3 TYPES OF BATTO and NOTO TUTORIAL

In this video I show you BATTO and NOTO, which is drawing the sword and sheathing the sword. BATTO and NOTO are very important basic skills for the samurai sword.
From BATTO we will do SEIGAN-NO-KAMAE. This is one of the most basic stances in samurai sword martial arts. Today's video shows techniques from the Kaz Method, which I developed from my experience in Taté and several disciplines of Japanese sword martial arts.
**Note: in Iaido my version of YOKO-NOTO is called tate-noto.
However, these techniques on my channel are my own method which I have developed called Kaz Method. I am calling it yoko-noto since it slides horizontally (yoko) so it is easy to remember.
Whether the katana is horizontal, vertical or another angle, the principle behind the sheathing is the same. I am not ignoring or disrespecting Budo naming conventions. However, since there are many types of Ryuha (schools of martial arts) each with their own types of naming, it is not possible to satisfy everyone's naming conventions.
I teach the principle behind these techniques to performers so that they can handle any scenario in their work. It is derived from my experience as a performer and a martial artist.
To understand the principle beyond the form, to be versatile in responding to a variety of situations, this is at the root of my teaching.**
Please note, this video is for informational purposes only.
Kaz Kobayashi will not be held responsible for any injuries arising from a viewer attempting these sword techniques on their own.
If you are a beginner, please use a BOKKEN. Using a katana (real or replica) without training can result in serious injury and death. Please be sure to work with a professional trainer when using a katana until you are sufficiently skilled.
You can contact Kaz for lessons or please seek local dojos.
I hope you enjoyed this video.
If you did please hit the thumbs up! Please leave a comment letting me know what you thought about it and what else you would like to see!
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Thanks for watching and see you in next video!
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KAZ KOBAYASHI (Performer, Writer, Choreographer) is an actor, a Japanese sword combat (Ta Te) performer and choreographer (Ta Te- Shi). He has been appearing extensively on stage, TV, films in Japan. Films include, Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., 2014), Time Scope Hunter (NHK TV series 2011-2013, Movie in 2013).
As a Japanese martial artist. He has a black belt of IAI and　studied zen meditation and KI and have been certified in each.

[@Guven9000]

I do pratctice everyday.I love it.I am so happy because I bought my first Katana! Thank you for lessons 🙏

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

That's great! Let's practice together!

[@brandonbentley5453]

Practice brings great consolation in stressful times. Keep at it and the Katana will become a close friend. 😊

[@j.d.4697]

This is why I enjoy practicing Japanese sword arts the most by far, even though I prefer European swords and combat styles. They teach attention, precision, calmness, steadiness and deliberation so well.

[@lucasfv1357]

Probably the best reasons to study any form of melee weapon

[@rudro5784]

I like japanese one more,the europian one kinda feel like using knife

[@KateJohn2013England]

I prefer Japanese swordsmanship because the swords are more beautiful and really works of art. I am from England and would say our way is more like being a butcher, the Japanese way is more like a surgeon. Also the armour plays a big part, Japanese are more manoeuvrable making it more like a deadly dance! Just my opinion! Each to their own. Take care. Stay safe 🙏

[@thefracturedbutwhole5475]

@@KateJohn2013England European swordsmanship is definitely not about "being a butcher" it's every bit as elegant, surgical, and disciplined as Japanese swordsmanship, there are plenty of ugly Katanas out there and plenty of beautifully crafted European swords and vice versa, Japanese armour didn't evolve like European armour. Honestly comparing the two (Japanese vs European) is unfair, a Samurai was essentially the equivalent of a knight, knights and Samurai usually had expensive, very well made gear, and were highly trained, so comparing a Samurai to a common infantry soldier isn't fair, of course the Samurai is better, but compared to a European Knight they aren't inherently better or worse in any way. you can Just say you like Japanese swordsmanship, you don't have to crap on European martial arts, or even dislike it all, you can just like what you like.

[@j.d.4697]

@@lucasfv1357 The thing is, HEMA training is structured completely differently. It's taught like any sport or art in Europe, which I'm not saying is bad, but compared to that, Japanese arts put extreme emphasis on the abilities I listed above already beginning with the rituals. And I think the rituals make up the biggest part of that.

[@tivnator]

I was searching for this for so long. A true samurai with the techniques like Rurouni Kenshin. Thank you so much for this video!!! I feel honored to be able to see this video.

[@RyugaChan]

Tenshinryu Hyoho, you're welcome

[@victorperez7877]

Samurai are gone, we can recreate

[@downup-fx7wr]

searching for so long? why? it's not like we're in feudal japan anymore. no one's gonna charge at you and cut you in half.

[@johndorobiala5401]

@@victorperez7877 The Samurai are not gone...Perhaps maybe the Japanese Samurai are gone...But the spirit of the samurai hasn't left the planet!

[@sadsackkvisling9694]

Huh? Authenticity you seek? Start with horseriding and archery, jiujitsu, and most of all the cultural context. But all that is far beyond weebs.

[@sadsackkvisling9694]

Its all in the feet, and wrists. "Iado", as my instructor Darrell butchered it, taught me a lot about form, technically perfect form, and "good" form. Its a subschool MEANT for perfectionists, but when its bokken-knockin' time, the aid its knowlege provides an aggressive and decisive mindset and benefits to one's initiative, as well as, perhaps surprisingly enough, grappling. At at 2 crucial ranges and when kneeling or sitting. Reccomended for any HEMA man, Traditionalists who revere the aesthetic AND combative spirits intimately woven into the daily discipline, or any fencer that wishes to supplement existing skill with the fullblooded beauty of the Classical Japanese arts and their rich legacy.

[@AnyThink5]

now i'm motivated

[@naufalazaidi8612]

Give me the yamato

[@manmeat27]

I took Kendo for 2 years but when I see this it makes wish I practiced with a real sword. So much respect for these type of arts.

[@omari2306]

You are among the last of few japanese men that value their ancestry and masculine identity, i got great respect for you Kazu.

[@TheBladepolisher]

While Kazu demonstrates a deep and profound respect for his historical roots, to say he is among the last few Japanese men that value their ancestry and masculine identity is a little bit of a stretch. With all due respect to you and to Kazu Sensei, I would ask that you not take this as a personal affront to you, but nothing more then what it is, anothers opinion. I would agree with you that Kazu sensei is as much a spirit of the katana as he is a Sensei.

[@omari2306]

@@TheBladepolisher What's your point, i shared my thoughts and that's it. You sound nonsensical to me.

[@TheBladepolisher]

@@omari2306 My point was pretty straight forward and respectful. Your irritation with my remark is mis-placed. I did no more than what you did when I shared my thoughts, and your response to me is to say it was nonsensical. Try to remember this is a open forum. There wasn't scintilla of dis-respect meant towards you.

[@5kyX0]

thats some of the fastest noto ive ever seen. really impressive!

[@BarryKobayashi-sx4hy]

Kobayashi-san! My name is Kobayashi Barry...My family is originally from Hiroshima-ken but I am a Sansei born here in the U.S. I am also a Iaido practioner of the Mugai-ryu. Though it's been a few years since I practiced(knee injury), your video has not only been very informative but inspired me the pick up my katana again! Domo arigato my Itoko..

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Same first name!😊 Thank you! I'm sharing these train video on my patreon site. Please check it! and I've moved in Los Angels for my work.

[@davidjay4531]

Excellent you have taught me and I thank you regards David kenjutsu practitioner since 1968 I'm now 70 yrs old and still learning from you today . May you live to 120 yrs old a saying of my people in Israel .

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

I'm glad to hear you are watcing my channel. And i respect you! Life long pursed. You are literaly doing that! I'm happy if i could continue to share with you trought training🙏

[@Kungfupau]

Very good teaching. Your wisdom lies in the stillness and the subtlety within the economical of movements. Watching your teachings gave me the answers to battoujutsu that I am searching for. Thank you. 🙇🙇🙇

[@madogmedic]

Hello. I enjoyed the video very much. I think Learning such discipline, would be good. Unfortunately for me, I am going through treatment for pancreatic cancer, and have no strength to speak of, and tire quickly. I have great respect for the discipline you exhibit. I think, that in order to perform such movements as you demonstrate, your mind must be clear of any conflicts, or cares. You must have a calm, clear mind. Thanks again.

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Thank you for your comment. I hope you are getting well. Yes, it's need to have calm, clear mind.I hope these video something help to you. mind, calm etc.. Thank you.

[@4kGambit]

Recently started studying kendo and iado. I know your channel will help greatly 💯

[@DaisetsuShigannori]

I hurt myself quite a few times with an incorrect noto. Thanks for this!

[@DaisetsuShigannori]

I recently bought my first Kuro Setsuhen katana. It's a bit on the budget side, so Im not sure if it has anything to do with blade chipping off the inside of the Saya near the Koiguchi if my Noto is not perfectly angled or are all Katana's like that?

[@iamshakma4231]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@ll_king7]

Thank you it’s very helpful I’m practicing on my own in Baltimore Maryland so I’m kinda learning my own way but I need something to stem off of I appreciate this got it now

[@paulfrank1777]

Very good technique

[@thewarriorspathacademy]

Thank you for sharing sir.

[@bjorn4978]

im from the UK and i wish i could attend your classes.

[@dustineaustindelacruz7040]

Online class please. I want to learn so much. I'm just practicing the basics for 2 years now

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Hi! Thank you for your coment! I can teach by online. If you are interesting it. Please send an email! Thanks!

[@Yuwaethomas617]

There's nothing wrong with the basics always practice the basics

[@franciscoantonioramirezgar3663]

Good. Day. This. Is. Francisco. Antonio. Ramirez. Garcia. I. Am. Filipino. Citizen. I. Am. Asian. I. Am. Here. In. Republic. Of. The. Philippines. I. Have. Philippine. Passport. To. Travel. After. Of. Covid. Here. In. Republic. Of. The. Philippines. It. Is. No. Practicing. Of. Katana. Here. In. My. Country. -. Republic. Of. The. Philippines. Because. Our. Culture. And. Tradition. Was. Different. . Thanks. And. Arigato.

[@Panonnian-Eagle83]

That's hard dude. I always cut my fingers, when i try to bring my Katana back into his Saya :D

[@GodMajik]

@@Panonnian-Eagle83 take your time at first, learn to master the baby steps first before you cut your fingers off

[@supimzazz]

Thank you for taking your time to teach us, I'm just getting started in Iaidō and looking forward to learn batto jutsu so this video was really helpful!

[@gremerevillacampa3386]

You have a unique technique. Thank you for sharing your skills to the world! I'm learning here.

[@sethlifelong4250]

Kaz i first saw you in a game video. I have been teaching and practicing martisl arts for over 25 years. You are a good teacher. I respect you.

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Thank you, I'm hornored to hear that🙏

[@sethlifelong4250]

You deserve it honestly. And you are welcome.

[@mooredelira]

very good. I like that you went over very simple steps so I could understand each of your movements. When I was learning Won Hwa-do, we started with how to walk, breathing, and coordinating our movements to keep our head and spine stable. I got the black belt.

[@blakmajk3512]

Thank you, Sensei!

[@MaxPower-ke5rq]

You can easily tell not only by the smoothness of technique, but wear on the sword, this man has practiced hours daily

[@chrisrangel911]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@jasonpauldegraaf]

Love your videos! Keep up the great work! All of your movements are amazing!

[@ZephrusPrime]

Absolutely beautiful forms!!

[@billysitompul2704]

ありがとうございます🙇🏻

[@kemonoyama2084]

Great Tutorial, very precise!

[@sharpen-up]

Great work!

[@QuackLoud]

Thank you so much. Very well done, and easy to understand.

[@GiC7]

Thank you, for the great explanation.

[@wellforlifesolutions]

Thank you so much for sharing your training knowledge.

[@ForbiddenInHeavenUselssInHell]

Subbed! I love that you explain every action in detail. Awesome stuff🙏🙌

[@file66]

Wonderful in every way-your technique is perfect, your teaching is the highest excellence-thank you for sharing

[@charlesdreadful5997]

Thanks from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@clinicopathologicalchronic8763]

Thank you for your instructions. I really hope to visit the shrines when I was in Tokyo. Maybe next time.

[@KatInkura]

Absolutely beautiful information. ありがとうございました！

[@BboyGraphicx]

Incredible video, thank you

[@johnemmons9087]

Very interesting and very good. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Many people appreciate your efforts.

[@bigsidable]

Thank you. Very nice tutorial. Very straight forward and precise. Thank look forward to many hours of just that.

[@daveseto3778]

Thank you so much for sharing in such detail. Very informative

[@rodneygear2141]

Awesome!

[@luiscampana]

Continue with this kind of videos Kaz i really love it and love the way you do it. Keep going you are awesome.

[@aaronwright6058]

Thank you very much for this lesson!

[@akaijikan4370]

very informative. thank you!

[@calebhader]

Super helpful. Gonna try to use these in mind and design a new sword to practice with.

[@STARBLAZERZ]

I enjoy your your teaching and your Technique thank you continue to share.🤗😎🙏 God bless

[@williammitchell1864]

Samurai Kaz Arts, I just have to say, Samurai swords are extremely beautiful, So much intricate detail in every single part! More beautiful than European swords! I ❤️ Samurai Swords☺️

[@netsurfers9357]

This Katana is very much like what I purchased, perfect handling and feel of the blade that is clay tempered! Great rendition of using it and awesome form!

[@LuisGonzalez-im3zf]

Thank you very much I started to follow you very precise explanation clear execution. Beautiful surroundings. Thanks again

[@davidholmgren659]

Wow...that was fabulous. Your moves are graceful and elegant.

[@Victor-yh1ek]

What great beauty and finesse on retrieving your Katana in and out , and also a big shout out to the person video recording you he or she does a superb job in showing every angle , for us to learn from you Great Maestro.

[@bayuagni6047]

Thank you for lessons

[@kevinjayne1872]

I am honored to have seen this. Thank you for making this content and these forms available.

[@cleopatra862]

Nice…thank you for sharing!

[@KateJohn2013England]

Thank you that was Brilliant!! And not only a good lesson a tour! Thank you 😊 Take care. Stay safe 🙏 Kate and John.

[@RTSun-lx7ee]

Thank you, KAZ san. I don't need check my sheathing anymore with my eyes. Thanks to your teaching. And I really appreciate you showing us shrine or different places in Japan. Please keep it up.

[@lincolnpereiradeoliveira6948]

I really grateful for this

[@donoberloh]

It is a honor to be able to view your Batto, and Noto, Thank you sir.

[@brianfoley4328]

Very well done......

[@Housey65]

i enjoyed it thank you for posting!

[@TSx-zl6ge]

love your video

[@shadowlab9543]

excellent videos !!! thank you

[@RapierDuello]

beautiful presentation! keep it up buddy!

[@sandorzoltangergely]

Nagyon köszönöm a videot, a bemutatót. Sokat tanultam általa. 🙏

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Thank you!

[@user-jd5lt6vc6k]

very detailed

[@emanuelreid-oxley6628]

Very nice 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@gooztala]

Thank you!

[@dustineaustindelacruz7040]

Can you please provide an excercises for cutting and drawing of Katana. Domo arigato gozaimasu

[@heiwanakokoronoken432]

Hi kaz. Great vid, though a different school of iai/batto than mine great to watch and clean technique!! 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️ Warm greetings from the most easterly iaijutsu school in the uk!!

[@TheTwistedTraceur]

just discovered this channel, i d love to train with kendo, iaido or any sword martial art for that matter, i ve been looking for a while online for a decent boken to start training, i have this fake katana at home that i practice just unsheathing and sheathing sword, ill look in your channel to see if you have good videos on the basics, loved the video

[@tripinthehead2706]

Oh man thank you! I enjoy your instructional videos a lot! No worries, I've got a couple bokken. No saya for them though unfortunately. Keep it up!

[@jtilton5]

Hi, if you are interested, you can get a plastic saya for a bokken: tozandoshop.com/collections/iaido/products/plastic-saya-for-bokuto?variant=34512178774149 This store also sells Iaito made in Japan.

[@rockymerasty8458]

your videos are ALWAYS EXCELLENT, I LOVE WATCHING THEM, BEEN IN LOVE WITH SAMURAI since i was a child.

[@carrerahouse8632]

Your style is engaging

[@thisischris5351]

this is so beautiful

[@ericfranklin3065]

I have for five years have got really deep in samurai customs. It’s crazy I was a garbage man and found a wooden katana and every since I practice regularly. But I wish to go deeper and train with a true master I know the sensei in this sword art could satisfy my intentions

[@akito7025]

Sounds straight out of an anime lool

[@ericfranklin3065]

Looooooool True 🤣

[@kimkracht8936]

Great job

[@nineearsonestar6903]

Thanks for all tutoring

[@thomaswhite2802]

Very informative I subscribed thank you

[@johndorobiala5401]

As someone who has taken Iaido! I appreciate your precision...Very nice video!

[@adlaistevensom2045]

Very Nice ,tks

[@zachstuart2512]

Thank you for your time and effort. I look forward to seeing more from you. Maybe next time you can teach footwork.

[@jimgilbert7790]

fantastic thank you

[@fusionclean]

I do appreciate for your lesson, Thank you teacher Kaz

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

It's my pleasure!

[@dhenbagus3428]

Thank you for share your technique. I'm new learner.

[@ghstsamurai-4172]

very helpful

[@martinpadilla3264]

AWSOME👍

[@theretroman3862]

Thank you so much!

[@RealMikePannone]

Super cool Kaz. Great spirit in your surroundings and being. Arigato gozimasu.

[@RegularSlasher]

Thumbs Up, my man!!

[@andrewhull7296]

Love your video

[@rept1le]

The batto jutsu and the Ryu zu Zen!

[@dipanchakraborty4276]

Great art, respect from India

[@Alfonso6143]

Excelente y buen maestro explicas muy bien saludos

[@daniellopezeverest]

Thank you sir for sharing this video you explained perfectly and beautifully! :-) I am blind and your description help me Envision everything

[@dewpocalypse]

Those two strikes after the practice were smooth

[@emandejnozka1369]

Thank you.