CAS Hanwei - 2010 Blade show - James Williams cutting / Nami Ryu demonstration

Here's a quick overview of the cutting / Nami Ryu demonstration given by James Williams of Bugei Trading Company at the 2010 Blade Show in Atlanta, GA.

[@BelairUSN]

I love how he isn't just demonstrating, he's teaching. It's almost like this is a class instead of just a demonstration

[@ronin6016]

Great video, excellent instruction and information, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge

[@Absoluutti]

Awesome video. Wish I couldve been there!

[@voltarus007]

dang man. very impressive, what sword he using in the cutting techniques.?

[@HPM2006]

Nami ryu gave us a class when we were preparing to deploy to Iraq he's the real deal

[@TheRabidYoshi]

"He's dead, he just doesn't know it yet." Oh god I hope that reference was on purpose

[@3dguy299]

What reference is this?

[@Stick3x]

Man, that stuff is thick, he goes through it like butter.

[@Bigboss5]

I talk to the guy somewhat regularly. He puts emphasis on gripping with the pinkie and ring finger. the major difference is that rather than extending to swing as you would in kendo or seitei iaido, he rotates his rear hip back, giving the sword space to move. the cutting mechanic is different so hit connection has to be different. you'll also notice he locks his right arm as one would when firing a pistol. this is so he is present behind his sword like a support pillar anchored into the ground.

[@DanTheShotokanKid]

i was here, this was at Anime Weekend Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia

[@marineninga]

3:11 that guy walking behind you! What the! Isn't that dangerous as heck?

[@Mrsnakeeyes99]

Mr.Williams is a humble warrior and a great man.I have a piece of the thickest (7roll??) tatami mat he cut at the last part!I got to talk2him and hold a couple swords he used there.I was honored.I own the Hisshou designed by him from CRKT.and @Mrottmandus-it is meant for katana swords sir,@CptnFeltcher-He trains spec-ops in H2H and small-arm combat,so yeah I want him on my side2!

[@Bigboss5]

incorrect. look at sensei's left hand and how it connects. you'll see the grip is the same there. many of the older styles like katori shinto ryu and komagawa kaishin ryu use a grip similar to what williams sensei uses. the reason is because the cutting mechanic is different so the way they connect to their weapon is slightly different.

[@BatangasArmory]

DAMN!!! WISH YOU'RE MY INSTRUCTOR

[@rotaercz]

Very cool!

[@SystemOfStrategy]

Actually they are Zori and traditional footwear for the Japanese.

[@DNAHacker]

Yes. He´s doing it right.

[@StudentOfWarCustoms]

He is for his style

[@MrOttmandus]

I am curious how much of that translates to straight bladed swords

[@2prize]

Is that outside the Cold steel building?!

[@WereTeamBCT]

what blade is he using?

[@2000xlt]

what is the guy by the table doing to the blade at 0:12

[@BACCHUS777]

"I know I can;t outrun you..." hahahahahaha

[@HPM2006]

Oops I meant James Williams

[@VicariousReality7]

Imagine if he struck the asphalt with his japanese sword

[@VicariousReality7]

3:07 Holy shit!

[@80hitultracombo]

3:10 That dude almost got sliced.

[@VinceRockk]

yahatsugiri

[@Trickshot72]

Hollywood is not all fantasy. When Indi gets challenged by an Arabic swordsman, he pulls out his pistol and shoots him dead. This is reality of combat in the modern world. Swords are wonderful, but irrelevant in combat.

[@Trickshot72]

***** Which part of my statement displays arrogance? Educate me, please.

[@Trickshot72]

Sousuke Aizen Dear sir, I was reffering to a scene in the movie "Raiders of the lost ark". Are you not familliar with it? The worlds best swordsman might find himself at something of a disadvantage if he were to come up against someone carrying, lets say, a SCAR-H? Are you not aware of the existence of firearms?