How I put on my Samurai armor alone (Iron Mountain Armory Okegawa Do)

[@SamuraiArmor]

Fantastic tutorial of putting on our armor. Thank you for making it. We enjoy seeing our clients share their passion with others. You put the armor on very well indeed. May I suggest placing the round obi included with your armor, around your waist and then putting the nimai-do over it. This will help hold your do in place and keep it from rubbing against your hip bones. Also if you tie your sarashi higher, at the bottom edge of your do, it will help close the gap under your arm and hold it more securely in place. Because the Do should sit on your waist, leaving about 2 cm space between your shoulders and the watagami. With this space your arms will have less restriction when raising your hands above your head. These tips will help you enjoy your yoroi more, I think. Thank you again!

[@bushimotter]

Excelent suggestions, I will definitelly try this next time I gear up! Thank you ={>)

[@thedibgo3308]

@@bushimotter where did you buy it

[@bushimotter]

@@thedibgo3308 Iron Mountain Armory, the link for the US site is in my description, or you can find the international distributers on the Iron Mountain Armory website. I highly suggest you check them out if you are in the market, you probably will never find a better deal for all of you samurai armor needs 😁

[@thedibgo3308]

@@bushimotter I can't get the armor right now cause I'm a kid but when I'm older I'll try well thanks

[@santanajackson6160]

Thats a bad ass armour . I want my solid black anx chdome if I could find that style

[@gazz9995]

probably some old Japanese guy watching this somewhere screaming "STOLEN VALOR" "TAKE OFF MY UNIFORM"

[@Timbofett28]

STOLEN VALOR!!!

[@OneBasedGod]

I would definitely wear this in a zombie apocalypse

[@Iqbal-vf5pw]

Same af

[@90sanime52]

Lmao fr

[@coffeboss2]

You Will survive As well as your honor

[@mattregg9852]

Me too

[@tukul_biru2900]

Samurai armour with rifle 😂😂😂

[@metatronyt]

NICE ARMOUR! Finally!

[@bushimotter]

I know right! I very much enjoy it, lots of fun practice 😁

[@adonissss5031]

Woah.....THE Metatron is here....

[@Sir_knight_trooper]

Metatron ha i found you finally

[@Jesus-xq5kx]

Why isn't your armor this cool?

[@sleepingturtle32]

@@Jesus-xq5kx it is

[@squeebbb]

Their armor is so much more affordable than I recall. Only about 1200-1500 for medium quality and 1500-4000 for the high quality. Would love to buy one and get a Yoroi-to box to display it on as well as a glass display case!

[@bushimotter]

Your price assessment is on the mark, the armor itself is great!

[@wichersham]

I am Japanese. I have no idea how to put armor on. I am learning now.

[@Majima897]

Thank you for showing the whole process; I’m thinking of buying a set.

[@professorari6980]

It is a fairly good tutorial, I am making my own version of samurai armor so this is very helpful to understand better how to make the armor

[@RegularSlasher]

How I wish I could get one... Looks cool!

[@bushimotter]

I was fortunate to get one during a prime sale ={>)

[@Samurai-ub6ew]

I am always impressed by people who makes these videos, it always puts a smile on my face and you have my deepest respects

[@charlottewalnut3118]

That’s some freaking beautiful stuff

[@bushimotter]

It's pretty awesome, wearing it is a pleasure 😁

[@wdar8741]

Wear Armor: Kabuto Dou Sode Mempo Neck guard Sangu: Kote Haidate Shin Guards = suneate

[@bushimotter]

Nice, neck guard is nodowa.

[@santanajackson6160]

That shit is straight up gangsta as fuck ! I would love to have one with the same colors . they pretty exspensive so it'll be hard for me to spend that much on armor

[@catdaddy8603]

Thanks for sharing that. It looks comparable to Kendo dogu. I've been interested in getting armor like that. If my reading of Steven Turnbull and Osprey is right I think wearing the weapon edge up was common for infantry.

[@sleepingturtle32]

It’s similar to a kendo bogu, the most notable thing is kendo bogu only protects the front, on kendo bogu, there is no back to the do, men and Kote.

[@replaytharonin]

GREAT video bro 👊🏾🔥 the armor look amazing you got me wanting to buy one

[@bushimotter]

Iron mountain armory, if you can burn $1200-2500. It was an impulse buy, but it's nice to have and looks good in my room. I have to get a yari now 😱

[@dennisrim3647]

Very nice armor!👍

[@bushimotter]

Thanks, I like it ^.^

[@npnmineshima5349]

兜を被る時に剣道用の手拭いを用意して頭に巻くといいよ。 ただの綿の薄いタオルです。 剣道では面を被る前に頭に巻きます。 汗を吸い衛生的でクッションになるし安いし洗える。 派手な色は色落ち色移りするから白とかがいい。 剣道手拭いとか面タオルと検索すれば良い。

[@bushimotter]

Great advice, thank you!

[@redline1916]

I need to get myself some.

[@bushimotter]

Yes, yes you definitely do!

[@Sir_knight_trooper]

bushi_motter what are the classes?

[@sleepingturtle32]

@@Sir_knight_trooper Tatami, kachi , gashira, taisho, and daimyō

[@Sir_knight_trooper]

@@sleepingturtle32 samurai without foot armor are called owmytoe

[@Sir_knight_trooper]

@@sleepingturtle32 thx!!

[@dermysticschadow6727]

Arigato. Sayonara. 😊 🙏

[@rainydays8293]

Fun fact: did you know that layers of paper back then was used as a reliable source of armour?

[@bushimotter]

I did, very interesting topic!

[@sleepingturtle32]

It’s true!

[@55pillsbury]

Sick I can’t wait for Halloween

[@bushimotter]

If it even happens this year!

[@MOUNTAINOUS]

nice armor. i got 3 armors. i have videos where i ride horseback in the mountains of oregon in the armor. cut tatami mats in armor. archery in the forest by raging rivers in the armor. i fight others in armors also. i am sure you would dig it.

[@bushimotter]

Indeed! I remembered your channel as soon as I saw your name. I watched a bunch of your videos quite a number of years ago now. Lots of cool content for sure.

[@crazytanks2001]

Saigõ Takamori my bushido hero

[@sleepingturtle32]

Just a quick question. Is your do regular black or matte black? Could you also send me the link to find this on iron mountain armory? Awesome video, I just subbed!

[@bushimotter]

Unfortunately I do not remember, and the listing is long gone. What I can tell you, is that it is Gashira class, with extra armor plates sewn into the watagami. So basically gashira +. Thanks for the sub 😁

[@sleepingturtle32]

@@bushimotter thanks!

[@sleepingturtle32]

@@bushimotter does it feel very smooth, or a bit grainy?

[@bushimotter]

@@sleepingturtle32 this reminds me it was matte. And after looking at it a moment, it is not glossy, and a bit grainy.

[@sleepingturtle32]

@@bushimotter hmm, okay. Thanks!

[@gomcse]

Fantastic!

[@movesmoves1]

I just want to know how to put on the padded belt. They have a special way to tie it in the front. He has a cloth wrap. Hope he get a padded belt next time.

[@bushimotter]

My more recent armor video displays me wearing the padded belt, though it is not a traditional tie method. It works all the same though. Btw the padded belt is supposed to be worn under the armor as I am told. This helps the armor sit on the hips more instead of the shoulders.

[@dennishornikx2338]

Awesome man! Same way i put my armor on, only difference instead of the red rope my sode are attached to the kote to prevent them from flying around

[@masonclark9110]

Hi this was a awesome and informative video may I ask what quality this is kachi/basic gashira/mid or tashiro/high or I think it’s gashira if u could get back it would help massively

[@bushimotter]

This one is gashira ++, the extra padding watagami and the iron plating in the watagami were bonuses that are not included in the katchi. My best advice if your are looking to buy, get the gashira or taicho. Katchi is something that an amor enthusiast would probably replace eventually.

[@masonclark9110]

@@bushimotter that’s so much do u have a Instagram by any chance

[@bushimotter]

@@masonclark9110 I do not, well I do but never use it. 😅

[@masonclark9110]

@@bushimotter oh ok well I’m not a very rich person so do you have any armour that you would recommend so I can start saving ?

[@Kavkaz_kiddz]

I hope i can have armor like that

[@bushimotter]

You definitely can. A little bit of savings can build up fast.

[@aloha_amen3049]

Cool video thankyou for your efforts

[@bushimotter]

😁

[@ThisIsLumber]

*me getting ready to sit down and destroy kids using Orochi in For Honor*

[@NativeAmericanRonin]

lol, leaves me wondering if chords even got cut to the point when armor would fall off and just leave open spots. during warfare

[@bushimotter]

Your wondering is a good question, yes parts can very easily be cut off! There are reviews where the armor is being used against live weapons - the lace gets cut easier than you would imagine. But, back in samurai warfare, there were parts to the armor that you wont see in my vid. Often there are more plates, and much more mail to create a stronger defense. Also the clothing worn below could have armor sewn into them ^,^ Heres a pretty cool video showing the amror in use, and tested against weapons. It is also the same place that made my armor - kzbin.info/www/bejne/emqyp5SCZ7xpeKM

[@NativeAmericanRonin]

Yeah I watch that vid. I was very satisfied watching the helmet get dented and the chords getting cut.

[@computron808]

Awesome video. Do u train a particular style? And blade up is for a tachi. No worries. You’re rocking a Katana. What size blade /nagasa and tsuka/ handle ?

[@bushimotter]

I am not sure of my blade length, but I perter about 10-10.5 inch tsuka, a bit thin too is preferable. As to my style, I am freestyle, but have had a bit of guidance from a friendly internet sensei. He was once the headmaster of Hirakawa Kenjutsu, though the dojo has been closed for some time.

[@computron808]

@@bushimotter I train in the Bujinkan. It’s made up of 9 schools. But our main ken Jutsu style is Kukishin Ryu. Check out Yagyu Shinkage Ryu ,Katori Shinto Ryu and check Master Kuroda and James Williams,he has some of the best instructional videos on Ken Jutsu and Aiki Jutsu. Aiki Jutsu is based off of the movement’s of the sword.

[@timher6300]

The yellow fever is strong in this one. Cool suit btw

[@americanmofia4517]

The only reason I'm having a hard time. Is because I'm wondering if it's heavy or light. Because I prefer to go quiet and fast in the shadows

[@bushimotter]

Armor is very loud, it would not be good for sneaking. the weight doesn't seem to matter but the noise would make a huge difference.

[@Sir_knight_trooper]

American Mofia my budy got his armor in a olive green and then painted the armor camouflaged idk how he moves quietly in it

[@Warfighter4717]

Samurai does not strike from shadow,samurai’s honor is earned by facing a foe in a duel.You must have samurai and ninja/shinobi confused

[@guardiandemonx7936]

u are not the ghost, i am the ghost

[@bushimotter]

I only have half the gear for that 😅

[@KacperRybicki-v7t]

Yes nothing better then european armor

[@lnxrogue6172]

If I get married I would defo wear tis

[@blunthonesty8633]

I found this video while trying to decide on what set I want to get. But on the topic of putting it on, does it get easier with practise? And how easy is it to take off solo?

[@bushimotter]

It becomes very easy with practice. If you follow what I did and attach the kote directly to the do, it is super easy to put on and remove all alone. I hope you get a set, and if you do, I am always available if you need any help. I can even make a video for you on any specific questions or concerns you may have ^,^

[@shogunbarber]

Amazing 😮😄🐲🔥

[@euphonium1406]

very helpful video. one question what type of armor/class did u chose? kachi/gaishara/taisho? i mean others said kachi finish is very bad.

[@bushimotter]

This was basically gashira ++ It was a sale item that was for gashira testing, so it came with some nice extras. I'm not sure about katchi, I would upgrade personally, you get so much more.

[@dreysantillan]

Can anyone explain what a kachi and gaishara means?

[@bushimotter]

@@dreysantillan I think kachi means foot soldier and gashira is higher rank? Taicho is Captain. Hope that helps, but I'm not positive on the translation.

[@Sir_knight_trooper]

bushi_motter do they have specific colors/markings to distinguish the ranks?

[@Sir_knight_trooper]

@@oregum no I mean for the samurai not the armor....

[@PU8698]

You should go out to the public with this armor on

[@bushimotter]

Halloween is fun 😅

[@mate5875]

wait wait if i remember samurai armor has protection on their neck

[@bushimotter]

This is true, I have a separate nodowa auxillary piece for the neck I purchased after I filmed this video, also the mempo often has neck protection.

[@JoshHutcherson3427]

The average samurai was 5’3 to 5’5, are you within that height range? Can you be a proper samurai?

[@bushimotter]

I am 5'11, so maybe not proper ={>)

[@cowbell8492]

Hello I love your videos and I wanted to suggest to make a video about that website bc I got lost and I want to know how much it costs bc Halloween is coming! 🎃

[@bushimotter]

Many thanks, and I must say the armor makes Halloween extra fun. Here is a direct website to the US store, check around this site, you can get a good idea on pricing. Generally $1000-3000 for full sets. shop.samurai-armor.com/

[@cowbell8492]

Thanks bro appreciate it!

[@cowbell8492]

bushi_motter but I only have 300 hundred to spend on a set is there anything else i can buy from cuz these sets look sick!but to good for me.

[@bushimotter]

@@cowbell8492 at that price, you could get armor parts, but no chance in a whole set unfortunately.

[@mr.nob0dy712]

I want to buy it but its very expensive☹

[@bushimotter]

True, I would only recommend buying one of these if you have some $ to throw away 👺

[@jckckcm5579]

Looks sick

[@bushimotter]

It really does, feels great putting it on too.

[@goldenpaladin]

Is there armor what where’s that coat like thing that goes over the armor

[@Sir_knight_trooper]

Do you ever fight in that? Like a hema melee? But for everyone?

[@bushimotter]

I wish, alas I have no partner 😭

[@Sir_knight_trooper]

bushi_motter im sorry to hear that :( hay I'll duel you if you'd like. I don't have a combat bud either

[@Sir_knight_trooper]

bushi_motter so what say? Yee or knee

[@JinSakai-lt2vz]

We’re can you buy this

[@bushimotter]

Iron Mountain Armory, they have 3 online stores to order from (depending on your country), heres a link to direct you to their shops ~ ironmountainarmory.com/samurai-armor-online-store/

[@JinSakai-lt2vz]

@@bushimotter thanks

[@BigLoafJae19]

Where did you buy the armor and how much?

[@bushimotter]

Iron mountain armory, they have their prices listed.

[@BigLoafJae19]

@@bushimotter thanks

[@mustafaahmadi4772]

Where can I buy something like this?????,

[@bushimotter]

Check out the Iron Mountain Armory website, they have I think 3 distributors depending on where you are.

[@josephbevacqua9217]

the mask

[@bushimotter]

Are you asking how to put it on or just mentioning that I left it off? I generally don't practice while wearing it, but I could do a video on different ways to wear the Kabuto (helm) and mempo (mask) if people were interested.

[@josephbevacqua9217]

+ul a video about you dance

[@bushimotter]

I may be missing something but I don't quite understand 😁

[@bushimotter]

@@oregum I'll try to remember to do this. I only have one Kabuto and mempo, but I can show how to wear them 😁

[@historygamerxd2604]

Wait did you buy your armor or did you make it since I will be making mine

[@historygamerxd2604]

Then you bought it looks like

[@bushimotter]

@@historygamerxd2604 yes, from iron mountain armory

[@historygamerxd2604]

@@bushimotter ye I know I have been to there website many times

[@historygamerxd2604]

There pretty good at what they do and for me that’s good and they also pay attention to detail which is nice if I want to look like my ancestors

[@OneBasedGod]

How much would you say this all weighs while wearing it?

[@bushimotter]

I think it was around 35-45 lbs all on. Whatever it may be, it sits on you in such a way that does not feel heavy at all (except the helm, it feels a bit heavy). If it was cool outside, I could easily wear it all day.

[@angelajackeline3317]

Hello nice video Where did you buy this?

[@bushimotter]

Iron Mountain Armory

[@angelajackeline3317]

@@bushimotter wtf? Can you please give me the website? I don't find anything about samurai

[@bushimotter]

I am sorry, their website has changed and my link in video description is now wrong. Here is the main site : www.ironmountainarmory.com/

[@itsbriliant9739]

Where did u get that armor ? And what price ?

[@bushimotter]

Iron mountain armory, 1400 usd sale item.

[@x1shm41lx]

Would love a review of those kotes Oo

[@bushimotter]

Check description to skip to kote if you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6LMcoZvaNNgb7s

[@sulistadosulk7]

Onde você compro essa armadura

[@bushimotter]

Iron mountain armory.

[@shockwave6213]

So, this is just the outer layer? No inner plates or mail?

[@bushimotter]

Correct, I do not have any under armor, iron mountain armory does sell interior armor as well though.

[@moneymaker8668]

How much did that run you?

[@CRMSNEXCLBR]

Gaijin Samurai

[@Kdaileyy]

How much are these I want one

[@bushimotter]

If you find one on sale, maybe about 1500 give or take shipping costs (ranging anywhere from free to $300, or more if you're elsewhere in an area that does not have easy access to shipping.

[@TheRat1]

Where do you get one may I ask?

[@bushimotter]

Iron mountain armory, they changed their address but a quick Google search will locate their site.

[@TheRat1]

Thank you

[@rollastoney]

“I’m not on horse back” are you ever?

[@bushimotter]

Not for quite some time.

[@MrSedrack]

I bet you main Orochi :D

[@やみさきちしょー]

すげえ

[@Warfighter4717]

Hello would you please show us how seppuku is done but please must be real no fake demo

[@thebutchernassa8384]

Why did you give an excuse for how you put on the katana? when you did it right that's actually how to put on a katana with the ha facing upward unlike the tachi which is with the ha downward

[@bushimotter]

At the time, there was discussion about how one should wear the sword while wearing armor. I think it was a preemptive quip 😅

[@thepotatolad376]

Gabe Newell is that you?

[@bushimotter]

Not I, for my name is Alex.

[@josephbevacqua9217]

Good morning

[@bushimotter]

Morning. 😁

[@josephbevacqua9217]

+@@bushimotter super bowl

[@joshuagreenslade3445]

@@bushimotter I wonder If they sell Mongolian Armour that might fit me Lol

[@bushimotter]

@@joshuagreenslade3445 as far as I am aware, they do not.

[@joshuagreenslade3445]

@@bushimotter I've been playing Ghost of Tsushima

[@shaidenunya2146]

LOL. Gear up for the math test

[@moneymaker8668]

O I c lol

[@陳傻逼-k6f]

酷

[@odoroussmegma2191]

You think you are Tom Cruise bruh?

[@bushimotter]

What is your issue? What I am is someone interested in kenjutsu, I do not see why you have a problem with it.

[@bushimotter]

I am assuming you are the other guy I blocked today, if not, pardon my abrasive response.

[@onoe1968]

間違った鎧の着方で残念。 籠手は左腕から着けなければならない。 それには理由がある。

[@bushimotter]

弓道、正しい？

[@onoe1968]

@@bushimotter 正解。 左腕を前に出すから左から籠手を着ける。 作法。

[@onoe1968]

帯も違うな。

[@bushimotter]

Yes, I am wearing an incorrect obi, unfortunately I do not have a sash.

[@私和と府祖べ打てる手背じゅ]

ぢしょのらbぇ

[@TV-sl1bo]

着方が違うよ〜笑笑

[@bushimotter]

I am probably not doing things correct, I have no teacher to teach me about armor. However, I am happy I am able to get the armor on myself! ={>)

[@norrisdaniels392]

We did not want to hear you talk all day that's freaking put on my mother trucker on my man can you please stop talking to me again please stop talking to you freaking KZbin videos but will the unknown

[@bushimotter]

I am not sure I understand, other than I spoke a bit too much. I have been meaning to do an update where I put it on more quickly, and without commentary.