Slashing with a REAL Samurai Sword - Katana Experience At Katanaba

Have you ever wondered what it's like to swing a real samurai sword? At Katanaba in Asakusa, Tokyo you can do just that. Instructor Eiichi Matsumoto is a championship silver medal holding swordmaster and he can show you how to slash using the combative technique of 'battou-jutsu'. He also boasts an impressive collection of katana, with some being as old as 500 years and were actually used in battles by real samurai! Overall, it was definitely once in a lifetime samurai experience!
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[@jarrowkempojujitsu1422]

Matsu Sensei is a great teacher and friend - loved training with him last October

[@144nBama]

Of all the katana videos I've watched, this one kept my interest the entire time.....awesome video and presentation.

[@JapanGo]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😁 - Yasu

[@darthgzuz]

Every thing is so respectful, even putting those rolls in the spot has its own ceremony n steps. And look at his face, when a Japanese gets a Katana in his hands, it completes him. Just was watching a japanese swordmaker who defined Katana represents Japanese people, a combination of Fire, Earth, Water, Wind and HEART, beautiful words.

[@zerohbeat]

Wow, that was really interesting! The katana are really beautiful to look at, couldn't believe how old they were initially .

[@JapanGo]

Thanks! Me neither, I was very impressed by the great quality and beauty of katanas despite their age 😇 - Yasu

[@zerohbeat]

@@JapanGo Yeah, they look soo beautiful!

[@andydomanski2876]

Brilliant, I really enjoyed that video and by the look of it you both enjoyed the experience too. I need to look that guy up if we ever manage to get out to Japan.

[@JapanGo]

Thank you! Yes, we did enjoy the very special experience. Definitely recommended for your next trip to Tokyo!

[@28Cazo]

Golly, that was amazing. What an experience!!! Yes, I want to see him too x x

[@JapanGo]

Thank you! Yes, it’s definitely worth it 😁 - Yasu

[@mikehoncho229]

Living the dream.. keep up the good work guys love the videos

[@JapanGo]

Thanks man, that’s great to hear! 😉 - Yasu

[@johnemmons9087]

Very interesting and awesome. I have two old katana I have been wanting to try cutting with. Incredibly blessed you are to experience this.

[@JapanGo]

Thank you, and glad you enjoyed watching. Yes we were very lucky to try it ourselves, and if you ever get a chance to visit Tokyo, it’s a must to try! - Yasu

[@JA-nh8iu]

That was very interesting. If I had a go at this, I'd be worried about slicing my leg off. These things are basically 24 inch razor blades. Leave it to the professionals I say, although you guys did an excellent job of slicing those mats.

[@dermotshaw5722]

Oh that would be class

[@MtRevDr]

Triangular wedge cuts mat and slice objects better than those with parallel sides.

[@fitrinawiman6560]

Real catana Is the sword perfect sharp, Look at when you cutting,so smoth nearly no sound made from it.. your both so lucky can try it byself real catana used in war or real battle💪💪, I always respect these craftman create very good sword,fully spirit and art on that👍👍

[@RicoImp3]

His English is VERY good.

[@JapanGo]

Yeah, I heard Matsumoto-sensei used to live in NY for several years - Yasu

[@gabzpot]

Fantastic video, guys. What are the laws to owning sword in Japan?

[@JapanGo]

Hey thanks! I checked and it’s actually quite simple. When you buy a katana, you just need to mail a postcard to the gov to notify the change in the ownership. When you carry it, you need to bring the registration document along with the sword, and a few other things to keep in mind, but owning itself is simple! - Yasu

[@gabzpot]

@@JapanGo got it. Thanks for the explanation. (;

[@bobariyamitr1185]

@@JapanGo what about exporting it? or if i go to Japan and want to buy one and take it home?

[@a1cjdc]

👍

[@JapanGo]

👍

[@rickmcright5815]

Do they shapen the katanas from time to time since they're hundred years old?

[@JapanGo]

Yes, I believe he sharpens them regularly - Yasu

[@hybredmoon]

He'd have to. That's what he meant when he said Katana's have a life span. This applies to any bladed tool. The act of sharpening and maintaining them is destructive. It wears away tiny bits of metal to bring everything back to the way it should be. It might take hundreds of years, but eventually there will be nothing left to remove. The blade will have been swung for the last time. The sword will have gone to rest.

[@outsideiskrrtinsideihurt699]

@@hybredmoon hundreds? Try thousands. Traditional polishing doesn’t take much off and they are only polished once in a while (actually it kinda depends if it’s going to be used or not)

[@raulortiz9962]

Shaaaaaaaarrrpppnessssss

[@samuelurbanozo2043]

Can u decode katana sword 123235

[@DC430]

11:18 oof. Didn't give him a chance for a do-over?

[@JapanGo]

Haha, we thought the target wouldn’t survive anyway 😆

[@RicoImp3]

The British guy can obviously speak Japanese.

[@JapanGo]

Yes, Julian’s Japanese is getting better everyday (and he reads it too) - Yasu

[@JapanGo]

I'm glad it was obvious to somebody! haha - Julian

[@capricorn839]

Not for the faint hearted