Types of Bokken and wooden swords

Details on what type to buy and several styles.
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[@DeathmentalPvP]

I love how every wood guess was a type of oak, very informative nonetheless.

[@thedojomartialarts]

Solid comment my friend, solid as oak. ; )

[@loeffelig9935]

Funny enough musashi did that "im late"- tactic two Times before and it still worked

[@pablosoto9636]

There are only 3 crafters left in Japan: Aramaki, Nidome and Matsuzaki. Since Horinouchi went out of business, prices have gone up significantly, still they are real works of art worth every penny; if you are interested in investing in a good bokuto now's the time, you would be helpping to keep the craft alive, since there seems to be a clouded future for bokuto makers, a real shame.

[@philip6275]

There is only one left today out of the four traditional shops, a bit sad to see innit?

[@lemon420]

@@philip6275 Do you mean Tozando in Kyoto?

[@rinkisaragi]

I have to vouch for the quality of the Japanese-made bokken. When I first started on my kenjutsu journey, I purchased a Taiwanese-made white oak bokken as it was much cheaper (1/3 of the price of Japanese bokken). For context, I have chronic tennis elbow, and usually would experience some mild pain when doing suburi. I subsequently impulse bought (lol) a Japanese-made white oak bokken in a nerd moment and the immediate improvement in the intensity of the pain was so significant I was surprised. It is subtle, but the attention to detail paid to the weight and balance of the bokken made such a huge difference.

[@Dwaynerade]

I've been training with bokken in aikido since I was 16. I have live swords now but they sorta just sit there to be admired. A stout wooden sword always feels right and I'm reminded that they were used in duels so should be respected. Thank you for this presentation.

[@thedarquibus]

I have 2 red Oak Bokkens, me and my son train with them. I have been struck on my wrist and joints many times with these (by proficient users) and its no joke.

[@nathannauroth]

Suburito is my favorite, I use it every day 550 cuts during my lunch break. "Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.” -Miyamoto Musashi

[@cboibot9673]

Bruh you bring a fucking sword to school? Cap

[@jeffyounts2412]

@@cboibot9673 probably his work lunch, still tho. Seems a bit cappy to myself as well. What kinda zoo you working in dude where people just cutting shit with swords? The damn foot clan lmao

[@platypusparasol9825]

​@@jeffyounts2412hey sometimes freeing the kraang can't wait until the 9-5 is over man

[@hypnoticskull6342]

I don’t know why, but for some reason I like bokken swords rather than real swords. I recently got a high quality bokken, and my friends watched a video of that bokken being tested out, and we agree that it’s just a very strong baton, and I love it

[@mossyfire4993]

It’s probably been a while but do you mind sharing what and where you got your bokken from? I’m looking to get one as well

[@christoferraichler9212]

There is not a single video from you where I do not learn something of value. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Honestly hope to meet you someday. Greetings and keep up the good work :)

[@z_zoom11]

I remember when I was young, I bought a bokken from goodwill. It was a cheap one that someone donated, and I used to swing that thing all day because I lived pretty deep in the woods and there was nothing to do unless I could convince someone to drive the 40 minutes into town. Sadly about 4 inches was lost hitting it against a tree, I don't think I'll ever join a proper club, but I do still practice on my own to stay fit.

[@kakormums8666]

I could listen to you talking all day

[@anychavez7801]

I Love your reasoning for not just giving us your source for the bokkens.

[@adrianfirewalker4183]

I've been practicing for 42 years; I have found that Hickory wood is great for Bokke; I make my own

[@thedojomartialarts]

Wonderful to hear!

[@williamhelus3522]

Hello. Thank You so much for this video. I have a Bokken that looks just like a real japanese sword. I wrapped the handle with black electric tape. Easy to handle, and won't slip or get sticky. So very glad to have it. And can take it practically anywhere in town because it is just made of wood and not sharp. BullyBilly, Colorado.

[@slvclw]

Thank you this is an awesome video sir!

[@marcoaurelioalmeida1486]

Uma excelente aula. Parabéns.

[@jenniferheringer5783]

Great video Thank you😀

[@Broski85]

I picked up a pair back in 2000 from Japan nice and red and light and strong . Definitely was hand made from the local market

[@auzyx6138]

Thanks! Very useful information

[@dr.benjamintran2356]

great advice, thanks

[@maniherarangibutler5223]

Nice array of swords my dear man I have some bokken to two wooden ones and a hardened black plastic one with a scabbard

[@ladiesboy69]

You’re so chill and informative, excellent video

[@nonsononessunooko4066]

thanks for tge advices

[@anathar8830]

Cold Steel no long manufactures the polypropylene bokken, unfortunately. There are other types that get the job done, but Cold Steel made the best IMO.

[@ninjasolarteam]

I recently ordered a black wooden bokken that is made of Maple Tree. Its hard and it caused about around over 230 pesos(in Philippine Money) About around like 10 US dollars? I am not sure specifically how much

[@somewheel6715]

I just wanna a simple, nicely made Bokken. I’d like to know the best place to buy one. I bought one on Etsy, but it didn’t come with scabbard, hard to find the combo I guess, well they said it would come with a scabbard but I gotta take it back now. A wild goose chase just trying to find of those beautiful Bokkens.

[@christophererwin241]

teh research comment in the video is spot on! great production, thank ypu very much.

[@EeveeWoot]

I have a ColdSteel bokken. A really nice sword, about 600 grams and nearly unbreakable. But the handle was a bit annoying, I had to work on it a bit.

[@michalviktorin6758]

There are this funny things world does to people. Like Musashi, his first and last oppenent were both killed using wood, but things like this happens. Btw I really like my PU rubbery Kusanagi, I made double-end kickboxing figurines and I can hit them with it without fear of destroying either of them, and combining sword arts with kicks or do other stuff.

[@talinnga]

Thanks for this video really help me out 😊 I want to come back to sword training after a long duration of no training at all. But I think I will also ask my kendo Trainer...maybe he has some sources where I can get good quality bokken🙏🏾

[@thedojomartialarts]

Best of luck!

[@talinnga]

@@thedojomartialarts Thanks😊

[@qleefy743]

any idea where to buy a genuinely good wooden bokken in america like say amazon or something

[@razzy8268]

Thanks dude my lil sister is in love with the culture but Im trying to keep up so we can talk. And is there any care needed in these thx

[@Kanee346]

The cold steel bokken did u get it from there website and does it come with a scabbard

[@thedojomartialarts]

From another dealer. No scabbard with that one, unfortunately.

[@anhtuann245]

What is the name of these swords and how much is it?

[@kostaspivoriunas9140]

hi, I bought a Cold Steel bokken but my cuba broke, I wonder what is the name of a training katana that is made of steel and is not sharp ?

[@Ene0013]

Iaito or sakabato

[@erwebo6332]

Hi, very good video, i am new in this types of martial arts with sword, and i'm very interested in iaido and kenjutsu, but is there any difference between a kenjutsu bokuto and a iaido bokuto? Can i use (for example) an iaido bokuto to practice kenjutsu with a friend? Or the iaido bokuto will break?. Or there is just no difference between both bokuto?. Thankss

[@thedojomartialarts]

Hi. If you are training with a friend, be sure to get a bokken with a Tsuba guard on it. Swords without guards are not for Kenjutsu, unless you want your hands to be hit, constantly. Other than that, all are about the same in function. Length or sword and wood type are subjective. Good luck!

[@erwebo6332]

@@thedojomartialarts Okk, thanks you soo much.

[@centraltexasshotokankarate9489]

Kingfisher Wood Works Enhanced Appalachian Hickory

[@dreamseeker2346]

I am 6' 8" and my grip is a bit bigger, and I think a longer blade length would also suit my size. I've purchased normal size bokken in the past and they've always felt a little bit uncomfortable. Does anyone have a recommendation where I might search for something that would better fit me? Honestly I'd like to make one myself if I knew the proper method for the craft.

[@thedojomartialarts]

Hi. I use this maker. She does a great job, and you can get larger swords. www.little-raven.com/products/japanese_list

[@dreamseeker2346]

@@thedojomartialarts I'll definitely check her out, thanks for the advice.

[@aikidotrek125]

👍🏾

[@SurvivingHorror]

Tozando is good

[@thedarquibus]

Crap now you have me worried my red Oak ones will break, I have had them for 20plus years though and its very hard wood.

[@jaketheasianguy3307]

Red oak is fine, the Japanese still use them. It's all about the craftsmanship and who made them

[@New-pz5sg]

Recently Ive been thinking of buying one of Cold Steel's bokkens. So I wonder, will the blade ever dull down from constant unsheathing when using the iaido draw techniques?

[@thedojomartialarts]

No. Never. Their bokken are made from super tough polypropylene.

[@New-pz5sg]

ight thx

[@sokudoix6506]

I have a 36 dollar boken and it works well

[@JustMe-vz3wd]

well said. i practise aikido for twenty years now. got myself two cheap 20 dollar bokkens, one heavy and one light weighted. No need for fancy "real japanese" expensive bokkens. :-)

[@xander8021]

Sounds a little like jack black huh?

[@entailord5751]

I've snapped 2 plastic swords in training (the one in the video too)

[@Yxsukawa_]

With what breath style? Breath of the moon or breath of the sun?

[@aquach._2086]

you can try the padded katana made by “nihonzashi” , or simply any padded swords that aren’t made specifically for gekken purpose (e.g. EPW & RSW padded katana), they will change you opinion about padded swords entirely(they can knock you out, if you are not wearing a helmet)

[@piehound]

Good teachage. I like to add the " age " ending to some words . . . rather than simply " teaching. " It sounds more " special " . . . shall we say ? Former aikido, taichi, karate, judo student here.

[@thatorhacl6464]

Man where do you live

[@michael_swardh]

In Iaito you use shinken after 6 dan and higher. You should be good by then, and not cut your hand when doing the noto. 😉

[@ghostreverse838]

Where can I buy bokkens

[@thedojomartialarts]

www.e-bogu.com/Aikido-Bokken-s/132.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjw8cCGBhB6EiwAgOReyzgYuihIXP9D0-BLQQjJAdQn3beKFv3ABoKYMtsxuRVhxjjVsZ0RphoC4mwQAvD_BwE

[@asianboi8457]

where did you get that bokken

[@thedojomartialarts]

Just internet search. : )

[@MakeNorthKoreaGreatAgain]

@@thedojomartialarts bro i have been searching for days plz give me a site bro there all 20 dollar bokkens

[@haineku7533]

@@MakeNorthKoreaGreatAgain that is cheap😅

[@xage4384]

Bro how much is this it is not in my country can you send me one😂😀

[@MikicaSensei]

well there is the only one old man in my country who is making bokker sword so that is the only way and its whre i am going to buy it .

[@ahnafzaheen6593]

Is he telling the real story or he just read the vagabond manga story

[@Medjiman979]

Who won the tanto giveaway

[@itspurple9824]

I just want a sword to mess around wt my friend

[@Tahaalazzawi]

"I Want that Tanto"

[@Darksunbird]

i disagree that foam padded thing.. it NOT a Nerf sword.. Nerf swords Hurt.. and can knock you unconscious. well if you get the good ones they have two kinds.. the heavy ones ARE insane! they dont flex much and are formed with high density foam. not going to cut you or break a bone.. but they shouldn't be underestimated for practice. there is a reason you cant use them for larp.. or at least not where i live.

[@theskullking7236]

My bokken was $21 and it hasn’t broken yet

[@malachiroberts1465]

That could have been an hysterical pun With a little rewording

[@stephenranney8999]

Fuck just tell me I can’t master everything 😊

[@WaterMelon-ds8oq]

Sasa ki sussy baka

[@chromium_0308]

Is this guy inosuke Sasaki konjiro Jk

[@monikaodri9840]

Only in ohio😂😂

[@derangedoven7928]

Brooo did u just say spinjutsu? u cant be throwin around big words like that.

[@Tahaalazzawi]

First!

[@thedarquibus]

Refresh and click show newest first.

[@chrisawesome3091]

@@thedarquibus it still shows him as first for me

[@JustMe-vz3wd]

much talking about low quality and high quality but literally no explaining "why" a so called 20$ bokken is "low quality" despite its "oak". i guess a lot of elitism going on.

[@thedojomartialarts]

The money it costs is directly tied to the quality. Kind of obvious. "Elitism" is in the judging eyes of the commenter, not the intent of the presenter. Where do you train?

[@JustMe-vz3wd]

@@thedojomartialarts You dont get it. what is "quality"? for all i know Japanese products are more expensive not bc of "quality" but bc higher wages. i have a "cheap" bokken but its just fine, its hardwood. Unless somebody can rationally explain to me why an expensive bokken is "better" in a practical way, i stick to the cheap ones. When buying a bokken, one should not look at the price and think m0re expensive is more quality (what you say) but more look at the weight of the bokken (you want heavy or light), the seize (this varies) and perhaps the wood although all bokkens are from hardwood, no need to buy a fancy exotic wood just to show off... Oh bro, i remember you grab the bokken in the middle of the bokken, that is pretty unusual to grab it like that.

[@thedojomartialarts]

You can argue about woods and quality. That is okay. Just keep training with whatever wood you have and leave it at that. By the way, it is great to see you training your son on your videos. Excellent job passing your traditions to him. Very, very nice to see.