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As an American katana enthusiast who has no formal training whatsoever, I really enjoy these kind of videos. Really crisp form and the loud tachikaze attests to your correct edge alignment.
@@ForsakenKingOfMurrica lol. Sword wind. The audible feedback you hear when you swing the blade through the air. If your edge alignment is on point (like Shogos) you hear it very loudly.
A lot of this reminds me of Wild West, cowboy fast draw duels. Even the cowboys had their techniques. Proper position of the Gun on your waist, and different ways to draw your weapon at the ready.
That's more of a movie thing. And probably the reason it reminds you of that is because many cowboy western movies were heavily influenced by old samurai films
This brings back when I managed to learn a little bit of Iaido from a marine who was stationed in Japan during the post World War II reconstruction of Japan where he had managed to learn it himself from a master while he was stationed there. Stating how one of his biggest regrets was helping in the destruction of thousands of ancient blades to fulfill demands from the American side of the leadership. Though he claimed a fair few managed to smuggle away some of the swords to the west. I don't know what happened to the man who taught me the basics back then or if he is even alive but I'll always appreciate him showing me those basics. I might be a little old to begin again myself however I hope my son takes up an interest and that some day he can learn.
@@bryanlunt7579 He was stationed in Yokohama and I did manage to get a hold of him the other day to see how he was doing. Mentioning this thread. He then requested I not give his name or rank. Wanting to spend his final days in peace as he is fading fast. Not surprising what with him being in his late 90s and all. Think what you will but I'm not going to deny a dying man his wishes.
Wonderful video. Thanks for the explanations of your kata. I've witnessed a few iaido demonstrations but never had the level of understanding that this video imparts. I practiced aikido for years. On every step of my journey, my sensei and everyone who was more advanced than me reinforced that it was for self-defense only, that a teenager like me wasn't supposed to provoke someone into attacking. I learned how to deescalate situations and worked on becoming easier to get along with rather than continue to be the angry kid that I was. Those lessons helped shape me into the man I've become and help instill the discipline I'd need to get through ten grueling years of college.
Tenshinryu Hyouho is my chosen path of Katana technique. From what Ive observed so far; it combines the meditative aspects of Iaido sword drawing...with the practical implications of Kendo, but instead of the usual point system style of attacks, it employs specific attacks that disable your opponent from advancing any further without necessarily dealing a lethal blow. Love your channel Shogo!
Ooh, that definitely sounds interesting. Though I'm not able to begin iaido or any katana styles/techniques ( let alone whether there would be a proper dojo nearby to begin with ) just yet, but I have heard of there being numerous different styles and this one sounds like a potential choice.
You are truly a wonderful person and I find myself meeting your bow with my own even though we aren't near each other. I myself appreciate all your teaching content. Especially given I am a novice in learning the language and culture. しょごさん、ありがとうございます
As someone who learned a bit of Japanese sword from an American martial arts curriculum, I appreciate this kind of video that goes into the historical background and the traditional technique that sometimes has been lost from the training here.
I trained fencing and the first thing we learned was stance and the tradition of the salute and I’m really excited to have your videos.. theirs so much to learn before even touching a sword/bokken
I am British and just starting Iaido. Thank you for a clear and very excellent explanation of the evolution of Iaido through history and why Iaido was created.
I am really enjoying your videos. The history. The presentation. The format. The music. You already have student's waiting to learn with each new video. Thank you!
I'm starting iaido classes in 3 weeks. I'm super excited to try something new! Since I live in America it was difficult even finding a decent class near me. I have to drive an hour for it but it's worth it to me. It's a husband & wife duo instructing the class. The husband trained in Japan. That's all I currently know about them. I'm just happy I found something reachable in my area. It's definitely not easy finding these places in America. Especially in small towns. I had 3 choices & 2 of them are a 3 hour commute. Thank you for making these videos. It helps me mentally prepare a little.
As a koryu trainee, I just started to learn the battojutsu part of my school. It's very similiar to your wazas, and the sitting positions can be painful. =)
@@НиколайГераксиев I'm practicing the wazas every single day, and I'm stretching after. :) Still, it won't be too comfortable, so I have to get used to it.
Keep sitting that way. You'll get strong muscles that connect to the tendons. I remember when I could barely stand it for 20 minutes. Seems like so long ago now. Discipline every part of your body.
Thank you for this video. I love japanese swordsmanship. But i don't have access to a real school. So just watching videos like yours gives me information. But still I want to have a proper training. Im just training carefully on my japanese inspired sword.
I used to do this at a local club, it suprisingly gave me peace internally, truly one of the most unique system I have ever done. I disliked kendo, too much noise!
I started training kendo, jodo and iaido today because I believe that from each discipline you can get something unique that can be useful in training, tournaments and perhaps in everyday life. Greetings from Poland
I recently started practicing Iaidō but it's hard to find experienced sensei where I live (rural Southern Germany), so your instructional videos are greatly appreciated!
Huge thanks for your breakdown and history of Iaido/Iaijutsu this is the best i've seen. I had never made the connection and understood the differences from Kenjutsu.
Love that picture of Haruna Sensei :-) a couple of comments about terminology: 1) I would translate the 部 in 全日本剣道連盟居合道部 as "section" rather than "club" so "All Japan Kendō Federation Iaidō Section". "Club" makes it sound more like a high school club or small local club. 2) Speaking as a former European iai practitioner (I now practice in Japan), we generally refer to "師匠" in English as "teachers" or "instructors" rather than "masters", and to "弟子" as "students" as these terms more accurately reflect the nature of the relationship between the two. I understand it's the same in the US and Canada. We are all students :-D 3) The technical term for "鞘" is "scabbard". Sorry to be pedantic but I am a professional translator/proofreader. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work and good luck in your training!
I’ve always been fascinated with Japanese martial arts (I’m a humble Shotokan Karate brown belt), especially those utilizing a sword. Thanks for your clear teaching on these fascinating, eternal arts.
Am from Kolkata India,recently am watching a lot of Iado and Katana swords is so energitic, I really want to learn this Kendo Katana sword martial arts. Am hooked in this.🤺
As a martial arts enthusiast, I love learning about other martial arts outside of the Kung Fu school I grew up in and around. I'm extremely familiar with kata (they're in Chinese martial arts too for those who don't know) and they're awesome to learn! Also, I love your vids and Rurouni Kenshin so thanks for sharing these, Shogosan!
I appreciate your longer videos, thank you sensei. P.S. make sure you practice your Katas not only slow and precise, but also wild and fast. So that you can precise, whether FAST or SLOW.
I love your channel. I am fascinated by, and respect Japanese culture by far. And I’m further educated and enlightened with each content you put out 🙏🏾
nice work, I always liked katana swordsmanship in reality and in movies I've been to Japan twice in about 30 years, I was in Kyoto back in 1987 for a youth exchange - fascinating culture 🙂
I'm super excited to attend my first Iaido lesson tomorrow (22/01/23, or 1/22/23) and may even be taught by a 7th Dan sensei himself! May even be taught some Kendo as well! Super excited about taking my first martial art class ever!
As a martial arts practitioner (I don’t call myself a martial artist as I have not fully mastered the mental part) I really appreciate the culture and the martial arts of Japan
Hi! Thanks you very much for your videos, it may be such a work to share your knowledge, with this quality level and involvement. This is SO interesting and well crafted! I'm a trainee (I begin) in aikibudo, katori and iaido, and your video are so clear! Thanks for this sharing gift from you, your family and friends. Thanks for your time ,-)
Ukenagashi was the kata that, seeing it performed, made me want to try Iaido. I took some lessons under Faye Goodman-sensei back in the UK, and really wish I'd kept it up. Perhaps some day I'll get back to it.
Great video, Shogo-San! I study ZNKR & Muso Shinden Ryu, we also incorporate Kenjutsu to keep the combative element alive. Now that I have justified my position. To those nit-pickers in the comments, 'have a day-off', you'd criticise Koga for his Judo. He is doing a great job and his channel is excellent.
I have been doing iai since 1976 when we had some lessons with John Naraki Hara, using a karate obi. I always thought this made an ugly shape, like you have an umbilical hernia. Thank you for your information on the kaku obi, I am looking forward to getting one and looking slimmer.
This is, as always with your precise instruction, invaluable. I notice that you are extremely detailed in this and other videos, regarding the precise points to attend to when grasping the Tsuka, thumb position on the Tsuba, during the drawing of the Katana.. including how to withdraw the Saya backwards and away from the Katana... keeping the actual Koiguchi radial position hidden from the opponent, prior to the actual strike. Once the strike is completed, I wonder if I am missing this in your instruction, the only position element appears to be that the Kissaki tip is slightly lower than the body of the Katana? When practicing punches and kicks, for example, I have found that concentrating on my fist and knuckle position at the point of impact, by pausing... holding... and feeling that posture, has given me an advantage in real life situations. (I was a police officer a few decades ago). Even when practicing Judo techniques, the follow-through position was something I meticulously concentrated on. So... my question is: What is the actual end point list of things to concentrate on immediately at the point of strike (right before moving the Kissaki back to the next position)? If there is a list; what exercises would be useful to improve on those items? As usual... thank you so much for your hard work with these videos. They are immensely valuable in a desert of instructors where I live.
Sensei, a question regarding the display of Japanese swords . . . . I have heard that when displaying Japanese swords, they should be on the rack with the handle to the left if they are just for display (since this better shows the ornate fittings), but a person practicing sword arts would display with the handle to the right so the sword could be grabbed and put into use quickly if needed. So I am surprised to see your blades displayed handle left behind you. Clearly there is something about this I am not understanding. An explanation of this would be appreciated. Thanks.
I'm sure Shogo could better answer this question, but in our Ryuha, Eishin-Ryu, we display the tsuka to the left because it demonstrates a peaceful household where the weapon is more difficult to draw. Even into the dojo or home we carry the weapon in the right hand, cutting edge down, tsuka to the rear so it cannot be drawn easily and shows your peaceful intent.
@J T You have answered the question perfectly, thank you! There are hardly any occasions where you put the Tsuka handle on the right side in Japan today!
Swords in Japan are always put in racks, also on the ground with cutting edge facing yourself, with the handle to the left. This is similar to the reasons for shaking hands with the right hand and driving cars on the left side as in the UK. It is night impossible for Samurai to draw a sword with the handle facing the left and cutting edge facing you. Also, I recall, the handle would face away toward a door and not away from it.
@@LetsaskShogo I imagine walking into someone's house with a sword displayed that way feels a lot like being in the US and seeing someone with a gun mounted on the wall lol
I will be taking my first Iado classes around fall its something I have been wanting to do for a long time but classes always ended up being full. I got to be extra as a Samurai in the show Shogun but didnt get any sword scenes I am hoping with some training I will get to do so next season if they hire me again.
The privacy of practice is immensely important to me. Practice together via remote methodology is fantastically convenient... and enables privacy. Let's do it!
This is a very good video. I'm a newbie iaido trainee and I really like to watch your videos about Iaido and other martial arts. I just want to ask you something: in the opening video, there's a scene where you perform "tameshigiri". Have you even studied "battodo"?
I love how all these start from a seiza position, so some edo period samurai developed these techniques because he doesn’t trust his homies sitting near him
Thank you for sharing that. Your iai is very clean and crisp. I practice Eishin-Ryu, which is Koryu. We have some very slight variations in the techniques. Our Mae furikaburi is considered "Fuji-like" where both hands arc up to the middle and join near the forehead. The o-chiburi arc is closer to the head. In Ukenagashi, we swing the menuki-chiburi in more of a circle. We do have a handful of waza where you are the attacker, like Iwanami, which is part of our Chuden Tatehiza set. We also do Tatte Noto. I take it this is Seitei Iai from the Iaido Federation?
I would like to see more of you performing Seitei Gata from Tachi-waza (like Shiho-giri). I found it interesting that you don't practice bunkai with shinai or bokuto.
In one of your videos would you mind explaining the difference between IAIDÒ and IAIJUSTSU, AIKIDO and AIKIJUTSU ,JUDO and JUJITSÙ, KYUDO and KYUJITSU, and KENDO to KENJUTSU.
It would be interesting to see, even though these are just exercises, what it would look like if there were an opponent there, and if you could move faster than the opponent using your training in the different kata. Great video as always. ^-^
That is an interesting expression of ukenagashi. In the Iaido style I have trained in, the Chiburi is a long, almost exaggerated, wipe across the knee.
I took karate as a kid and I believe it is the same. It's a scripted set of moves and techniques that that simulate a fight and facilitate the learning of the art.
Hello Mr.Shogo, Would you someday do some sword-practing-at-home-for-beginner clips please? I have just bought a bokken in order to train at home but still haven't figured out which exercises or moves are more helpful and suitable. I very fond of you and your channel so I think that what you say would be more trustworthy to me. Hope that you will read this comment. Wish you all the best
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As an American katana enthusiast who has no formal training whatsoever, I really enjoy these kind of videos. Really crisp form and the loud tachikaze attests to your correct edge alignment.
In my case Ghost of Tsushima brought me here, and thakn to Shogo i can learn a little bit more of this ancient culture, every day.
I loved this comment. I don't even know what the hell a tachikaze is and I been doing martial arts almost 20 years.. I'm so ashamed lol.
@@ForsakenKingOfMurrica lol. Sword wind. The audible feedback you hear when you swing the blade through the air. If your edge alignment is on point (like Shogos) you hear it very loudly.
@@erichusayn that is only if there is a bohi, if you use a blade with no bohi the sound is heavily reduced.
@@TheEzio1991 oh yeah. Can still hear it though if tour edge alignment is on point. Have quite a few with no bohi that produce a loud tachikaze.
A lot of this reminds me of Wild West, cowboy fast draw duels. Even the cowboys had their techniques. Proper position of the Gun on your waist, and different ways to draw your weapon at the ready.
there were no fast draw duels in the Wild West..lol...too much movies eh ..Why would you give your opponent a chance to kill you..that's just stupid.
@@CorporaMedicina , yup. Gunfighters never confronted each other. To quote: "You too much tv!"
@@CorporaMedicina wyatt earp was famous for his slow and controlled shooting in firefights. Wonder where the "fast draw" myth came from.
@@monkeymilk8060"where the "fast draw" myth came from" - from Hollywood...lol..read history and do not invent history.
That's more of a movie thing. And probably the reason it reminds you of that is because many cowboy western movies were heavily influenced by old samurai films
The second kata sword hand change and level held was very impressive.
This brings back when I managed to learn a little bit of Iaido from a marine who was stationed in Japan during the post World War II reconstruction of Japan where he had managed to learn it himself from a master while he was stationed there. Stating how one of his biggest regrets was helping in the destruction of thousands of ancient blades to fulfill demands from the American side of the leadership. Though he claimed a fair few managed to smuggle away some of the swords to the west. I don't know what happened to the man who taught me the basics back then or if he is even alive but I'll always appreciate him showing me those basics. I might be a little old to begin again myself however I hope my son takes up an interest and that some day he can learn.
What was his name and where was he stationed?
@@bryanlunt7579 He was stationed in Yokohama and I did manage to get a hold of him the other day to see how he was doing. Mentioning this thread. He then requested I not give his name or rank. Wanting to spend his final days in peace as he is fading fast. Not surprising what with him being in his late 90s and all.
Think what you will but I'm not going to deny a dying man his wishes.
@@anime-mun Well, yeah, privacy is important. I miiight know the dojo that he went to.
@@anime-mun I mean, everyone is stationed in Yokohama. His initials are JC?
@@bryanlunt7579 Actually no. They aren't and like I said. He asked me to keep his name out of things so I'm not gonna give his actual initials.
Im learning Iaido and today is my second lesson,i love japanese martial arts,thank you for the info,good job!⛩🥋
Are you still going at it?
The eye movement in the demonstrations make it so much easier to understand the situation that you’re trying to explain. Very well done Shogo
Wonderful video. Thanks for the explanations of your kata. I've witnessed a few iaido demonstrations but never had the level of understanding that this video imparts.
I practiced aikido for years. On every step of my journey, my sensei and everyone who was more advanced than me reinforced that it was for self-defense only, that a teenager like me wasn't supposed to provoke someone into attacking. I learned how to deescalate situations and worked on becoming easier to get along with rather than continue to be the angry kid that I was. Those lessons helped shape me into the man I've become and help instill the discipline I'd need to get through ten grueling years of college.
Tenshinryu Hyouho is my chosen path of Katana technique. From what Ive observed so far; it combines the meditative aspects of Iaido sword drawing...with the practical implications of Kendo, but instead of the usual point system style of attacks, it employs specific attacks that disable your opponent from advancing any further without necessarily dealing a lethal blow. Love your channel Shogo!
Ooh, that definitely sounds interesting. Though I'm not able to begin iaido or any katana styles/techniques ( let alone whether there would be a proper dojo nearby to begin with ) just yet, but I have heard of there being numerous different styles and this one sounds like a potential choice.
You are truly a wonderful person and I find myself meeting your bow with my own even though we aren't near each other. I myself appreciate all your teaching content. Especially given I am a novice in learning the language and culture. しょごさん、ありがとうございます
As someone who learned a bit of Japanese sword from an American martial arts curriculum, I appreciate this kind of video that goes into the historical background and the traditional technique that sometimes has been lost from the training here.
I’ve learned these forms as I am taking Iaido classes!
I trained fencing and the first thing we learned was stance and the tradition of the salute and I’m really excited to have your videos.. theirs so much to learn before even touching a sword/bokken
Showing the sitting position and footwork was awesome! Thank you Shogo!
I am British and just starting Iaido. Thank you for a clear and very excellent explanation of the evolution of Iaido through history and why Iaido was created.
I started training a couple of months ago,and it has been a great experience. I recomend it to everyone.
Me too!
I am really enjoying your videos.
The history. The presentation. The format. The music.
You already have student's waiting to learn with each new video.
Thank you!
You focus during kata is admirable. Excellent video. Informative and delightful.
I'm starting iaido classes in 3 weeks. I'm super excited to try something new! Since I live in America it was difficult even finding a decent class near me. I have to drive an hour for it but it's worth it to me. It's a husband & wife duo instructing the class. The husband trained in Japan. That's all I currently know about them. I'm just happy I found something reachable in my area. It's definitely not easy finding these places in America. Especially in small towns. I had 3 choices & 2 of them are a 3 hour commute.
Thank you for making these videos. It helps me mentally prepare a little.
I have no idea why I started watching these videos... but they are freaking awesome. I'm now subscribed!
As a koryu trainee, I just started to learn the battojutsu part of my school. It's very similiar to your wazas, and the sitting positions can be painful. =)
Mobility in your knees and ankles is vital to reduce the pain.
Work on some stretches in your free time and it should help out.
@@НиколайГераксиев I'm practicing the wazas every single day, and I'm stretching after. :) Still, it won't be too comfortable, so I have to get used to it.
Keep sitting that way. You'll get strong muscles that connect to the tendons. I remember when I could barely stand it for 20 minutes. Seems like so long ago now. Discipline every part of your body.
Thank you for this video. I love japanese swordsmanship. But i don't have access to a real school. So just watching videos like yours gives me information. But still I want to have a proper training. Im just training carefully on my japanese inspired sword.
I used to do this at a local club, it suprisingly gave me peace internally, truly one of the most unique system I have ever done. I disliked kendo, too much noise!
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I watch many of your videos over and over and always learn something new thank you for posting Shogo
I recently started practicing Iaidō but it's hard to find experienced sensei where I live (rural Southern Germany), so your instructional videos are greatly appreciated!
Looks fierce and graceful. Good job there, Shogo-san.
Huge thanks for your breakdown and history of Iaido/Iaijutsu this is the best i've seen. I had never made the connection and understood the differences from Kenjutsu.
Such an informative video. Really educative!! Well done
You're a very good educator, I appreciate you're content very much!
I started training iaido because of your videos on them. Keep the martial arts videos coming 🥷🏾
Love that picture of Haruna Sensei :-) a couple of comments about terminology:
1) I would translate the 部 in 全日本剣道連盟居合道部 as "section" rather than "club" so "All Japan Kendō Federation Iaidō Section". "Club" makes it sound more like a high school club or small local club.
2) Speaking as a former European iai practitioner (I now practice in Japan), we generally refer to "師匠" in English as "teachers" or "instructors" rather than "masters", and to "弟子" as "students" as these terms more accurately reflect the nature of the relationship between the two. I understand it's the same in the US and Canada. We are all students :-D
3) The technical term for "鞘" is "scabbard".
Sorry to be pedantic but I am a professional translator/proofreader. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work and good luck in your training!
I’ve always been fascinated with Japanese martial arts (I’m a humble Shotokan Karate brown belt), especially those utilizing a sword. Thanks for your clear teaching on these fascinating, eternal arts.
Very informative. Thank you. Look forward for more Iaijutsu videos.
Am from Kolkata India,recently am watching a lot of Iado and Katana swords is so energitic, I really want to learn this Kendo Katana sword martial arts. Am hooked in this.🤺
Thank You for sharing . There are no Iaido training schools in or near where I live . This video gives me something to strive for . Thanks again.
A beautiful teaching. Thanks. I can see a lot of the classical koryu in it.
Thanks for giving us insight into Japanese history and martial arts
As a martial arts enthusiast, I love learning about other martial arts outside of the Kung Fu school I grew up in and around. I'm extremely familiar with kata (they're in Chinese martial arts too for those who don't know) and they're awesome to learn! Also, I love your vids and Rurouni Kenshin so thanks for sharing these, Shogosan!
Your channel is growing so quickly and im glad i can be a part of it!!
I've always wanted to learn Iaido but so far haven't found a school. Videos like are always nice to see and I always enjoy in depth explanations
Very nice brother love your channel ❤️
I appreciate your longer videos, thank you sensei. P.S. make sure you practice your Katas not only slow and precise, but also wild and fast. So that you can precise, whether FAST or SLOW.
I love your channel. I am fascinated by, and respect Japanese culture by far. And I’m further educated and enlightened with each content you put out 🙏🏾
Being a martial arts practitioner myself, I really enjoy learning about different schools and styles.
How long have you trained Iaido Shogo?
he's trained for 6 years i believe
Excellent video as always!
Enjoyed this...haven’t thought of much of this in decades... my katas are a combination of quick drawing & combat... nice production...
I'm sure that is much, much harder than it looks. Thank you for sharing something personal like that with us.
It is
Thanks for the video sir, Shogo itoko! Enjoy your week!
As a trainee of iado I love watching more advanced learners do the katas
nice work, I always liked katana swordsmanship in reality and in movies
I've been to Japan twice in about 30 years, I was in Kyoto back in 1987 for a youth exchange - fascinating culture 🙂
Please teach us more about IAIDO basics, I'm very into this !
Of all the sword martial arts in the world drawing and sheathing the sword in iaijustu is very beautiful to see.
Great video. Appreciated how you brought up the differences between Iado and kendo., And how they complement each other. Nicely done.
I'm super excited to attend my first Iaido lesson tomorrow (22/01/23, or 1/22/23) and may even be taught by a 7th Dan sensei himself! May even be taught some Kendo as well! Super excited about taking my first martial art class ever!
Very informative, thank you!!!
I like practicing Katas it definitely trains mind and body! Thanks
4th comment on this comment!! Love your channel! It is really giving a lot of knowledge I was longing for!
As a martial arts practitioner (I don’t call myself a martial artist as I have not fully mastered the mental part) I really appreciate the culture and the martial arts of Japan
Thank you for sharing ! Love it
Thank you! Your videos compliment my training so much! :D
Hi! Thanks you very much for your videos, it may be such a work to share your knowledge, with this quality level and involvement. This is SO interesting and well crafted! I'm a trainee (I begin) in aikibudo, katori and iaido, and your video are so clear! Thanks for this sharing gift from you, your family and friends. Thanks for your time ,-)
This is what I was looking for! I always learn from your videos! Thank you very much Sensei! Blessings!
Your form is excellent, Shogo.
I wanna practice this marital art actually I like the meaning and history behind it thanks for sharing🙌💯
Merci pour cette vidéo. Belle chaîne
La culture japonaise 🇯🇵 est la plus
belle et raffinée culture du monde 🇩🇿
Ukenagashi was the kata that, seeing it performed, made me want to try Iaido. I took some lessons under Faye Goodman-sensei back in the UK, and really wish I'd kept it up. Perhaps some day I'll get back to it.
Nice Shogo! Your explanation is always educational! Let's grow togather as fellow iaidokas 🙇😁
Beautiful! Excellent presentation and thank you.
So to sum it up, it's image training with various situations involved. Very interesting video explaining them.
Can you make a video about what the Samurai and the onna bugeisha wore
Great video, Shogo-San!
I study ZNKR & Muso Shinden Ryu, we also incorporate Kenjutsu to keep the combative element alive. Now that I have justified my position. To those nit-pickers in the comments, 'have a day-off', you'd criticise Koga for his Judo. He is doing a great job and his channel is excellent.
I really liked how you performed chiburi on ippon me mae. You also have an excellent jo ha kyu!!
I have been doing iai since 1976 when we had some lessons with John Naraki Hara, using a karate obi. I always thought this made an ugly shape, like you have an umbilical hernia. Thank you for your information on the kaku obi, I am looking forward to getting one and looking slimmer.
Thanks so much for sharing 🎉🎉🎉
This is, as always with your precise instruction, invaluable. I notice that you are extremely detailed in this and other videos, regarding the precise points to attend to when grasping the Tsuka, thumb position on the Tsuba, during the drawing of the Katana.. including how to withdraw the Saya backwards and away from the Katana... keeping the actual Koiguchi radial position hidden from the opponent, prior to the actual strike. Once the strike is completed, I wonder if I am missing this in your instruction, the only position element appears to be that the Kissaki tip is slightly lower than the body of the Katana? When practicing punches and kicks, for example, I have found that concentrating on my fist and knuckle position at the point of impact, by pausing... holding... and feeling that posture, has given me an advantage in real life situations. (I was a police officer a few decades ago). Even when practicing Judo techniques, the follow-through position was something I meticulously concentrated on. So... my question is: What is the actual end point list of things to concentrate on immediately at the point of strike (right before moving the Kissaki back to the next position)? If there is a list; what exercises would be useful to improve on those items? As usual... thank you so much for your hard work with these videos. They are immensely valuable in a desert of instructors where I live.
Thank you I really like your teaching style. Tell them what your going to tell them, tell them , tell the. What you told them...👍🥋
Thank you, Sensei!
Good explanation and good demonstration.
Sensei, a question regarding the display of Japanese swords . . . .
I have heard that when displaying Japanese swords, they should be on the rack with the handle to the left if they are just for display (since this better shows the ornate fittings), but a person practicing sword arts would display with the handle to the right so the sword could be grabbed and put into use quickly if needed. So I am surprised to see your blades displayed handle left behind you. Clearly there is something about this I am not understanding. An explanation of this would be appreciated. Thanks.
I'm sure Shogo could better answer this question, but in our Ryuha, Eishin-Ryu, we display the tsuka to the left because it demonstrates a peaceful household where the weapon is more difficult to draw. Even into the dojo or home we carry the weapon in the right hand, cutting edge down, tsuka to the rear so it cannot be drawn easily and shows your peaceful intent.
@J T You have answered the question perfectly, thank you!
There are hardly any occasions where you put the Tsuka handle on the right side in Japan today!
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Very interesting. Thank you!
Swords in Japan are always put in racks, also on the ground with cutting edge facing yourself, with the handle to the left. This is similar to the reasons for shaking hands with the right hand and driving cars on the left side as in the UK. It is night impossible for Samurai to draw a sword with the handle facing the left and cutting edge facing you. Also, I recall, the handle would face away toward a door and not away from it.
@@LetsaskShogo I imagine walking into someone's house with a sword displayed that way feels a lot like being in the US and seeing someone with a gun mounted on the wall lol
I will be taking my first Iado classes around fall its something I have been wanting to do for a long time but classes always ended up being full. I got to be extra as a Samurai in the show Shogun but didnt get any sword scenes I am hoping with some training I will get to do so next season if they hire me again.
The privacy of practice is immensely important to me. Practice together via remote methodology is fantastically convenient... and enables privacy. Let's do it!
Another very helpful video. I’m very interested in iaido. I found three dojos near me and I’m gonna visit them.
This is a very good video. I'm a newbie iaido trainee and I really like to watch your videos about Iaido and other martial arts. I just want to ask you something: in the opening video, there's a scene where you perform "tameshigiri". Have you even studied "battodo"?
Can you do I video with all 12 standard katas? You’re awesome brother!
I love how all these start from a seiza position, so some edo period samurai developed these techniques because he doesn’t trust his homies sitting near him
Thank you for sharing that. Your iai is very clean and crisp. I practice Eishin-Ryu, which is Koryu. We have some very slight variations in the techniques. Our Mae furikaburi is considered "Fuji-like" where both hands arc up to the middle and join near the forehead. The o-chiburi arc is closer to the head. In Ukenagashi, we swing the menuki-chiburi in more of a circle. We do have a handful of waza where you are the attacker, like Iwanami, which is part of our Chuden Tatehiza set. We also do Tatte Noto. I take it this is Seitei Iai from the Iaido Federation?
I would like to see more of you performing Seitei Gata from Tachi-waza (like Shiho-giri).
I found it interesting that you don't practice bunkai with shinai or bokuto.
In one of your videos would you mind explaining the difference between IAIDÒ and IAIJUSTSU, AIKIDO and AIKIJUTSU ,JUDO and JUJITSÙ, KYUDO and KYUJITSU, and KENDO to KENJUTSU.
Very well explained, thank you for this
Wow, impressive nukitsuke, Shogo san!
Dear Master sogo , having a request to explain the various types of katana sword used in ancient times of Japan.
With regards. Thanks.
It would be interesting to see, even though these are just exercises, what it would look like if there were an opponent there, and if you could move faster than the opponent using your training in the different kata. Great video as always. ^-^
Arigatou Gozaimashita Sensei :) (from California)
That is an interesting expression of ukenagashi. In the Iaido style I have trained in, the Chiburi is a long, almost exaggerated, wipe across the knee.
I am really bad at all physical tasks but I remember Trying to do "Kata in karate ! Is it the same thing?
I took karate as a kid and I believe it is the same. It's a scripted set of moves and techniques that that simulate a fight and facilitate the learning of the art.
Performing those kata in that corner near the walls had me nervous. But you shown great control.
As adept learning bujutsu I started practicing kata myself but I still do a lot of sparring with bokkens especially with more expirienced opponent
The last part is a beautiful sword philosophy.
Hi do you have a video of the cuts in 8 directions please?
Hello Mr.Shogo,
Would you someday do some sword-practing-at-home-for-beginner clips please? I have just bought a bokken in order to train at home but still haven't figured out which exercises or moves are more helpful and suitable.
I very fond of you and your channel so I think that what you say would be more trustworthy to me.
Hope that you will read this comment. Wish you all the best