Terrifying Leg Attacks You Didn't Know You Can Do with Katana

Kendo is a modern Budo that has been developed to safely train how to fight with straight bamboo swords, and it is completely different from the skills of fighting with a katana.
So today, Seki sensei, the 22nd headmaster of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu with 400 years of history, will introduce 4 Kata that involves leg attacks with the katana. By watching this video, you will learn that your legs are considered a common weak point of your body, and the techniques to attack them have existed since the time samurai fought with armor on. The final Kata, Seki sensei will explain the various derivation techniques too, and it’s very interesting to learn how different skills can be combined together to fight in any situation. Please watch till the end to find out about that.
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▼Join the Online Kobudo Training with Seki Sensei▼ patreon.com/lets_ask_sekisensei?Link& Interested in taking lessons directly from the 22nd headmaster of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu, Seki sensei? Sign up to learn authentic samurai skills with 400 years of history, with perfect English interpretation from Let’s ask Shogo. Every lesson will be recorded and will be available to rewatch anytime. (Learn more about the online lessons: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHO7op2Ol8eepK8 | This is an example of what our lessons are like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2nCYal6obtgbqc) ▼Please support this channel through Ko-fi (a donation platform like Patreon)▼ ko-fi.com/letsaskshogo The management (filming, editing, etc.) of this new Asayama Ichiden Ryu's English Channel "Let's ask Seki Sensei" is completely Shogo’s voluntary work. If he is not able to pay for the expensive bullet train fare from Kyoto to Ibaraki Prefecture (where the main Dojo is located), and hotel/filming expenses, this activity will cease. Please help us spread and preserve this 400-year-old martial art. In return, we will try our best to create the most educational and exciting content about Japanese Kobudo. ▼The BEST online katana shop for martial arts (Katana, Dōgi Training Gear, etc.): Tozando▼ tozandoshop.com/letsaskshogo Everything that Shogo uses for their katana training is bought at this shop… Shogo still uses the first training katana he bought in 2016 and is still in good shape! ▼Welcome to the Membership▼ kzbin.info/door/H2QObLwiO1LnghsJRmVPEwjoin Your support will help us to do more activities in the future, and to achieve the ultimate goal of reviving the golden age of Asayama Ichiden Ryu when we had 7,000 students nationwide. -Priority reply to comments (video requests are welcomed) -Monthly membership limited video -Monthly membership limited livestream ▼Check out our merchandise▼ my-store-db9e71.creator-spring.com/ Get our shirts, hoodies, towels, etc. with the Asayama Ichiden Ryu Crest ▼The GOAL of this channel: To achieve 100,000 subscribers by the end of 2023” If you help us achieve this goal, we can make more videos, start online lessons, and hold teaching activities overseas! Please subscribe and support us if you want to learn more from Seki Sensei! ▼What is Asayama Ichiden Ryu? / Who is Seki sensei?▼ kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJKlfKCNoq-jgNk ▼Related videos on this channel▼ -How "Throw" Draw is Actually Used in a Real Fight kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5zCap9_o8psq5Y -How to Draw & Sheath a 150cm/60in Long Katana kzbin.info/www/bejne/nne5fWOIr9KVmKs -How Samurai Actually Fought with Wakizashi (Short Katana) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ravLe3iqlr5npaM ▼Instagram▼ instagram.com/lets_ask_sekisensei/ *Please ask us questions through the DM here | We will not reply to emails ▼Shogo's Main KZbin Channel: Let's ask Shogo▼ kzbin.info In this channel, you can take a closer look at Japanese traditional culture, tips on traveling to Kyoto, and social problems in Japan. So learners and lovers of the Japanese language and culture, be sure to subscribe to enjoy more content!

[@MGesierich]

Thank you for the video. It's nice to see Seki-sensei's motivation. His motivation is contagious. 😁

[@miguelpujols4456]

It's Seki Sensei alright? I notice his sclera is visible below the iris, it is identified with the term Yin Sanpaku & is associated with a physical imbalance of the body. Over the few months I learned a lot with Sensei and hope that all is well...

[@TheDustinDynamo]

I love Seki Sensei's little verbal sound effects: they're delightful, and somehow help me understand better!

[@LxrdWxlf]

Every martial art

[@jakefisher-psalm23]

I *never* get tired of seeing Seki Sensei's huge smile when he demonstrates the kata and techniques! ❤

[@rolandgdean]

I like how Seki Sensei calmly explains how "no legs strikes" is just a rule in Kendo competition. It's competition rules like this that make martial arts look less effective by those who don't know and understand better. This is why we have the phrase, "no holds bared" in a real fight. In truth and REALITY nothing is off limits in a fight to the death...or life. Some martial artists, like Seki Sensei, teach the things needed to survive a fight up unto killing your opponent if necessary. Like YOU said Shogo, even a strike with a steel stick can end a fight. Weapons of any kind do FAR more damage than people have been lead to believe in movies and TV shows.

[@daijoboukuma]

I was very impressed at how the henka showed near the end demonstrated a simple rule: when in doubt, revert to basic movements, and generate responses from them. Opponent cuts to waist: taisabaki to avoid. Opponent doesn't follow-through: taisabaki to jam them and tie them up. Applications of the basics are endless.

[@AnthonySell]

Something to consider for future content, one thing that would be very interesting, given the unique perspective of this system, would be reaction videos, where Seki Sensei comments on demonstrations of other styles, from other Martial Arts systems. It would be interesting to see circumstances where he might draw comparisons to the systems he represents, or suggest what their way of responding would be if different.

[@KateJohn2013England]

Shogo san, do you ever sleep 😮 I need some of your energy! We can't get enough of our Ryu and to be part of history and seeing it being made is priceless. And how kind and thoughtful of Master Seki to think about the people with bad knees. But having watched this video it would seem many Samurai in the past had bad knees 😳 Thank you so much 👍Take care. Stay safe 🙏 John and Kate

[@MrQuest4success]

I particularly enjoyed the "What if...??" section at the end. I found it very enlightening and I hope you continue to include those segments in your future videos.

[@Proidysweet]

It would be nice to see Seki sensei's reaction on how samurais are portrayed in video games and anime. I'd love to know how close they are to reality. :D

[@jyothu9064]

Where is seki sensei’s dojo?

[@mir9302]

Thank you. It is rare to see decent Wakizashi techniques demonstrated.

[@brentpugsley1817]

Perfect timing! I just started learning “tachi uchi no kurai” in iaido class. It is interesting to see some similarities, as well as some differences in approach to stances, distancing, etc. Thank you both!!!

[@joniviitasaari2339]

Liked the variation and .vs armor examples alot, i am not sure how he teaches classes normally, but i would think atleast once demonstrating such variations when teaching a new kata would be extremely beneficial, even if they are not part of repetitive excercise

[@kevinleukhardt9560]

Thank you Seki Sensei for this Kata. I would not have thought of using a Wakazashi this way to block an attack and then return with a fatal blow like this. The videos are very intuitive and I really like the step by step process to teach us this way. 関先生、この型をありがとうございました。 若指をこのように使って攻撃を防ぎ、このような致命的な一撃で返すとは思いませんでした。 ビデオは非常に直感的で、このように段階的に教えてくれるプロセスがとても気に入っています。

[@neohenry8292]

In fencing, especially for epee and saber (sometimes, some people target the entire body for saber), we have two techniques against leg attacks called [stop thrust] or [stop cut]. You withdraw your front leg while simultaneously extending the weapon arm to nail the other person's arm or face; it's essentially a [counteroffensive action] since it takes place in [one tempo]. If you need to withdraw your leg further, you can bring your front leg further back. For 1:55, it makes sense that the withdrawn of leg and attacking are two separate actions due to the position of the weapon. For 3:50, it is a bad mistake on the attacker to increase distance and not simultaneously attacking when withdrawing leg. 4:55 counters this with [compound attack], but the attacker hesitates in his attack, allowing for the compound attack to happen. A [two tempo action] can be defeated by either a [two tempo action] or even an [one tempo action]. In epee, it is GRINDED in your brain that you [stop thrust], to counter the leg attack by withdrawing your front leg while simultaneously extending the weapon arm to nail the other person. I find it is weird that they are not doing a stop thrust or cut since it is a bad idea to do a [two tempo action] against [simple attack] to the leg. For 5:20, making someone's blade busy so that you can attack their leg is my favorite. Since a [simple attack] to the leg can be easily defended, you can flex hard on the opponent by attacking their leg as a [riposte] to your [parry].

[@jimanHK]

simply beautiful

[@user-vf2oy7ev4p]

I want to see Seki sensei reacting to Ghost of Tsushima

[@jonwesick2844]

Good stuff. Thanks for posting these.

[@augustusvonwatts555]

These are great videos! Thanks for the content!

[@warrennass24]

Hi Seki Sensei and Shogo great video guys. As you are both are aware and for those that don't know Katori Shinto Ryu also uses leg attacks.

[@dubdeluxe6192]

Fantastic great work! love the references to other Ryuha also!!

[@out__sider]

In all honesty I never expected such fluid agility, for instance the little hop at 2:13! Kudos!

[@peterneilsen4886]

Thank you again for making this material available, it’s a fascinating subject and I’m enjoying your presentations and look forward to your new videos

[@Hamedak]

very fun to watch thank you

[@GeneralLizations]

Kobudo is looking like the OG kendo that actually prioritized optimal efficiency quickly proving anything else is simply theatre

[@alexanderkstrauss9943]

Too cool. ❤ every post is my new favorite. Please give my love and gratitude to everyone. 🙏 deep bows

[@corinfletcher]

I love all of the hops in sensei's style, because I've always been told to stay grounded by all of my martial arts instructors. And I've always been like, why can't I use all my skills?

[@Krishnaeternal]

Dear Shogo, I saw your video over at Mini Katana channel regarding sheathing and unsheathing a katana. Would you be able to demonstrate how you would perform a sheathing and unsheathing of two katanas simultaneously? Thanks.

[@user-sq3fe5sy9v]

関先生と塚田先生の動き方を拝見してから自身の動き方を思い返すと、まだ剣道的な身体の動かし方をしていると感じます(腰や膝の使い方等)。 いつも勉強になります、ありがとうございました。

[@skyillegaldiver8962]

I love watching you guys!

[@letsasksekisensei]

Thank you!!

[@quintork4100]

i have recently found my old bokken wakizashi and this fantastic kata to learn,i thank you deeply.

[@adamhoppe1168]

Excellent video, arigato

[@nightraid7]

Great techniques 🔥✌🏻

[@Tito_Viera]

Shogo can you ask to Seki Sensei what others aspects of the Japanese culture he like? For example I'll like to see you two drinking tea in the traditional way, or go to some place where you two enjoy Sensei's favorite meals. The idea is hear from him cool anecdotes, memories from when he was a kobudo student. You get the idea, know more of the man, what enjoy from Japanese culture, how martial arts change his life, what from his master live within. Thanks!!

[@alanmurdock4319]

I really wish there was a school like this within 500 miles of me, this is something I have wanted to do for 50 years.

[@sicilianmammalian]

I love how habitually scared the other guy is 😂

[@addictedtoblades2]

Very nice brother ❤

[@fuge-chan2761]

Helps alot as a komido

[@chuxkp7512]

Seki Sensei w/ another banger 🔥

[@PantheraUncia13]

I always get giddy when kendo is mentioned. I've been doing it for a few years now, I'm 2nd Dan and traveled abroad to compete. It's a way of life for me at this point.

[@Farzinmirnezami]

Thanks for the teching 🙏🙇‍♂️ arigato gozaymashta

[@Markbell73]

Fascinating.

[@mraffabilityGB]

Good answer for the tiresome 'What if? ' question. Wish I had known this stuff when I was young, but even now I learn new possibilities with Aikido, but so few are taking it up in England.

[@mrdollar23330]

That was a great Video. Thank you. Does Seki-Sensei know a technique for fighting with Nunchakus?

[@letsasksekisensei]

No, he doesn’t have any experience!

[@japaroads]

These are awesome! Would love to see a kata that’s like a high-level exchange-that is, the opponent counters the counter and then the master counters the counter to the counter, etc.

[@richt63]

Fantastic ❤❤❤. All this can be use with the end of a walking stick or cane.

[@MrBighomie34]

Shogo i bought a katana after watching your video awhile back...now after watching you and Seki Sensei...i am eager to become the next Yasuke😁💪🏿

[@Threadoflength]

Love these videos! How is your training in Asayama Ichiden Ryu going Shogo?

[@letsasksekisensei]

I’ve been going once a month, and have been enjoying every lesson!

[@Threadoflength]

@@letsasksekisensei Only once a month? How long are the lessons?

[@ecth97]

It pains me to know that the excellent explanation on the purpose and method of training kata is gonna still fall on deaf ears for many people. Oh well, it was an excellent video

[@nylonandstockinggirls2636]

4:14 I would enjoy to see others techniques from the Shinkage ryu hogan ha in the future 🤩

[@rogerfulgham3941]

Amazing 👍👍👍💪💪💪👊👊👊🥋🥋🥋⚔️⚔️⚔️

[@tristeflo2522]

Nice vidéo again 😊 does broken blade kata existe ?? Can you if it does show us please 🙏🏾

[@nikolaiortiz]

Hi Shogo. Love your videos and also the ones with your Sensei. I'm curious about why you wear a white belt? I think I saw another person with a white belt in the video intro too. Thanks 👍

[@letsasksekisensei]

You need to get to a certain level or higher to be able to wear a black outer obi!

[@rogerfulgham3941]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍💪💪💪👊👊👊🥋🥋🥋⚔️⚔️⚔️

[@lastnamefirstname8655]

didn't really expect there to actually be kata for katana using the legs.

[@sai-kittsui8883]

I am a great of your Kobudo style. It is possible to join the course in Japan?

[@Magnymbus]

this makes me really wanna watch a historical fiction anime with powerful kami and samurai using real kobudo, I don't even care if the fights would only end up being a couple seconds long, just knowing they're kata you could go learn yourself would be an awesome feeling.

[@adamthompson-tg1ld]

What are the names of the 3 forms?

[@R3DSHlFT]

I came across a kenjutsu kata called a-un and how that became modern kendo, but but I couldn't find any visuals of that kata so I don't know the correlation between a-un and modern kendo

[@pokemongosync6778]

Dear Shogo-san, I was wondering how sensei keeps the different ryuha seperated from each other. Kind regards!

[@Tunturisorsa]

People leaving these kind of comments to kata don't really understand what kata is for. Kata is not for practicing static situations and recognizing when those happen in combat. It is to practice movements and different reactions to what the enemy could do and drilling those into muscle memory. Then you can use a technique or a part of it when it is useful. Sparring with a partner is obviously useful there.

[@cihancndk7284]

I thought there was no ciburui in Asama Ichiden Ryu as one of the videos about cibirui described before.. but in the waza @4:10 ish there Seki sensei performs a Chiburui. Can you give us more information on these?

[@snak-s7952]

🙏

[@motepral34]

i always feel the pain of being Tsukada-san in these demonstrations, he must suffer a little from those falls and twists lol

[@julesjones2442]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Uussshhh

[@toddellner5283]

There are plenty of dangerous one-armed fighters. Not so many dangerous one-legged fighters. Old friend of mine who is an excellent traditional Japanese swordsman was helping students who were going to do randori with yari and naginata specialists. They had to get used to protecting their legs.

[@glebkulikov1976]

Hi! Are there representatives of Asayama Ichiden Ryu in North America?

[@letsasksekisensei]

No, there are still only two dojo in Japan!

[@Kirill_Ivanov.]

Hmm, but for this to become a working technique, you need to practice it in sparring, at full speed, with full strength, in protective gear. Do you spar?

[@akgang4748]

Pleas help What if my katana don't have Kurigata on Saya?

[@letsasksekisensei]

Then that’s not a traditional katana… tozandoshop.com/letsaskshogo

[@akgang4748]

So can I add the kurigata ?

[@Fuji-K.]

@@akgang4748 ​刀を持っている理由が、個人的な練習が目的であれば、そのままでも十分練習できるので問題ないでしょう。Kurigataを付けても付けなくても、あなたの好みで判断されてみてはいかがでしょうか。 道場での稽古が目的となると、正しい形状の物を新たに購入した方が良いと思います。 もし、あなたの刀の鞘や柄が全て木製であった場合は『白鞘』と呼ばれる保存用の外装に包まれているだけかもしれません。それであれば、あなたの刀は伝統的なものである可能性が高いです。 なぜなら、『白鞘』はKurigataがついていないものが一般的な形状からです。 あなたが刀を所持する理由が鑑賞用であれば、そのままでも十分価値があり、Kurigataの有無は問題ありません。そのままでいいでしょう。ただし、『白鞘』はあくまで保存用であるので、その刀を使った練習は絶対に行わないでください。

[@bernardputersznit64]

stop using ginormous wakisashi - we want to see this done with a pairing knife ;-) JK! MAGNIFICENT!!! Thank you. 🙂

[@yogimax5189]

Onegaeshimassu. Let's train- domo arigato Seki Sensei and Shogo

[@TheReedable]

I grew up doing different martial arts for years... Landed on boxing. Did it for like 5 or so years... The one thing I first learned about boxing, especially when you do it for a few months, is that there are levels to it. The people who say: if this or if that... well maybe the opponent just detonantes a nuclear bomb... These Kata's are just one piece of many... How many for the katana alone? They dont always work all the time in every way. When you throw a punch, does it always land? The kata helps with training, awareness, muscle memory, reaction time, and so on... Secondly, who even sword fights anymore? The chances of even being in that situation is so nil... So people need to just see it and learn from it... Musashi is probably the best example of how styles and form can be broken for a win... Like showing up late for a duel. Thirdly, you need to know these kata's so that you can break them... You can't just swing a sword randomly... against someone with mild experience, a brand new novice will most likely be sliced in combat... Anyway. Love the channel. Got addicted and now what a Katana (again!)

[@jimmyjudo3559]

Wow!!!!!