How to CUT with a Katana Japanese Samurai Sword STEP by STEP (Part 1)

[@neichuan8057]

Thank you for your fantastic videos. They are very valuable in understanding correct biomechanics. Exercises to generate power and stability are very helpful. Please continue sharing videos with your knowledge, they are important for the martial community. Gratefully.

[@paulfrank1777]

Glad you like them!

[@andysif]

One of the best I've ever seen, and is only part 1

[@scottmayhew2227]

This is one of the best explanations of technique that I have watched. After many years of study, this would have been helpful when I started. Very good instruction!

[@Captain.698]

Why is your flag upside-down?

[@SooberYooberToober]

@@Captain.698 blue is a heavier color, so the flag will naturally turn upside-down over time.

[@stefthorman8548]

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[@_creighton]

The effect of technique is so potent. Thank you for sharing.

[@azarelthecreator7098]

This video is gold. It explains things in a way no other video has. Using the squeeze is very difficult with a heavier sword. Mine is close to 3 pounds. Gonna have to get a grip trainer lol.

[@texuser1639]

A good book on the topic is Flashing Steel by Masayki Shimabukuro and Leonard Pellman. The katana starts with mental discipline, as well all Japanese martial arts. Nice video. Thanks.

[@vishnudas3328]

you have a knack for getting an idea across succintely

[@ARTCHILD]

This is AWEEEEEESOOOOOME THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@TheMagnitude]

This instantly helped me fix bad habits and felt like I was improving just from hearing your explanation, will be watching more!

[@guillaumedep1]

I really appreciate the detailed breakdown. I'm not near a dojo any more and need things like this to improve my technique.

[@MilliMeterPeter02]

This video has put an entirely different form and aspect to what I “thought” I knew. I don’t know sh*t! It blows my mind how little movements can make you much more effecient and even more effective.

[@yisraelaker6696]

Great instructions teaching of the sword

[@TONEDEAFSOUND]

phenomenal

[@Александр-Кутьин]

Спасибо за очень подробное объяснение!!!🤝

[@Beastro777]

Thank you for a well detailed demonstration, it was the best video on youtube for cutting

[@bbenezra1169]

Thank you sensei, this is important fundamental teaching and for many years I've been doing it the wrong way using my upper body muscles.

[@johnemmons9087]

Excellent teaching. Thank you.

[@erichusayn]

Excellent video.

[@MrBurns.]

Outstanding! I definitely subscribed. You’re a great teacher.

[@addictedtoblades2]

New subscriber, liking your channel 😀 very good information 👍 🤺🔥😎🤺🤺🤺

[@ol48spring]

Please use your sageo sir. Cool vids.

[@snottydoesntknow]

Keep em coming!

[@namazuryusshugyo5214]

Thanks for showing the katori style of cutting! 👏 ive learnt something new from it 😁

[@paulfrank1777]

Truthfully I was trying to demonstrate a universal way of cutting To demonstrate the universal principles that can be applied more or less to any style. You can apply the concept of moving a weapon with your hips to any style. Katori cut is somewhat different than what I demonstrated “generally”.

[@tracjerdoc]

awesome explanation of the grip!

[@MrThirstyFor]

What a great video man.. Keep them coming!

[@tedblackburn8679]

Great tutorial. Subscribing immediately!

[@tgillies101]

Can you tell me who made the katana? Its a great looking piece with the green aesthetic.

[@paulfrank1777]

Randy Black from Phoenix Arizona. He’s in our group and he does excellent work

[@tgillies101]

@@paulfrank1777 Thankyou Paul, does he make iaito and shinken as well?

[@vahebablanian8949]

I like your step by step explanations , thank you

[@bobbybreaker629]

Good presentation, always favored Japanese Sword Fighting Method. The Principals of Japanese Karate for Ki Projection is in place to move a Sword here. This is my first time seeking education on Japanese Swordsmanship and qite pleased to find that the ground work already has been laid for over 3 decades.

[@sapphire_898]

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[@jeffarcher400]

A great way to find what works is to take a cheaper combat sword and do some landscaping. After attacking some sawgrass that had insulted my honor many things were made clear to me. The drawing slice at impact is so critical that not doing it results in mashed reeds. Any deviation from perpendicular can bend the blade. There's things that can be cut and things that can't no matter what you see in the movies and you will damage your blade. Muscles you never knew will fatigue and begin to fail after an hour. After two hours all unessential movement is eliminated. After the third hour the sword becomes light and effortless and you watch from afar. It has more to do with where the heel of the handle flows. The tip just follows the balance point. Breath,smile as life is in balance and motion. Be thankful it's not real battle.

[@jaytpmc]

When cutting with the katana especially straight down, shoud you keep your legs bent and unchanged throughout the cut? Or should they bend and straighten during the cut?

[@paulfrank1777]

I’m not sure if I understand what you’re referring to but but there are generally good reasons for doing both ways.

[@mouhsinemeghraoui5159]

Excellent explanation, thank you.

[@JorgeUribe]

Thank you for sharing this. Regards from Chile.

[@jkaasala]

Thank you, this was quite informative!

[@doviddeitsch8041]

very informative, but one question: on the downward strike you showed at 9:28, which hand leads the downward slicing?

[@paulfrank1777]

After watching in slow motion it appears both hands pressure equally forward from the hips

[@doviddeitsch8041]

@@paulfrank1777 thanks man

[@equilibriomilanchirh2507]

this is gold...

[@tomdunn7710]

Well done !!

[@Jaydenlistic]

Thank you!!!!

[@SooberYooberToober]

8:03 "...flexibility in your wrist and in your fingers to do the cut." **video cuts** me: damn, he's good.

[@yisraelaker6696]

Would love to become member katori Shinto Ryu swordmanship

[@CHIENOSENSHI]

Perfect sensei

[@bushimotter]

Fascinating breakdown of many concepts. I very often use the squeeze you mentioned, but not in all the ways you have described. Particularly 9:38 & 11:39. I definitely have to give those a try. I do not believe I use enough/proper hip motion in my nukitsuke. Squeezing of the tsuka is my favorite, especially on draw. I love drawing my sword and positioning the blade instantly to any desired position, all at the twitch of some fingers and the wrist. Its so much fun!

[@hlupaco]

Mr Frank, in some of the budo related manuals I read and personal teaching as well, I came across the information that one should not use the wrist for putting power into the strike, and that the grip on the sword should be firm even before the cut. Did you also encounter this instruction, and do you think it is a fraud? I am trying to find a best way for me to practice. Thank you.

[@paulfrank1777]

I would agree with that statement in the right context. Having a tight grip on the sword is a good idea for two reasons. It allows you to become more efficient transferring the energy from the lower body into the sword. It also ensures that you don’t lose your sword when you hit something or something hit your sword unexpectedly. For video purposes it’s easier to demonstrate these concepts using a more relaxed grip. I think for a beginner it’s best to exaggerate the grip. When you become more advanced you’ll have the same grip Squeeze controlling in the weapon But with less exaggeration excess movement.

[@ginunggagap]

Watching this while waiting for my katana to be delivered

[@nikolay8994]

I can do mistake, but this squeeze meant tenouchi

[@skeptiscale]

What's that type of katana? Tachi? How long is it?

[@paulfrank1777]

Custom katana by Randy Black from Phoenix Arizona. Not sure how long but I believe it’s standard length.

[@KenLives333]

Any comment/opinion of the JUN-MENUKI (STANDARD POSITION MENUKI) versus the GYAKU-MENUKI (REVERSE POSITION MENUKI) versus the CHU-O MENUKI (CENTER POSITION MENUKI)? I am looking to get the iaito of my life and am not super convinced by the standard menuki position of my entry level shinken (first katana I purchased two months ago). When I try to hold it left hand on top it feels a little more snug. But the menuki center position looks tempting - particularly when looking at Iwata Norikazu's videos, where he actually uses a center position menuki - It is tough to make a decision while not being able to actually try with the weapon in my hand... It seems the menuki where originally on the reverse position (which in my view kinda make more sense ergonomically) before the tradition had men wear their sword with the Mune facing up. It's a crucial detail (I think) I would be glad to hear your opinion on, even if you consider it banal after all. Thanks.

[@paulfrank1777]

I’d say whichever way feels most comfortable to you. I don’t think I have a particular preference.

[@AndrewMayoral]

Am I the only one thinking he was about to cut himself!? He’s the real deal

[@darkfeast9033]

Bros preparing for war between gods

[@しろ-u9h]

何が良いのか悪いのか私には分かりません。

[@crazyj902-topic2]

Reporter says : So have you ruled out foul play or is something nefarious going on??? Paul Frank the Scientist says : _Pfft. the kid jumped in front of the train to save a piece of chocolate.. (shaking head in bewilderment) It's beyond my logic and reasoning_

[@Ricksensei1]

This is not something that should be attempted without in-person instruction, no matter how well intentioned the instructor may be!

[@ambulocetusnatans]

The fact is, people ARE going to attempt this no matter whether you like it or not. There is nothing you can do to stop them. It is better that they have a video like this than to have nothing at all.

[@taccntb4345]

More kenjutsu and much much less iado, please

[@paulfrank1777]

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[@geraldsowder5727]

He's a talker

[@taccntb4345]

You can say bujutsu, nagi nata, but not katana…? Lolol

[@KenLives333]

+1

[@DonRubinjo]

No Paul, you are wrong, stop it please, forget about slicing, you talking about swords, not cooking!