This was really helpful before our trip to Kyoto in November this year..Thank You
@みらい-o3n3 ай бұрын
とっても良い居合刀ですね、今日私も東山堂様より居合刀を購入しました。q(^-^q)
@kenglam3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your video, Simon. I am curious about the concept of letting your Sageo hang like that: other styles tie their Sageo to their Himo strings etc. Why is it that your Ryuha do not tie the Sageo, but instead leaving it hanging? Thanks.
@BLACKBELTSIMON3 ай бұрын
For our dojo, this is individual's preference. We have sensei and students who have theirs tied or hanged. My 1st and main Sensei has his hanged out, so i follow him. Meanwhile, another Sensei has her tied, so some other students who trained with her more also have their tied. Our dojo is one that focuses on individual's growth and path rather than strictly dictates what can or cannot be done. Of course, there are basic techniques, disciplines and behaviours all have to follow. Once a student has mastered the basics, he/she is free to explore and develop his/her own way.
@kenglam3 ай бұрын
@@BLACKBELTSIMON I see. I am still curious to hear about the thought process of having it hung vs. tying it: I fully understand the concept of following ones own path in ones martial arts journey, but I do not fully understand the advantages for having the sageo hanging vs. tying. Thanks.
@Madox91233 ай бұрын
gehe mal jetzt davon aus des es sich um IAIDO handelt, trainiere gelegentlich zum Stressabbau imaginär.
@007hellz3 ай бұрын
I practice Siljun do bup and I'd be a kid in a candy store if i could go to Tozando. Not to mention id get my dream custom iato.
@BLACKBELTSIMON3 ай бұрын
Tozando iaito are ok. But they are more a retailer than a maker. For custom iaito, there are other places more catered for custom order. However, for those who are not comfortable travelling around Japan and communicating in Japanese, Tozando is great because you can communicate in English
@arkadandfortuna15823 ай бұрын
Awesome post! When I used to practice, I’d always check the balance, if it’s tip-heavy or not, check the Shaku length and if it hangs inches off the ground and lastly practice my cuts with Morote-tsuki. (And also check the qty of the sword for scratches, bubbling on the metal and if the saya is cracked. Which Iaito did u end up buying?)
@BLACKBELTSIMON3 ай бұрын
I actually ended up buying an iaito from another store in Osaka. But I bought some accessories and my friend bought a custom iaito from tozando
@Thatonetomato-sf6wx3 ай бұрын
Just ordered mine yesterday at the Tozando Kyoto store now I have to wait 4 months to get it
@BLACKBELTSIMON3 ай бұрын
4 months is a long wait for an iaito. Was it a custom order one? How much was it?
@Thatonetomato-sf6wx3 ай бұрын
Custom order I based it off a one I found in the store bc that one was too long price was around the starting price.
@nine20524 ай бұрын
Nice vid 👍
@sctan934 ай бұрын
Hello, may I know how much does an entry grade Iaito cost at Tozando?
@BLACKBELTSIMON4 ай бұрын
I'm not sure whether Tozando did adjust their prices due to recent global inflation or low JPY/USD exchange rate. I, however, remember seeing prices as low as between 50,000 Yen and 60,000 Yen from either Tozando or other shops. Assume they did not adjust their prices, it may be a good time to take advantage of the exchange rate now. Hope it helps
@kumanosekkai46766 ай бұрын
Nice
@nocturneprividyenie23917 ай бұрын
This is very informative and helpful. ^_^
@Numero1037 ай бұрын
I know for iaito they are unsharpened but can you do combat sparring with them? like can to iaito blades make impact without damage risk?
@BLACKBELTSIMON7 ай бұрын
Like real katana and other blades, they do get damage when hit with similar or harder materials. Even real katana gets worn out or damaged gradually during test cutting bamboos and tatami mats
@Numero1037 ай бұрын
@@BLACKBELTSIMON Thanks for the reply! That’s good to know. I was just curious if Iaito would be durable for sparring since getting a real katana is expensive lol
@miya60084 ай бұрын
@@Numero103 If you are planning on doing HEMA type fencing/sparring but with Japanese swordsmanship there might be some iaito that could be used for that because they are very similar to Katana (most iaito are not steel blades so they might not handle impacts as well). There are other options now though, polypropylene training swords exist and you can find relatively thicker ones. Every culture throughout history has tried to find ways to decrease needless risk of injury for warriors in training or just athletes, so please do not shy away from protective gear and safer training practices.
@nocturneprividyenie23917 ай бұрын
This is interesting! ^_^ 🙂 I like it!
@aayazahmed53898 ай бұрын
What are the measurements?
@heijoshin8 ай бұрын
Domo!
@snowthatxiaoeats6848 ай бұрын
what station is this?
@BLACKBELTSIMON8 ай бұрын
I forgot. But you can try to google for stations good for Nozomi Shinkansen viewing at full speed passing
@fe9ner2564 ай бұрын
Looks like Odawara station
@professornopeАй бұрын
@@fe9ner256 I was there a few years ago. Looks very similar to Odawara Station. Most people stop here to travel to Hakone.
@Talon_Ryan9 ай бұрын
Hi will heavy-weight blade much more wide than standard blade for an iaito?
@BLACKBELTSIMON9 ай бұрын
It is only slightly wider, only noticeable when compared side by side. Heavier blades feel closer to real blades
@Talon_Ryan9 ай бұрын
Thank you. Currently I'm using an unshapred katana for practice, but I will definitely buy iaito for safety purpose.@@BLACKBELTSIMON
@johnrohrkaste20739 ай бұрын
My custom iaito is nearly the same I got last year except for the tsuba, hamon, and segeo string being different
@BLACKBELTSIMON9 ай бұрын
Yeah some are not much different and some can be quite different. Depending on what were custom-made. The blade length; the curve angle of the blade; the kissaki type and length; the hamon type; the length of tsuka; and then things like the choice of tsuba, habaki, seppa, kogai, fuchi, tsukamaki, shitodome, menuko etc......
@kenglam9 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your 5th Dan grading 🙂 In which federation is your 5th Dan grade, friend? Is it the ZNKR or ZNIR? Thanks 🙂
@BLACKBELTSIMON9 ай бұрын
Thank you. I belong to 土佐英信流居合術根元道場 自彊塾 Tosa Eishin Ryu Iai-Jutsu Jikyo-Juku Kongen Dojo which is a member of 日本居合術連盟 Nippon Iai-Jutsu Renmei
@kenglam9 ай бұрын
@@BLACKBELTSIMON Sorry for my ignorance. but is the Nippon Iai-Jutsu Renmei the same as the All Japan Iaido Federation? Thanks again 🙂
@BLACKBELTSIMON9 ай бұрын
@@kenglam To be honest I actually get confused with different names and organisations which tend to split up sometimes. So nowadays I don't really care too much about organisations, styles and schools...
@kenglam9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video 🙂 I am curious about this technique: from your video the hind leg is sometimes raised (your knee is above ground/not touching the floor) and other times, it is not - is there a fixed way of doing this technique, or can you change it, as you see fit? Thank you 🙏
@BLACKBELTSIMON9 ай бұрын
In our style we practice the same technique with variations based on different scenarios. The scenario is what we visualize in practice or in performance. Of course for beginners we simply teach one way first and explain the variations. Having said that, most iaido schools nowadays teach standardized kata for more convenient in teaching and for competition. Back to your question, the knee was kept above the ground as i pushed forward reaching the opponent further away. As i moved in closer to the opponent or when the opponent was close enough, there was no need to push forward and hence the knee would have kept on the floor. Hope this answers your question.
@kenglam9 ай бұрын
@@BLACKBELTSIMON Thank you for your explanation - it's highly appreciated 🙂
@CarlosTaracena-r6v10 ай бұрын
MAGNIFICO
@rj-yr4ql10 ай бұрын
Is it possible to check in an iato at the airport?
@BLACKBELTSIMON10 ай бұрын
Yes you can. As long as it is a proper iaito bought from a real budo equipment store and not a fake metal one which could be sharpened as weapon. There is a chance Japanese custom would do a magnetic check at the airport to confirm your iaito is not made of metal. I'm going to post a video explaining all the requirements relating to bringing iaito or katana in and out of Japan on a plane
@rj-yr4ql10 ай бұрын
@@BLACKBELTSIMON thanks. Looking forward to that vid.
@andrewserna94110 ай бұрын
Fly kick incoming 😂
@kumanosekkai467610 ай бұрын
Ichi
@kumanosekkai467610 ай бұрын
Yea! Gambate !
@ezyduzit905010 ай бұрын
I just watched a man swing a sword up and down for a minute straight
@jjs389011 ай бұрын
That’s Iaido not Iaijutsu
@jjs389011 ай бұрын
Either good Iaido or bad Iaijutsu. I’m guessing good Iaido but the title is confusing.
@jjs389011 ай бұрын
So this is Iaido. Obviously not Iaijutsu. Completely different styles.
@jjs389011 ай бұрын
Nice Iaido. This is obviously not an Iaijutsu kata. But well done with the Iaido!
@GnohmPolaeon.B.OniShartz11 ай бұрын
I hope my words translate; So, your whole style is essentially, "If you make me draw my blade, I'm taking a limb and putting it away. If you decide you didn't like that limb I will take another and the blade goes away. Why you gotta make me take a limb? Limbs are gross, and The sword is happier and more beautiful in its home". Okay, maybe I made some of that up but I can respect it what you got going on.
@竹薮直人11 ай бұрын
ハフハフ、カチャカチャ
@matthiaslow8533 Жыл бұрын
Good to know 👍
@matthiaslow8533 Жыл бұрын
What to do when one is in a situation where there are no place to learn from apart from KZbin so I really appreciate you and thank you so much
@matthiaslow8533 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to learn, thanks for sharing. My wish is that it would be good to have a learning from lessons 1 to 100. that would be great for people like us doesn't have such privilege.
@BLACKBELTSIMON Жыл бұрын
It would be difficult to learn everything online. However, experienced artists are able to learn and adjust some techniques by watching videos. These videos are like theories and lectures at universities. You still need to do tutorials, home works, practices and exams with the help of instructors. As a martial art practitioner and content creator, with the limitation of time and what I can upload, i would do my best to assist my subscribers/followers.
@matthiaslow8533 Жыл бұрын
O.. I c.. But what is the range cost like?, do share. Anyway it is not easy to find an Iaido practice training centre (Dojo), and hardly any Kenjitsu. KENDO yes. So most of us join Aikido. And Aikido only teaches using bokken then using iaito. I usually do my practice using the KZbin platform only. Not perfect and obviously no Dojo to guide... I believe if there is a Dojo teaching training iaido, the business will prosper.
@BLACKBELTSIMON Жыл бұрын
Basic beginners (I do not suggest) ones are usually around 40,000 Yen. Good ones are from approx 70,000 Yen. Depends on the length as well. But if you ask the shop, they would be able to provide suggestion to you. If you want fast response, you can always call tot he shop directly. Staffs at Tozando are perfectly no problem with English. Other shops you may need to use some Japanese to communicate.
@matthiaslow8533 Жыл бұрын
Yes I believe for katana sword (Shinken) real cutting one. And if anyone own one I believe it is still OK but not to use it in public like the law in Japan itself. Have a Iaito (dull) katana sword, as a display for decoration is allowed. Question is no one here in Malaysia retail such katana sword brought in directly from Japan especially from Tozanto. How wonderful if we have it then most katana sword are made from China.
@BLACKBELTSIMON Жыл бұрын
Good iaito made from reputable makers from Japan feel and swing like a real katana. For practice it would be a good idea to order an iaito from one of these suppliers. You can look into Tozando in Kyoto; Meirin in Tennoji Osaka; and Minosaka in Gifu.
@matthiaslow8533 Жыл бұрын
Yes I have communicated with Tozando waiting for them to get back to me. It does take a while for them to reply.
@BLACKBELTSIMON Жыл бұрын
@@matthiaslow8533 That's good. May I suggest if your budget allows, consider getting a higher range iaito like a custom made one. I've tested many of their standard ones and custom made ones. The standards ones were not the best for serious practice. But the higher range ones were good.
@matthiaslow8533 Жыл бұрын
Wow..I wish I had one will be the happiest days of my life and it is hard to buy and sip it to Malaysia.Thanks for sharing...Wow very nice
@BLACKBELTSIMON Жыл бұрын
Is it illegal to own katana or iai-to in Malaysia?
@kangkangxu Жыл бұрын
Then why do you name yourself as “black belt Simon”?
@BLACKBELTSIMON Жыл бұрын
Do you have a suggestion for an alternative name?
@matthiaslow8533 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, it is good to learn.
@BLACKBELTSIMON Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@NabihAlAmin Жыл бұрын
Nice vid, I would have liked it better to hear and know what you were talking about.
@JohnKaplan-d7w Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@10290sstp Жыл бұрын
I agree with that because it is only about fighting skill, the more you fight the better you are
@澤崎段上 Жыл бұрын
振れてない
@園部けんご5 ай бұрын
音がするからキチンとふれてるけど、構えが剣道になってるよね。
@timrob0420 Жыл бұрын
Maybe in Tae Kwon Doe or some bullshit martial art like that
@yoinekonouta Жыл бұрын
初心者の方ですか?
@neutral6941 Жыл бұрын
Same thing Bruce Lee said.
@Neybedil Жыл бұрын
Just one bullet for one stupid anime enjoyer
@teflondrunk Жыл бұрын
You brought the kissaki inside your arm. Should be left outside the arm in preparation for the tsuki.
@BLACKBELTSIMON Жыл бұрын
That's right. In fact last month in Japan I heard that our senior masters have recently modified its movement to make it less prompting to accident as such. This happened after a Japanese member in Sendai actually punctured his upper arm with his katana while doing the same movement.