I have trouble putting the katana back into the scabbard?

[@OuterHaven_Snake]

*"Nobody cares how you put it back, there's no witness there."* was both a hilarious and an extremely foreboding line.

[@tkdjameson4201]

He’s got a lit candle by all those books😳

[@markusdummer4819]

Seems to be a light or LED

[@brandonbentley5453]

I've studied this video often and always think that...

[@johnemmons9087]

Ooohhh! Soooo dangerous!

[@therealbrewskii3418]

Lol naw for real lol 😆 🤣

[@DiegoSanchez-im1rn]

This is one of the best videos about Noto that i've seen on youtube, keep it this way!

[@aravind7601]

Go home Itachi u r drunk Wait what

[@ldalri2780]

@@aravind7601 try to put that comment back as silently as possible

[@Waizzie]

You spelled worst wrong.

[@paulfrank1777]

Yes it’s very good. Did you see this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHaYnqyqn8-Eo9U

[@willysuarezmaceo9319]

Don't be so authoritarian, he does it because he enjoys it. Thank You

[@athadilla8572]

I don't have a katana but watching someone sheath their sword is very satisfying

[@DaxRider44]

This man has more control over an object, that i have over my life.

[@hazarddavid6987]

This is really good...sincere and honest explanation

[@M109_KAWEST]

"it can cut your fingers" me: yeah thats what im looking for

[@willysuarezmaceo9319]

Or trim your nails a little bit too

[@zxstyy9864]

Get a bit of a haircut

[@AdobeCADman]

This is the best video on Noto! I like it when you said to let the gravity work on sword in order to avoid rubbing the cutting edge of the sword against the saya.

[@thedojomartialarts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@j.bernard752]

Had to figure out how this technique was performed after watching Kyuzo so smoothly yet quickly replace his katana on Seven Samurai. Phenomenal instruction! Thank you👍🏼

[@PerfectlyFreedom]

It feels as if you're a very patient and devoted sensei teaching his pupil in this video. My respect to you, thankyou for the lesson 🙏

[@jeffersoncarlisle3125]

Excellence. This explains how repetition over thousands of times makes it natural. I love it. My first wakizashi is arriving soon. I can't wait to do this over and over. Thank you sir.

[@francoismorin8721]

I just realized that Mrs. sensei Norcross has a similar calming voice like the one of the iconic painter Bob Ross when he talks martial arts LOL

[@blue-ei3si]

that sheath at 2:07 was smooth as butter. wow

[@boboshark]

Great video! It gave me serious shivers in my neck when you showed the sword’s cutting side on your hand! Brrrr!

[@NYKgjl10]

Through the pandemic Norcross Sensei, in addition on earning the sword kihon certification under your guidance , I've been checking your swords vids, including this to keep reminding myself since your explanation is clear and very concise on putting the katana back into the scabbard. To me, the best instructional video on KZbin......Cheers from Southern California...Gerald.

[@bertdoesgaming9700]

I've seen sooo many videos but this one really helped me. I practiced for a little over an hour today and i made about double the progress in half the time after watching this!

[@cruelred88]

Just got my iaito. Watched your video. Helps me a lot!

[@TheShurikenZone]

Thank you so much for making this video, demonstrating a SAFE way to do noto. While there may be no single correct way to do it, there are absolutely an infinite number of incorrect ways to do it, and those can lead to injury. A while back, I was prompted (in a pretty snarky way) to make a video showing how I preform noto, after I tried to respectfully warn an individual who should have known better, that he was teaching his students a very dangerous way of resheathing.

[@Elishamaewa]

Very thorough explanation! I was having a lot of difficulty with handling my katana but I am slowly getting more comfortable with it thanks to your videos! Please continue with the tutorials, they are very helpful!

[@jaysblades]

This was extremely helpful - thank you! And good call out on practicing with an Iaito. I made the mistake of trying a few times at first with a shinken, very good way to practice removing stitches after the wound heals...

[@_imV]

Great video. I've learned it 2 years ago. Used this this very video. Took me 2 minutes to learn basics. I was training with a sharp katana from the very beginning. Never needed to look down even once. Its in my blood for some reason. Did not needed to do it thousands of times. To me, it became second nature in minutes. I prefer traditional grip, its quite easy.

[@Blanxyness]

Now my questions are cleared on how they are not cutting their hands while putting their katana back

[@Z4rius]

They are using the unsharpened part

[@Z4rius]

Which is usually the back of the blade

[@rxmbo3749]

Katana’s are usually sheathed blade up

[@Chhangte2006]

yes guys they know how it's done now because of watching the video, that's what they were saying on their comment

[@schlickems5728]

This makes me happy because this is the exact way I learned to do it but I hadn’t had any training I just practiced with my own methods so I was always worried that I had formed nothing but a bad habit.

[@faizalnizar8261]

Very helpful video... Helped me a lot... I freaked out when you turned the blade to the sharp end since I didn't know this was an unsharpened version 😂

[@darkangelus1987]

your technique is so beautiful to see

[@hachimanjiro]

Wow 1978! Your younger than me ,you must have been around 5 or 6 years old! That's impressive! good video thanks

[@ohasis8331]

Excellent tutorial!

[@deniseherud]

Very elegant. I love this💗 U normally see the graceful removal of the katana but rarely a return that’s equally lovely. Ty for sharing this bit of knowledge

[@ilijabosnjak76]

I appreciate the video and very informative instructions,, I have set but I just admire it as I can’t do what you do..However Wakizashi is acceptable…

[@michael_swardh]

I can see that this is not the first time you draw the sword. Beautiful sword.

[@Ronin-Ragnarok]

Thank you, this this is the best noto video i saw yet, saludos desde México!

[@ClassofEighty2]

Thank you. This is the best instruction I have seen on this topic.

[@themainnerd0566]

I recently bought an iai replica of a certain anime blade and wanted to use it to learn basics before buying a live blade. your videos are both engaging and easy to understand. thank you for the guide!

[@JediContrast]

Another important detail to remember; Don't forget to push the tsuba with your thumb prior to drawing it! This is good practice to ensure the habaki/koiguchi do not cause delays or a failed draw which was first described in the video, caused by it being stiff. I know this is one area I need to improve, among a scroll of others.

[@Kogasengaha_Hishoshi]

Ima be honest, I got my first "Steel" Katana when I was like 14 but I always had wooden ones my old man bought me (3 or 4 of em broke -_-) so I could practice over the years. So when I got my steel one all I had to worry about was the weight more or less, but when I managed to sheath the blade in without looking (Wooden sword days) man was it easy. I think that overall Katana's are the easiest to put back into the scabbard but the hardest to do Traditionally. So to hear this video with people having trouble to sheath their blades (If they do) is kinda puzzling tbh. Practice with wooden ones and then steel ones with the sheathing and no problems until you have to control the weight and technique but it becomes 2nd nature afterwards.

[@bsmith2765]

So it kinda seems like u know a lot about this stuff, Ike really knew to all this but I had a few questions, the first being is where is a space to start, like can I “train” off KZbin or do I need to go to a school, also where do u recommend to buy training swords for not a outrageous price

[@Kogasengaha_Hishoshi]

​@@bsmith2765 Train by urself mostly (If you have someone to help you/trainer/friend,mentor/ of course that helps but-) this is the fact that no one can train ur brain like urself. If someone helps/shows you things you can TRY to copy it but it won't help if you don't understand it or do it yourself lol. If there is a wooden sword thats cheap (Not really a Full on Japanese Bokken Wood blade lol) sure go on and buy it lol If not then anything that is like a stick or even common household things can be "swords" to practice spins (If you wanna learn) and even false/phantom sheathing (Using ur fingers/hand to create a holding place). Overall, take ADVICE from Utube and people but Train by YOURSELF and do it repetitively until you either don't need to look where to place the blade. Or it just becomes 2nd nature because of how many hrs/years you've put yourself through. It took me a solid month doing it for fun with just the wooden ones that my old man bought me. Until you are done or feel confident to do it with a wooden one, are you able to use a stainless steel blade. (NOT A REAL BLADE) The entire philosophy is the same obviously, only thing that changes is that its more dangerous, HEAVIER, and from a technical standpoint Harder to do. The blades my old man got I have no idea lol The first Wakazashi Steel blade I have no idea. I'm from Minnesota so there WERE some asian stores that sold wooden Katana's that I STILL have mind you. (Although not in the best of shape....) The next 2 steel blades I have were from Minnesota's Mall of America (MOA) sword store which is sadly no longer there and has been replaced by a gaming sector. However to say that, thats all the blades I have is a lie. My family have given me Non-Japanese blades from Amazon (Which are ok lol) but overall my life was surrounded by my old man giving me wooden blades and also making one for me which I lost sadly in a move. Do I think you should join a school? Sure, Trustworthy one that shows real skills even if not ENTIRALLY Practical can still be used for proper form. Blades can go either way, and I myself don't really know which is good and which is bad that is something your gonna have to research on, because even if there is a 200$ steel blade it can be shit lol And a 150$ one COULD be better or lower. I've showed my friends that came over how to sheath in 35ish minutes for what took me 6 years with the steel ones :/. Learning by urself is the best way but having advice along side that is even better.

[@Joseph-d6k9y]

Love this video very informative and instructive.. I been practicing for weeks

[@dracolegend7739]

We are learning to use katanas/swords In Taekwondo but this is the part I need help with the most. Thank you!

[@alexeireyes3683]

Thank you very much for posting this very insightful video. I've been practicing it with a shinken which is a tachi. The only difference is I cannot move the saya forward because of the way it is mounted on hangers. :)

[@dinhluonghuy123]

Very nice video for practicing laido,,thanks a lot,,also can you pls give the title of the music in this clip?.need it much.thanks again.

[@TrueSighted]

Very well explained. Especially the foot work, and the pinch to guide the blade. Much as my teacher taught me after learning in japan. I had a good teacher, so it sort of comes naturally, as he was very specific. And I would paractice till he was saitified. Lol

[@localguy8]

Beautiful movement Sinsei 🙏

[@paulfrank1777]

Very good video. I like the fact you do not use a live blade. I stopped using one about 10 or 15 years ago. I make my living with my hands so there’s absolutely no reason to risk it. A sharp sword does however give you a healthy respect for training. LOL

[@iwankkurohaddolt9920]

the best tutorial in youtube.. cristal clear.. keep it up sensei..!

[@kinatoyukiko8138]

Thank you so much for the help I’ve seen Japanese anime and movies that has this technique I just turned 16 and got my first katana learning how to use it properly and carefully

[@aikidragonjutsu6778]

Another great reply and answer to a very common question. Once again thank you for simple and clear teaching. You have no ego you are not judgmental. I have given up looking into Ninja arts in the UK I have met some very selfish and unkind people who look down on any other martial artist. My personal experience was dire last year. The "Master" was so rude and obnoxious. I think he thought I was a spy when he found I was also a teacher of the martial arts. At least i can always come to you channel for a great and honest and most of all down to earth, friendly perspective on the art. Thank you.

[@thedojomartialarts]

So kind of you to say. Thank you for watching and enjoying the channel! - Mr. N.

[@blackvoid2588]

How does the sharp tip not cut the webbing of your hand if you are letting the it fall down from it to the saya hole?

[@thomaswhite2802]

Well done and good explaining

[@nazizombiesfreakable]

Thank you for this for ages I was getting the thumb motion wrong so my blade just dropped below my hand missing the death I didn’t realise you guide the thumbs along the side and have your index underneath I can do eat much better now

[@itsme.hugo2868]

Why was this so calming... anyway this is really good

[@therealbrewskii3418]

I learned I like this , then most videos out , this is most educational

[@Lucastetcu]

Thanks for this tutorial... It really helped me a lot

[@johnemmons9087]

Thank you Sensei.

[@xrfy5653]

how do you prevent the tip of the blade from scratching the webbing of your hand when you sheathe it?

[@thedojomartialarts]

You can put the blade back in several ways. You can do it without touching the skin at all, but that detail is not always possible when in training with more opponents coming at you. Fine motor skills go out the window under duress. Otherwise, it is just practice, conditioning and feel. No easy answer but the constant practice will bring better answers for you than I can. All sword school styles have "styles", which are often adhered to for ego purposes and not functionality.

[@kilokrafts2039]

i love this video so much its just so elegant and smooth

[@romer1067]

The webbing between my thumb and index finger has gotten VERY thick, at first it’ll hurt mine got scabbed but now the webbing is very strong

[@mojo89]

I have a question. When I received my sword, the plastic that was covering the blade with oil, some of it remained in the saya. I did not realize this until I tried to sheathe the sword and now it is bounced up in the end of the saya and I can not sheathe my Karan. Does anyone have a tip on how I can get all or enough of the plastic out so I may sheathe my katana? I tried a lot of different ways and all are failing and I’m afraid of damaging my Katana.

[@ibon.eibon.e5422]

I recently got a sword and this was very helpful

[@stzy_5323]

I’ve been trying to figure out how to that because when I spend a lot of time looking for the koicuchi my arm starts to hurt because of how heavy the katana is

[@tanneranderson667]

I read online that if you touch your sword you want to clean it after and putting the sword back in the stealth requires your hands touching the blade so do you have to wash it when you touch the blade

[@thedojomartialarts]

Definitely wash hands before and after. Clean the blade, or at least wipe it with a soft cloth after practicing. Choji oil (or other good oils) can be used when storing. Keep from humidity and vast temperature changes when storing.

[@tanneranderson667]

@@thedojomartialarts thanks but how hard do you think it would be to take care of one in winter were should I put it

[@JS-ed2hg]

Very nice technique absolutely correct. I think you presented this technique exactly 💯

[@thedojomartialarts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mr.voidout4739]

Very, very important to guide the saya onto the blade and not guide the blade into it. Otherwise you're bound to get a nasty poke :P Also, apply slight pressure between the top of the blade and the "ceiling" of the saya for lack of a better term (speaking of the katana upright, NOT dragging the sharp edge along the saya's inner surface, that would dull the blade.) This will ensue smoother, quieter drawing and sheathing.

[@adamx7312]

Very well explained. Thank you.

[@andrethomas7534]

great content! sending regards from Charlotte, NC

[@grilledwaffle]

Thanks... tried with my rapier sword... only problem was my scabbard holder for my belt was angled differently and rapier swords are not curved swords either...

[@skify5081]

When i try to put my sword back into my scabbard it hurts my wrist and i dont think my arms are long enough

[@culturetoronto]

such a great video, thank you! I only have a real Katana though to practice with

[@willysuarezmaceo9319]

Grateful man, thank you brother.

[@alpadangy]

Very awesome tutorial, sensei. Arigato gozaimas!

[@OniShogun1274]

Been looking for no dachi sheathing and un sheathing tutorials. If anyone knows any please let me know

[@paulhollier6382]

Thank you for solving my 2nd worst problem, since purchasing my first katana. Now, if you could just tell me the cure for "Samurai elbow" (tendinitis/bursitis/arthritis in my non-dominant elbow, from repetitive stress injury, a.k.a. "tennis elbow")? I've been lopping the heads off of weeds, in my yard, and the arm movements *towards* me use muscles & connective tissue that usually don't do much, in a normal day. I have a pain in my elbow, now, and it's getting worse every time I use my sword(s).

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

Thanks!

[@1x_rj_x1]

Me over here digging deeper because I cut the webbing of my hand trying to practice this.

[@zName1]

How do I do it without the tip cutting my purlicue?

[@nonsononessunooko4066]

happy to see you are open on many way for unscheat in the scabbard 👍

[@koden24]

I’m Muso Shiden Omori, Mugai Ryu!

[@MusashiSush1]

The most common accident I’v seen on Noto is failing to realize the saya has flipped upside down usually after performing Kesa Giri where the student rotates the Ha down on the draw and doesn’t properly reset the saya during the kata. Always make sure you feel that Kirigata under the left hand as you come up to the koiguchi. One fellow practitioner in my dojo, where we are allowed to use shinken, blew open the saya at the koiguchi and sliced his palm on his left hand, thankfully not too severely. What really hurts is your wallet shelling out $800 bucks for a new saya!

[@similaritiesendhere]

I practiced Shorin Ryu and Aikido when I was young. As a teenager I studied guitar. There's this idea in music that early practice with a cheap instrument speeds up your progress. If you can make a cheap guitar sound good... That being said, why would you practice with a sword that sharp and expensive when you're still so inexperienced? Someone like that is a threat to themselves and their fellow students. This incident would be a disgrace to any traditional school and sensei. You guys let him continue the kata when he failed at drawing the sword? What technique was being observed? I'm sorry but, that's some McDojo, larping shit Not showing off is a core tenant of budo. At least one student at that dojo needs to go back study the very basics of character development at the core of traditional martial arts. I'll pretend the sensei was deep in meditation while all this was happening.

[@assassinonprozac]

@@similaritiesendhere Huh, I never knew that I always stuck to the cheap stuff because it’s cheap

[@tem_anu]

My question is it worth buying a liato as opposed to getting a dull carbon blade?

[@thedojomartialarts]

They are the same. You can get an unsharpened steel blade or an aluminum alloy blade. Both are good for practicing drawing as seen here. Avoid aluminum alloy for kenjutsu and striking, as the metal is too soft for rigorous contact. Good luck!

[@tem_anu]

@@thedojomartialarts thank you.

[@davefletch3063]

Great instruction as always

[@thedojomartialarts]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@MarineVeteran99]

Great reference to putting a gun back into a holster. It's true. Even experienced people have shot themselves by accident simply putting thier sidearms back into thier holster. How you wonder. They get thier finger stuck on the trigger and when then press down the gun into the holster BAM! The gun goes off.

[@SoSARATuR]

Very nice. Swordsmanship is an art. There is more than one way, there are thousands of ways to draw or sheathe. :) My sword rusts so easily. Practicing for years with Iaito, I am used to making alot of skin contact with my blade. But after handling my T-10, if I don't clean it with 91-99% alcohol immediately, it will literally develop rust spotting within two hours. 😂 Is there a trick to this? A certain kind of gloves like driving gloves that can be work that give good grip and mobility? Or freshly oil blade before using kata that make skin contact, What is best practice?

[@001Ghost]

When I sheathe my Katana, it feels like i'm hitting the sides. inside of the sheath like i'm scraping it.... what am I doing wrong?

[@thedojomartialarts]

It's okay to hit the sides. No one is perfect and the saya will be okay if you keep the edge from scraping too much. Practice will refine those movements. Just go slowly and "feel" it until it is part of you.

[@RyugaChan]

How often do you have to clean and oil your iaito? By doing noto you constantly make the blade get in contact with your skin and body oils so I'm guessing that it will do some damage on carbon steel if not cleaned up and oiled

[@romeocrawford2673]

I REALLY want to know where I can buy a non sharp blade katana. I beg someone link me a website

[@thedojomartialarts]

www.swordsofnorthshire.com/iaido-iaito-swords

[@jaygerlowkey7607]

It is a bit uncomfortable when I slide the not Sharp-end against my hand so is it OK if I only use my thumb and pointer finger to navigate he sword into the scabbed

[@thedojomartialarts]

Yes, Sure. There are no real rules to noto. These sword "rituals" were probably created for obvious safety.

[@jaygerlowkey7607]

@@thedojomartialarts ok thank you very much

[@asyx4622]

where to buy th non sharp katana?

[@thedojomartialarts]

Hi. Just search on internet for "Iaito" and you will find.

[@SirShenei]

Can you show us different types of blood removal please‼️

[@sussy.tomato9001]

Lol

[@pbrn2533]

Cool dog

[@alexyu6928]

I have been returning my katana to the scabbard in the exact same way you performed. My only concern was the web of my left hand that forms the opening to receive the sword is wiping away any ant-rust oil along the spine of the sword and perhaps leaving my sweat on the spine causing rust to form. Any idea to overcome this?

[@thedojomartialarts]

I have never seen one rust on the spine from returning it to the scabbard with the webbing, but if you are concerned, just put a towel on your hand as you put the sword back in the saya - away for storage. Best of luck!

[@ghstsamurai-4172]

absolutely beautiful blade. also, i can attest that every school does things differently. over my time in kendo, kenjutsu, and iaido, i've seen many different noto styles. i use several different noto styles depending on what i feel like. i've had about 6 years experience in the way of the sword, and i regret none of it. i've won and lost in kendo duels, i've fought HEMA martial artists, i've even seen ninjutsu, and all of it has taught me things. some things about myself, and the strengths and weaknesses of all of those arts. HEMA is a little clumsy and the weapons are usually a lot slower but have a lot of power behind the strike, kendo is very strong but adaptable and teaches you how to properly fight with the sword, iaido helps you refine your skill, and kenjutsu helps with the movements and how to properly use the sword. as far as ninjutsu, it is very challenging to defend against. the only advice i can give anyone is keep your mind calm and do not panic, that is the aim of your opponent. they try to be quick and flexible to confuse, distract, and cause you to panice. i've loved every moment of my experiences, and i highly recommend this lifestyle to anyone (just be careful!) and i love this not only because of the skills i've learned in combat, but also the mental training in bushido and dokkodo. this is the way of the samurai, and has helped me through many difficult things. you can always be better, so keep working at it instead of insulting yourself and giving up! here i am looking for advice on a skill i learned years ago just so i can do it better, just remember you don't know everything. always push yourself to learn new things or refine the skills you already have. have a blessed day everyone, and thank you for the advice sir!

[@kentucky1519]

Where is that sword from

[@xeroofnine6234]

there really is an art to it for sure..

[@theleagueofshadows100]

Great video sensei, well done. 👍🏼

[@royalet7982]

After you train enough can you do this with a sharpened blade?

[@arliynn]

The thing with the style Im learning is that, the length of the blade are at minimum half of our body height which is hard for me since i would need to draw at least 80 cm blade, I usually push my right arm by bowing to the direction im drawing to

[@OneEyed8135]

My blade is 103cm lol Not even worth trying to do this

[@jordanpacheco3359]

What is ur dojo called

[@thedojomartialarts]

www.thedojoinc.com/

[@CTNuke-cg8ls]

So i bought a 41 inch katana but I’m only about 5,3. would still be able to sheath and unsheathe the katana

[@nuriman6841]

tq sensei

[@dphotographyj3829]

How many people cut Thier hands sheathing a katana.....

[@stevelucier8346]

Hold on to your dreams. Studying now. Trying a yard stick because I am short and don't have a normal left hand which shows I need to adapt. I'll never get good at it however I already custom sow gloves for that hand and know I "will need" to wear a cut resistant glove to be safe. Quickness will never be the goal. This in mind the length must be considered also and it seems 28" might be the maximum length. Might start with shorter like around 23" inch blade. Always learning. Where can I find a practice katana with no edge? A $50 katana and take the edge off?

[@jtilton5]

I would stay as far away from those 50$ wall hangers as I could. There is a company called Tozando that sells Iaito. (unsharp aluminium swords for Iaido amd Battodo great for kata but you can't chop with them so they're considered sports equipment and not a weapon under Japanese Law. ) They deliver internationally and have some for under 400$

[@zafarzen4490]

nice katana tutorial sir thank, i try same with u 👍

[@RyuzakiF]

Is there a "right" way to nōtō a sakabatō? I suppose you could do everything in reverse to not cut yourself but ill love to see it from you