Watch If You Want to be the REAL Himura Kenshin (You Don't Need a Reverse Blade)

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Let's ask Seki Sensei | Online Katana Lessons

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@jackmcslay 10 ай бұрын

The way I see it, the point of the reverse blade is such that he already has the muscle memory of fighting with a forward-facing blade so that if he used a normal sword he could end up killing someone just out of reflex, specially considering an important portion of his fighting style consisting of sword drawing techniques. At one point in one of the OVAs he almost killed a woman because she got too close to him in his sleep.

@digitaljanus 10 ай бұрын

But also, we expect shounen manga protagonists and comic book superheroes to do things normal people can't. The sakabato is a metaphor for Kenshin's sincere desire to protect others while never killing again, but the sharp back edge represents the ever-present temptation to "turn face" and revert to being the Hitokiri/Man-Slasher again.

@Yominokun1 10 ай бұрын

Well, to be fair (and as mentioned in the video), the way he hit people, he's definitely killing them. Just not cutting them.

@jackmcslay 10 ай бұрын

@@Yominokun1They address that too. He rarely hits people in the head where there's a high risk of killing people with blunt weapons and otherwise Kenshin himself is a twink so he lacks mass and strength to kill people efficiently with blunt weapons, it was only after special training where he almost ended up killing his master that he learned to perform a chest strike strong enough to kill using the blunt side of his sword.

@Yominokun1 10 ай бұрын

@@jackmcslay You obviously haven't seen the actual impact that a 7ish cm steel bar can have on a human body, even if they lack strength. Something which Himura does not lack by the way. Even if he would lack the strength, the speed at which he draws and hits people (remember, the force applied isn't just the physical strength, but the velocity too), is enough to crack ribs, break bones, and cause all sort of nastiness inside the body, something which in the timeframe has a pretty good risk of killing. Just not immediately. Oh, and he's hitting enough people in the head, a bit less in the series, but in the manga, it happens a lot more, with enough force to make them throw up blood and gush blood from their heads ;). Don't get me wrong, i love the series, but as i grew up, i did come to the realization that he'd definitely be killing people instead of knocking them out for a moment. He's sending people flying with the back of his sword, into walls and such ... . Hell, even knocking someone unconscious can be a serious medical condition, if they're unconscious for longer than a minute, it's a mild brain injury, longer than 15 and it's a serious one, and there's plenty of people who aren't moving after being hit.

@jackmcslay 10 ай бұрын

@@Yominokun1You mean that in same series in which a guy goes around breaking trees with his fists for strength training it's somehow expected that people in it cannot withstand being hit with a metal rod?

@johnclarke7626 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic lesson. When I got my first katana, and my first iaido sword, I was surprised how heavy and solid they felt. It's an incentive, and also a method, to get in shape.

@caleb_dreams 10 ай бұрын

The new intro song gives me the chills every time, beautiful!

@daijoboukuma 10 ай бұрын

As a stick fighter, I was thrilled to see Seki-sensei using "close-in" responses where his sheathed katana was wrapping around his body to neutralize his opponent. Using a short staff in confined spaces is very effective with the taisabaki demosntrated by Seki-sensei. Thank you!

@qubek533 9 ай бұрын

I thought it's just me who's almost an adult and still trains swordfighting on own yard with sticks😂 (and with friends)

@filipkubicek5451 10 ай бұрын

Asking for "how to fight with nodachi" video again please please

@RTSun-lx7ee 10 ай бұрын

There is "kill" in terms of not only physiology, but also mentality.

@nazarnovitsky9868 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this new video !!! 😊

@VariableZero 10 ай бұрын

This is eye opening! I’m glad I got to view this.

@robertbenson5831 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Seki Sensei. There is more than just fighting skills to be learned here.

@michaelalexander9175 10 ай бұрын

Another absolutely fantastic video! So glad to be learning from Sensei!

@Sbv-25 10 ай бұрын

Using the katana+sheath as a staff? That’s really cool

@deelo04 10 ай бұрын

Learned so much

@SkepticalCaveman 10 ай бұрын

Zoro's bar fight in the first episode of Netfix Live action version of One Piece shows some examples of how to fight without killing your opponent.

@Chraan 10 ай бұрын

Have superhuman strength and throw humans around like tennis balls, I can learn so much from it!

@SkepticalCaveman 10 ай бұрын

@@Chraan I meant as an example to react to.

@isekaiojisan2104 9 ай бұрын

Zoro style is not usefull

@gustavoteran6581 9 ай бұрын

Aikido could help as it involves techniques that don’t hurt your opponent

@jimanHK 10 ай бұрын

simply beautiful

@thongpham4569 9 ай бұрын

Nice vid as always. I'd also love to see Seki comment on the sword technique in Shogun (2024) TV show currently airing.

@emlynperson3976 10 ай бұрын

yes if you hit someone with a steel stick in the neck or head they will die . but if you look at how kenshin fights he never aims for those . there is an exception with the neck in the saito fight but since he's reverting at that point should not really count

@warrikata 10 ай бұрын

Tying the katana closed, I've always wondered about that!!! If I tied it that way for safe keeping, what would I be able to do if I needed it, etc. Seki-sensei always delivers! I love this ryuha❤

@ckojiro 10 ай бұрын

You should have Seki sensei take a look at scenes from Shura no Toki.

@adriankhomenko1403 10 ай бұрын

Konichiwa, Seki Sensei! I love how experienced you are and I was hoping, you could take a look at the fighting style of Vergil from Devil May Cry series)

@shark_vii 10 ай бұрын

when watching the kata with the saya/no draw, Vergil was the first thing to come to mind!

@limonsolitario740 10 ай бұрын

To imitate Kenshin I was thinking to use the mune of the katana to beat the opponent or move away his weapon, but use the saya or the end of the tsuka is an interesting idea.

@DigitalNomad765 9 ай бұрын

Just Subscribed 🙂🙂

@SamLeroSberg 10 ай бұрын

Yay an upload:D

@miqvPL 9 ай бұрын

I'm interested to learn if there were any unarmed strikes in samurai culture that were considered "uncivilized" ? I don't mean groin kicks, but if it was dishonorable to kick opponent's knee while/before drawing a katana? Might be a video idea if Seki Sensei has a lot to say in this regard

@lacialovescats 7 ай бұрын

This is actually a good question. I wanna know too.

@edi9892 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Speaking of less lethal weapons, I'd love to hear his opinion on present day police batons and telescopic batons. Often, when they're used, they only piss off a determined attacker, but one bad hit to the head or neck and the suspect is dead...

@Bjorn830 10 ай бұрын

Seki Sensei is amazing. I've been wondering if you will do a video with naginata? One of my favorite scenes in Heike Monogatari is when Taira no Noritsune attacked Minamoto no Yoshitsune's boat with a naginata in one hand and a sword in the other at Dan-no-ura. Do you and Seki Sensei think that is possible, or is it just "dramatic embellishment"?

@lacialovescats 7 ай бұрын

Asking Seki-sensei to explain if there's a flausible self-defense jutsu using your everyday telescopic selfie stick.... Because I have bent mine for reflexively hitting a purse snatcher on the head

@definitlynotbenlente7671 10 ай бұрын

i find the techniques to subdue and restrain a agresive oponent way more interesting than the techniques ment to kill

@gamithemighty5932 10 ай бұрын

call me strange but I feel like more self defense should be taught with the intention to disarm or disable the opponent rather than harm or kill them. ty for sharing these techniques

@Nomans_Nomen 4 күн бұрын

Not strange at all. This was the focus of most self defense oriented martial arts, before modern times and fighting for sport became more common. There is a common philosophy throughout eastern martial arts to only use force when it is absolutely necessary, where discipline is prioritized above all else. The philosophy aspects of martial arts are kind of glossed over these days, but seeing how many people misuse martial arts now, maybe they shouldn't be. Even in the military and police, they have what is called "Escalation of Force" protocols. Only use lethal options if a lethal threat leaves you no other choice. But if someone were to use the lethal solution before a potentially lethal threat presented itself, they would not just be unethical, but legally liable, in either a military, civilian, or international court of law.

@PropagndaX 9 ай бұрын

Hey Shogo, Could you kindly ask Sensei to demonstrate some more of the finer details to upper cuts and some more uppercut techniques in your ryuha. Arigato gozaimasu.

@FFXI_Addict 10 ай бұрын

Yo this is like what Citan Uzuki used in the second half of Xenogears.

@violetvitoria4979 9 ай бұрын

Hi sogo and seki sensei, 'i'm violet a newbie iaido treinee and i would like to ask you both to react of some blue eye samurai scenes!! I enjoyed a lot the show and the youtube channel of yours its a bless! I'm brazilian and here we don't have much iaido, budo, jodo, content thank you!

@Aikiarts101 10 ай бұрын

I must respectfully point out that kenshin in the main story does not live in the samurai era that he came from but the Meiji Era and warring swords is already illegal. But I see Seki Sensei’s point in this video.

@myeramimclerie7869 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for today's lesson 😊 I have a question about Tsukada Sensei though. I noticed that when lying on the ground, he always puts one foot on his leg. Is there a particular reason for that?

@sportyeight7769 9 ай бұрын

You guys should react to some vagabond drawn fights. I think it's the golden standard of Manga kenjutsu

@sonicrose8430 4 ай бұрын

I was honestly curious about non-lethal Katana attacks because I’ve seen plenty for HEMA (Longsword) but never Katana

@samurai0451 10 ай бұрын

Can Seki sensei do a video with tanto tecniques

@atom8248 9 ай бұрын

he already has

@ferzzfilinn 10 ай бұрын

I think there's also a bunch of weapons designed not to kill the opponent. A club or q baton is the most simple and known，as the police all over the world uses it. Japan, I think, was no exemption with it's kanabo. Modified to catch a sword we get jutte. I also heard that sai could be made dull on purpose to make it usable more like a baton. Would be interesting to see some techniques with these kinds of weapons.

@EldritchRoots 9 ай бұрын

I'd love to know his opinion on the kris. It strikes me as having an unusual guard, and I assume it was meant for parrying (the blade itself being more designed for stabbing than slashing), but I really know little, and would love to hear what an expert makes of it. Edit: it's a Javanese dagger with a wavy blade. The guard is asymmetrical with the larger part facing towards you, and the end of the handle curving away from you. I think I remember reading that when perfectly crafted they can ballance on their tip despite the asymetry.

@code066funkinbird3 10 ай бұрын

Seki sense pls try bisento or naginata for sometimes

@KateJohn2013England 10 ай бұрын

🙏👍

@janedagger 9 ай бұрын

You ever get a chance, pls, put a Langes Messer in his hands. I'd love to see what he'd make of that. ;)

@AnnaAnna-uc2ff 10 ай бұрын

THank you.

@narutofromdbz 9 ай бұрын

Review the Shogun series please

@noobcyclist1017 8 ай бұрын

Wheres the reaction to rurouni kenshin live action?

@newtypehuman 10 ай бұрын

Kenshin should have used a blunt sword .A blunt sword is more effective than sakabuto ? I think sensei woud agree

@jackmcslay 10 ай бұрын

Kenshin needed the sharp edge multiple times throughout the series, for instance, cutting off fuses of bombs in mid-ar

@XyzyX154 9 ай бұрын

1:20 Wow

@alexanderkstrauss9943 10 ай бұрын

🤯Could you IMAGINE a better KOBUDO channel or INSTRUCTOR? ❤🔥❤🔥❤

@warrikata 10 ай бұрын

Nope! ❤️

@alexanderkstrauss9943 10 ай бұрын

@@warrikata それが真実です 🙏❤️‍🔥🔥

@lestradewilson2962 5 ай бұрын

Please review Sasuke Uchiha's Sword of Kusanagi/ grass cutter sword.

@manzokuichigo7764 10 ай бұрын

Are there any techniques of Taijutsu that can be combined with Shunjo techniques?

@TheCCBoi 10 ай бұрын

I’m gonna try and use the last move in sparring.

@alanmurdock4319 9 ай бұрын

I would love to go to the classes. Unfortunately the price of the classes is the cheapest part. It would be thousands of dollars for plane tickets, hotel, and rental car.

@tabull8180 9 ай бұрын

But the experience could be priceless

@Nero_9000 10 ай бұрын

Sensei Seki, are we like ancestorolaly related to each other cause I finished watching rurouin Kenshin 2 and now I'm watching the legend ends, you uploading a video of the same title isn't a coincidence if you ask me

@RyanPerez-x1j 10 ай бұрын

❤

@juliusmanila7687 9 ай бұрын

Nice its wagakki band

@kdefensemartialarts8097 9 ай бұрын

👍

@lancelotaxton9143 9 ай бұрын

LiKE ODIN hanging in the worlds tree by one leg huh

@narutofromdbz 9 ай бұрын

The Shogun series have some really bad action sequences, the English guy has some thick plot armour so he never dies, but it's so demeaning to the Japanese samurai(s) and at one point a ninja.