6 Types of Sword Blocking with Demonstration

[@unrussleablejimmies4428]

Nearly 1000 years of swordsmanship distilled in to a 13 min video. Man how fortunate are we who still value the sword. Arigatou Kaz-sama, Uchikado-sama. 🙏

[@ObservantPiratePlus]

Hai! So-desu!

[@realcarlspartacus]

Best video teaching block so far, thank you

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

🙏

[@farmerprincenunchaku9380]

I spent like 3 hours looking for some katana blocking stuff last night. It’s like you heard my frustration! Thanks again Kaz!

[@azurebass24]

Omg same!

[@kronoscamron7412]

This is the best video I found so far, techniques taken from authentic kenjutsu ryu no anime or flashy moves, but effective and by the book, If I am not mistaken Kaz trains itto ryu and iaido.

[@billholland583]

Same

[@Yuhisern]

Bro you have the best channel ever for katana newbies like me , the best !

[@omarrandom7018]

4:32 shomen-uchi block (top head) 4:45 Yokomen and kesa block (neck or side of the head 5:36 Dou block (torso/upper body) 6:07 leg block (legs, kinda obvious) 6:30 suri age (top center of head) 6:47 Tsuki block (blocks straight jabs to head/throat)

[@Littlewormmm]

4:32 more effective of you step right side , positioning your body to not get in center attack area , on side that your enemy not reach his attack accuracy

[@KermdoubleO7]

i've just found you and am teaching my son right now, more please; subbed sir.

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

You can see a bunch of videos.

[@slimjimninja8670]

Thank you SOOOOO much, I've trying to find ways to block the legs(because that's all my friends go for) and I FINALLY have a chance to beat them! Thank you sooooo much, please keep doing what you're doing, your videos are fire!

[@maskedfishing7168]

I by far am not a master of the katana and please correct me if I am wrong. I asked the same question because that’s what people go for a quick hit. I was told by someone that practice Iaido that they don’t strike at legs because it leaves the head open to strike. In a real life sword fight it was very common for both fighters to die however you will always get cut……always

[@chopstick1671]

@@maskedfishing7168 you wouldn’t *always* get cut. If both parties value their safety and want to survive, the chances of one person coming out unscathed are higher; whereas as soon as one person doesn’t care about their own safety, it becomes a far more dangerous ordeal. Geometrically speaking it’s true that the legs are not the most logical target, as you need to be closer to hit the legs, than you need to be for any other target. Thus if someone just cuts your legs without guarding, you can cut them in the head, or stab them, or whatever. This shorter range weakness is also your best defense against leg attacks in my opinion. You can void with your front leg and cut at the arms or head, since you have more range doing that. I don’t like the guards where he parries with the point down straight down almost. Its a very weak parry I feel like, and it’s too bunched up, if you will, to change into an immediate counter attack.

[@serpnta1267]

I have been looking forward to you teaching us how to block. Great information and you two looked like you were having fun showing the moves. Thank you!

[@ThanhNguyen-uy8gb]

Really good tutorial. Appreciate you!

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

🙏

[@truth-12345.]

Finally! I found the proper lessons! Subscribed.

[@jackarrows1436]

THX Maester 👍💬 Greetings from EU

[@irmasil3]

Yes, but if you attack with God-like speed all nine areas simultaneously using Kuzu-ryu-sen there is no defence....I love these videos.

[@floridawestcoastinspection7329]

Thank you for the lesson. My deepest gratitude for your generosity in sharing your knowledge.

[@norskizeo644]

You make very interesting videos, keep up

[@rhysnichols8608]

I am from England I find these videos very helpful for learning the basics of kenjutsu, I like to compare it to European longsword techniques and mix it up

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

🙏

[@stevieellison4277]

I respect what you do you are very very talented you were like miyamoto musashi in my mind I when I read or listen to the book five rings I picture him looking like you very skilled I'd love to train I've been training myself but I'm needing others to train with

[@stevieellison4277]

@@tatumergo3931 thank you

[@NileDuers]

excellent video! It is so helpful

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

🙏

[@brewberry3894]

This video does what so many others cannot. So much in such a short video. Awesome!

[@RippedPantsss]

Amazing! I’ve been waiting for a video like this

[@phillipsheppard2073]

Thank you for such awesome lessons.

[@guntatoys9836]

Thank you Sensei Kaz for the lessons you give🙏🏼🔥

[@deutschesgift4277]

Thank you for doing these videos.

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

It's my pleasure!

[@chriscampbell5880]

First, I saw your IBM says you were in ruroni kenshin 2 and im going back to try to find you. Can you make a video on the amazing choreography in those films? Maybe even the "ultimate technique"?

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

I'll try!

[@fatefulbrawl5838]

*Thank you for your knowledge Sensei!*

[@ibxfilip2297]

I knew about yokomen and kesa with shomen-uchi way before but never about these other techniques

[@KermdoubleO7]

Thank you honorable man

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

😊

[@marcodenekamp]

Thank you, this is really interesting. Loved the video ❤🇯🇵

[@archonXII]

Thank you sir, I've been searching for blocking techniques. This is the best, timing it's on my bday that I found this. Thank u

[@dr.davidwho4053]

Thank you, sir! This is fantastic!🙂👍👍✨✨✨

[@Андрей-б4я8л]

Этот урок будет основным на все лето!))))

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

😭

[@miguelarocazarco5744]

Very interesting !! i liked a lot this tutorial, i will se more of your work. Thanks

[@afh9953]

Yess finally a video i needed. now i can just make the kata of blocking techniques tsym!!

[@jeromeclopton8342]

This video was very helpful thank you

[@三上家]

Great this helps me so much

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

You are welcome!

[@wangunsanjoyo5673]

you are a good person...thanks i am going to practize it

[@geluklu]

underrated chanel good content keep going(btw 100th comment)

[@jamesR1990]

I just found your channel and I am grateful for your instruction. I am new to all of this. I do have one question if you see this. When you have to perform a block where your arms cross, is this not weaker? I know there may not be a better option.

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Hello, It's not weaker if you can perform collectly.

[@alfred8602]

Awesome video, just what i was looking for. From which ryu do these techniques originate?

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

These are mixing but almost comes from ittoryu.

[@hellobro2193]

You have a beautiful voice man

[@luzalcuadrado]

Thank you very much for sharing, it is now part of my warm-up routine.

[@mosama22]

Man, I swear you are a legend. Thank you Kaz 🙂🙂

[@kronoscamron7412]

Man is a real samurai, alot of respect. even my 7th dan sensei approves of him and he never approves of youtube instructors.

[@jasonpauldegraaf]

What are you doing in the US, sensei? Choreography for a film in Hollywood?

[@dizmo6841]

Thank you so much!

[@torismith9591]

Great video brother

[@daiki0099]

Wooden short sword will be my self defense weapon can bring them anywhere and with training it could do damage to someone attackin with a knife, which is high crime weapon used in my area. Thanks to this i can train in home without them knowing ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kronoscamron7412]

A boktu is a formidable weapon in the trained hands, and offcourse it can be lethal if you want it to be, but mostly in self defense it can do serious damage,incapacitation,concussion,broken bones and general pain compliance, I personally avoid fights if I can, but if the situation arises , I prefer to use my oak boktu, rather than a katana or a dagger. Not saying it cant get you in legal trouble, for instance if you hit someone hard on the fore arm or shoulder, kote or kesagiri. it WILL break bones, and unless its established as self defense you will get a sentence, that's why I do my best to avoid fights. the only problem is that a dou strike with a bokken wont do much damage because its a soft area, it will hurt but will not be effective with a wooden sword. but very effective and lethal with a sharp sword.

[@kagemusha013]

Excellent video. 🙏😊

[@namazuryusshugyo5214]

Nice! Thank you for the practice

[@RayPitt1980]

Which Ryu is he studying? Where does this blocks come from originally? Thanks for your knowledge and kind response.

[@Keithphotorama]

That looks like fun 👍👍👍

[@davidpetersmarck8077]

Question. Why do you block with the blade instead of toward he back of the blade? Wouldn't the blade break or bite?

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Actually it's not blocking with blade. it's bocking with side. Some time block with the blade.

[@izumi5178]

I have a question what if after suri age the enemy proceeds to go for a Pierce/ stab or thrust

[@luizlima3484]

Obrigado por compartilhar grande abraço.

[@gregorywild6908]

it looks like some counters are little to riski? do they work against resisting opponents? in what would need to look to not make the move wrong.

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Counters are always risk. Need to know a distance and timing between you and opponent.

[@DavidWilliams-pb6he]

Sensei! Thank you for this wonderful lesson! Do you offer in person classes?

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Yes, I'm teaching in person in Los Angels, Or I have onlineclass. If you have any questions messege me! instagram, email etc.. patreon.com/KazKobayashi

[@DavidWilliams-pb6he]

@@SAMURAIKAZARTS ok thank you! I live in riverside but would love to come out and train live on the weekends if available. I will check the link you sent.

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

@@DavidWilliams-pb6he Year, It will do on saturday. Please check it out!

[@davidhunter7411]

I'd love to meet you both on day and learn the art of swards Manship and I have a big crush on Toru witch would make it awesome

[@ramboracing702]

Legend!! 🤙✌️

[@odconstant]

I love how in the beginning, after you deflect, you twitch to strike but quickly cancel. Then he starts feinting, you change your mind and let him have it 😆

[@Snowmanfree]

Muchas gracias ☺️

[@DocMonkWarrior]

I came across your video. Not bad. Although generally aren't any blocks in Kenjutsu. Attacks are received and neutralized. For example Ukenagashi. You are more likely to see blocks in Kendo and some schools of Iaido.

[@pancreas2000]

What are the names of the defenses in Japanese?

[@kronoscamron7412]

is it possible to replace the shomen uchi block with the yokomen, but with an angle which only a small part of the sword is covering your men?, I prefer to do it that way since you can follow up with a dou strike quickly. because the shomenuchi block leaves your dou open.

[@ronssportsadventures5411]

Just subscribed to your channel sir.. I was glad to find you..

[@andrewlai3598]

so to block the leg you are supposed to use the spine of the blade to block ? because the blade is used to block the attack from the top and the middle, but then the bottom part is block using the spine of the blade? just wanted to make sure i got that right thanks,

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

It's not using spine of the blade. It's using a side of the blade.

[@andrewlai3598]

@@SAMURAIKAZARTS but why not use the blade like the other blocks? I m concern using side may not to strong enough to absorb impact

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

@@andrewlai3598 These blocks are not blocking at the blade. It's blocking katana's midle part. The part is strong than another part.

[@paulstinea2018]

Thank you very much master! All respect!🙏

[@kisho2679]

how do you block a yoko giri coming horizontal from left or right at chudan hight?

[@kisho2679]

no I mean Yoko Giri, in kenjutsu: how can this be blocked?

[@STARBLAZERZ]

Thank you for your patient you make it easy God bless you Easy explanation I will teach it to my students I am a 6th degree black belt Rakuten Iido . Can you do another video blocking and striking over the head to each other non-stop for 2 minutes. I like to know the angle and the way to move out-of-the-way. I am doing it with my students now moving at the same time striking to block the Head. Let me know when you can do the video paxxp thank you.🤚🙏🤗♥️👌😇

[@JoeyMartinez543]

You're in LA!! I'm like 70 miles away lol if only I could learn from you

[@unrussleablejimmies4428]

Same, hes close enough to wanna make the drive.

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Hi, If you are possible..Please send me a messege.

[@JoeyMartinez543]

@@SAMURAIKAZARTS how can I message you?

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

@@JoeyMartinez543 There is the info in description.

[@JoeyMartinez543]

@@SAMURAIKAZARTS thank you just emailed :)

[@bangladesh4255]

Is it effective in real life

[@carltonbanks1254]

Found the video I was looking for

[@alexgu4824]

How about te-ura-gasumi and ko-gasumi.

[@kritiouzumaki5462]

What about irregular blocking

[@davidhunter7411]

My two favorite Asians whoo

[@mosama22]

Hi thank you for the beautiful video 😊 I play Kenjutsu we always use those blocks, but those blocks don’t work if you are playing against a professional kendo player, you give them an easy opening / target, what do you recommend please?

[@joywest1078]

Great video, Kaz! The blocks you did are the ones I am practicing but my sensei says I need to practice the head block technique more. I am having a hard time positioning my arms to use my sword to block my head then land the body strike at the 45 degrees angle do you have any tips? Thanks!

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

It's need to use from your lower abdomen not use your arm when you block. And The key is your left hand and elbow. But it's difficult to do it. But please think over about it. Keep practice！

[@joywest1078]

@@SAMURAIKAZARTS Will do, thank you, Kaz!😊

[@TheWolfstunts]

Thank you sir..OUSS..

[@JanuarKhylleSalem-oi1gw]

Kaz do you know how many traditional strikes are in iaido

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

I can't count. It's depens on school.

[@JanuarKhylleSalem-oi1gw]

Thank you kaz!

[@andrewprahst2529]

Hi ebory one!

[@platypusman2482]

I'm her to win light saber duel's with my brother

[@adrianposadas3729]

i wanna learn how to defend against a gun, with my katana Is there anything or any technique?

[@blacksnapper7684]

Cringe

[@cdever5]

Where do you look at your opponent? I was told do not concentrate on the blade but the shoulders of your enemy. I would also love to see an actual spar episode.

[@kronoscamron7412]

I was told to zone out the eyes and focus on the outline...i.e opponent's whole body, use both perception and sight and don't get caught in small details. if you focus on specific part of the body (arms,sword,shoulders) you will get hit.

[@chopstick1671]

That sounds more like boxing if you ask me. Swordfights are very complex, and you can’t focus on every part of the enemy’s body at once; so mostly you have peripheral vision to help you, and just reflexes. Most important I’d say is to be aware of where their sword is at all times. Then I’d say second most important is their feet. Power generation often (should) start at the feet, and the feet also indicate if someone is balanced or not, and thus if you might want to try and overrun them into grappling for example. But mostly, don’t focus too much on where to look.

[@blacksnapper7684]

@@chopstick1671 overrunning them into a grapple is a great way to get stabbed

[@paginini]

Cool

[@soggybreh810]

I’m curious about something Although The Tsuki block is much more effective,could you also use the Yokemen/Kesa block for an attack to the throat? Would it still block the attack?

[@AL-nj6ou]

Sensei meke some reaction video

[@retnopalupiwicaksanengnaya4276]

Luv it

[@23Disciple]

What ryu did you study? Who was your sensei? Sorry, but exc. 4:45 is from which ryu? This isnt legit swordsplay waza, just waza, right? What i have feeling this is so wrong, just like few others? Too much of situation, where this gonna be bad. You really hard block with japanese sword, not deflect? Thats best way to have teeth on blade or in worst break it.

[@828maori5]

This swordsmanship is perfect for me, southpaw stance by default, yeah buddy.

[@chopstick1671]

Right foot forward is standard in most right-handed swordfighting systems that primarily use gathering steps :p

[@dangun605]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 Aprendí muito hoje. 😃

[@Die7Ringe]

Please kindly allow to ask the following. Hence your kindly demomstrated blocks to me does not appears like blocks in Karate-Do - intend to break bones - I feel your blocks are somehow an attemp do " only deviate/ slightly touch the opponents sword . I feel the followed counterattack to be of interest too. I'm i rigth?

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

It's not only deviate. Sometimes for onlx block. Sometimes for counter attack. It's including both means in these block.

[@alexeireyes3683]

Thank you for posting this video. I appreciate you posting this material. Overall, it was very enlightening! I have some questions though: 1. Could you explain how the "suri age" works? I can't seem to understand how simply raising the sword can block the opponent's sword which will continue falling anyway and cut. 2. What's the best way to block a sequence of "kiri age" strikes (i.e. alternating from lower left and lower right)? Any help you can provide will be most helpful. All the best and all the success to you and your endeavors!

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

Thank you for your comment! I'm going to upload about your questions in future episode！

[@alexeireyes3683]

@@SAMURAIKAZARTS I'll be looking forward to it! Your videos are always very enlightening.

[@PavF9]

12:42 we don’t talk about that

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

🙏

[@zombieexecutioner2560]

Hey Kaz Sensei, when I try to do the block for my left side it feels awkward. Am I doing something wrong?

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

left side is litle uncomfortable. But it will gradualy get use to it. And left side is better to do nomal block.

[@zombieexecutioner2560]

@@SAMURAIKAZARTS Thank You Kaz Sensei!

[@fitnessmater-assam]

I see😍🙏

[@whirlwindeddie2124]

Thank you very much, now I can bully my friend

[@BJJBLACKBELT72]

Please let me know next time you will be in L.A!

[@kronoscamron7412]

One day after training for years you wake up go to the dojo , and enter a shiai match and you have that moment, holy crap I am sword fighting well, it is funny how its so random, when you hit that next stage, then the shiai after, you are not as good because the next stage is harder. this cycle is never ending, sure at a certain level you can win almost every match but you know you are not where you wish to be regardless of your years and hard training, kenjutsu is such a never ending sea.

[@andybandy05]

Where should I buy a bokken? And in what price range should I get one?

[@davidguymon1673]

I was actually told by a guy who runs a school that you block with the spine of the blade, not the sharp side.

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

It's depends on the school. There are both types of blocking.

[@arimormont7077]

Toshiro Mifune reincarnated

[@theforsakenburrito8657]

Noice

[@capt.rezzec300]

7:01 dude sekiro posture broke homie

[@SAMURAIKAZARTS]

🙏