How to Wear and Fold a Hakama | For Katana Martial Art Trainees

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▼The BEST online katana shop for martial arts (Iaido, Kendo, etc.): Tozando▼ tozandoshop.com?sca_ref=2893299.hcDMfLw4P2 Everything I use for my katana training is bought at this shop! I still use the first training katana I bought in 2016, and it is still in good shape! ▼The recommended online katana shop for decorations and cosplay: Mini Katana▼ minikatana.com/SHOGO *Get 15% OFF off all their products by purchasing through my affiliate link ▼Where you can meet me in Kyoto, Japan | Yushinkan Samurai Experience with Modern-day Musashi▼ A 90 minute experience in Japan where beginners can learn how to wield, draw, sheath, and swing the katana from the modern-day Musashi! I, Shogo, will be your interperter to lead you into the wonderful world of samurai martial arts! Make your reservation here: www.airbnb.jp/experiences/4577764 A video of me visiting this experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6KldHR5aZetd68 ▼Who is Shogo? What is this channel about?▼ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJmokqB-m9-sr8k ▼Related videos in this channel▼ -Iaitō, Dōgi, Obi... What Else? Find Everything You Need to Start IAIDO at Kyoto's Best Katana Shop kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZXHaqmuo5aNmrs -How to Choose and Wear Men's Kimono | Introducing the Best Yukata, Hakama, and Haori for Each Season kzbin.info/www/bejne/foeYZqOkmZWrZ5Y -The Truth about the Conflict of Iaido and Battodo ft. Warakiri Battosai kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXKtaJd9i7h2hZI ▼MY DREAM▼ kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5jSqHyMlNCUnaM “To make every Japan lovers’ dream come true, by making Japan a more secure, comfortable, and safer place for everyone to visit, study, and live in” I will be using the profit I gain from this channel at restaurants, hotels, and cultural facilities in Kyoto to introduce them. The more you watch the videos on this channel, Kyoto and Japan will become a more exciting place, and you can support your own and others’ dreams in the future even more. ▼Join our Membership▼ kzbin.info/door/n7DCb9ttrcw9h3vh9dfnVwjoin ●Membership benefits -Limited behind-the-scene videos kzbin.info/aero/UUMOn7DCb9ttrcw9h3vh9dfnVw -Weekly live stream -Priority reply to comments Every single yen we earn from this membership, we will be donating to groups of people who are fighting to solve social problems in Japan, the Japanese schools where foreign students can study, or use it to spread the works of people working with traditional culture in Japan to preserve the arts they are doing. ▼[Sub-channel] “Shogo’s Podcast”▼ kzbin.info/door/ZAe1VayWxp5NLO4Net78DA Please subscribe!! The perfect channel to learn about Japanese culture and history in your spare time, during your walk to school or work, and when you are cooking or doing house chores. Not only will I be covering the topics in this main channel, but also some topics that you will only be able to enjoy in the sub-channel, like answering questions I receive, and my opinions towards some of the comments. ▼[Listen to the real voices of the Japanese] "Voices from Japan series"▼ kzbin.info/aero/PLpIWoYf9KNFXxLyeQa85jDudDKqkwPg-2 ▼[Places recommended to visit in Kyoto] "Kyoto Hidden Gems" series▼ kzbin.info/aero/PLpIWoYf9KNFU7LIIFB0P_reDt_oMdkCOq ▼Instagram▼ instagram.com/lets_ask_shogo/ *Please ask me questions through the DM here!（⚠I do not use e-mail）

[@dirtyscavanger]

Thank you for all the videos and information you give.

[@Kuroel_BPE]

Hi Shogo, my name is Kevin, im form Perú and i love your videos. I started training iaido 3 months ago and I bought both the initial kit and the iaido uniform by tozando. But, they gave me an obi not a kaku obi. So, talking to my sensei, he told me that there is no problem. But I wanted to ask you if you know a way to also tie the obi or what is your opinion about it. Thank you very much, I hope your answer.

[@FXR_OG]

Greeting Shock🙏🏼 Domo arigato for all of your outstanding content.🙏🏼 keep killin the game cuzz🥇

[@jedijim3]

Incredible timing Shogo, I just received an Aikido uniform with a Hakama that I had no idea how to wear! Thank you for your always informative videos!

[@ThatNarcissistGIRL]

Are beginner in aikido but wearing a hakama ?

[@Blondie42]

Be aware of the fact that if you have any knots in the back it could be very unpleasant when rolling or doing ukemi where you're on your back. In Aikido it's better to tie all knots in the front.

[@taniacharrier2210]

​@@Blondie42that's right. This way of wearing hakama is not suitable for aïkido. I tried and the knot behind hurted my back.

[@aucomint]

Folding my hakama has always been a pain in the neck over the years. Thank you so much for demystifying this process while preserving the spirit and beauty of the tradition. I'm definitely fond of the Japanese culture. Greetings from France.

[@simontorka7434]

Thank you Shogo! I started training Iaido last week and my teacher asked me to repeat the folding and wearing of the hakama at home so I could learn and memorize all the knots but I couldn't recall most of it. Then I got the notification of this video and you saved me. Now I just got to rewatch this video like ten times but eventually I will memorize everything :)

[@karolgacka9368]

Perfect timing! Literally yesterday I bought myself a hakama! Thanks a lot Shogo!

[@TotoroGogoro]

I came here because I'm planning to make a samurai sculpture and wanted it to look accurate. This channel turned out to be a goldmine.

[@user-vt5qg7hj1m]

I'm a simmilar situation! I draw a lot, and since I really like japanese stuff I wanted to make some japanese characters as well, but I wanted it to be accurate!

[@JapaneseJourney]

Nice video Shogo! In Aikido, we do it quite similar. The two biggest differences are probably that the knots can’t be on the back and the plastic to hold the hakama up isn’t there because it would be uncomfortable when doing ukemi, and that many practitioners prefer the thinner obi you also see in Judo and the like.

[@MikeGill87]

Our sensei likes the thinner obi (not kaku) even for iaido but I opted to get both and very much prefer the kaku obi. In the end, I think for every budo there's plenty of ways to do it and as with everything, you do it in a way your sensei is at least fine with.

[@LenientProcess]

Holy cow, Shogo - first you inspired me to really pursue iaido (and I absolutely love it), and my first iaidogi and hakama are on the way as we speak and somehow you knew that I'd need to learn how to care for the hakama! You are just the best. Domo arigato!

[@aitem1s]

Before watching this I watched other folding videos for my Hakama and this is definitely the most easy to understand! :D thank you for the amazing and clear tutorial 😊

[@chun_8070]

This is actually the best tutorial for all things hakama-wearing related. Awesome video!

[@karenknicely1788]

What I quite enjoy about the Japanese culture, is that everything is done with a purpose, and much respect.

[@Wade_C]

Thank you for this tutorial Shogo and greetings from Canada. I started Iaido at the beginning of this year and have been waiting for almost 3 months for Tozando to have a storewide sale to purchase everything I need except an Iaito as I already have one. I feel much more comfortable now seeing you do this and I can't wait to order my training gear. Take care and stay safe!

[@johncartwright8154]

I was familiar with the first few sections, but I've always failed miserably at the correct method of folding! I cheat by using a suit bag :) Now I know about the holding under chin and the flip I hope to have a bit more success! Best wishes from England!

[@arm_613]

I started Iaido a few weeks ago and my *starter kit", including my hakama, arrived today! Thank you for this and all your videos.

[@andrebaxter4023]

Thanks for the video Shogo. This helped me get proficient with putting on my Obi and Hakama for Iaido class. It also helped me with folding the Hakama properly. Cheers.

[@paulportes6441]

Thank you so much for this video, Shogo! I just bough a hakama and I couldnt figure out how to fold it. The last part of your video was so useful. I dont think anyone's ever taught how to fold a hakama properly on youtube before

[@user-fp1zf5sn1t]

Origato, Shogo! I am very grateful to you for your kind tutorial 🙏 I tried to find myself in Judo, Aikido, Jiu-jitsu, Kendo... But in our small country, Lithuania, we have only cheaters of martial arts. In any Dojo you go, the "master" will kill you with unbearable physical training and will show you some techniques for the 10 Dan or nearly, while you are only beginner. They suck your money, put your health on the edge and teach you NOTHING. So I started to learn from KZbin videos, and you are one of the brightest Teachers for me 💯⛩️🇯🇵 keep going, Shogo!

[@Dyvinell]

This makes me want to wear this and experience it myself. Very fascinating, thanks for the the enlightenment shogo!

[@Blondie42]

I love folding hakama. It's like origami. I always am in a near meditative state while doing it. (I fold in a way similar to yours.) I had a yondan in Aikido named Nakamura sensei from Southern California show me his preferred method called the "California roll" named after the sushi 🍣 of the same name

[@BigD0na1d]

Thank you very much Shogo for such a wonderful and informative video. I really enjoy your content especially content regarding budo as I too enjoy budo and traditional Japanese culture and content. You are clear, concise, and organized in your delivery. Please keep up the wonderful work.

[@azoiizumi2700]

Lets be honestly who is just here to watch the video and not actually have a katana

[@KuraKuraruu]

I don't have a katana, but I do have a bokken

[@Book-bz8ns]

Really I just love the clothes. But if I need a sword to wear them, then I say that's a bonus 😂

[@TheShurikenZone]

Eh... I'm watching from boredom, if I'm being honest. I've worn hakama for decades. I just want to see how our friend Shogo wears his. 👍👍EDIT: Shogo ties the hakama slightly differently than I do, but does the obi identically. None the less, this is probably the best hakama tutorial I've seen. Well done, Shogo.

[@aleksandrmakarschin7129]

I don't have a katana. But the long way begins with one small step... Like watching these awesome videos by Shogo. They do inspire.

[@vSphera]

I love this art my katana and Sogo's way to explain

[@Asa-gg2xv]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I am currently working on designing a character with Japanese inspirations, and I am very grateful for this video because I will be able to visualise the many folds and ribbons correctly for drawing them!!!

[@Maguspy340]

i'm very intrested about japanese culture from many years. I discovered your channel some days ago.. your videos are very interesting and so pleasant. Thank you very much! Greetings from Italy!

[@sebastijansekol6710]

Nice basics and most important details what everyone who wears keikogi should know. If it is possible, I would love to se advance/master level explanation on the details, the origin, meanings and possible variations. Of course not all in one video. It is nice to see historical background and not like many did and still do a “bro-science” explanations. I’m sharing it with my iaijutsu group. Love the video! Kampai

[@sebastijansekol6710]

Thx for the reply. Subscribed :)

[@MtnManSam]

I learned how to do this while I was in Japan 10 years ago, but I had forgotten how a long time ago. You literally posted this on the same day I decided to dig my old hakama out of my closet. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@acephas3]

Thanks!!! I struggle with this as I study traditional Japanese martial arts!!

[@christopherwilson5054]

Thanks for this Shogo. It's much easier to interpret than just using diagrams. Interestingly, we don't usually use a obi in Kendo, Aikido or traditional Jiujitsu. I always use one for iaido of course.

[@susanroberts7492]

Awesome!! I love iaido! This is my first full year so far and it has been a wonderful experience! Wearing and folding dogi have taken a lot of practice.

[@KateJohn2013England]

Thank you Shogo this has really helped us with getting dressed for our oline practice with you and Master Seki. Thank you so much 👍 Take care. Stay safe 🙏 John and Kate

[@Beh1ndY0u]

Watched the entire video, afterwards i bought a kimono and it looks pretty cool. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@mlijah2730]

coming back to this even a year after, it is extremely useful. thank you for your work.

[@Theorof]

I will definitely be trying this way to tie the obi. 👏

[@orossan7913]

wow i never been this early, btw nice vid i did a kendo martial art before but i never know how to bring a katana with it so its interesting for me.

[@TheHombresinombre]

Thanks Shogo! Tomorrow i have my first official seminar of Iaido after 3 months training and this is supper helpful!

[@antonicortes3424]

Thank you so much!! I'am training Iaido, and now I have to wear a hakama because my sensei tells me that. Thank your for this video, I'm from Spain, sorry for my inglish levels xD❤❤❤

[@Zenithsanimeart]

Before I even knew what a Hakama, or a Kimono even was - I had countless dreams about me wearing them and for the life of me I simply could not place my finger on exactly what it was. After doing some research and finding out it was from the Japanese culture, instantly I became obsessed with the fashion and now it's become my dream to speak Japanese, and travel to Japan. So THANK YOU, Shoto, for all the helpful advice and guidance! Since Kyoto is one of the destinations I plan on visiting when I go, I surely hope to thank you in person if I see you! !

[@alexharris-ui4ss]

Shogo, ive read that samurai would sometimes tie the legs of their hakama, i would love if you could make a video explaining the why and how. 🤍🦊

[@gastonsosa1981]

i am from 🇺🇾 Uruguay, is in southamerica, is a small country, in My Home we love yours videos sensei, oss

[@vincenttjandra5524]

A lot of discipline and sincerity was put into how things are done here. Thank you very much Shogo-san.

[@TokyoRevenger1234]

Thank yoi so much! I just started kendo and i was so lost. This really helped me alot thank you!

[@kronos01ful]

I love you videos. I learn so much ,thanks for loving your culture and sharing with others.

[@adrianramirez4254]

I subscribe to him because I love how he explains the culture of Japan and it interests me in the culture 😃😁

[@jackdaw_ahmadi]

I practice ninjutsu in iran for 5 years and i loved ty shogo

[@shailesh1739]

You have inspired me to want to pursue Iaido. The only thing holding me back are my thoughts if I'm too old to start practicing this beautiful art. I'm 25 at the moment, will be turning 26 in a few months, would deeply appreciate your input! Much love and support from the Netherlands :)

[@erikdrone2310]

It is NEVER late to take on Iaido!

[@plets1172]

I'm 28 and just started... i'm still the youngest at my dojo.

[@Watchinchemtrailz]

I'll be 42 and looking to start

[@fj2w]

I had help folding my hakama after my first iaido practice… and it’s stayed that way since. Time to practice folding. 😅

[@sapphis_lazuli]

i always wonder what other people think of japan because my idea of the wisdom of japan is the way of tying and folding hakama. it's so clever and most people don't even know about it!

[@kirigayakazuto7084]

Thank you for making the video about related to wearing the hakama shogo, it will really help me wear my hakama in my cosplays

[@michaelwright248]

Thank you for this very clear tutorial! It really helped!

[@maxpereiro2331]

Shogo-sama, Itsumo douga arigatou. Great video!!! I remember how I was always enjoyed folding my hakama, over and over again. Also, doing the knot for the iaito fukuro....Really fun!! Could you make some videos like this too? showing the differents types of knot for Sageo and Fukuro? Yoroshiku onegai moushiagemasu.

[@miraiyasuda]

I'm so glad I found you, ありがとごさいます!

[@thangpro9232]

Your english voice is so amazing ^^ Easy to hear Thank you

[@kingfish4575]

This is what i needed for my new budo gear from tozando!

[@mgrzx3367]

Very informative. I enjoyed hearing your wife expressing everything I was thinking, but in a beautiful soft voice, instead of my grunts. Also I'm with Mel Brooks, don't wear anything too, complicated. Arigato Sensei.

[@pikeau2351]

Thank you for this video, it's funny because I practice aikido and after 5 years I still can't wear and fold my hakama correctly, I'm glad in Tokyo I wasn't a shodan yet so I avoided an awkward situation while in France hakama is allowed at 3rd Kyu not 1st Dan. I'll try this method by curiosity for sure it is a really nice video, take care of yourselves !

[@ikissbass6969]

Although I wont be using it, It was actually fun to watch this!

[@WendyLifeStudioTube]

Katana Sword Belt One of Samurai!😍🥰

[@amrastheluckywoof5524]

I recently bought a Hakama when I visited Japan (and I think it even came from the store in Kyoto you mentioned) and after it came out of the washing machine, all the folds were messed up (it's made from cotton). As soon as I can, I'm gonna try and fold it properly.

[@rogercoltest350]

Hi Shogo...incredible video...greetings from the island Trinidad in the Caribbean...

[@BrumEldar]

Finally a very and well explained video! Thank you so much for this Shogo, i will recommend it to everyone

[@ComfortsSpecter]

His Smile Is Comically Wholesome Incredible

[@PeterHamiltonz]

Your videos keep coming up for many of the questions I'm asking at the moment, so that gets a sub. Thank you for your work. 😁

[@dumbmonkey1313]

This video got uploaded the same day i received my bokken! thank you Shogo!

[@rodneylandis6094]

Thank you again for your tips and explanations, this cleared up a few mistakes that i was making.

[@SvenEdelweiss]

Thank you so much, for this tutorial, it was very very usefully, and make a lot of pleasure to watch! Thanks again

[@ilvichingobergamasco9377]

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHINGS!!!! FANTASTIC VIDEO! 🥋

[@RVKatana]

Very Informative, thank you Shogo 🙇🏻🙇🏻🙇🏻

[@fredricclack7137]

Did t 2 🦵 in 1& Sensei Almost made me 'do' class! 🥋☯️

[@xaceffulgent]

Shogo you are a life saver. I'm sharing this with everyone in my dojo!

[@mccarthy86]

Excellent video, but I will have to watch it 100 times to remember the steps for my Kyudo uniform.

[@kierankennedy4765]

So that's how you flip it over, brilliant thank you shogo 👌👍🙏

[@dannyrodriguez1294]

Was awesome . Will be in Osaka on May 22. For laido training 😎👍

[@LittlePixieBot]

I have hakama. I usually have then dry-cleaned because they were dyed with real indigo. I usually bring instructions on how to iron the pleats for the cleaners.

[@16Giam]

Perfect timing it appears for a lot and myself, since im getting my hakama for iai soon

[@brandi5126]

I love hakama. I think they look so cool!

[@peterboynov1317]

Thank you very much Shogo San!

[@luisalexisflores2502]

Excellent vídeo, very instructional in an easy way; the best vídeo of how to fold your hakama. Tomodachi Shogo Arigatogozaimasu o muchas gracias amigo Shogo!

[@myushankaiswarm]

Man everything is so intricate and beautiful!

[@katsu442]

The hakama folding is exactly how I learned it in Kendo when I was young. Natsukashii.

[@susanroberts7492]

Wearing hakama iniaido is SO BOSS!!

[@shawnespinoza9300]

Thank you. This is super helpful!

[@user-yc7mi4ci8y]

Very nice tutorial video, thanks for sharing!!!

[@raswerdelad]

Thank you, Shogo!!!!

[@barsoom43]

Thank you for the very detailed explanation.. I just subscribed..

[@amarok5048]

This is therapy! 🥰

[@RaK7893]

Very interesting as your clothing is so different from westeners.🙂

[@codefileblack]

Hello Shogo and thank you for the tutorial, very clear and concise. Question: How would you tie the outer Obi for training?

[@sun_up]

Just discovered this tutorial and wondered - is there a difference for women? Same gi and hakama, for Kendo and Iaido. You‘re showing it differently than I‘m used to. thank you!

[@paulsharp9342]

Thanks!

[@DoorHangerH1]

I learned something today. Kansai vs Kanto for Obi starting position. Interesting! Could you possibly discuss more differences for regional differences if you know them?

[@NuevaDelJapon]

How do you tie the Sageo like that

[@sktruesdale]

Shogo, Thanks so much. I've been looking at videos all over the internet and most of them are outdated or only focus on Aikido

[@perfiction]

As usual... Another amazing video (Japanese culture lover who wishes to visit Japan someday) 😅

[@wen-kaihuang7870]

This is exactly what I've been looking for!

[@TeruChan]

The comments and responses that Harumi makes made the video so much more enjoyable!

[@TiagoBarufi]

I would like if you showed how do you tie the sageo, I miss that part. Thanks for you always informative and beautiful content!

[@froilanreyes7393]

Beautiful!!! This is what I need!! Thank you so much!

[@user-tq7kb3dg7u]

Always great thank you very much

[@user-zq6ol6um8r]

I needed this video on Halloween, when I was dressing up as a samurai. And when I was in my full costume, one question popped up: HOW DO YOU GO IN TOILET WITH HAKAMA? I was able to do everything from one leg opening. But what if I wanted to poop? I would have to untie this whole thing? At least the strings from the back plate?

[@WildBillCox13]

Essential knowledge. Liked and shared.

[@lilzboy7856]

hi nice very interisting from philipines