How to "Throw" Draw the Katana

[@letsasksekisensei]

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[@ambulocetusnatans]

Mr Shogo, now that you know the best way to to unsheath your Katana, will be difficult to do it the other way in your Iaido class?

[@asadullahnizamani6930]

Are we supposed to pull out the katana or push away the sheathe?

[@AdamOwenBrowning]

To have this translated into English is nothing short of a miracle.

[@S.rosalie.lopez1]

Actually trying this is eye 😳😳😳😳opening

[@protercool8474]

I guess you've yet to realise the sheer volume of weebs that can be profited from by making Japanese content in English

[@protercool8474]

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[@nairdacnalbel]

@@BMCSW lol this dude thought he was taking to the same person, clownshow.

[@naenae-yr2cr]

I love how he smiles back when he is done explaining something

[@moy_moy85]

'I just severed your femoral artery.' *ding!*

[@mr.voidroy6869]

Dude reminds me of that creepy captian from bleach

[@Toshi3.71]

@@mr.voidroy6869 Gin 😂😂😂

[@JrMedieval]

Yep, it's super cool to see Seki Sensei smile after each move.

[@shaman5433]

0:01 "When your customized character shows up in the background of a tutorial cutscene."

[@DuyNguyen-if8bh]

I love how Sensei’s face so serious during the Taka then light up a gentle smile when things done

[@rolandgdean]

3:00 Just this man sheathing his katana in this could be a viral short...smooth as silk...wow!

[@thepeterone]

Seeing this done properly make so much difference from what you normally see.

[@deonvanzyl7970]

Thank you. Sensei thinks and moves like a Samurai. Too many schools are obsessed with stepwise attack and defense. His technique flows, yet has a very disciplined core.

[@unter5492]

I love how comfortable the master is when teaching , he smiles as he enjoys it

[@davidchung7209]

I love his sly smiles whenever he does unconventional attacks to prove a point, like the cunning experienced man that he is

[@squeaiker]

Seki Sensei is amazing. All his movements are so incredibly smooth and deliberate. It's like he is meditating while drawing swords or explaining techniques.

[@returnofthedjed11]

This is INVALUABLE information!!! Removing the scabbard and putting it back, rather than drawing the sword..amazing!

[@rxotmfrxotmf8208]

Very good practical advice. I know that the left hand moving the sheath back is faster than the right hand moving the sword forward by watching Iaido practitioners do that. Sensei just showed how fast.

[@michaelrizzo5523]

I've started experimenting with these principles and must say it makes MUCH more sense than the "static" sayabiki I've seen where the practitioner waits with his right hand already on the tsuka and the saya extended and held static 30cm or more forward from the obi waiting to draw, especially if the intent is to be able to respond to a sudden attack. Bringing the tsuka to the right hand instead of reaching for it is incredibly useful! Now I'll try the thumb "don't grip" advice. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@payon1559]

An other Point is, that you can hide the intention of Drawing, because there is less obvious movement if you love the tsuka to your hand instead

[@caseyb1346]

It's really great to have all of this information recorded in video format, I hope some recordings are made on flash drives as well. That way we can ensure we do not lose this precious knowledge like we have so much else.

[@orwor3923]

Wow that is amazing to see how smooth all the movements look.

[@miravekwotenbjorn1920]

2:44 This stuff is so awesome! Thank you for the new perspective.

[@rikchong]

Thank you, this makes so much more sense then Iaido practices

[@maxrockatansky3896]

What's crazy about the concept of not grabbing the handle is that some poor soul got his hand cut off doing that. Truly a beautiful and deadly skill

[@williamstone1536]

I love the joy in the instructor's eyes when he's active teaching. His love for his art comes straight from the soul!

[@Vugtis_El_VillaVODS]

Thank you for explaining every single detail that goes into the techniques. It makes teaching easier and faster.

[@steveyuhas9278]

Sounds silly, but one of my favorite weapon combinations in Elden Ring is the Katana/Wakizashi. So cool to see a master do it in real life and not just my video game character. I love this.

[@aetius2277]

lol after many years of thinking i learned something it only takes a 5 min video to show there is still so much to learn ... forever a student ...

[@abeldasilva9368]

Thanks Shogo for doing the new “Let’s ask Seki Sensei

[@EteonEteon-fs1iz]

Great video and much Thanks to Seki Sensei, for both his knowledge and his expertise! His movements are smooth and fluid and has as little unnecessary movement as possible -- creating an effective engagement in any situation!

[@ronsorage78]

Exceptionally practical and efficient. I love martial art styles that strip down the fluff and do things with as little Flourishes as possible. The most distilled and functional is possible. Its the reason I find Bruce Lee's style of Kung Fu Intriguing. Take what is useful, discard what is wasteful, and be true to one's self.

[@swagoneto7922]

Seeing this in english is amazing! I know it takes a lot to film this but it's way worth it!

[@Tatsumaki_Uchiha]

Seki Sensei looked very cool drawing his sword perfectly to teach us. I very much enjoyed and learned something new 💚

[@Rubix6]

his movements on the draws are absolutely beautiful

[@MZero8099]

It's amazing seeing this in english! Thank's Shogo!

[@Theorof]

This is a really good explanation of the technique. 👏👏👏

[@Icenflamesrush]

This is very fascinating. I’ve always admired the art and skill of Samurai.

[@steve5825]

Such purity of movement and how subtle things make such a big difference. Very nice video thank you.

[@dalebarrs297]

I have wanted to learn Kenjutsu for awhile, so having a channel like this in English is a real blessing, I can't wait to start training this at home and hopefully with others one day if a dojo is ever started near me.

[@LofiMultiVerse99]

I highly doubt about the worrior in history , now the Sensei made me cleared. What a precious tutorial.

[@michael.waddell]

Absolutely loving this channel soo far. Keep it up guys, very Interesting.

[@JackShen]

that's a very cool detail. This is the type of 'hidden' knowledge that is slowly going extinct that I treasure seeking out. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@evansammons3]

This is amazing! I have such sore muscles after practicing this for a few hours for the first time! I hope to see more home study videos, thank you so much it is an honor to study using this technique!

[@frankliao8109]

Asayama Ichiden Ryu is truly incredible

[@grey9524]

This is awesome! I have practiced swordsmanship since I was about 12y old. I am 45 now and it has always amazed me that there is w always more to learn or new ideas to explore.

[@finnmarr-heenan2397]

What style do you practice?

[@grey9524]

@@finnmarr-heenan2397 I have studied many different styles . Bujinkan, Kali, Tai chi, Jun fan, Muy Tai, Savate, American kickboxing, penjak silat, Ju jitsu, Okinawa & kenpo , Boxing, Jeet Kun do, Chi Kung. I have also dabbled in several others. Over the years all of the different disciplines kind of become one as you practice them all together because they're all in you and you don't choose to turn on karate this time and Jujitsu the next time or in between moves when you're fighting. I have thought for many years about teaching my own style. Martial arts has been a passion for me since I was a young boy. How about u?

[@TheCCBoi]

I can’t wait to start practicing this.

[@Kobudokaiju]

Oh so cool I need to practice this

[@monicab204]

Good explanation on the draw. It is so helpful to understand. Thank you for starting this new channel. I subscribe to the original channel, but I enjoy having a channel in English. Love the name, too.

[@ambulocetusnatans]

It's a great style and a great teacher.

[@derfreisi4317]

Tryed id at home, works realy good. It reminds me a bit of how my sensei teaches drwaing an sheathing: "the blade dont go into the saya, the saya goes over the blade". Its also one of the first things I train with beginner, using mainlie the left hand for drawing and sheathing

[@NobuhitoMiyagawa]

チャンネル開設おめでとうございます！！

[@AlBBack-qn7py]

More informative than videos four times the length....Thank You and God Bless

[@ForthHorsemanProductions]

Very good video, I have started learning on a sword for an upcoming taekwondo tournament, and this 5 minute video has done more for my start of the sword than my instructor. My instructor also does not claim to be a master and understands his limits, but the drawing of the sword is much easier this way. Thank you sir! I would love to see some options to come and train one day.

[@romamoran1337]

200IQ Batto I'm more impressed by Sensei's intricate thinking than how well he performed the technique. These aren't super-mega fancy or hard-to-perform tricks per se, but you beat your opponent right from the brain.

[@jimmyrussells]

4:16 - That smile after swinging the katana at the other bloke's throat like "See that? Could've killed you if I wanted to."

[@ShmoeBoe]

I found punching with the handle of the sword to the exact point before it falls was useful for finding the swords balance. When this is natural everything follows.

[@CraigAB69]

May I suggest some camera angles? Up and behind Seki Sensei, that way people can see movement direction. Then another, maybe up and behind the Uke? And also, is it possible to see Seki sensei's feet? For example, during the draw, does Seki Sensei's feet move as his hips pivot back? As he seems to bend his knees slightly and drop his weight to open the hips during the draw.

[@letsasksekisensei]

Thank you very much for your advice! We will be careful the next time we film!

[@Ainalom]

This was well put together and immensely interesting! I am happy to be one of the earlier subscribers to a channel that will definitely grow! Great job!

[@Cobyba]

Oh my god, this is brilliant. I never thought about that. The sheath is so much lighter than the sword itself, which makes it so much faster to move the sheath from the sword rather than the sword from the sheath...

[@thomasturner4253]

Thanks for the education on classical Japanese martial arts

[@fuggleeartshow]

I'm already watching Seki sensei's dojo channel, but it's not translated often so this is great! I'm sorry looking forward to seeing what you can do together! どもありがとうございます

[@CyphersBasement]

Just finding this channel now because of this suggested video, and it is really quite illuminating, to hear all this. The demonstration was perfect, Sir Sensei.

[@seekertosecrets]

Wait, It's over already?! I was so engrossed in the video! That was fast!

[@andreasottohansen7338]

It is facinating to see how using the whole body is leveraged when it comes to martial arts, armed and unarmed.

[@NYKgjl10]

Excellent video content with copious details on throwing the swords, plus the do's and don'ts which most videos here on KZbin failed to explain. Subscribed!!

[@mosama22]

Thank you so much for the beautiful video, but would you mind put the caption all the way please so we can slow the video sometime the caption is so fast we cannot read what Sensei is saying. Thank you! 😊

[@DEViLDUB07]

Dude. I LOVED THIS!!!!! So awesome. So respectful and knowledgeable. So fast. We’ll done sir. ありがとうございます

[@l3ty18]

I subscribed as quickly as Seki Sensei drawing his sword ⚡️

[@pabloescobar_xio6628]

To me his smile and look into the camera says '' yeah that was smooth'' and I love it

[@gamersindonesia3039]

His swordplay is artistic and highly technical. Continue ....

[@grow_pigs]

Thank you very much for this great explanation !

[@SenseiEpu]

This makes so much sense. Now to put into practice. Many thanks.

[@sarasarah1810]

Very nice video, the movement of the triangle is such a part of human motion that is very comfortable once balance has been achieved. Ty for sharing. Many blessings to you and yours eve1, be well and safe on your paths and may they be clear of negative obstacles.

[@eugene188]

nice! They encountered a problem, and thought up a solution. That's what makes humans amazing! I love how he explained the pivot. Now I totally get why it is like that in the movies. I always thought it was some kind of style element they did in movies, but this makes is look so much better!

[@chamamemestre]

This was very helpful! Subscribed! It is amazing to share your techniques with the rest of us spread throughout the world!

[@aaronelder861]

Thank you Shogu! Really appreciate what you do! Very informative videos! Thank you for your obedience! God bless you!

[@adam.adventurenz]

OMG I'm finally seeing someone use a katana properly. I'm so happy lol. I love martial arts and Japanese history but I unfortunately can't take much of the modern training of katana seriously as it seems so detached from the reality of how the weapon should be and was likely used. Thank you for the content.

[@adam.adventurenz]

@@user-ch9vd4cd3t No, That's what I'm saying, they talk about their linage but when you look at what they do practically, there's no way those techniques were the norm of the times. I think this so called 'modern' school is simply rediscovering the way Japanese swords were really used and it's awesome to see.

[@adam.adventurenz]

@Thomas Yes! That's super interesting. This kind of thing definitely makes me realize how clever people in the past have been and also how we can still connect to the same ideas through processes of rediscover. Thanks for sharing that.

[@JizzyPalms]

I ate sushi one time vibe.

[@ycchan9037]

After watching this, I know I must learn from Seki Sensei

[@XEN-ZOMBIE]

Ack, Japanese swordsmanship is incredible.

[@mattnobrega6621]

It's as though the sword is frozen in place and your using your hips with the sheath to dance the sheath in position like when a snake coils before an attack for explosive forward attack. That's just how I see it. Very nice technique

[@TheLightBringer00]

Me and my friends are currently planning on forging a multi-purpose blade, and new art-style based off of a mix between a tachi and uchigatana, and a culmination of ancient arts sword arts. Wish us luck on our journey, thank you.

[@wea69420]

Nice to see that the last 200-300 years haven't completely neutered Japanese martial arts. There's a huge advantage in historical and otherwise scholarly aspects to understanding this beyond the sporterized pantomime most of us are familiar with.

[@johnsouza5262]

Thankyou so much for all this sharing.

[@berndofficial3759]

Konnichiwa greetings from germany 😃⚔️👏🏻👏🏻🙇‍♂️

[@NieroshaiTheSable]

This was very interesting to learn! It makes sense now thy the sheath is loosely tucked into the belt, aside from needing to just take it off your waist without hassle. I imagine the way to do this with a western sabre would be to have it loosely hang instead of being rigidly mounted to the belt. Using (ahistorical) sword frog loops would also make this possible.

[@jare2067]

western saber? i assume your from like the middle east or something ?

[@narusawa74]

Subscribed to that one too Shogo San! Domo!

[@themoongateofficial]

It’s crazy on something like learning katana techniques I feel like even the basics like this are kinda badass looking

[@j.d.4697]

Such an elegant way to draw, love it.

[@marcelbruins5571]

gotta love how this is just randomly reccomended

[@l3ty18]

Thank you! Looking forward to more videos! I think this year I will finally start learning Iaido ❤ Happy New Year🎉

[@samueldelgado1458]

I am blown away. To remove the sheath from the sword instead of the sword from the sheath is completely genius.

[@Lordstephen7813]

Very enlightening thank you .I will pass this on to my student. Have subscribed.

[@Global_Unity]

Great work Shogo! :) This is fascinating

[@bluejellosuu9583]

BEAUTIFUL VIDEO! now to watch more

[@tmoore2010]

Amazing simplicity but such deadly- devastating skill.

[@davetaylor2088]

Arigatoo gozaimasu sensei. Fascinating to see how, like everything in Japan, swordplay is reduced to the finest of arts.

[@mattlu5493]

This is fighting, skill and art all in one

[@shotokankaratedo6155]

Excellent lesson Sensei!

[@sorbet512]

Wow he's so talented. Amazing

[@SparkleLuna77]

This was fascinating. Honestly my knowledge is very low on this subject but my interest is very high so even just learning the theory of all this is amazing. Thank you. Also a visit to the UK would be amazing!

[@freyatilly]

Agree. Me too.

[@TheRealMrCods]

That was excellent, So much faster.

[@RobinDale50]

He is so incredibly *smooth*

[@alalbert907]

I Appreciate All the Right Techniques Pertaining to the Japanese Katana. THANKS 😺

[@Agradedbutfaded]

Thank you very much for sharing. Such finesse 🙏🏼

[@andrewhakomakigranger]

That was awesome information! thank y'all for making this!

[@joshisajedi2461]

It would be awesome to go back in time to when this was an everyday thing.