McDojo Breakdown: Sakki Test

On today’s McDojo Breakdown we are going to discuss one of the strangest martial arts tests out there, the Sakki Test. We will also be digging in a bit out the Bujinkan and some other strange practices of that martial arts organization. Enjoy :)
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[@andresvalerio8287]

After doing bjj for 5 years a friend in a next city i moved, invited me to a budo class... I really love japanese culture and martial arts SO for me was like living a videogame... Then thing started yo get weird, it felt like a ego contest between them where the higher belts would take a white belt and show them the techniques but with full power... Smacking people and saying them that it was to jumpstart the danger feeling in our body... What a load of garbage, i'm from latín américa, My danger feeling is quite well developed thanks You... My fav is the dragón hehe

[@einar6229]

Many years ago a friend of mine wasted two whole years of his life on this BS "martial art" being lead to believe that it was something it really wasn't, eventually i persuaded him to come to our BJJ club and it took one week to open his eyes, he earned his purple belt 3 days ago 👊🏻 ... loch ness monster

[@greysky57]

A lot of people who joined the Bujinkan, did so long before there was KZbin or even a lot of choice out there in terms of available martial arts. It was hard to compare them and see what was really effective. I spent a lot of time in a couple of martials arts (including the Bujinkan), and can say that it took time to realize what was truly effective and what was not. Channels like this are great for prospective students, because they can more easily compare what's out there. I wish they were around back in the 80's when I watched "Karate Kid" and "Blood Sport" and fully bought in to the idea that it was 100% legit and I could be the next Daniel-san! LOL! That said, I met a lot of great people during those years and it kept me in good shape! It wasn't all bad a bad experience, but I get that it could lead to a dangerous false sense of security outside of the dojo.

[@loneronin6813]

You did well by your friend for opening his eyes and encouraging him to take up BJJ. Also congratulations to your friend for earning his purple belt :D Friends don't let friends be duped into illegitimate martial arts, right? :)

[@chasemanhart]

Great story, glad they learned something useful in the end.

[@staylucky4727]

Awesome. Good looking out! 👌

[@italopetrucci8814]

I waist 15 years man

[@BalDevVD]

If the killing intent feeling can't be projected by just about anyone, then by their own theory, the technique is useless against anyone who isn't a bujinkan student. My favourite mystical creature is that dude's hair.

[@schrodingersgat4344]

Perfect Hair Forever

[@stuartschultz8823]

A real attack will have killing intent

[@WarriorBoy]

@@stuartschultz8823 Then in that case, the Bujinkan sensei actually should allow anyone to perform a committed Sakki test on them, with full intention to do harm. According to their logic, their Ninja sense would start tingling and they'd avoid the attack.

[@stuartschultz8823]

@@WarriorBoy how can you do harm with a foam sword? They don’t use bokken anymore. The last one to take the test with a live blade is Doron Novon.

[@WarriorBoy]

@@stuartschultz8823 What are you talking about with a foam sword? The claim that the Bujinkan are making is false: they say that only another B.Kan member can initiate the test. The original commenter to this thread pointed this out and how useless of an ability that truly is, if that premise is taken to be true. If a B.Kan master could actually sense "Sakki" or killing intent, anyone, anyone at all, could initiate the test on them, and they'd sense their intent and avoid the strike. Live blade or not, it doesn't matter: it's a rigged test where adequate students are given a signal. If you were adequate, the sensei would signal you before they struck and you'd move. Although I doubt there's proof or video of what you're talking about: only hearsay and tall tales. Because the reality is that this sham of a test isn't worth dying over, and anyone knows that.

[@c.edwards7854]

This is such a responsible channel. This video reminded me of a quote by mark Twain. "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled" Dragon is eternally my favourite

[@josephfranzen5626]

I completed this same task during my final week of Jedi training.

[@jball1105]

Can’t wait for the documentary. Hope you were able to include MP USA in Ogden in it. Griffin

[@McDojoLife]

You definitely watch until the end. You rock and are truly appreciated

[@odinmeacham2119]

Cmon, just leave Utah alone, man

[@jball1105]

@@odinmeacham2119 I love Utah! Lived here my whole life. I drive past that place almost every day. My favorite sign they had was “learn real Jedi Powers!”…..😂

[@knightofjustice5475]

This kinda thing was fostered in the 80s and 90s when martial arts still had a lot of mystique to them. It's a cool concept, the idea that you can tune your senses so finely that you can detect a swing and move out of the way. But even if you could do that you'd still almost have to read the sword guys mind to be able to physically move away in time.

[@kevinlee8663]

Actually, it appears that he doesn't just raise his body but nudges him with his left foot prior to "striking". Watch it again and pay attention to the movement of his left leg prior to the strike. Totally cued him.

[@flatfacepuggo1779]

I took the Sakki Test 3 times and it is ENTIRELY reliant on your reflexes. You hear the stick going through the air, you hear the person breathing out sometimes, and then you react. There is no magic but it's a fun test to try your reflexes 🙇 - George Dillman is my favorite mythical creature

[@Ventus_the_Heathen]

Solid breakdown. I remember explaining this to a friend of mine in highschool. He didnt believe me until I just did it to him. Then we talked about how our favorite mythical creature is the kolowa

[@theboogeyman9813]

I tried this move on my girlfriend in bed once.

[@MichalLempicki]

How did it go? contemplating the same. Any negative outcomes or things I need to look out for?

[@jeremygaudette1198]

@@MichalLempicki he didn’t say “ex-girlfriend” so my outlook is good on this one. 🤣

[@MichalLempicki]

​@@jeremygaudette1198 yeah.... lol. Good point

[@marcomorales7174]

Lol

[@killzinshadows3767]

Let me guess she felt your killing intent ayyyy

[@WhtMike2006]

Currently a BJJ brown belt and coach, and did the sakki test several times (successfully and not) back before I fully realized I was doing a fake martial art. They don't give it to you until you're already super indoctrinated. By 5th degree black belt you're already invested, so there's more pressure to just go with the sakki test even if you suspect it's BS. I love this video. Thanks for all the work you do. And I love that the internet and youtube has allowed to see such an obvious difference between what makes a sakki test pass or fail. It always felt like something within the 5 senses was going on and being able to see it on video really helps.

[@McDojoLife]

Appreciate that and thank you. I’m working on getting to 100k followers. Are you currently subscribed? If not it would be appreciated

[@WhtMike2006]

@@McDojoLife Long time subscriber. Just don't comment often. I always hit that like button too.

[@McDojoLife]

@@WhtMike2006 appreciate that. I’ve been working on the growth of the page and it’s a slow climb lol

[@GuruishMike]

So much invested in it by that time that people are afraid to walk away for fear that it's all been a waste, ig.

[@Priestbokmei1]

Love your style and what your doing in exposing bulls**t. Keep up the much needed good work!

[@rheoli]

Always with the great editing my dude. Only a minute in the video and burst out laughing and now there's coffee everywhere. Love the content , keep it up!

[@Swordsman_HEMMA]

Really looking forward to the documentary, I hope we get a release date soon! Fresno Nightcrawler.

[@tomjjackson21]

What's the Fresno Nightcrawler? Born in Fresno, and have never heard of it.

[@PaTrick-cf6ev]

@@tomjjackson21 it's a nightcrawler, that was born in Fresno, just like you 🤣

[@joetorres1861]

In the early 90s, I did this with a few fellow junior instructors because we saw it done and wanted to try it. For me as the uke, I basically estimated how long it would take the tori to lift the Shinai and cut. I still got hit almost every time. When I did get my head out of the way, my hip or leg was hit. There are markers you can hear of feel as you mentioned. I would hear their gi, slight movement of the foot or the air as the Shinai went up. Lol. I never did it again but of course I had to try it.

[@greysky57]

So I used to be heavily involved in the Bujinkan back in the 90's and early 2000's. I successfully did the Godan test in Japan (and oddly enough I found it on KZbin recently! LOL). Everyone I talked to said something different about it. Personally I felt and heard nothing that I can tangibly describe. I just didn't realize I was rolling until mid-way through the roll. I looked up and Hatsumi Sensei gave me an approving nod and an "OK!". I have heard in Bujinkan circles that this test was designed to weed-out undesirable potential instructors. Godan is the rank that is required to have your own dojo (at least it was when I was practicing). Over the years there were problems with practitioners opening their own "Ninja" dojos, changing the art, and profiting off of it heavily (videos, study-at-home courses, etc). Many people from many countries show up in Japan to train and it is hard to vet them when they say they have trained under a certain person, or that they are a certain rank. Perhaps students who show up in Japan and have somewhat dubious references, are failed intentionally to prevent them from opening a a school and claiming affiliation to the Bujinkan. I am not saying this possibility is fact, or even necessarily my personal opinion. I am just suggesting it as a potential possibility in some cases. I knew many instructors in the Bujinkan that absolutely believe in the idea of sensing the killer intention in the test. I can only really speak from my personal experience with this test. I understand the skepticism. I enjoy your videos! Keep making them!

[@eugenelayton5231]

Fool's are born every f***ing day. Some of them and up in this guy's "dojo."

[@SteveSarginson]

You flinched at the right time. It's just chance.

[@Mouse_007]

@Stacey Angela "There's no such thing as chance or luck" , are you serious? Do you not understand every time you roll a set of dice it is chance ? Or do you believe a magic power controls the outcome of every throw?

[@Mouse_007]

@Stacey Angela yes, we use words to describe things we observe. Things and concepts. You also have a problem with words and the need to make up more words as we observe new things ?

[@Mouse_007]

@Stacey Angela You never answered my question about rolling dice. Is it a chance (1 in 6 ) that you will roll a certain number or do you believe something is controlling the outcome ?

[@colinmacrae3959]

Great as always. Can't wait for the doc. Loch Ness monster

[@derekrishel7782]

Awesome job man. Really looking forward to the documentary. Yeti

[@andrewlyons6089]

I'm gonna take their side on this one. I feel like if someone wants to kick your ass you can usually tell. Now can you test this ability... maybe.

[@ricardobuenrostroramirez6008]

I watch your clip and love them I'm from México and I appreciate what your doing helping people to keep the marcial arte legit. You algo make me laugh a lot, thanks bro. My mithical creature will be the ancient gigants

[@SigGuy320]

I'm more excited about this documentary than I have been about any movie Hollywood has released. As a guy who grew up on 80s & 90s martial arts movies and magazines, and who saw the peak of martial arts nonsense first hand (I was a true believer as a kid), I greatly appreciate all that you do to keep the martial arts legit. And for the record, Bigfoot is my homeboy.

[@dennisbaker7508]

Love your content brother keep it up. Can't go wrong with a Dragon

[@countsmyth]

Great vid as usual!chú.

[@mearlthompson1401]

Thanks for another great report. Looking forward to the documentary. Jackalope!

[@daimyo2k]

Great vid, love the McDojo stuff! can't go wrong with the 'squatch.

[@Phil-0-Suffer]

The documentary is gonna be epic! 🐉

[@spartan8185]

Great segment and high production value. Nice work!! Unicorns baby!!

[@johnmorley2758]

Chimera. Another good one, keep it up amigo!

[@kyokutoukaratedoazumadojoc7317]

Some of the only videos I watch to the end. Vampire!

[@WatchMysh]

Very entertaining as always. :) I already was aware of these tests but thought it's just based on pure luck or the "executioner" only strikes once he sees his favourite pupils beginning to move out of the way. The little "stretch" just before delivering the strike seems more probable as a rigged warning, though. Mythical creature: Frank Dux's mom

[@D_M_T_Experience]

Thanks for your videos brudda, I love them Sometimes we can feel our efforts are futile and pointless but I promise you man, this suicidal combat vet appreciates the small things like these videos being an outlet. My favorite mythical creature has gotta be the leviathan, or maybe kraken, seeing as how I was a sailor... also, funny enough my parents dog is named Cooper and we call him "the cooperchabra" cuz he's a fucking monster lol

[@McDojoLife]

Man thank you so much for the support. This Message means a lot. I’m glad the page is a good outlet and it can help.

[@dorsettechweb]

Great video as always Dragon

[@McDojoLife]

Thank you for the support

[@allana.zarbockbooks4104]

I understand that this is only my opinion; however, I really like what you are doing for the martial arts community. I hope you keep going strong for decades to come.

[@fathersonsltd213]

I'm looking forward to your documentary sure it'll be both eye opening and probably hilarious! Also Dragon 🐉

[@madshad3351]

So purple hair is reserved for Grand Master...funk? Lol. My favorite mystical creature is Cthulu🐙

[@jaketheasianguy3307]

Actually dying purple hair is a trend among old Japanese people. It may looks weird from Western perspective

[@senseiSinclair]

The colour has a reason for it. Spiritual reasons i think.

[@Josh17656]

Can't wait for the documentary man! So long since I got involved in the kickstarter, very excited to see it when its ready. Wendigo.

[@McDojoLife]

If you were apart of the campaign head over to mcdojolifedoc in Instagram and send a direct message so I can let you into the behind the scenes page and you can check out the trailer

[@Josh17656]

@@McDojoLife I usually avoid Instagram but I'll do that. Thanks for the heads up.

[@druiddeb]

As always, I love how you say, "You wanna do this? Fine! Just don't dupe other people..." Another great vid! 👍 Oh yeah, Nekos hehe

[@ashleyjones7765]

Lovin the Sakki fail vids!!!! Not seen these before!! Oh the funnies...

[@optomixx4050]

I love your videos. I look forward to your movie. I hope it comes out soon.

[@jeffwessmiller6511]

Love the vid. Nessie!

[@cdt.adityakhedulkar4224]

I was really into Bujinkan when I just started out my martial arts journey. Ngl it was Rob who helpede open my eyes against what McDojos to look out for. Cheers for ya man. That being said, my fav mystical creature is Ashida "the Bullet Catcher" Kim

[@samwalhof5139]

Looking forward to seeing those rash guards. I’m a big fan of the channel and unicorns.

[@McDojoLife]

Thank you for the support.

[@highpriestofthefarside1157]

I’m so glad I did Krav Maga instead of Bougie-Kan. Force chokes and lightning is waaay better than spidey senses. My pal Bigfoot agrees.

[@Gh0st_0723]

A man of culture I see.

[@boldly2000]

The thing that puzzles me is the students probably believe if this was going to happen in real life that they would feel something and move out of the way... so the fact that they won't let outsiders do it to them proves this is utter BS. Great video!!!! -Dragon

[@TheLateScottBaio]

you call yourself dragon in a youtube comment. everything you've ever said in your entire life is invalid.

[@micahboswell4000]

Great video. Funny and enlightening per usual. Krampus.

[@eliaslundqvist1396]

My mystery creature is "Näcken". It's a creature in nordic mythology which could be translate to "The naked" or "Naked man" basically

[@AJBernard]

Thanks for the great video... it was hilarious. =) Gotta go with Wyvern.

[@thatguy85706]

Aloha good sir. I just wanted to thank you. I've been a practitioner of the martial arts all of my life. I hold black belts in a couple of different arts and one of those happens to be a 5th Dan in bunjinkan ninjutsu. Now before you think that I'm gonna try to argue for the Bunjinkan, I actually want to agree with you. The test is subject to the person giving the test if you pass or fail. And I applaud you on bringing this to light, I am no longer associated with the organization for these very reasons. So mahalo brother, thanks for keeping the martial arts legit.

[@ryanhouk3560]

The go Dan test is simply anyway for hatsumi to keep who he wants down at junior black belt ranks.

[@shadowfighter6445]

I wouldn't mind the bujinkan as long as the instructor's are at least honest, but I prefer to learn BJJ Judo and Jūjutsu, also my favorite mythical creature is Tengu 😄. Thank you for sharing 😊.

[@frithlandelectronica7486]

I attended a few classes a few years ago we had one attacker to defend against, when a second attacker came in I was told this was “divine inspiration” to defend from multiple attacks, needless to say I never went back. Pegasus

[@fifedogg511]

Homey the Clown was the best skit on In Living Color

[@zshakur]

If you notice, before he strikes, he lifts his heels off the mat. I'm sure that there's a slight change in the floor when he does that which you are suppose to "sense". Otherwise the extra movement in the strike makes no sense and no swordsman would strike like that without unique circumstances. Yeah, that's gotta be it. I've seen Hatsumi Sensei do it on video and I believe his abilities. Ninjutsu is based, in part, on trickery so there has to be some sort of "trick" to doing this...and I think it's that change in floor pressure.

[@shelbyhall1927]

I enjoy the posts and the breakdowns of the scams. Keep up the good work. Unicorn

[@star-b-qpodcast54]

I’ve actually seen these guys on TV, where one of them laid claim to a twenty-something degree black belt.

[@joennejordbaer]

Thanks for your tireless work uncovering BS in the martial arts. Like your humor. Keep it up! Favourite mystical creature are the scandinavian trolls

[@kingartifex]

you can also see that for the model apprentice he slows down the strike, he doesn't go full swing

[@MrSativacyborg]

haha thats funny, ive always thought this test was about hearing.. thanks for the vid man! you didnt tell me till the end.. umm idk Falcor is mythical right?

[@tyguy8709]

Anybody with older siblings knows it's possible to feel ominous intent! The Sasquatch.

[@TRUSTLIFENOW]

Was wondering when you upload again, great breakdown and highly entertaining to see you " interview" this guy, my favorite mystical creature is the European dragon, legit

[@bullshidotv7332]

Cant wait for the documentary. Your fan, Blue-eyes White Dragon

[@glauciogonzales]

I teach karate in a Bushinkan dojo...I trained Bushinkan here in Brasil in that dojo, but when I arrived I was already an experienced karate, judo and jiu-jitsu fighter. They did everything for me not to take early belt exams... I would never be able to take a first dan exam, because of sabotage.

[@DaniGerman1499]

Love your videos man. You should check out stuff that exposes fake psychics. My favorite is probably Cthulhu

[@Madar_Chod069]

Discovered this channel yesterday, been having a blast watching all these phonies. The best cryptid is The Boston Baked Bean Boy.

[@runiwata9769]

Looking forward to the gi!! Favourite mythical creature would have to be the Pegasus...

[@malcolmmacallister6029]

Great video as always Rob. Wendigo

[@winningjubbly9712]

It's like Whack-a-mole but with people. The dojo master is having a lovely time. He's enjoying himself tremendously

[@ft4ngft4ng]

Nice one, my favourite mythical creature is the 'no touch knockout'

[@TieXiongJi]

I practiced with serious, committed Bujinkan teachers and many students. When Bill (1st dan at the time) attempted the test with our 7th dan teacher, he was able to roll out of the way. I figured the Teacher provides some kind of trigger to notify with 1 second or so...

[@waffensuperninja]

Great work uncovering these idiots! -Battlecat from he-man

[@MrThorboy84]

Keep up the good work! Chimera!

[@wizcoolc1]

The worst thing about Bujinkan is they don't spar and are really arrogant. I got a black belt in the system long time ago. I would say there are some useful strategies for self-defense. They need to spar to put their ego in check and to understand what training under resistance is like.

[@slowwrunner]

Great Post and all hail the Bakunawa!

[@anthonygriffin5219]

Like the work you are doin👍🏾🤙🏾....🦄

[@robertgarrett3399]

Hey Rob was wondering if you would give me some pointers for staying on a good pathway for a diet?

[@boreddemiurge6216]

can't wait for the documentary. Mothman.

[@fnityx4]

I fuckin love this channel brotha✊🏽🤣 Btw, Werewolves,lol. Can't wait for the next 1💯

[@maj197]

My mythical creature is the gryphon. I just found your channel. Thanks for shining a light on bs Martial arts 😉

[@loser3338]

This actually is a real test to see if you can feel the impact coming towards you and if you are able to avoid it

[@McDojoLife]

Did you watch the video before commenting?

[@loser3338]

@@McDojoLife no what does that have to do with anything? I dont understand what you are confused with. All I did was comment saying I've heard of it before and understand why they do it. I would have commented the exact same thing if I watched 1st or not

[@johncartwright8154]

I've witnessed similar. the cutter took a very noisy intake of breath, 'victim' dodged even before the blade had started it's descent. Wyvern.

[@Epguy915]

It is amazing the levels that these business people go to for the marketing of their products or brands. 15 th degrees, so much money to be made.

[@nicklausrhodes]

If I had to hazard a guess, I would say that it is the person administering the test that actually decides if you pass. They can see you tense up, move etcetra and tailor their swing to either hit or allow you to 'dodge'. It is kinda funny because this is the exact opposite of what the test claims to detect. If they truely intend to hit you, then you really have no chance; if they do not intend to hit you, you are able to dodge, but what exactly did you sense?

[@mr.grunnson9302]

Keep it up broski - Phoenix

[@karloimmanoel]

Nice!

[@samuelcover4357]

I loved the little bit of slapstick Three Stooges going on, it was hilarious😂

[@nidannow]

A premonition of danger or an awareness of intent is in all of us and even more attuned in animals My cat passed the Sakki test, was fast asleep in a closet when a shirt slipped off the hanger and at a fraction of a second the cat leaped out of the way avoiding sudden death,…. All jokes aside lots of animals have that ability even insects take flies for instance they can move before you even flinch my point is that feeling of intent is there imagine for a moment your walking down the street and you suddenly stop as you look around and after scanning the crowd for a few seconds you lock eyes with a stranger that had been staring at you. That has probably happened at one point or another to everyone. The Sakki test that is demonstrated for Godan (5°Dan) may seem theatrical but I also don’t think that 1 practice makes Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu a McDojo.

[@MrMali22]

The flies don't move before you attack. They move when you do. They move faster than you and like he said it's the air. The air in front of your hand is pushing them out of the way. That's why if you get close before striking you'll almost always get them because they don't have enough time to move (because they're not predicting anything they're reacting) just like these people are reacting to the air change and sound of the guy swinging at them. That's why the one guy got hit on the head. He got no warning. But the guy who rolled heard him moving up and rolled. It's bs. Our gut instinct is wrong more than It's right. And the only reason to follow it is because the one time it's right you don't want to be wrong. And your thing about the eyes. Imagine how many times someone has stared at you but you didn't get that feeling. You get stared at probably 10 times a day. But the one you remember is the one that confirms your bias. And that one practice isn't what makes it a mcdojo there's many other videos about them and their bs

[@JiuJitsuGuy24]

Love the new production value addsAlso, my mythical creature is Falcor.

[@erickronin1330]

I was part of a coercive martial arts Cult, me and some friends that were able to quit are still being harassed by the main teacher and some of his students. Anywhere I can submit that story? My favorite Mystical creature is the legendary Esquilax the horse with the head of a rabbit and the body of a rabbit.

[@McDojoLife]

Send me an email. [e-mail]

[@WatchMysh]

Wtf? Martial arts cult stalkers? Please submit your story. We all want to hear it! :)

[@erickronin1330]

@@WatchMysh It's a long-ass story. I sent Rob an email with part 1 of it, LOL. I left the cult-like a year ago and the guy is still insulting me and my current teacher on fb.

[@WatchMysh]

@@erickronin1330 Lol okay. Thanks for sharing! I'm thrilled. :D

[@dancintuba]

Can’t wait for the documentary! Japanese dragon

[@zuzuwujuju553]

wheres the link to the hoodie? did they all sell out?..... Phoenix

[@rgrapplerinoc2617]

I have Mastered this Skill through years of focused training. From age 5, my Mother would smack me on the head with her flip flop. By age 25, I developed the Skill to dodge every flip flop smack, including her flying flip flop attack. But I still Bow to her as my Sensei...

[@gaman1335]

Keep up the good work! Mine is the Phoenix

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

Surely ninjitsu will be epic McDojo footage.

[@JahBreed]

Amazing. Really.

[@HonzoRich]

Pegasus!!! Keep martial arts, and your videos, legit 🤙.

[@McDojoLife]

You’re appreciated for watching until the end

[@coreymann8723]

Sweet looking hoodie. Those 15th degree black belts are 20 degree bozos. Goblins are dope!

[@signor_zuzzu]

You debunked it perfectly. As usual the bujinkan takes something real, like training in developing awareness, and turns it into stage play. -The undead

[@jonathanwaswrong3917]

In living color, baby! Heck yeah!

[@harimadhavan1712]

On some of the students after the guy he gives the tell to, he also raises up, but they don't move?