Sword Fast Draw Defenses

[@muledeer1976]

"Cut the bad guy." Perfect.

[@thethaifighter.2981]

+1

[@MadOrkest]

I'm not normally a fan a Japanese-style swordsmanship as it's normally taught, but I like this guy. Very practical mindset, sees the possibilities, understands the reality of what will happen, and has pretty good footwork. Great video!

[@anthonytilleman3576]

When you play too much Sekiro

[@gamer37kaito97]

@anthony tilleman thinkers are doers

[@khanhktran4462]

Ashina cross

[@theelderkine]

_Jin Sakai glances over_

[@johnevergreen8019]

Your enemy will be well trained and well equipped... he will fight savagely

[@yoyofun1]

Katas are practiced as a way to memorize and perfect the movements

[@index301_cyb5]

Light is fast a Ninja is smart enough to out wit the cunning of the shadows of Embrace

[@nevikcam6057]

Eisenhower

[@gamer37kaito97]

when they move agressively like a lose lion against a smart fighter they will die brute force is like a lion walking into a trap same as agressive person trying to attack a trained martial artist

[@Willy_Tepes]

If your enemy attacks you, he thinks you are weaker than him. You have made your first mistake. ;)

[@unrussleablejimmies4428]

Ive always practiced iaido FOR the meditative side of it. Im trying cut my own demons, not someone elses. But i like literal practicality of your methods thank you for the video.

[@blondknight99]

"cut my own demons" Thats pretty badass.

[@arielnightwalker]

Best kenjutsu demos on KZbin shows exactly how stylized fighting with the katana is and how important flowing movements and proper techniques are over all

[@arielnightwalker]

Also using the right parts of the katana to block (using the side or spine of the katana to block) I've seen too many people who think they know how to use a katana ruin a sharp edge by blocking with the ha(sharp edge of the katana)

[@DharmaMidget]

My own practice, unfortunately, has been quite limited due to tendinitis. I miss it greatly, but I still love watching skilled practitioners. Thank you for posting.

[@smittysmith6173]

+DharmaMidget Tendinitis? come on man. Push through.

[@cadethumann8605]

+Smitty Smith Why? He is in pain and does not want to irritate it. Also, you seem to treat this as if swordsmanship is still really important to this day. Newsflash: we don't fight with real swords anymore as we have guns. Swordsmanship is now just a sport as well as an art form to practice. Swords are no longer required to live in modern day life unless if you live in an area where sword fights are common and there aren't any guns.

[@kalskiratta8633]

@@cadethumann8605 to be fair sword fights aren't completely gone. I chase some guy out of my yard with one a few years back. You use what you have. Although I would say recommending treatment such as the very successful surgery they have for tendonitis would have been better than saying "push through:

[@kalskiratta8633]

Before you ask it was the fenced in back yard at like 3 am and in pretty sure he was trying to get in my house.

[@wallolo]

There's many arguements about efficiency of japanese sword fight, but I think it's one of the most looking great sword fight technics.

[@Anginitkapetayo]

I don't think there are any styles that are superior than the other. It all comes down to the skill of the person using that style

[@guloguloguy]

.......AWESOME DEMONSTRATIONS, MEN!!!!! WOW!!!!! ONE CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE IMPORTANCE OF SKILLS, AND GOOD PRACTICE, AS, IN THE HEAT OF BATTLE, THERE IS NO TIME FOR DELAY, OR RE-DOING! GOOD WORK!!! THANK YOU, ALL!!!

[@darque1860]

I'm so glad I found this channel. U guys are amazing. I love katana, and edged weapons as a whole. Good stuff.

[@megajoel1983]

I can tell you enjoy what you teach. I really liked your teaching. *bows with respect*

[@brandon1285]

I want to take this class so badly.

[@richcarrier9695]

Wow! Fast sword work, perfectly executed with proper Maai timing and distancing. A lost art.

[@johanedenhoffner7720]

the way he draws his katana is done soo gracefully

[@brianoconnell6459]

I took a bokken to the teeth, you definitely do not want to play with the real thing.

[@SpicyCactus]

Brian O'Connell What do you want for chriatmas?

[@blondknight99]

Ouch! Damn!

[@rodluvan1976]

my god, this was really great. a very knowledgeable and skillful sensei

[@francoismorin8721]

11:06 I really like how you use your Kiai (your own favorite sound I believe). I feel that it helps you inhabit your technique and it can distract the opponent. But if someone would have been a shinobi on a mission, I guess the Kiai would have had to be a more silent respiration. I enjoyed this video. I learnt something.

[@taylorahern3755]

Just amazing, as there is an exquisite poetry & graceful art involved in all those elaborate Katana moves, motions & techniques. Fantastic demonstration!

[@Catgat37]

Although Musashi was known for developing a two sword style, he favored the jitte more than the wakizashi according to certain writings.

[@IsaacChoo88]

you explained on how practical the Battojutsu can be, instead of just focusing on spiritual value of each forms. Very Good!!

[@tommorningstar6373]

Never too much fundamentals. The finger you save may be your own.

[@megadeath45]

Osu! I like your style. Very straightforward.

[@LeBellmont]

To add to the throat stab counter. The earlier principle of using the curve to parry/redirect the opposing sword can be applied by using a twisting motion of the blade. It's a minimal effort technique that defeats the momentum. Step in with blade between the opponent's arms to discourage offensive countermeasures with blade skyward and tip against his throat. Follow through, or decapitate an arm applying your hand for added pressure or simply use a retreating swing to dissuade pursuit.

[@mikee1984525]

The upper part of the character “合” is “人”, but not “入”.

[@-e471]

what?

[@Scrattah]

I feel like he isn't trying to teach these techniques specifically, but giving ideas and explaining what's practical about these scenarios, like what you need to account for, what to expect when under attack or attacking, hence why he seems to walk through it all step by step instead of just saying to drill certain movements into your brain.

[@lionhearted8823]

Best instruction compared to other KZbin vids

[@heydarbayat5092]

سلام استاد عالیقدر زنده وپاینده باشی این حرکات به ذهن آرامش میدهد...چرا خیلی ها اینگونه حرکات را خشونت میدانند خشونت برای آدمهای تنبل و خودبزرگ بین است.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@rameshe5042]

thank you teaching skill of swords it help lot marital art student

[@Msshadowsword]

Excellent Kenjutsu. This is how is should be taught - to be realistic.

[@leeneal2690]

Man they are just slamming those swords into the saya

[@gurojwbrown]

This is a really good lesson

[@crashtestdhimmi5469]

Ok, this makes me want to move back to Cincinnati

[@KissakiShinobi]

I see you are a good teacher!

[@edi9892]

15:30 Thank you very much! My martial arts teachers are full of bullshido when it comes to such things. You really need to adapt if it´s in armour or without and a Xian wasn´t traditionally whippy, nor was the great Dao 10kg... Don´t get me wrong: I do love practising the art and some of my colleagues are leagues ahead when it comes to martial prowess... But then, I manage to defeat a blackbelt with some play from the bind, because we never practice binds...

[@potatoesandgravy8552]

I see people in movies never hit swords and I always think "it's the only thing between you and a bloody death USE IT"

[@taekwondobro]

I'm not super experienced with real sword combat (like 99% of the population) but I think he's pretty good at this. Seems effective

[@stevea5985]

Kyosanim Mark Taekwondo Yet in every type of video like this the experts show up . And comment how what he is doing wrong

[@Msshadowsword]

Very nice teachings

[@beer3029]

If you can dodge a sword, you can dodge a fist!

[@brandonbentley5453]

I'm 6'1". I have an early edo katana of 40 inches overall. About right for my height and dimensions. I of course can't practice with a Shinken so I order a. Iaito aluminum alloy katana in nearly identical dimensions and the most weight I could specify to mimic my real Nihonto. My issue is this. A real Japanese katana especially of the length of mine is quite heavy. Now I weight train and have worked manual labor since age 12 on a farm. My issue is I can learn with precision with my iaito katana but when I move to the real katana I really struggle no matter how much I practice and focus on not over shooting my movements and the precision of my movements with the shinken. Of course you may say the simple answer is more practice which ill keep at but any pointers big or small would be really really appreciated.

[@thedojomartialarts]

Yes, Brandon. You said the real answer in your last sentence. There are no secrets to convey, it just takes a ton of consistent practice. The more we wield different weapons, the more we learn about ourselves. The sword training itself is the reward.

[@brandonbentley5453]

@@thedojomartialarts thank you for thoughtful reply. It is getting better. Its really a muscle memory thing then a strength thing it seems. We are definitely learning an instrument!

[@danarief]

Very Nice! thank you for sharing

[@dane.1756]

(good video!!!) a lll off topic but where can one find the tabi shoes? i've looked quite a bit online n they're not easy to find.. TY

[@thedojomartialarts]

www.amazon.com/tabi-boots/s?k=tabi+boots

[@AceKylar]

18:35 Oniwaban Style Double Kodachi!

[@megadeath45]

+Ioseph Stalin Kaiten Kenbu Rokuren!!

[@UnofficialCyane]

You misspelled Obi-Wan

[@ningtsokongofo5310]

❤❤❤very nice

[@xXBonBonChocolateXx]

This guy is legit.

[@coreychambers416]

very well tought

[@calebmerilien2357]

Excellent video. Love how realistic the techniques are!! Wouldn't it make sense though to practice with a wooden sword to avoid serious injury. even If the sword isn't very sharp it's still a highly dangerous weapon. Anyways this was a great video to watch. I hope Hollywood recognizes you're talent so I can see these sword techniques in movies someday.

[@atune2682]

would love to see you in a sparring! like a combat simulation kind of thing! thanks for sharing!

[@thedojomartialarts]

We do spar with weapons and without. We just do not film it for KZbin.

[@mursu24]

He's so incredibly good that it's intimidating.

[@casualgamingxgran_ultra_1991]

what city are you guys in because I am looking for a dojo

[@gurojwbrown]

very nice sir

[@danielmatos4490]

What is the name of the "shoes" they are wearing ?

[@thedojomartialarts]

Tabi

[@jackarrows1436]

A question, are sharped the blades into the training? THX Maester 👍

[@marlonwright7473]

gracias

[@TheManofsorrows]

I am impressed as your techniques are very similar to mines.

[@jamesheinrich5338]

Does he have more episodes?

[@thedojomartialarts]

This is just a few small moments from one, hour-long weapons class. Classes are every Wednesday. Sensei Norcross has DVD's out on the sword and several classes per month in the Mid West area of the U.S.

[@PANAGIOTISAMPATZIS]

I dont get the negativity in the comments. Unless you lived in the era of samurais you can never duplicate the techniques. This guy obviously knows his stuff and as in everything comments written by people that have never even touched a katana or a bokuto have no impact in the conversation. Everyone is a ninja, samurai ultra warrior behind the keyboard it seems

[@dokvist]

Very good, but it should also explicitly say do not practice with sharp blades in case someone do try it at home.

[@bladeofhel]

+Raul Menendez I don't know if this is ever done in Japanese sword arts, but I know that training with sharps is an important part of training in lots of hema as sharp blades react differently to blunt blades because sharp edges bite into each other and the concept of leveraging the mechanics of edge and flat in the bind are very important in some styles. But yeah, you do need to be careful and you need to trust the person you're doing it with.

[@shinobidragon999]

Nice do you guys have a Facebook page so I can follow you guys ?

[@King-pv8fk]

Is that the John Lee Dragon Katana? If so, what do you think of it?

[@MichaelPerryBatts]

Sensei, the last movement that you did with the turning up of the blade to slash his wrist upwards-you mentioned moving backwards. Can you move to the opponent's side-left or right-completely out of the path of the incoming blade in order to complete the movement?

[@915alx1]

I can never take any of these videos seriously. most of the "techniques" would never have been used in live combat. They do not train to be lethal. only to reenact or formal displays. The best technique is the way that executes quickly with minimal harm to yourself. Not saying learning the discipline and techniques is not important, but they constrict your abilities and reasons to advance. Why do you think Miyamoto Musashi was leagues beyond any other swordman of his time. He threw out the formalities and stict techniques he had been taught, because they constrict your natural abilty to adapt and grow. The best example and vessle of this practice/theory is Bruce lee. The best style is no style. Be Water my friend.

[@darthclone7]

if you watch the whole video.. you will realize he is not a traidtionalist and practices more on the practical side compared to most who dont even want clashing swords on practice. I'm with you on Bruce Lee & Musashi. I always tell people "Dont be a slave to the art, the art is there to serve you"

[@SpicyCactus]

Alex Parra Dude...there are so many experts that disagree with each other and with different styles that no-one can say if a technique is practical or not. Anyone can sit back on their hands and day "Those techniques wouldn't be used in live combat". Someone who has seen combat knows how unpredictable it really is, and with that unpredictability means that combatives rely on what they were trained to do. So you can't say that the TECHNIQUES aren't practical because you don't know what practicality is in combat because you've never experienced combat.

[@Bellg]

For me Iaijutsu/Iaido is all about the ritual. It's almost meditative. But hey to each his own

[@andrewsilver2611]

At 9:30 if you push the opponent down while performing the cut, it's likely they'll stab you. the best option is to cut and step away from behind them and try to perform an extra cut. Either that and go for the neck or side of their head, setting yourself up to parry. I think the technique was great, but I personally believe you're creating an opening with your body.

[@andrewsilver2611]

(Not saying the techniques are outright wrong because it could still be applied to a last resort situation) If anyone disagrees or wants to suggest why my criticisms are wrong, please do so.

[@Lunumbrus]

Curious, how similar this is to European sabre work. I mean, they don't tend to cut from the draw, but that hanging guard to #1 angle cut is pretty much the basis of Sabre's style.

[@Kungen940127]

Indeed. Sabres and japanese swords are similar in design so they would be used in a similar way.

[@feedmyadcplease7841]

main diference i think is that katana is a two-handed saber . Its used in one hand just in time of great need just like a hand and a half sword or longsword.

[@hatzuling]

Saber technique is meant for minimum blade contact, mainly for parrying and quick counters. A katana is heavier, so when used in one hand is not as fast, and in two hands usually applies binding techniques where the swords are kept in contact for slightly longer

[@penttikoivuniemi2146]

What I have been thinking is how damn similar Iaido striking is to i.33's first ward.

[@stevenedmund5680]

nice movement....But I have you guys beat on the fastest cleanest draw and strike/cut

[@matthewespinoza4162]

what happens when you go against someone who has a diff. or better skill with one and plus an actual sword fight is never the same as a demonstration there's many diff. outcomes or possibilities

[@matthewespinoza4162]

Yea lol

[@andrewsilver2611]

+Matthew Espinoza Your best option is to practice basic sword techniques with people of both skilled, and shitty swordsmanship, along with people who have different styles or people who rely entirely on intuition and don't embrace any general style at all. After doing that enough you spot patterns and such and learn to adapt to each individual. Likeliness of survival increases when you develop techniques to combat these different styles. The problem with basing your techniques to a certain criteria (I'll say) of opponents leaves you vulnerable to others who don't necessarily practice your style or use other weapons which you aren't experienced with. I think the most practical practicing would be against people with knives, or even animals. Not sure how you emulate the second one.

[@trollconfiavel]

@@andrewsilver2611 VR

[@SpicyCactus]

Greetings, can a katana be too long for people? I am 5'7" and have a blade that is 29" and I can't tell if I need to get used to the weapon, or if it's too big to use properly for my height.

[@arielnightwalker]

Soma Esaias no but if you want one suited to only you then you can get them custom made so they would be not as easy to use for another person but the ones you can buy online or in martial arts stores are made so anyone can use them comfortably

[@arielnightwalker]

I had a authentic 500 year old one that was re fitted to properly fit my hands only till some low life stole it in a break in though was probly the most valuable thing the tosser got lol since it was insured for 30 grand

[@arielnightwalker]

It was given too me by my sensai upon becoming the first one to beat him in a sparring duel and becoming a master myself

[@Lerchs]

Why is there a bell in front of the board?

[@Theorof]

The first technique shown is literally the exact same as in seitei iai #9. Some of the others are impractical in a way that if you can only find out from a live opponent like in kendo.

[@PapaSmirfable]

how heavy are these swords?

[@TheManofsorrows]

his techniques are very similar to ours.

[@renkylo5004]

Very nice. No B.S. teachings.

[@boomhxnd7119]

But can you draw sword attacks from a distance too?

[@cokerrie2658]

i love japonese sword art

[@mattbronsil6336]

Wait. You are in Cincinnati?

[@symoonstar23]

But zaitochi slice in close counter to kill samurai....

[@thehunterofwands8651]

true duelist...

[@adhart81]

Very quick feet. Forget the nihonto

[@AlfaidtheEggscellent]

I'm lefthanded..Feels bad man.

[@АлександрПанаев-р4н]

Epta💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@chuanchyi4212]

i think it is hard to do so many movements while the opponent stays still after only one attack

[@moglin9307]

黒田鉄山とかに会ってみてほしいな。 すり足や膝抜き、体軸の移動がまだブレてるからそこ直さんとダメだな。まぁもう直ってるかもだけど。

[@simamkelematshekete9551]

I love you hall

[@studleymanhorse3042]

show us some 3 sword style, made famous by the great Roronoa Zoro please

[@MLO101]

are those swords sharp?

[@MrFivefivefivesix]

Neat.

[@DanniLayton]

Every one adds their own idea so the way has been lost a very very long time ago.

[@jonathanminderhoud4573]

is it right your not using katana's

[@alindayu]

I wanna spar with this Sensei maybe I can pull a Bruce Lee at his Dojo LOL.... really good Video thou!

[@scottryker4888]

I don't see the point of training with the sword if it's illegal to even use one. Perhaps I'm mistaken and some states allow you to carry a Katana or wakizashi for personal defense, idk...but it seems rather pointless. No disrespect intended.

[@thedojomartialarts]

If you think training with a sword is 'pointless', then you have completely missed the deeper point of Martial Arts. Sword techniques become sticks, batons, canes, etc. Weapons training makes one exponentially better at self-defense and dealing with issues in life. Sword training strengthens the mind, legs, arms and spirit. It preserves the traditions of those who died to bring us the techniques. Sword training teaches timing and distancing, etc. etc. Plus, it is immensely fun. Those are just a start. Has nothing to do with the legality of the tool. It has to do with a passion to know more than yesterday about every weapon that is thrown at you. Every weapon.

[@scottryker4888]

@@thedojomartialarts I see. The deeper meaning was indeed unclear to me, thank you for the lesson.

[@BlackSmithWolves]

I take issue with the first 8 min of the video because that senario is not realistic. First off, the first guy with his sword drawn swings down- 2nd man draws- then 2nd man executes a counter attack while pivoting. and the first guy just stands there the whole time? unless your like insanely faster than you attacker you can't perform 2 combat moves in the same span as the 1st man's one combat move. Second problem is that no one would ever swing 1 way at a opponent in motion unless that weapon was very heavy at the end. These swords are from from that, it's very easy to change ones direction with the blade mid blow or move your body wight to avoid such a counter attack. Also the attacker is swinging his blade down and away from the trainer for safety of course but by doing so he makes it seem like you could side step an actual blow to your face when in reality he is side stepping away from something that isn't even going to hit him. That fundamentally changes the whole exercise! it's easy to side step a dude who's body and weapon are already facing the wrong direction! Didn't watch the rest I don't it's worth it but if later in the video it shows everything I'm saying is wrong let me know I'll skip to that part. I like the bits of teaching he did about the language and symbols I learned something there at least.

[@shirokuma5953]

Interesting thoughts. Curious though, if you have ever swung a sword at full combat speed? How much redirection can you really get out of the swing? In the video they are going in slow motion to train their reflexes, get their body use to moving and train muscle memory. As any teacher worth their salt would tell you, if you are in any sort of blade fight (normally this is a reference to the modern knife fight) you're gonna get cut. I think the point is getting use to moving and not be a target standing still. If the sword was to come full force and you dont' move you would be in much more trouble. Even getting hit by a redirected cut would be better then a full force cut, and you'd already have your blade drawn for their follow up. This of course is just my opinion and I'm by no means an expert with the sword.

[@BlackSmithWolves]

I agree with that you were saying. The reason I made the comment in the first place is because in the Army we have a saying that is, "We train as we fight" so we make it as realistic as possible starting with a crawl, walk, run phases. This teaching session would obviously be the craw phase but if you are performing the tactic by starting the whole situation with your attack swinging down and away from you you mess up everything that comes afterwords. Especially when you look at the angle he is standing when he side steps the attacker. There is no way he would have gotten to that angle unless the attack was giving it to him which he wouldn't in real life obviously because hes going to swing at your face not off to the side. I think ultimately I would have to see this done in real time to believe that this even works.

[@joshua96022]

I have to disagree with you. I train now, and have been training in the sword (an adapted form of kenjutsu to allow english broad sword) and I am one of the few katana fighters in my group. I personally have used attacks very similar to this where I have drawn and made the cut in one single motion while getting off of the attack line. You don't have to be insanely fast, just fast enough to get out of the way.

[@BlackSmithWolves]

Being that fast to pull this particular move is a pretty tall order mate. Your counting on your opponent to having a really slow reaction rate. At best you would maybe graze the guy. If you can honestly tell me that you have the time to both move AFTER he has swung a blow at you to both move out of the way of something that is swing very fast AND draw AND counter blow without your attacker reacting in anyway to land a strike on the guys wrist or arm your crazy. That's like some anime fast shit there. I would have to see it in real time to believe it. The only way I could guess this would happen in real life in a real time fight is if a professional pulled it off on a novice, even then though...

[@Annoyingdad78]

I understand your comment well, I have asked instructors questions along similar lines. my reply is for the wrist cut counter specifically, the wrist cut is not the result that is actually attained. It is the body positioning, the exercise is so you learn to avoid being cut and have your sword on center and their sword is off-center. This superior positioning (based on angle manipulation and small sword swings) will lend itself to forcing an opponent to make a retreating step or becoming off-balanced in order to avoid the wrist cut.

[@mrsherman229]

this is the class I want to take, what I would give to take it...:(

[@magnus9296]

+mrsherman229 look around in your area. Many people teach the sword. Including my self.

[@randommadman7348]

Plays ghost of tsushima once.

[@marcelbryce8960]

He cut the "s" out of the air

[@minhtiennguyen52]

I practiced and study Niten Ichi ryu for 8 years , and never once i saw any teacher or master clashing the 2 blades's head into each other like that , and that is horible cuz you'll damage the blades for no reason . Nito it's how to work 2 blades together not against each other .

[@thedojomartialarts]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmellniid7Z2qNE Check out this video. You are not being realistic in a real battle if you never clash blades. They are literally designed to be hit, hence the different metallurgy, etc. We train to be as real as possible and win, not preserve our blades. Of course, if you can win without clashing, great!

[@alligatormand5737]

why did samurais didnt use shields

[@jimzeez]

It was considered dishonorable. Carry weapons than can kill instead of shields. I think

[@Dreamscythe1]

they become obsolete as armor improved, but also the samurai were all trained bowmen as well, and a bow is basically the only weapon you cant use when your holding a shield. look up metatron he is very knowledgeable about these things he studied martial arts in japan for many years and he has vids explaining why shields stopped being used. it had nothing to do with honor, more practicality

[@jimzeez]

Really? I'd heard they didn't use shields because the samurai didn't enter battle with the expectation of living. They were looking for an honorable death. I shall research as well.

[@andrewsilver2611]

Apparently it was because the armor was so effective. I've heard the armor also had two plates where the arms are, already emulating two shields. And the Japanese adapted this into their armor design during the time samurai were around for horseback basically. Before the "samurai" were adopted, they did use shields. I think they added it to the armor for extra mobility, and you know, why not?

[@andrewsilver2611]

*shoulders

[@gyromm3094]

This guy is vergil

[@axdxqx326]

Watch out for the ceiling fans!

[@Wyatt-j4m]

ha! ive hit the ceiling fan in my house, wayyyyyy to many times

[@tragmadat]

I am a noob so i was thinking these swords were sharp

[@marcelbryce8960]

Wow