The 3 Simple Steps to Safely Sheath Katana Swords

[@danielwalker5352]

Sadly, I was one of the ones that hurt himself when trying to sheathe it. I was 6 and I was being shown to cup it and let the back of the blade glide again my hand and... well... I was was super excited and went way faster than I should have and poked my hand with the tip lol. Learned to take my time from then on when I was training 😂

[@victorc7421]

Training with a real sword at 6?

[@ivanteo1973]

@@victorc7421 Real Light Saber from toy"r"us. I did my training at 2.

[@fjb4932]

"A poke in time, saves nine...". ...

[@sixnine5086]

Still epic tho! It's a badge of honor!

[@haranfuzzball1885]

Did you die?

[@noTTep]

I don't get it why such a good channel of this educated Japanese sir that speaks fluent English and perfectly understands both Western and Eastern worlds has so few views. I don't wanna say anything bad about other japanese channels about japan but difference in levels of competence are pretty big and yet this video doesn't even have 1k views >:( I mean level of this content is like amazing. It's like friendly lessons and communication at the same time with high-quality design work (typography and graphics) and top-content. It really let me actually learn about Japan, not just make guesses... Shogo-san, after I learn Japanese language I am really going to visit Japan, starting with Kyoto and I really wish I meet here people like you actually.

[@johncartwright8154]

15,242.....oh, 15,243 views now! :) And many more subscribers than he his target stated here, and worthy of every one with his concise and interesting presentations.

[@therabbidt]

Hes growing fast af lol

[@Gottaloveaxolotls]

As of right now, your comment has 126 likes and this vid has 126 replies.. so now both are 127 in both as you do be spitter fax and he is a great KZbinr deserving of his current growth on this harsh platform called ‘the internet’

[@NeostormXLMAX]

@@Gottaloveaxolotls yeah he seems to beable to reach 2 million now, he really did get on the algorithm

[@Markbell73]

The best growth is organic growth. I've been following Just Ask Shogo for just over two years, I think. I think it's best to grow slowly at first. And your early audience will spread the word of the your content. Growth will be a bit slow at first. But eventually like growing crops, the ground swell comes,and you will have a field full of healthy crops. Time is important. Never succumb to the temptation to boost growth artificially.

[@raidnehoney266]

This technique really reminds me of Zenitsu's iaido! It's so amazing and fast!

[@Meggy03]

Inosukeeee wait for me😂

[@THECOMPANY2014]

My 3 yr old daughter currently use a wooden sword in her training. She is getting well with the 1st up to 3rd iado kata. Teach them early, so they say.

[@MrGREY-bs9lu]

My sensei told me he's heard of a few cases of people injuring themselves. Like one man sheathing his katana within his forearm because he wasn't trained, or quite a few sending their blades flying out of their hand because they were practicing with a fake sword, with no mekugi to keep the metal in place. Most of the injuries are just from people who think they know what to do, but actually don't.

[@chrisnorris3641]

This is why Trainers are made. Always train with wood or blunts for many hrs til you even touch anything sharp.

[@ExecutionerOfPosers]

@@chrisnorris3641 honestly you should never train with a sharp katana

[@chrisnorris3641]

@@ExecutionerOfPosers true, I really want a badass Bokken. I had a set of 2 but they were were cheap and I ended up losing them on a camping trip while hiking.

[@chrisnorris3641]

@@ExecutionerOfPosers That's why I train with a Wakizashi instead.😌

[@ExecutionerOfPosers]

@@chrisnorris3641 i was thinking to buy 3 swords, one being yamato from dmc, another being kakashi grass cutter from naruto, and a one piece katana made from wood used to train, since the other two are for displaying only

[@lighthawk9622]

I find the noto to be one of the hardest things to do in iaido. It's a lot of muscle memory that your body gets tuned to. When I got my new iaito, I had to relearn my noto due to the fact that my new katana was longer than my previous one. It really is a precision movement and very beautiful part of all iaido kata when done correctly. I also love how it fascinates people who see someone do it in real life for the first time too.

[@ivanfiorani1363]

That’s because you train incorrectly. Swordsmanship is about feeling not about physical movements. Regardless of what sword you use, the feeling of proper training will allow you to adjust.

[@tatsuyas.drakensang4826]

Shogo-san is my long distance and teacher. As I am very interested in Iaido and there isn't actually any Dojo around I watch his videos to learn the basics haha

[@TDS1108Gaming]

I was surprised at the growth of this channel, wow. 10,000 humble subscribers to nearly 2M in only 3 years is quite the accomplishment. Your passion and dedication for this beautiful art form and unique type of history is very much appreciated, and you deserve it!

[@LD-dt1sk]

Thanks! I was always terrified of keeping my sword close to the blade

[@Pridemma02]

What about the fact that the oil from a hand generally damages fine carbon steel swords? If you run the back of the blade along your hand, wouldn't that expose it to the oil and degrade the blade? Love to hear some thoughts on this.

[@randomthingsandstuff7350]

Ig you just have to clean it regularly

[@yusufsafa12]

Im pretty sure you need to clean it after every use

[@bodyno3158]

The sheathing is "temporary". After your cutting session and flex everyone with a nice chiburi and sheathing, you should throughly clean and re-oil your blade afterwards, high carbon steel is prone to rusting, and no matter it's soaked tatami or human body, there's always water in it.

[@josezonio4820]

i tried on scissors and it really worked. the hand really guides the blade to the inside only hard part in you hand being a scabbard is its really possible to hit your hand with sharptip of it.

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[@21Kikoshi]

How to do sheathe the katana without the blade hitting your hand webbing- between the thumb and index finger on the way down into the scabbard? I have this challenge

[@pepegapingu4146]

I finally got myself my first Katana (Not sharp) and this video was so helpful! I never knew about using your hand as a rail, that's really clever!

[@Bou89]

Imagine sheathing a reversed-edge katana like Kenshin Himura's from the manga Rurouni Kenshin.

[@buzzsawgr81]

I have one, let me try...yup, thumb fell off. would recommend some sort of hand protection if training with that type of sword.

[@Mobri]

Kenshin would have needed to use his thumb as a rail to sheath the sword. I wish in the anime/manga they had altered his cupping method to accommodate the "sakobato" unique blade. But I get that they wanted to maintain the standard style of sheathing to maintain badassness.

[@azerfall99]

But it's been shown in the live-actions movies. He simply flipped the scabbard so that it would curve up, and then sheate his blade in that way. And then flipped it again when it's secure.

[@azerfall99]

I just realized that you guys were talking about the manga.. welp nevermind.

[@cobaltssfans]

@@azerfall99 I'm not really sure but I think that's how Kenshin sheathe his katana in manga or movies.

[@Duke-Nukem0069]

I want to say you’re totally badass, I am learning so much from you I always wanted to know my whole life. I really appreciate these videos especially this one.

[@Dave2kool4skool]

One thing that I do not think was mentioned was the index finger placement to help guide the blade into the sheath. Makes a big difference (at least for me) to get it concealed without issue

[@The.Artistic.Squirrel]

Shogo Got me Again! I love your content! 💕

[@thepseudomasterchef7238]

Yeah, I did too..Did so when I had quite a bit of practice at it, and was pretty quick (rather efficient to be technical) and the tip got me just below the webbing of my thumb.

[@chamamemestre]

Love your videos. There are many ways to sheathe a Shinken/Iaito, and different schools have different methods, but most have one single principle: the Saya goes to the blade. Use the left hand to sheathe, do NOT use the right hand to sheathe. Saya goes to the blade, not the blade goes to the saya.

[@spacecase7566]

100 styles of sheathing a sword! Wow.

[@YasukeUchiha]

This channel is awesome I just got my Katana today, I wanna be able to wield it extremely fast!

[@marklawrence855]

This is so interesting, I'd love to try this !👊🙏

[@CameronSaryn]

Why would you sheath your sword when there is an enemy in front of you?

[@puggers460]

Criminally underrated!

[@BumTouch]

Thank you so much! I was having trouble sheathing mine! I just got it in the mail today and I was so excited!

[@jp3813]

3:34 But don't you have to look down at the scabbard to sheathe the wakizashi w/ one hand?

[@gustavofreire4969]

Thank you very much for sharing so much information Sensei! I have increased a lot my knownledge about japanese culture with your channel. I intend to marathon all your videos and take some notes, for I intend to travel to Japan one day. I also intend to Visit Kyoto. Maybe, when I finally make this trip, we can have an oportunity to meet. By now I must study a lot of nihongo (I am still having difficulties with the writing)! Thank tou again! See you on the next video!

[@Tsuk1to_Ashura]

New Subcriber Here Sir! Thanks for your Lesson today! 😁

[@M1Tommy]

Thank you for sharing this. Watching smooth Iaido is very graceful.

[@kierankennedy4765]

Iv tryed to ake vids on noto befor, so difficult to do, your vid is perfect, well executed, well explains, excellent example. 👍 🙏

[@ivanfiorani1363]

Awesome explanation. The only thing I can say is that 1 you don’t look at the swamp d because you should have the skills to use a sword and know where it is in space and in relation to yourself and the scabbard. 2 keep the scabbard as vertical as possible..90 degrees to horizontal. 3 keep Handel higher than the sward tip

[@joubinlee3944]

Thanks for the video! Keep up the great work! I think your katana videos as such are the best you make, you’re doing great! We love you so much! (:

[@rickc2102]

Beautiful hamon!

[@kylesutherland9853]

"It is a little scary in the beginning, to keep your sword so close to the blade" 2:12

[@arcticpossi_schw1siantuntija42]

I just made a katana-ish boffer sword and I'm building a sheath for it. As a boffer, it is of course a lot bulkier and not sharp at all, but it can do the movements

[@_vindicator_]

"but once you understand, you'll know how much more horrifying it is not to" .... i'm dying xD so true!

[@dracolegend7739]

We are learning to use swords/katanas in my Taekwondo class and this is the part I have trouble with the most

[@stevenmael]

I personally have twice, but i train with a shinken (yes i know its dangerous), never have trained with an iaito personally, but then again im fairly new so i probably will some day.

[@kijinseija0]

ありがとうこざいます しょご先生 Thank you Shogo!

[@nihilistcoomergang7046]

Ah! Love that Tsuba on the sword in the intro. Is that a replica of Musashi’s Katana?

[@misterjwestcoast]

Smooth like butter.

[@AWACS_Eagle_Eye]

I tried this with a wooden sword and I guess the only differences with sheathing them is that it probably doesn't scrape your hand when sheathing a Metal Katana.

[@darkknight67584]

Great channel and top quality content! You have gained a new subscriber.

[@mazeeeOnTop]

Thanks for your Guide i am soooo Thankful

[@geoffbenoy2052]

I agree when using a iaito, the tip is blunt. But when using a shinken, the tip is razor sharp, what if it touches your cupping hand when going into the saya (notto)?

[@zuken4696]

The first I learnt from my sensei even before teaching me any kata was to properly sheathe a katana !

[@BG1991g]

Hi I have three questions about the two martial arts iaido and kendo: 1.What is the difference between iaido and kendo ? 2. If I want to take classes as a beginner , what will you recommend first the kendo and after that iaido or opposite first iaido and after that kendo ? Because I want to take some classes but I don't know from where to start and also I'm interested from the samurai culture 3. What books will recommend to read about samurai culture and samurai spirit?

[@rivenoak]

1. for a simple difference: in Iaido you are very lonely. :D on advanced grades the katana is very real with with sharp blade. thus they never fight one on one ! Iaido looks very elegant but you'll notice it is also meant to kill the enemy within first few seconds. thus the enemies in exercise are left in your imagination only and they better stay there. :)

[@deniscleaver7544]

This sure answered so many questions I had, thanks

[@miya6008]

For me it’s more comfortable to take the sides of the blade and move the back of the blade down to meet the koiguchi.. if I had a cloth or something that I could clean the blade with after using the sword with the way I sheathe.. I’ve seen people sheathe in this way and people sheathe in others..

[@henryvn4663]

I have another question, can we sheath katana without slide the sword along the hand? by the way, this tutorial video is very helpful, thank you.

[@ryanawright]

Wow it’s so easy now I really never understood it but now it’s like why didn’t I know

[@alexlau7115]

would love to see how it was done when tachi was used instead of uchi gatana. they must have a proper way to do that back before uchi gatana was a thing.

[@ishirotanaka9097]

Your videos are so instructional and informative, thank you 🙏

[@a1boomer228]

I thought the oils of your hand could easily rust the blade, and therefore you shouldn't touch the blade. So wouldn't guiding with your hand damage the blade?

[@neiljanverga2875]

Im from Philippines but i love katana since i was elementary. That is my dream sword untel today. For 39 years i dream to have that sword but its so very expensive and no money to buy.😢 You should care that sword with respect.

[@claytonpipesmoker2302]

Beautiful sword.

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

thank you.

[@Certez2]

Amazing video, easy to understand and fun to listen to :D

[@maxpereiro2331]

Shogo-sama, that Hamon is so beautiful!! Douga Arigatou! Max

[@rvril]

💀

[@whatevera5998]

I made a Ronin-lightsaber with scabbard (from Star Wars Vision), I'm going to try this! although it will look funny to let the "blade" slide through my left hand "rail" while sheath. 😁

[@___subz____8723]

Now I am less scared in sheathing my katana without looking at it thank you for the lesson

[@MichiKNY]

I've heard about a Style called "Zen" but I've searched it up and can't find any information on it to do with Katanas. If anyone knows what "Zen" truly is, please tell me.

[@Pannikin08]

I do it a it differently. I put my hand in like the finger gun position then slide it but my pointer finger is slightly bent above the scabbard.

[@PaulAnthony0717]

same in a kalis it must reach or touch the tip of the sword before back to the scabbard

[@maciejmackekiebasa4131]

iaido is very easy to understand when u do it or watch someone do it proper way

[@mudkip984]

Cool tutorial man! I plan on doing iaido one day

[@JLoC.2479]

I have never cut myself w sharp , well actually did when not training w wakazashii it was so short it hit my calf not ground or foot

[@angelHernandez-no4zx]

Make a video of why samuráis didnt use two katana at the same time plz

[@LetsaskShogo]

Thank you for leaving a comment! That's a very interesting topic! So far I've made a video about "why samurais always carried two swords", so I hope you can take a look at this first! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIm1m5KNrd5mrNU

[@bob_the_barbarian]

Controlling a single blade with absolute precision can be difficult enough... But, there are schools who teach two blade techniques, and some who actually specialize in them. Of particular note in this regard is Musashi's Nito-Ryu.

[@morganacorsica]

Aanii from East Lansing, Michigan!

[@doppoorochi3675]

Hello Shogo , please what kind of katana are you using in this video , and where can I buy the exact same one ? Thank you so much

[@worldsyoungestmermaidintra1885]

So I'm a left handed person. Would i do everything in this video mirrored or would I still be learning swordsmanship right handed?

[@NickariusSN]

What if the saya had a built-in rail for the katana to slide back in so you dont have to use your other hand? May not look as cool as making your hand a rail for the sllide but would it be more practical?

[@foxytheravingfox]

i already train in iaido, but this video has helped me better explain the method of sheathing i use to my partner

[@suda_pop]

10k by July this year? Nah you got 261k, now that's how much people like you're great content...

[@sir_thomas5186]

I cut the inside of my hand, between the thumb and index finger, when sheathing. I don't know how because I wasn't looking down, but I think I might have cupped the saya too much.

[@raphaelraulrodrigues3777]

I like a lot!! Thank uu very much for this video

[@OriginalSniperLol]

Thank you!

[@lukebailey1761]

I just purchased a Katana and I'm very keen for it to arrive and hopefully start collecting them! I've been reading up on the do's and don't about handling them and the one I've found most common is never touch the blade with your fingers because of the oil on your skin etc, could someone please explain to me why it's different when sheathing your Katana because it seems to me that the same rule would apply considering your skin is making contact with the blade? Thanks heaps! :)

[@dragonlord7015]

This is usually for temporary sheathing you would clean and oil it afterwards

[@josephnavarro914]

@letsaskshogo... I really like this tutorial it was really helpful... I have obsession with Japanese culture and especially katanas as well... I own 2 I love them... I gave this tutorial a try.. video is on my channel 😊 I wish to expand my knowledge in Japanese culture and the art of Katana ❤️

[@supahmonga47]

Shogo, do you happen to know why in some iai schools, they touch the pommel or kashira at the end? Thanks for your time and help!!

[@nicholashamilton1898]

When I held a katana,it was like as if the katanas soul was connecting to me.

[@salima-w3690]

ok

[@AlessandroBottoni]

Excellent video. This channel is so enjoyable and informative that I'm sorry I cannot subscribe to it twice... :-)

[@nishanirukshikashivakumar2738]

You havea beautiful Katana

[@shxwly]

huge W man

[@inyourdefense0]

Once I get past the fear of cutting myself this action should go much better. 😁

[@sped8032]

His sword looks surprisingly similar to Genya shinazugawa’s nichirin blade

[@christianschulz2340]

i only use bokken and jo for training

[@unskillfullymasterful]

Woah man his hands are dangerously close to the cutting edge when he's sheathing it

[@carn-evil_1315]

What about Ninjato (my apologies if it is incorrect) behind the back?

[@Geo34]

Isn’t the blade supposed to face away from you? (As in taking it out)

[@perrie5388]

I would like to have a katana shogo :)

[@thewoodyofficial]

I also heard that you need to "lock" your kstana with your Finger after puttin it back in to scabbard is that right ? Is realy Finger working as "lock" for your katana ?

[@pbr2805]

Questions! In laido competition do the contestants use real or practice swords? Are you using a practice sword in this video? Thanks!!

[@leoalcaraz6153]

It’s got to be the coolest way to but your weapon away; I’m left handed are there different styles for left handed people like in boxing

[@muhdazim5608]

What about tachi.. how to sheathe when the sharp edge at the bottom?

[@MichaelTimothySSALTA]

subscribed!!

[@glitcheatersuperfan2783]

Which is the proper way to cal the katana or a sword?

[@SithEnthusiast12]

when ur allowing the sword to slide along ur hand sheathing it, won't you need to clean it because your hands touched it?

[@samurai_224]

I have a katana and it has been folded like 2 times, how can I fix it correctly?

[@hanzoshyper6789]

I just got injured yesterday with my own katana when i tried to sharpen it i had a deep cut :((