Kuroda Senseï Kenjutsu part 1

Embukaï Paris Kuroda Senseï Kenjutsu

[@waywardsage]

It is amazing witnessing Kuroda Senseï in action. i wish I lived in an area that taught his style.

[@christianespinal8246]

This is the closest thing to anime sword fighting, I am impressed.

[@basilolo]

Try to imagine Kuroda sensei fighting with kendoka :D He would be unbeatable with his speed and precission :D Great vid!

[@AceVendetta]

There are several types used in kendo. First there is the boken, or bokutto, which is the aforemmentioned wooden practice sword. Then there is the shinai, which is the bamboo practice sword. then there is a steel practice sword which is basically a blunt katana. Sorry if I get any of this wrong. I don't have formal lessons, so this is what I have picked up from other friends who are like me in their love of swordplay.

[@DiedrichKnickerbocker1783]

I have been studying French Fencing (Epee and Sabre), Kenjujutsu, Escrima, Boxing, Eagle Kung Fu, and Southern Praying Mantis. For 18 years and no where near master all of them, but learning all has given me the ability to look outside of traditional lines. However, mma is the end of training not the beginning. Only after years of training does one break down what is not needed and free spar. Not the other way around. Or something like that.

[@rosecrux33star62]

best video ever thank you!

[@haaxeboys]

Kuroda sensei is one of the best, if not (handsdown) the best swordman alive nowadys. Even an average dude with a gun wouldn't stand a chance against him.

[@yauselromeroguevara3094]

Este es un excelente video, lo utilizaremos como estudio en nuestras clases

[@ImusNoxa]

An amazing display of skill!

[@gwalla]

AIUI this kata is about feints. Each technique begins with a feinted attack, which prompts a defensive reaction that creates an opening elsewhere, and flows immediately into a true attack that takes advantage of that opening. Really beautiful movement.

[@nii87]

Absolutely brilliant! Kuroda sensei is very inspiriing. He has amazing speed o_O. But I also think the speed kata is performed at depends on the ryu as well.

[@Kunstdesfechtens]

@Risouten Exactly. From the German manuscript HS 3227a: "But before all things, remember that you should not remain too long in one guard. Liechtenauer has a saying "He who is still, is dead, he who moves will live". And from these guards comes the understanding that you should move in swordplay, and not wait in a guard and thus waste your chance."

[@Kunstdesfechtens]

That's part of the deal. It's a pre-arranged sequence designed to show the principles of the Art. In some (but by no means all) classical kenjutsu schools, teachers occaisionally change the kata "on the fly" to test the student's reactions. EIther that or the kata are performed with increasing resistance over time. This isn't what they're doing here though. :)

[@xxNeosxx]

fast! good video!!!! great technique

[@jmoulder]

Shinai have been used much longer than kendo has existed. It appears that the shinai has been in use since at least the 18th century, although probably earlier. It is a very acceptable tool for kenjutsu practioners as it allows for sparring without injury.

[@kagetora7tsukiyo]

Such fast iaijutsu... Amazing

[@PalebobUK]

Well said, not all people realise what is going on. its like a game of chess with posture and stance, even before you are in striking distance or execute a technique.

[@shinigamiguardian9686]

Excellent!

[@tomurso]

As it relates to the modern era, Kendo is a specific martial art/sport where one wears heavy armor, uses a bamboo sword & spars in a rules dictated match. Kenjutsu means any Japanese sword martial art that encompasses a combative or sparring aspect. Not all systems practice sparring such as some schools of iaido, therefore they would not be considered kenjutsu. So, Kendo is a type of kenjutsu. Please keep in mind that this is a very generalized summary.

[@cesarvidelac]

Interesting question. I'm not an expert, but it's difficult to know the exact origin because, many schools shared a basis, very old and not formally formulated. In fact, many Yoroi related techniques are present in all styles, based on what i've heard from my former sensei. The Tate iza position is an example. I think we both should return to the study of Seitei Iai, the extract of all schools!! :) Good luck!

[@MiserVII]

what incredible technique!

[@kantstenchonthemel5641]

deep respect Kuroda sensei

[@francescoyaftehmihan]

I respect MMA and similar, and I find them very interesting aspects, also technical. What I don't like is to see is to see a great master in a great video that is laughed by people that probably never tried to understand and to practise kenjutsu. People that think that is stupid.. . there was a time that thanks to these schools of sword people survived or died in japan, german, italy, england and so on..... at least before to attack something.... try it!

[@tynam]

sparring is done with bamboo that's lashed together in thin strands - shinai. form practice is typically done with a single piece of heavier wood, with a curved shape - bokken.

[@VegaEtereo]

Sweet.

[@ChiefRunningWall]

Yeah, and that's a good point for say, fistfighting, or knife-fighting as well. Unlike in movies and anime and manga and stuff (although cool!), in real life, your chances of survival decrease incredibly when you get hit. That's *when*. Bad guys in real life are unlikely to give you a chance to get up.

[@Crim15]

It's a matter of technique, It can either start offensive or defensive, but usually ends otherwise for the latter. The same is said for the Sword..

[@NamiwakiruX]

@Iceberqe There are plenty of interviews, demonstrations, dvds and material on Kuroda Tetsuzan about the web. Good start would be the Tamiya-ryū and the Shinbukan Kuroda Dojo

[@kitsune511]

To tshong The point of ducking in like that is to avoid a suspected attack, which is what Kuroda was feinting to make an opponent believe he could be cut by that attack. Also, since this is a waza, he ducks a bit more to avoid the hit and to amplify the effectiveness of the demonstration. In real combat he would not have ducked so far. I have 6 years experience in kenjutsu so I understand (enough for this) what goes into these demos.

[@KendoKiel]

His student is already extremely skilled....wow.

[@seishin48]

fucking grate speed and for his age! hes still got it :P

[@emanuelszabo27]

cool!

[@ZZaiBoT2011]

Kenjutsu, kyudo, Bujinkan/Ninjutsu, Kendo, Iaido etc. is material arts from the Japanese Samurai warriors many Japanese material arts/budo have a connection to the popular samurai warriors.

[@XDareDevilMonX1]

That young boy shouldn't ever let his head go that much down...it could cost his life letting his guard down.

[@mxcitizen7139]

How's that technique called in 0:41 when the Tsuka is used to deflect the blade?. Amazing performance, congrats!

[@Jubel06]

Very wise

[@thechanpionofyugioh]

@0oIcarusComplexo0 Very well noticed. Like you said, there are many counters that are a bit stretched but like Theparable was stating its a demo to show historic value in their technique, but im more inclined to agree with you. Both are very skilled but if i would say, i would like to see more of the technique than strikes and counters. I want to see how he flows with the forms, how he moves in resonance with his opponent. To show the full effect of their technique... but thats just my opinon.

[@nadang714]

dang... he is f***in unbelievable...

[@arthurullrich]

It depends on the kind of fight. while its never advisable to just never move, you dont have to be moving all the time. especially in japanese sword styles what you do is stad, thuis inviting an attack, and you avoid it in the last second and meet his attack in an inconvenient time for him

[@Iceberqe]

@NamiwakiruX may i ask where you got this information from? id like to learn more about it

[@JiraiyaXXX]

I'm really interested in learning Kenjutsu, I've always been amazed with Japanese culture, especially cultures prior to the Meiji and such. Does anyone have any tips when looking for Kenjutsu schools to join or styles? Advice would really help before I go looking for a school that teaches Kenjutsu. I live in Phoenix, AZ so I'm sure there's a school around here.

[@SumisoKujira]

美しい･･･

[@jiyefuuu]

im a kendo player.. but after looking at this, i think i would wanna learn kenjutsu! if only u can apply kenjutsu and kendo so u can have the proper 'action' of actually hitting ur opponent in kenjutsu style!

[@happycline]

wow, I've never seen anybody have that much control.

[@retrogamerdave362]

agreed, this is not a form of murder, like swordmanship is

[@kitsune511]

Have you ever used a bokken compared to a live sword? The weight is different yes, but the feel is even more different. If you have a good sword the sword should be fairly balanced close to the hilt. The bokken's balance point is halfway up the bokken. So the "flow" feels faster and more fluid with a live sword then a bokken. If the physical weight is still a problem, you need to do more practice (I do 1000 cuts a day), using a Suburito is also a great idea.

[@p1t1o]

If this video isn't what you wanted to see or its not the sort of martial arts for you, why hate? Just go search for something else? ALL martial arts can have their efficacy and moral/philosophical history debated, thats part of the fun! You don't HAVE to be a dick about it :) And as for this demonstration in particular, the skill of these guys is obvious.

[@Peekingduck]

The shinai used is made from four pieces of 'madake' a variety of bamboo. The bokken used for 'kata' is made from wood.

[@TheGreySentinel]

It's supposed to be choreographed. They're going through a set of pre-planned attack and defense techniques to show different movements and principals of their art. This isn't a "real" fight, it's entirely staged and done with full intent of not actually hitting the other person.

[@BenjaminSundling]

@kungfufreddy Thank you for educating all who read your comment. Pride is/was huge to the Samurai, and they were paid for their work, so what makes them any different? Honor is a word that has limited use in combat, or, it is defined according to the misguided one making the comment. True Honor is allowing your enemy to live. Honor is being the greater warrior by killing your own ego instead of the other person. See! I just redefined it! It's that useless.

[@p1t1o]

@perrocalientucho Just like they would fight any enemy - look for an opening in the opponents defence & exploit it. A shield obstructs weapons from both sides & fighting with 1 is a skill in itself,sure it has its advantages, but it has drawbacks too,eg: it unlikely that you could weild a very long sword with only one hand, this *potentially* means that the "samurai" can stay permanently out of his reach whilst still maintaining an offence. Like ALL matches, relative skill is most important.

[@NamiwakiruX]

@Iceberqe I should say I assume this entire demonstration is his own variation based on the first technique he uses, which is fairly well known as one of his famous hidden sword techniques. The ones that follow I couldnt say for sure but would assume them to also be since his student never displays a technique himself. Its common practice in style demonstrations for the student and teacher to alternate, and following his rule to not teach his variant, I think that shows by my former comment

[@sf10th77]

@Risouten - Clearly & obviously. If Tibly ever discovered Fudōshin, he'd probably think that it was a character in one of his anime shows. Or, if he "trained" hard enough at it, he'd be a Samurai just like he taught himself how to master the "three swords style" by simply standing still. Huh? I guess in his defense I heard those shows are pretty realistic & if he's paying attention, who knows maybe he'll "teach" us a thing or two :) Anyway, well put comment.

[@user-dv1up7rx6i]

I am Japanese and I am studying swordsmanship This is Komagawa Warrior Swordsmanship (KOMAGAWA KAISHIN RYU KENJUTSU)

[@stonehartfloydfan]

Yes there is that and also after two or three nights of training a week if you did get hit all the time you would be so sore that you could not do the training.

[@stonehartfloydfan]

@Takeda85 lol no problem and enjoy as Iai is a hell of a lot of fun once you get past the beginer phase

[@Zippo765]

sugoi!

[@0oIcarusComplexo0]

I must be honest, while the skill and focus of these individuals is strikingly apparent, there are a couple of the counters that I think are a bit of a stretch. In scenario 4 and 6, the deep-crouching overhead slash the student attempts that sensei continuously counters is, in my personal opinion, an unlikely "what if". He sits into the cut too heavily, his range falls short regardless of the sensei's movement, and his foot placement is so wide that he wouldn't be able to return to guard anyway.

[@EishinRyu]

The Kuroda family kenjutsu style,does anyone know what era the techniques originate from? They look very much like "Sengoku Jidai" sword work because of the low stances and hunched over kamae good for use while in yoroi. Just speculation though. Anyone?

[@PhantomRolePlayer]

I'm trying to understand what kind of style is Kenjutsu, is it Offensive mostly? Or is it defensive? And how do the swords generally move for attack or defense?

[@hiphoplivs]

5 stars and thumbs up from me

[@Yakzur]

Intense speed and control. Modern day warrior, eh?

[@NamiwakiruX]

@sonicflam This technique is from Kuroda Sensei's own personal variations and techniques outside of the Shinbukan Kuroda Dojo's main systems. He does not teach this self created branch

[@luftwaffe789456123]

this is just an demonstration but during the Senguko Jidai and Edo Era they train Kenjutsu by sparring for real but they use simple attack techniques so the defender can block the strike and not be injured or killed..............today most Sparring are done in Wooden Katana.

[@Termisk8er]

lol yeah right, i'm sure ichigo is not going to crash through the ceiling and pwn both the guys

[@gwalla]

Anyone know what that stance is called where the sword is held parallel to the floor at head level?

[@XxXx-cw2kx]

Spectacular technique here. Anybody know which style they're using?

[@cadethumann8605]

Xx Xx The only full Japanese swordsmanship I know of is kenjutsu (I say full as the other swordsmanship I know of, kendo, is more of a simplified form of kenjutsu, as there are less stances and approaches to attack). I'm not sure if the style these men are using is kenjutsu but it's the best guess I could come up with (I do recognize the high stance with the sword being raised above the head for a downward strike). Do pardon my ignorance.

[@LucasHenrique-it2io]

It Seens To be Komagawa Kaishin Ryu Kenjutsu. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komagawa_Kaishin-ry%C5%AB en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuzan_Kuroda

[@jung567]

dam... he's fast

[@NamiwakiruX]

@orelenok Indeed, its not often you find people who understand the differences, and more importantly, the similarity between traditional and modern forms of martial application. Either purists lagging on MMA or UFC fan boys lagging on the usefulness of older forms and using outdated Kung Fu film ideals as a base of hate. MMA is born from the martial arts that people have deemed outdated and if they spent some time overseas they'd see MMA and Trad styles enjoy a mutual beneficial relationship

[@alexsimmons2825]

I'm gonna learn HEMA when I get a sword but want to see what Elmhurst is like

[@robeeri]

your right, kendo does use shinai, however this is kenjutsu. its a martial form from before kendo was created as a sport so traditionally only bokken or even iaito are used. that said, it doesnt mean its wrong to use shinai, since shinai are safer and, well... hurt less :P

[@DanteValentino2000]

to be honest, u are right but the problem is that it would be a video of just 5 seconds

[@WayneTOfficial]

Don't say that about an "old guy" who is able to kill you and sweep you off his hilt the moment you begin your first "stand-at-one-place-and-swing-my-sword-as-hard-as-i-can" maneuver. For goodness sake, i'm even afraid to think about getting into a sword fight with Kuroda...

[@cadethumann8605]

ItoHideyoshi I agree. While he may not have the benefit of a younger body, an elderly man can still be a force to be reckoned with. In fact, it is best not to underestimate anyone who is weaker but can find ways around it.

[@LuckGoodLuckLuckGoodLuck]

I didn't saw the swords lying on the floor at the beginning :P

[@dragonking700]

@Theparableof0 oh yeah, I wasn't disagreeing with you or anything...you're totally right ;)

[@sunnychen43]

I would 10/10 chuck the sword at my opponent

[@Darren_Tay]

+Sunny Chen Wouldn't work well against Yagyu Shinkage Ryu practitioner though. Their empi kata has a part which blocks sword toss. XD

[@cadethumann8605]

Sunny Chen While it has a better chance at killing or at least seriously injuring your opponent than throwing a pommel, you'd risk losing your weapon and be unarmed and vulnerable if the opponent dodges or deflects the sword away.

[@KievAMF]

His speed is amazing. But it will be hard to do with shinto as for me, 'cause shinto weight is double against boken

[@KievAMF]

I have no information about boken, balanced about the middle. I tried to use japanese boken for aikido. It's ballanced about one third to the tsuba as the sword. Sword "flow" many times faster, but less controled by me. I could hit, but it will be hard to me to stop it about half inch to target. It's hard to do real cut by wrists also. That's why boken cold be better controled by me. That's why I wonder how to do such cuts by sword that twice heavier than boken

[@stonehartfloydfan]

Do Iaido then if you want to learn more. Good for the mind as well as your Kendo.

[@itsumonihon]

@LotusDragon09 if you want to see more you have to come to saitama and train with him :)

[@memphadon]

just wondering....how much does a bokken usually weigh?

[@mikeymarshful]

Which ryuha is this?

[@DreamofEmese]

The name of this kata is Yodare Sukashi.

[@mightydagon]

I would suggest eading about the various kenjutsu ryu and decide what style speaks to you. I prefer the hard hitting kashima shinto ryu but you might be more keen to learn yagyu shinkage ryu, which emphasizes speed and timing. Or u might like the flair on niten ichi ryu, which makes use of both katana and wakazashi at the same time. Then look for schools that u dont mind traveling to and search the web for word as to thei credibility. ALWAYS ask around.

[@reycallsounds]

what style is this

[@IzzazIskandar]

@tudorvickings maybe the kata is too lifelike =)

[@strangeluvmd]

if you aren't willing to sacrifice your body for your art what's the point. modern kenjutsu(mostly) is just a work out/meditation aid, as opposed to a practical martial art.

[@EvilStreaks]

i dont know what to make of it. i guess i need to know a lot more about the art. it DOES look like one of those many many demos out there where the sensei's assistant takes falls out of pure expectation. seems like there was a lot of mutual blows. but like I said I don't really know the intent of this demonstration. I can't assume it's a "look how invincible i am" thing

[@FlyingNunchuck84]

Wer did dis take place?

[@orelenok]

@Theparableof0 Nice summary on the demo... but why would you call UFC - trash? Those guys train day in and day out and should deserve more respect from the real fight appreciators like you are.

[@mik1984]

The problem was that they don't have shields which limits very much their defense capabilities, romans knew that, that's why they never matched two gladiators fighting two handed against each other... there's nothing to watch in such a match

[@fgzf]

then the bald guy would slice off the other guys arms legs and then head XD

[@leroyglam3920]

Dead before you know it!

[@tshong]

I think Kuroda sensei's speed is amazing, but I felt some these paired katas were not very good demonstrations. The last 3 katas looked like the opponent just bent over and took the cut. Anybody notice this? (again no disrespect intended, just curious)

[@Aulaein]

Yep. Ive seen them do the same set of movements in other videos and in the same order. There arent many of them so maybe he doesnt show the more advanced techniques.

[@bobagandalf529]

Zoro's and yours head would fall like a rain....

[@NamiwakiruX]

@orelenok Though....it pains me to say Im more often defending traditional styles from some of the more rabid, uneducated UFC fanboys who make up a large % of the naysayers than defending "proper" MMA outlets.

[@knight2battle]

LETS BOW AND THEN KILL EACH OTHER! YAY!

[@knight2battle]

紫暮龍誉 You must be an asian idiot who dont know satire and irony.. i rather be called scum for being sarcastic than being a polite hypocritical murderer..

[@knight2battle]

紫暮龍誉 So that gives the the right for japanese cunts to commit atrocities to half of the planet? I guess you dont get the picture here kid.. i might be a fan of japan but i didint sell my balls to japan and become ignorant as fuck not to see the reality of the good and bad side of japan.. im not from US.. but i know god damn well what history has said about the civil war and the red indians.. but i sure as damn well also recognize the good things about the scientific and cultural contributions of the US... so if you want to be the over bias dumb ignorant bitch that sees only the pro side of japan.. then be my guest... but you gotta see the shit side of japan too.. no ppl on the planet have the right to white wash the bullshit they have done and no great contributions should be ignored... but unfortunately for you.. japan owns your dick and the rest of your balls.. so you got nothing else but sucking up to their cunts.. and you selling off your heritage and your identity.. and now you are bitching to me because you regret what you have done and your bitterness of your social failures,deep inside theres nothing special about you but being a japanophile for the japanese to learn some english..well congratulations.. cheers to you..

[@michaelzhang1891]

紫暮龍誉 And what about the Japanese attitude towards the Chinese? Denying that the Rape of Nanking happened? At least the Holocaust Deniers are a minority in Germany, but the Japanese completely deny these actions. 300,000 raped and murdered. Innocent civilians. The facts that you say is true, many countries have their own dark past, but none of them deny it. They know it has happened and accept it. Japan actively denies it happens, skipping over the fact that their forefathers committed atrocities on humankind in textbooks and sometimes, when they do admit it, they downplay it to say it was only a fraction, 42,000. Onto another point, the Japanese are turning away from sex and sexual reproduction as a society. While the older generation require heirs, they themselves do not produce an heir and sometimes adopt an adult to take over their company. The Japanese, like the Chinese, are a very homogeneous society and does not practice exogamy, that is, they do not generally marry outsiders (Non-Japanese) if they were to even marry. So what you said about knight2battle is correct, a Japanese woman wouldn't look at him, yet at the same time a Japanese woman wouldn't even look at you, so I think that statement is, while valid, weak as an insult. You also have to understand right now that Japan's economy WILL fail. Their public debt is over 200% of their GDP at over 10 trillion USD. Coupled to the fact that their population is declining very fast and them being a homogeneous society who are against immigration makes this a recipe for disaster. While Japan may be great right now, I certainly am not jealous of anybody living in japan. High rates of suicide, low reproduction, a dying economy and population. No matter how good it was or is, everything comes to an end. Plus, white chicks are hot as fuck. TL;DR - STFU cunt, go away with your weeaboo bullshit.

[@michaelzhang1891]

紫暮龍誉 Hahaha now I know this is a troll.

[@blacktee31]

+Michael Zhang I live in america a country that downplays nearly 400 years of slavery by comparing it to the holocaust and outright denying it still goes on today through legal technicalities and loopholes.

[@strangeluvmd]

sigh... of course kenjutsu has little personal defense value in this day and age, I never said it did. a higher level of swordsmanship is swordsmanship practiced by higher level dans. and traditionally(before modern kendo and iado regulations) bokuto sparing was a common place thing in Japanese dojos. it was considered essential at the higher levels(which I have defined for you) to further develop skills. back then it was for self defense and warfare, though the purpose can be changed.

[@dragonking700]

@Theparableof0 yeah, i hate it when people expect you to be patient when you have like a thousand videos and thousands of subscribers and are reviewing thausands of comments a day...not that i have any of that lol. yup, cool vid.