Chopping Up Mats with Katana in Real Samurai Armor at a Dojo in Kyoto, Japan

[@LetsaskShogo]

★Make your reservation to this experience here (Shogo will be your interpreter)★ www.airbnb.jp/experiences/4577764 ●Yushinkan Kyoto yusinryu.com/experience-kyoto/ 〈Google Map〉 goo.gl/maps/VgiJLf5Qfernprou8

[@RoninTF2011]

Cutting that mat in armour was defientively different from doin it without....

[@kyarmwrestlingcr1115]

Hello my friend I'm very interested in this experience, is there a way to speak to you other then youtube?

[@TrueFork]

disappointed, the video title is misleading, the mats were not in armor at all 😜

[@erickronin1330]

Don't you guys love it that Shogo is already an experienced swordsman but is humble enough to train from step 1 as a begginer here? That's a real martial artist

[@LetsaskShogo]

🙏🙏🙏

[@TrottelScott]

Yes,I'm VERY thankful for this!

[@jamesaditya5254]

I love it when Seto-san caught on to this as well

[@fmclueless788]

It definitely can help other class mates learn from the higher up's form and even boost their want to learn more

[@ronbird121]

it is know that even masters train the groundings, in every mathial art.

[@VNSnake1999]

So cool how swordsmen from different schools recognize each other's style by looking at the techniques.

[@JosephKerr27]

That was a great observation to drop your weight lower as you go down the mat! I could see that you were focusing extra on your stance with the 2nd mat and the results speak for themselves. He's clearly a good teacher.

[@LetsaskShogo]

👍

[@SomeFish.]

26:11 the thought of a samurai gently clapping for you and saying you're awesome is hilarious

[@_marou_]

Shogo's plan to go undercover and unravel the dojo's secret sword techniques fell apart when the instructor noticed how he sheathed his katana

[@karasuma_seiichiro]

It's quite amazing how the teacher 1) identified that Shogo practices Iaido, and 2) which school he is from, simply from the way he sheaths. A very well made, and very educational, video yet again. I am a big fan of your work.

[@LetsaskShogo]

I was very surprised too when he knew which style I belong to! It definitely proves that he is very experienced and skilled✨

[@dekaw9138]

@@LetsaskShogo it’s like when an anime character calls you out for holding back

[@smartstudyingdoggo9031]

@@LetsaskShogo Thanks for making cool videos!

[@einfachilya6903]

which minute did he guessed which school he is from?

[@gbormann71]

@@einfachilya6903 It's a long video to go hunt for it but it's the part where it says Eishin-ryu in the subtitles.

[@josephsieracki]

Shogo, You are constantly adding to my list of things to do when I can get a chance to visit. Thank you for another wonderful video, between this and the Samurai experience, I am really looking forward to go.

[@jessereid8482]

my respect for the samurai just went up about 30 notches. that's really impressive that they were able to maneuver the way that they did in all that armor

[@bakura306]

A true master swordsman is humble, and respectful. Shogo was humble enough to train from step one. And indulge the master if the Dojo. Not just for the video, but just respect. And I thought the master did well. Shogo is a true honourable samurai. Thank you.

[@bakura306]

And the Master with the moves at the end. A true master.

[@davidwooden3878]

10:16 This man is a sharp eyed teacher. It also does your instructors/dojos credit that he could cite their names from watching you sheath once

[@ridhomaulaniiskaq5035]

Finally, last week you made a video about ninja, and now you made video about samurai, finally!!!!!!!

[@nickfloydngoho1686]

29:23 Wow! That's Miyamoto Musashi's dual-wield style. I know that Miyamoto Musashi is one of the best swordsman in Japan, he's also my favorite samurai as well. Thank you for making a video like demonstrating how to use a katana to slash tatami mats, etc. I also want to learn a Japanese culture from you Shogo! 🇵🇭❤️🇯🇵

[@Kilnor]

The instructor at the end, cutting the already cut end while it's falling! Absolutely insane.

[@lone_berserker]

Can we just appreciate the free education and the humility Shogo showed in his video.

[@theofilos4202]

At last a video with samurai armor in practice 😎👌 Excellent work, Shogo. It's one thing reading about, and another one, seeing them on.

[@Perceval777]

Do you know Metatron's channel? He has his own set of armour and he uses it in many of his videos, you should check him out. ^ ^

[@Robint04]

I hope you guys can bring back the soul of Japan with just your videos. You guys have a very tremendous history.

[@shadowofsteel]

This is an experience I would love to have on a trip to Japan. Along with the ninja dojo. Thanks for your videos! P.S. do you know of anyone who has done videos regarding things in and around Iga?

[@LetsaskShogo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6TWdWSonrqMfrs We went to the Ninja Dojo too in Kyoto, the instructor is a Iga born man who is a official instructor of the Nindo association! If you have any questions maybe you can contact him😊

[@jfusion9976]

@@LetsaskShogo ninja shogo

[@mag287100]

Thank you so very absolutely much for sharing your experiences in this awesome video! I really have to visit Kyoto! Thank you again 🎉!

[@LetsaskShogo]

Thank you for watching! I now work here is the interpreter, so if you’re interested I hope you can make a reservation! www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en

[@marcusweltzien2564]

I'm absolutely impressed! This is one of the things I invision to do if I manage to visit Kyoto one day. It would be a dream holiday! Must've felt like you could fly after taking of the armor. XD Thx for bringing out such videos so regularly. Arigato gozaimasu Shogo!

[@kapitanbuggy]

That place looks amazing. I’m a huge fan of samurai culture and I am reading and learning about it, I hope to visit Yushinkan Iai Dojo someday.

[@stefancvele1389]

I am from Serbia i love Japan and Japan history i read Bushido and i love samurai heritage i would love one day to visit Japan and expirience the way of samurai life

[@bikerguykrash1182]

Shogo your form is so fluid! I was impressed. You practicing for 6 years has paid off.

[@sadfacetat]

im from iran and im absolutely in love with japanese culture , katana , samurais , samurai armor , mempo , everything japanese 😅 and japanese people manners wish i was living there :) also you guys look really chill and im sure it would be fun to hang out with you

[@klocity]

This has to be one of the most wholesome comment sections on youtube.

[@LetsaskShogo]

▼Who is Shogo? What is this channel about?▼ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJmokqB-m9-sr8k ▼Related videos in this channel▼ -The best KATANA shop in Kyoto! Where you can buy everything you need to train Japanese martial arts kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobKZ4ucq7RrbdE -The 3 differences between iaido/iaijutsu & battodo/battojutsu! Why they have a complex relationship kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5C9pZqDo7WmrNk -Where you can learn NINJUTSU from an Iga born ninja! Shuriken, kunai, ninja swords on sale kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6TWdWSonrqMfrs ▼MY DREAM▼ kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5jSqHyMlNCUnaM “To make every Japan lovers’ dream come true, by making Japan a more secure, comfortable, and safer place for everyone to visit, study, and live in” I will be using the profit I gain from this channel at restaurants, hotels, and cultural facilities in Kyoto to introduce them. The more you watch the videos on this channel, Kyoto and Japan will become a more exciting place, and you can support your own and others’ dreams in the future even more. ▼Join our Membership▼ kzbin.info/door/n7D... ●Membership benefits -Limited behind-the-scene videos kzbin.info?list... -Weekly live stream -Priority reply to comments Every single yen we earn from this membership, we will be donating to groups of people who are fighting to solve social problems in Japan, the Japanese schools where foreign students can study, or use it to spread the works of people working with traditional culture in Japan to preserve the arts they are doing. ▼[Sub-channel] “Shogo’s Podcast”▼ kzbin.info/door/ZAe... Please subscribe!! The perfect channel to learn about Japanese culture and history in your spare time, during your walk to school or work, and when you are cooking or doing house chores. Not only will I be covering the topics in this main channel, but also some topics that you will only be able to enjoy in the sub-channel, like answering questions I receive, and my opinions towards some of the comments. ▼[Listen to the real voices of the Japanese] "Voices from Japan series"▼ kzbin.info/aero/PLp... ▼[For YOU traveling to Kyoto] "Kyoto Hidden Gems" series▼ kzbin.info/aero/PLp... ▼Instagram▼ instagram.com/lets_ask_sh... *Please ask me questions through the DM here!（⚠️I do not use e-mail） ▼Shogo’s profile▼ Hello everyone, and thank you for watching my videos! I’m Shogo, a Kyoto born & Hiroshima raised Japanese, that grew up in Michigan USA for 6 years, and studied Mandarin in Beijing university for a year! I live in Kyoto now, as I train in Iaido(katana), Sado(tea ceremony), and Noh theatre(traditional stage art). In this channel, you can take a closer look at Japanese traditional culture, tips on traveling to Kyoto, and social problems in Japan. So learners and lovers of Japanese language and culture, be sure to subscribe to enjoy more content! If you enjoyed this video, please hit the LIKE button, and share with your friends and family! My goal is “to achieve 1,000,000 subscribers by January 2023”, so your help would mean a lot!

[@brianblache4086]

That was an amazing display. The armor is so intricate and beautiful. The cutting was very cool as well

[@felfool4752]

I am deeply thankful that you are showing us these educational and at the same time fun to watch videos. This kind of content is underappreciated nowadays. I hope more people will come across your channel and join in your journey.

[@theonefrancis696]

This is super cool and informative!

[@LetsaskShogo]

I’m glad you say so! Hope you can come to experience it too✨ www.airbnb.com/experiences/4577764?locale=en

[@ubahfly5409]

You did it ! So proud of you, Shogo ! 😊

[@mc_rays]

Waiting for the video to go live!

[@lyrad24]

Thank you again for this video! Hope I can take note of all the wonderful places and experiences you have presented on the channel. I remember different Ryuhas like the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu have parades on the Katori Shrine and the members would wear Samuari Armor on a parade. :)

[@LetsaskShogo]

Yes I’ve seen the parades before too! Now I know how hard it is😂

[@TheBanishedWind]

Something I'm thinking of, with yours and Kazu's comments on how heavy the armor is, is that the samurai would train to be able to handle that kind of weight regularly, in addition to the obvious need to train kenjutsu. It just seems like it would make sense, since the cumbrance would be a weakness in battle, so they would train to be able to handle it, and move about normally enough, when wearing it, to at least mitigate what could easily get them killed.

[@matthewkeegan666]

I was in Kyoto two weeks ago. Flew in from Australia.Even stayed a few blocks from here. And only now do I discover it. Guess I've gotta go back one day to experience this place.

[@stuartclarke3171]

How long has this Dojo been in business? It is right next to the "M4" Airsoft Bar, (Tiny indoor BB gun shooting range) which I have been to. Another great video that makes me want to go back to Japan again, even if only to try to visit this place. I think both sets of Armour are a work of art. The evolution and development of Japanese armour is something I do like to study but I am not an expert in it. Kazu was wearing what I believe to be a reproduction of a style that might be from the 14-15th century, it has lots of lacing and very large sode. In the Sengoku period the sode become smaller and more rounded, and small kozane scales of armour covered with lace were replaced by large plates joined together with significantly fewer laces. But in the Edo period there was a return to the older styles as the relative peace of the period changed the armour from a practical, campaign and war fighting aspect to that of displaying wealth and artistic flair.

[@LetsaskShogo]

They actually opened the dojo in Kyoto this year! But the main branch in Osaka has existed for more than 20 years😊

[@johnsonboni7732]

Hello guys all the way from San Carlos,Arizona. San Carlos Apache Tribe. All my life I've had such respect and admiration for Japanese culture. I enjoy your channel .

[@chrispetersen4863]

Well done Shogo! Well done indeed! Those O'Yoroi looked spectacular on both of you!

[@Meanness_Scar]

I'm sorry, could you one day show us one of two places that should still be teaching Tennen Rishin-ryu? I think I saw info about one being in Edo/Tokyo and one in Kyoto as well. I'm sorry if I messed up with the places, but this is what I remember. It would be great if you would one day say more about it. I'm sorry for causing troubles.

[@anas-432]

Shugo was soo happy lol, great video👍

[@anuththarapeiris]

The Master not only has a Fully fledged katana, he has a wakizashi to go along with it. Basically a daisho He wields the katana with much finesse, it's beautiful to look at if I do say so myself. Unfortuanetly I've never been able to train with katana but I look forward to.

[@piotrdworowy183]

I had a friend who practiced medieval sword fight and wearing only a gambeson was really heavy experience.

[@michellemills681]

Thank you for all your very interesting and informative video's Shogo. You both looked AMAZING in your Samurai Armor. i love watching and learning even at my age .

[@TheDarkstar808]

i am hawaiian japanse mix . I have never been to japan its a dream for me and i like to learn Iaido training and i have the kill bill katana .

[@helenwrong6363]

12:16 That was so clean! You were really nervous for no reason

[@its_des2545]

I admire Shogo’s character so much

[@FireStarLP]

Well I am planning to go to Japan after I finish with college I will definatly need to visit this trip it was nice watching you guys.

[@safaa9654]

I loved watching every step, so cool!

[@stuartcoyle1626]

I missed this place the last time I was in Kyoto. Maybe next time I shall visit. Thank you Shogo for showing us this.

[@ЂорђеПавличић]

That looked amazing! Truly, Japan is an amazing place. Maybe in another life I could visit this grand place...

[@ProfPyro]

Wow! What an amazing experience to offer! I'd definitely want to put this on my 'to do when I make it to Japan' list.

[@KingSargaroth]

This felt so wholesome! Amazing...

[@thomasschmidt7676]

Just WOW! I can't believe you can actually do this and it's a lot cheaper than expected. When I am in Kyoto (hopefully) next year this will be on othe top of my list.

[@kevinzuniga8214]

I'm very surprised at how enjoyable was this video. Thank you for your hard work.

[@wumpusthehunted2628]

I noticed that after Shogo explained that the commonly taught thumb position was less than ideal for drawing the sword, it was explained that it was also "less ideal" for *somebody else* to draw your sword and cut you with it. Great use of beginner's mind to go elsewhere and learn why the thumb is used like that.

[@mooses-n-gooses9712]

I am jealous of your experience!! And Shogo san you looked so impressive and menacing in that authentic armor! Sugoi!

[@dhananjayank1361]

10:15 , that feels like it's straight outta movie 🔥

[@therealoxman-ee9xs]

The funny thing about him knowing your style from how you sheath is that he wasn't even looking directly at you. Perhaps there was a mirror in the foreground, but either way he was instructing and must have had to pay attention to both people. Cool video!

[@silverfingerthesilverstack5062]

Really enjoyed watching this, only an experience you could get in Japan.

[@maxpereiro2331]

WOW!!!! Subarashikatta desu neee!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience!!! Yoroshiku onegai moushiagemasu

[@hitmangamesyndicate5970]

Another great video... You guys did an amazing job... and looked really COOOOOL!

[@LotBD]

This was awesome! This one video has some of the best close up shots of Samurai armor being put on.

[@thomaswhite2802]

As a practitioner I have wanted to visit Kyoto many times and thd culture is inviting, this is quite interesting

[@miketraskalle]

So much thought that has gone into the form during the years!

[@teuingsaha4164]

that dual wielding by the end is so cool

[@trkimura]

The master really knows how to kill someone effectively 😂

[@kcjones7845]

Definitely one of my favorite videos you've done. Thank you. It was such a gift!

[@Lampaluile]

The demonstration was great!

[@ezrataylor2661]

In 2023 I am coming to Japan I am definitely coming here to Keyoto 💯

[@xeviusUsagi]

This just makes me realize how hard it must've been to run and walk around during wars. I now look at characters from games like for Honor differently, seeing these lads running around in full armor and being agile as well

[@Lizzyg2375]

Kensei is pretty close to reality I'd say

[@yamburg]

This experience looked amazing. Great video!

[@arcticpossi_schw1siantuntija42]

That Ancient drip really hits different How did they start throwing so badly with worn equipment in general lately Why hasn't armor ever been everyday stuff? Cmon. The closest modern clothes ever get to heavy, movement-limiting protective drip is farmer overalls.

[@chattiertooth62]

Armor isn't everyday stuff and even in ancient times, commoners would wear what was appropriate. We can't lose mobility just to look cooler. Mobility is important. Even with equipment deployed to the military, mobility and comfort is usually top priority.

[@toasterhed]

ありがとうございました。Thank you very much for sharing these videos!

[@bongokoko24]

Hello Shogo, I really love this kind of experience, I hope to visit Japan sometime with my wife, it's our dream!! Thank you for this kind of content

[@timmcclain2519]

Seeing the armor being worn is so amazing 👏 😍 What an amazing experience.

[@AirborneAnt]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow!!!!! Great video shogo!!!! I’m so happy you made this video!!!!! 5 Stars!!!!! This looks like something I want to try!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@speeprun]

Can we all agree that he looks so frikin cool

[@zargonfuture4046]

To live such dreams is beautiful Shogo San. Greetings.

[@abrahamgustavoguitiperez-m2937]

Thank you Shogo & Kazu for another enlightening video 😊.

[@trevorhoffman9721]

Thank you for this amazing video! This reminds me of dressing up and playing as warriors as a child. Very cool!

[@jessicabrandt1478]

Definitely on my list of places to visit now.

[@humanperson9443]

That was bloody awesome mate

[@moshack]

That last demonstration was amazing. How could anyone defend against an attack like that from both swords. I always wanted to see an example of how the short sword was used. Great.

[@moroha2414]

I'm planning on Moving to Tokyo soon but I definitely want to see Kyoto

[@victorlanced780]

Awesome . Rare chance to see this all in action.

[@splindy]

After practicing Kendo (and a bit setei iai) for over ten years (stopped practicing already 20 years ago) i enjoyed this video very very much! Thank you for sharing. If i come to japan once, i will try to visit this dojo.

[@rogue6327]

Shogo, your honestly amazing. Please keep it up

[@funnyvalentine601]

My parents and i are planning on going to kyoto i am pretty excited

[@MarceloFabianAlvarez]

Espectacular la experiencia, que maravilla poder aprender sobre vuestra cultura.

[@ArisandBeth]

Man, I really would love to wear that armor!!!

[@Toletanus]

Shogo-San, I admire you!

[@tlnelson5208]

Loved it... So cool.

[@roksandesmond1483]

i love japan hope to visit one day

[@k_dawg7475]

When you swing that Katana im full armor, it simply looks amazing!!

[@blaireisenbraun2213]

Oh my goodness! I was in Kyoto in 2017. I so dearly wish I could have gone to this place. I wonder if perhaps it was not around then, seeing as it appears to be so new.

[@MillisecondFourthClockhand]

Dude's a dual-wielder let's GOOOO

[@ronsorage78]

Yay Tomoko! Nice that she got to come along.

[@tdoyr2119]

Waiting for somebody to make this an anime

[@ronisworld2916]

that was amazingly great experience! and im just in my room watching it! ... someday! thank you for sharing this experience, more power to you guys!

[@jayphillips4942]

Thank you Shogo! Next time I’m in Kyoto I have some many things to do!!!

[@DomDomPop]

Wow you guys did great. Especially with the armor. Very impressive!