya will fall through the outer obi? Almost as if the obi is not tight enough to hold the saya but trust me the obi is very tight around the waist? Please help :)
Wearing a second belt or slash was use in different lands, from warriors to pirates for carrying swords, knifes and pistols to the early 1800's
Brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
3:36 I’m so impressed with this man’s movement. It’s so freakin cool. ❤
It is a great honor to learn from you. Thank you!
Maybe i have missed the information im not entirely sure but what about guards they had to wear their katanas like this too or they where wearing them normal prepared for fight ?
I am so glad I subscribed! I'm learning new things, which is great!
So is a inner obi even necessary if you are not wearing a wakazaki?
Yes, the inner obi is still necessary
@@letsasksekisensei thank you
Amazing information glad I watched this.
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. 🙏
Great video as always. I have a question for Seki Sensei about other weapons they use in their style. I see a kama gets used a lot, but I was wondering if they ever use a Kusarigame or not?
In Asayama Ichiden Ryu we don’t have Kusari-gama, but Seki sensei himself is a master of it in a different ryuha!
@@letsasksekisensei oh that is great! Thank you for responding. Which ryuha is it? I would love to come study under Seki Sensei someday. I don't want to bother him, but could I ask some questions about the kusari-gama related to history and use?
You can carry Sai or jutte. Also.
thank you for this lesson 🙇🏻
Brilliant as always 👍 Thank you 🙏
Question, are the wide Obis for formal dress wear only?
Thank you for all this wonderful knowledge 🙏 Take care. Stay safe 🙏
Kate and John.
Thank you for leaving a comment!
How wide are you talking about? Kaku-obi can be used both for the inner obi, and for kimono!
Thank you for replying 🙏 About 2 inches, like the one you wear on you channel. My wife and I love your channel, we just love this Master more. Sorry.
Thanks for all you do, and bringing this great master to us in English. We are trying to learn Japanese but it's difficult 😫 Hope your family is well 🙏
Kate and John (England)
WTF THIS INTRO MUSIC IS FIIIIIIIIIRE
音楽がちですげえ
Amazing ✊🏾
Seki Sensei reminds me a lot of my foil/saber fencing master. Which is to say it seems there's a lot that can be learned and plenty of fun to be had in so doing. He's similarly dignified but the enthusiasm just can't help but shine on through in the teaching of the art.
These short videos are great.
I love this level of detail!
how is the katana locked in place?
@@jaketheasianguy3307 no i meant how its not falling down daring you movement or doing something or such?
It's not locked, but it's not loose either so it'll fall out that easily!
Reminds me of how the obi and swords are worn with armor.
I saw obi in naturo
really love this series of yours!
ついにこの人が来たか
😁😁😁
That‘s very interesting. I thought you carry the katana in the inner obi because it‘s more stable ro wear and it‘s also supported by the hakama sash, so I wonder how you keep the the sheath from falling out when it‘s in the outer obi.
There is a line(sageo) attached to the sheath(Saya) that is binded to the obi. The different Styles of binding influence how fast you can detach the Saya from the obi to also use the Saya as an second weapon.
4:32
Thanks!
Thank you for the video :) You've said that modern iaido train kata only. Doesn`t Asayama Kobudo train kata only too?
@@jaketheasianguy3307 Oh they do! Thank you for telling me :) Once I also saw guys in kendo-like equipment, but heavier? At least heavier weapons, and they seemed to do more techniques. I wasn't Niten Institute nor police kendo thou, it was something else.
Asayama Ichiden Ryu trains Kata, sparring, mat cutting, etc., and all the Kata are done with two or more people to prove it’s effectiveness!
In Aikido, traditionally, mudansha wear white obi and yudansha wear black. Apparently this is because Aikido adopted Judo's system before Judoka decided that each mudansha grade should have its own colour.
Wonderful explanation. Thank you.
the movement is so natural and fluid, it is truly masterful control of self.
Thank you for this very informative video.