21 ways of Chiburi

On the subject of Chiburi, I researched various techniques on how to beat or wipe the blood off the blade in different ways.
There are many more variants in Iaido, but they often only differ in one angle or one position. There is also the spiritual aspect of cutting off blood, which I will not go into specifically here.
I tried to summarize the most concise possibilities and present them in a video.
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[@aozoratenshu]

For the love of nihonto, people, please do not wipe your swords with grass, leaves or any other plant material.

[@georgefreesamurai]

I fully agree with you! Any organic residue on the blade will result in rusting. Even after practicing cutting, you should always use alcohol to remove vegetable residue from the blade before oiling it. The video is intended to show the various options there are for primarily wiping/knotting off the blood. Because if I were actually in a battle in the woods, my blade was bloody and I had no other tools, I would improvise by pre-cleaning it with dry grass or leaves before putting it in the Saja. Afterwards, when you are safe and calm, you must of course prepare the blade accordingly!

[@charliebowen5071]

Yeah I have no clue what this guy is doing but it’s not Japanese sword.. one or two of those are actual chiburi!! One of them he grabbed the blade… you never never ever ever ever touch the blade… even when cleaning at home…. Never bare skin on blade after togishi

[@boywhohasl1vedhascometodie469]

You can, you just have to clean the blade afterwards, just a cloth does nicely. Also Chiburi is also known as Chiburui, which is “Readyness stance” and Chiburui was shortened to Chiburi after the way. It’s not meant to shake the blood off, it’s meant to ready yourself for another attack and tk check to see if the blade is ok. Let’s Ask Shogo and Let’s Ask Seki Sensei have videos on both.

[@410cultivar]

@@boywhohasl1vedhascometodie469 correct. Blood acts a bit like water when it's fresh and still warm. Very little if any stays on a blade. And shaking it wouldn't really remove any serious amount.

[@1965anthony]

In fairness, #10 the simple horizontal movement is by far the most common.

[@itsMBWAAA]

I’m going to return to this video for reference when making animations

[@georgefreesamurai]

It is a pleasure and honor for me if someone uses my video

[@itsMBWAAA]

@@georgefreesamurai if I ever stop being so lazy I will credit you when I’m done!

[@georgefreesamurai]

@@itsMBWAAA If you're lazy right now, I might be unavailable at the moment. Everything in life has a timing and is interconnected. Thus speaks the Tao

[@mekugi]

Awesome sauce George! Love you man. Make more!!!

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thanks

[@georgefreesamurai]

Your channel looks interesting too.

[@mekugi]

@@georgefreesamurai Right on!

[@AssemYazid]

I wish your daughter the best of luck man it was a beautiful scene may god always watch over her and help her i loved the chiburies so much i was searching for wh en u wipe the blade with ur sleeves since i couldn't fined it anywhere else so i wanted to make sure of it authenticity for mu research thank you so much.

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thank you very much for your very nice message. If you want to see what has become of the daughter now, watch the following video on my channel: Dad + Daughter Nagamaki Kata

[@keoniABAD117]

I’ve learned a couple new moves thanks to you very appreciative

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thank you very much for the great feedback. I am happy that my video was able to make a positive contribution to other friends of Japanese swordsmanship. Regards, George

[@sarakajira]

That's awesome!

[@waynec9923]

I would like to know the names of each chiburi and what system they came from as a practitioner of MJER I only know three

[@georgefreesamurai]

Hello, I can't tell you the names because some of them I don't know either. I need 10 different Chiburis for my next Kenjutsu graduation to show that I have dealt with the topic. I did a lot of research and looked at a lot of material on KZbin. Especially in Iaido there are many different variants, which often only differ in a different angle or a different position. I then put 21 together, which for me are fundamentally different. I then summarized these in a video.

[@waynec9923]

@@georgefreesamurai thanks for the reply George as I say I only know three chiburi , I wish you good fortune in your upcoming kenjutsu grading keep training 👍

[@boywhohasl1vedhascometodie469]

Impressive video! I loved the segment with your daughter at the end, it was truly heartwarming. Also some little nitpicks and fun facts about Chiburi, is that it really not intended to shake off the blood on the blade, but rather a way to prepare yourself for the next attack. The original word for Chiburi was “Chiburui” which the word correlates to a ready movement, idk what it directly translates into. It is used both to steel yourself for another attack and to check if the blade is ok, in case if the Mekugi (pin for the blade) is broken or not. Most Chiburui came after the War, when Iaido really took off. For one of the other ones, using organic material makes sense if you are in a tight situation and you don’t have an adequate cloth and if you don’t want to use your Hakama, Kimono, etc, which would be the better option instead of using the forest floor. A good resource for Katana related things would be “Let’s Ask Seki Sensei.” It’s a channel ran by Shogo, but the person in subject is a grand master of a Ryuha that has existed for 22 generations, I would recommend you check that out!

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thank you very much for this detailed and nice comment! I didn't know the word "Chiburui" yet. Thanks for the addition. And I'm already looking forward to the channel you recommended and I'll check it out right away.

[@georgefreesamurai]

I got so many comments on the channel and I'm still learning. Thanks very much! I'll check out the channel right now.

[@boywhohasl1vedhascometodie469]

@@georgefreesamurai definitely, it has lots of good information!!

[@marvinm8446]

I love it 🗡🤺❤

[@georgefreesamurai]

thanks

[@Heavon08]

3 has to be my favorite kind of chiburi And 13 has to be the funniest 😋

[@georgefreesamurai]

:D Thanks for your ranking

[@bellakaldera3305]

I would give you 1000 likes if I could, just for the last few seconds of you with your lovely daughter. May she grow to be a great swordswoman.

[@georgefreesamurai]

Many many thanks. Those are very nice words. I appreciate it. George

[@JediContrast]

🙏

[@akademia_kenjutsu]

really inspiring

[@IT-r2d2]

Can you tell from which ryu?

[@georgefreesamurai]

Yamabushi Ryu Kenjutsu, but this video is based on my research and is my own work

[@KenLives333]

... Very bad, rushed, no transfer, just muscles, you have got to start anew EVERYTHING from the ground up, or indeed you will end up in a very very bad and painful spot in a couple years if you continue like that. Review your priorities right now. You look very much out of touch with your body. Take it from someone who did the same obvious, blatant mistakes earlier in his own life and who now fights to repair them mistakes with 100 time more energy needed than just doing the right thing from the get go. Best of luck. I see your confidence, your faith, but zero applied self-knowledge.

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thanks for the comment. I can imagine your view of swordsmanship. But there are different perspectives...

[@KenLives333]

@@georgefreesamurai Hi. I am not purist at all. I worry about your health. I have a similar body built to yours and I can see you would have a lot to win by developing your kinesthesis. That would help you build fluid momentum from the ground up. It's not only about sword and art, it's about daily activities too. everything can be used to learn more about how natural or unnatural your body can be and feel. repetitive injuries happen, not only to others. bla bla bla,,, take care mate, have fun! I know fun is fun (i do know how to have fun let me tell you) but fun is a dead-end that, in fact, DOES NOT lead to embodied freedom. PEACE.

[@invasiveinqustiorahahahhah548]

Simple is best after all the first one is my taste.

[@olafvet5163]

Button Billy

[@geoffbenoy2052]

Ko-shiburi?

[@gustavoantoniopereira3028]

if i do these chiburi my sensei hits me with a stick

[@georgefreesamurai]

Then please tell me which chiburi your master is teaching you which sage? I always like to learn...

[@gustavoantoniopereira3028]

@@georgefreesamurai O-Chiburi or Woko Chiburi, these are the 2 main Chiburi in Seitei Iaido

[@robertopires7652]

🙌👊👏👏👏

[@papandreasg]

Lol

[@MoeLesterDude]

Have you ever heard a samurai name George?

[@georgefreesamurai]

No, but I do it

[@claudioregoli6615]

I will not comment the gentleman0s dressing nor his ways that loog a little "bumpkin". :1) no swinging will ever clean a blade.2) the Shinto ryu " hitting with a fist" is done with the wrong hand:.3) the only effective cleaning are the ones made with the hand ( in Hoki ryu we do that, however in a more educated and subdued way) or with a napkin ( not letting it drop on the soil) or with a part of the garnment ( however, the wicìves object very much to it.)

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thanks for your comment. Even if clothing is a matter of taste, I partially agree with you on a few points. One swing will never completely cleanse a blade of blood. And the best option would be to wash it off with an absorbent handkerchief, followed by a follow-up. But a swing throws off most of the blood, which the cloth then no longer needs to absorb. So the Chiburis make sense. In addition, I think that protecting the blade from corrosion and the Saja had the highest priority in a battle and the optimal conditions were not always offered for this. Therefore, dirty clothing or other circumstances were accepted rather than the blade rusting. And this video should show what different forms of blood wiping/beating off there were. But you gave me a good idea for a new video where I will scientifically examine actual cleaning of the blade with real blood and check your comment. Thanks very much! So maybe we'll see each other again in the fall.

[@TheShurikenZone]

I know I'm a year late, but when I saw the way that #3 was done... the Katori Shinto Ryu chiburi... I had to mention something. I'm glad someone beat me to it. Best to everyone! 👍👍

[@sjalvete]

i'm sorry, but what the actual >.< did i just watch?

[@nejqa3834]

JUST SO AMAZING LIKE THE ZEN MODE ON. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH AND GOD BLESS YOUR LOVELY BABY GIRL

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thanks for the nice compliment and blessing. I was very pleased :)

[@Kamenriderneo]

Number 16 is my favorite. Does anyone know the name of that one?

[@azarelthecreator7098]

The truth is there wont be any blood if the cut is clean.

[@TheLordArion]

Nice display of variations. But the segment at the end with your daughter ❤ loved it. What great connection you have.

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thank you very much for your very nice message. If you want to see what has become of the daughter now, watch the following video on my channel: Dad + Daughter Nagamaki Kata

[@qaidikramuddin]

Noiiiiiiice! I’ve never seen some of those.

[@georgefreesamurai]

THANKS!!!!

[@charlieladd2206]

Cool.

[@violettam.8617]

2:46 😍👍

[@jeffhogan3433]

Lol wtf is this. I cant tell if you are being serious or this is satire lol

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thanks for the comment. What's your problem with that?

[@jeffhogan3433]

@@georgefreesamurai i literally mean what I said...i cannot tell if you are just messing around or trying to be serious. Thats the problem I have...can you clarify?

[@nichiham-NO]

現代の日本ではウエットティッシュで拭きます。その後オリーブオイルを塗れば錆びません。拙者はいつもそうしておりますぞ。

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thanks

[@nichiham-NO]

私のくだらない冗談に怒る事無く、お付き合いありがとうございます。私の祖先は足利将軍家に繋がります。また、祖先の中には関ヶ原の合戦に徳川方として参加した者もおり、私も剣道を学ぶ事で武将の子孫であり、侍であると自負しておりました。しかし、こういった「血振り」の「武芸」が存在する事すら知りませんでした。George氏が武芸を深く伝承されている事に感銘し、尊敬の念に堪えません。ぜひ、この武芸を広く伝承される事を期待し、George氏に感謝の気持ちをお伝えします。

[@georgefreesamurai]

@@nichiham-NO Everything OK. I didn't take anything as an insult or sarcasm and I appreciate anyone who has an honest comment. I'm impressed what bloodline yours is. I read a lot about Japanese history and find the culture so fascinating that I want to adopt it for myself.

[@putraefenddy6082]

16 whats the name of that

[@georgefreesamurai]

Hello, I can't tell you what the Chiburi is called. During my research I searched for a long time and found different ones. But the names were rarely included. I don't even know if there is always an official name. Each sword still is perhaps unique. A friend of mine also made a Chiburi video and then derived some of the names. I'll send you the link...

[@georgefreesamurai]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKSlooKgq7dlh5o

[@armoredsweatpants3997]

Very cool George!, but one could debate that (though traditional) Chiburi is hardly effective at all, I just stick a rag in my obi, lol, your daughter is adorable,BTW😁

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thanks for your comment. How much blood is really removed from the blade in the end is open to debate. Better something than nothing and a scarf is still the best choice, I agree with you.

[@RedChicken]

Can you explain which ryuha styles are these chiburis from? Or you just created them by yourself?

[@georgefreesamurai]

I collected the Chiburis through various literature research and watching many KZbin videos. There are several silences. Most of it is taken from the Iaido. A chiburi is my own creation.

[@RedChicken]

@@georgefreesamurai wow impressive, so which ryuha style u belongs to?

[@georgefreesamurai]

@@RedChicken My Style is the Yamabushi Ryu Kenjutsu

[@d18p]

1:10 I saw this way of shaking the blood from The legendary Zatoichi, but he did it in just a second.

[@georgefreesamurai]

Thanks for your comment Movie swords are mostly blunt weapons made of aluminum. These are light and you can work with them very quickly. My weapon is a hardened steel true cutting kata. Such a weapon is heavier and, due to the inertial drag of the mass, cannot be carried as quickly as an aluminum weapon. But this weapon and speed rather reflects the actual situation in Japan at that time.

[@d18p]

@@georgefreesamurai I see, I didn't thought of that, thank you for the info 👍

[@garybryant7274]

Excellent video! The little lady was mighty fierce....👍

[@FrithjofMiyamoto]

Sehr schöne chiburi Variationen 👍😁