So yeah.. this answered my question. I wanted a sword that was unable to cut. I kept thinking metal.. and then I see your video and I see wood. Absolutely perfect for what I need.
@MrPW20093 жыл бұрын
All good points. I'd suggest that making sure the habaki fits correctly, the mekugi is secure and that the maki ito doesn't move are also important points. Cheap swords often fail on at least one of these.
@hmuphilly91293 жыл бұрын
my cheap iaito was surprisingly built strong. but the issue is with the saya kurigata is breaking off and I dont know why or how.
@notanotherswordreviewchann49013 жыл бұрын
I've had more luck with the cheap brands than anything with the expensive ones. But word to the wise. All swords from china are all milled in the same place and these sites that customize only take blanks and do the work to your customization. So their prices are all over the place and entirely inconsistent. They take whatever you're willing to pay so for those who spend hundreds or thousands on a sword that would have cost a couple hundred, your paying a dumb buyer fee. All their "forges" do this. So you can get some good stuff cheap but it's real hit or miss. For the realest thing closest to a nihonto that one would want to use and won't break the bank, look to Motohara/Evolution Blades. Base out of South Korea. Excellent working katana.
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
Can't agree more, this is why we only buy Iaito from Tozando, as far as a live blades, I don't recommend anyone else anymore.
@williamavery91853 жыл бұрын
Many true nihonto especially koto blades are like holding a feather. Only the tsuba changes the weight and balance.
@althesmith Жыл бұрын
A good sword isn't cheap and a cheap sword isn't good. I've been making (western style) blades for over 25 years and still get asked "Why is it so expensive when I can buy a bar of steel for less than a twentieth of the cost?" I tell them to go ahead and buy a bar of high quality steel, then try making a blade themselves.
@howareu45493 жыл бұрын
people want the sharp ones for killing not training.
@tsugikuniyoriichi223 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for saying this i bought a 200 dollar katana and it felt heavy compared to the ones I used to use in the dojo back in Cuba, honestly I thought I got weaker or maybe we didn't have a real one back then, but i apparently my instincts were right, thanks for the explanation.
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@caspacz82713 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy where does one buy a quality battle ready katana and other equipment of that nature so far best site I found is kultofathena
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
@@caspacz8271 sorry for the late reply, I will be doing some blade reviews soon .
@jedy56582 жыл бұрын
Hahhahahahhah modern Yoriichi is still learning swordsmanship
@Kane-ez Жыл бұрын
Screw 🎉
@memed58313 жыл бұрын
my training sword hasn’t arrived yet so i am using the replica that i have available.
@cameronbeck72383 жыл бұрын
Before I clicked on this video I had tozando in my mind and thought that you were gonna name them. They’re made in Gifu prefecture in Japan, which on its own is an awesome point of the company considering most iaito that price are both Chinese and lower quality. Easily the best (might as well be the only) iaito company out there.
@XMetalChefX2 жыл бұрын
Everyone: Under 300 not a good one... Moderator: Ronin Katana has entered the chat
@michaelrs80103 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making other relevant points. I went on Sword Buyer's Guide Forum asking about iliato recommendations and a general inquiry of why not just get a blunted sword from one of the "drop-down menu vendors" that sell swords from China for about $75-$150. Most of the answers concentrate on sword quality, which you also briefly went over here, but none of them mentioned the biomechanical aspect of it as you did. Very useful point. Thanks for the video.
@thedukeofskull13833 жыл бұрын
It is always good to hear from a real Sensi. I have studied and taught Chinese "Kung Fu" for 43 years and have seen some over time just in it for the money. One thing I teach is that if you get a sword and it needs the furniture polished or something because you received it dull. Then your polishing the sword yourself will make the sword more apart of you, or more yours. As it does when you constantly practice with it.
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
I agree, and thanks for reaching out. Appreciate that
@glowindark6411 ай бұрын
Do you do kung fu for self defence?
@jedeckert95253 жыл бұрын
To me, Hanwei has quality swords at a reasonable price. They have great balance and are affordable.
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
Yes they do, I've seen a few of them over the years
@sanpogiri3 жыл бұрын
I have earned Sandan in MJER. Not sure I entirely agree with you about a steel sword. My shinkens are steel and so are on the heavy side, but that's what you cut with. I used a steel iaito for many years. That being said, my favorite iaito is a custom made alloy iaito I bought directly from Tozando's forge. Can't remember the name and it was long enough ago that I can't fine any paperwork. Minotaka maybe? Custom length blade and tsuka, custom menuki, etc. I bought it because it was lighter. lol
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
Bill D, You probably have a proper cut technique, as a beginner usually does not. So this means they can certainly cause an injury IF the sword is cheap and not balanced proper. (And I like my Tozando blades for the same reason lol) Thanks for chiming in!!
@maskedfishing7168Күн бұрын
Any suggestions for a more budget friendly iaito?
@korna5556 ай бұрын
İnce kılıç işe yaramaz. Kalın olması lazım. Teneke kılıçlar çöptür İyi bir samuray kılıcı kalınlığı sanırım 1 cm olmalıdır.
@thomaswhite28023 жыл бұрын
I have only heard good reviews about Tozando
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
Yup good company
@thomaswhite28023 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy I saw Tozando a while ago and was impressed, to be honest I train at home with Ryujin and have no complaints with the quality of them. I was curious to hear about Tozando so this was helpful, thanks
@huntergalligos47923 жыл бұрын
I just ordered a carbon steel sword from fire and steel in Canada and it was only 128 CA and its awesome, I would recommend it
@mrm66963 жыл бұрын
Hey, so I don’t mean to be a nuisance but would you have any clue about whether the website “swords of northshire” can make a quality blade? I was thinking about ordering a custom blade (obviously it’s not going to truly be a custom blade) from their website for roughly $280. Would love your input.
@The_Shadow_Gaming7 ай бұрын
I know I'm 2 years late but I've bought 2 different swords and both have been awesome quality they feel good and aren't heavy
@rottvang3 жыл бұрын
All my swords are put away in display. I only maintenance them. I prefer to carry my bokken instead. It's just as formidable to me as a steel sword. You are right the bokken is the way.
@user-bm3ts2ql6s2 ай бұрын
There is one broker in America which delivers beautiful custom Japanese made zinc alloy iaitos. They are made by the same blade maker in Japan who makes for Tonzando. They company is called swordstore. Having said that they are about the same price as Tonzando.
@halkross98963 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good advice.
@dzl85962 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the timely video, sensei. I'm going to Kyoto this week and Tozando is on my list of places to look for my first iaito.
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@JesusGonzalez-lu5pf2 жыл бұрын
good video, i was about to write you off about halfway through and then you outlined the difference between steel and aluminum iaito and the different styles. I practice Toyama Ryu so we do iaido/battodo and in my dojo aluminum iaito are discouraged because they're so light. we train with steel to match our shinken as closely as possible to do tameshigiri. great video thank you for spreading good info out there and hopefully encouraging more folks to pick up martial arts
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much
@azarelthecreator7098Ай бұрын
I may be of a different breed but ive always been under the belief that if i dont use a sharp sword from the start i will never learn to respect its ability to harm me. so i only train with sharpened swords. If it cant hurt me i know it cant and i will use it accordingly. If i know it can harm me i will be far more careful when using it and learn proper safety.
@whitehorsemilitia3 жыл бұрын
From my understanding, a Katana traditionally weighs between 1.1kg and 1.5kg, my Katana is 1.3kg which is the standard weight so if you have anything that is less than 1.1kg or more than 1.5kg, then it's not ideal for practice or combat.
@taccntb434510 күн бұрын
You practice with an iaito first and they are half to 3/4 the weight of a standard katana unless you were to have it custom made.
@Hiwa2703 жыл бұрын
The swords are very expensive 😔
@gozzblade3 жыл бұрын
U should choose properly my dear,if the real tamahagane katana of coursea bit expensive ,Its better to use for practice and combat.... Go to Lyuesword KZbin channel they have a lot of tamahagane Katana... Shinobu Kochou use tamahagane steel too.....
@whoisfallwme3 жыл бұрын
I told my father to buy it for me and he doesn't understand katanas / swords, he bought me TETTO KABUTOWARI. And I had to buy a new one so it wasn't that big problem.
@TheFrog7672 жыл бұрын
Relevant information 🥂👏👏 about body movements and weight of the weapon
@Mist3rData2 жыл бұрын
This is very informative, thank you.
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@thelivingcat02103 жыл бұрын
It certainly helps to know a guy. My Sensei managed to order me a awesome custom made lightweight mogito with a nice red sanded lacquer on the same and suede leather tsukaito among other nice features for a really low price (please excuse me if I sound like I’m bragging, I just got my hands on it today and am really exited about it)
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
I would be bragging too! Best of luck with it!
@thelivingcat02103 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy thank you
@Keithphotorama Жыл бұрын
I live in small town in North Carolina and there is no Iaido school anywhere nearby, so I am self taught via KZbin. I got my first Iaito $700 from Tozando as recommended. It weighs I believe 1.75 lbs and I have nothing to compare it with, so I assume it’s light weight? Use it almost every day and never had any muscle injuries. Therefore, I am hoping I made the right choice, even as I enjoy using it.
@happytrails1963 Жыл бұрын
How is online lessons, is there much good content to learn? Finding myself in same boats there are no local places to learn.
@akmhdi36263 жыл бұрын
Hey new subcriber from Malaysia here. Very helful tips. But umm, i founded a facebook page that sells a stainless steel katana and it has been sharpened. I guess i need to buy a boken for practice.
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
If it's cheap, than it's cheaply made
@DedicatedSpirit8 Жыл бұрын
I made the mistake of investing 1000+ into a katana and wakizashi... Biggest mistake. Just feeling the tsuka you can feel the cheapness. I've since started iaido and ordered my first iaito off of tozando. I wish I would've seen this video or met my sensei before I ever spent the money.
@TheBudoAcademy Жыл бұрын
Best of luck in your training! Thanks for reaching out!
@crappo84593 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@paulfrank17773 жыл бұрын
Good advice.
@josephmclaughlin56883 жыл бұрын
I wish i could pick one up. I'm 17 so i only have a wooden one.
@hmuphilly91293 жыл бұрын
use that wooden one like master learning how to hold it correctly etc.
@MrDoncarnage7 ай бұрын
Tozando is the best in Japan for general purpose training. They are very good and liked in Japan too. Its not just a dealer its a manufacture too. They make what they sell
@mosama223 жыл бұрын
As a beginner def. yes, but in the end you suppose to be a sword-man, which means sooner or later you must move to steel sword, just make sure it is unsharpened and was made by a good sword smith, unless you taking this for fun or a hobby, then continue with light sword. And thank you again for another beautiful video.
@ItsNotMeItsYou007 Жыл бұрын
What else could this be but fun or a hobby? Practicing for WW4? LOL
@mosama22 Жыл бұрын
@@ItsNotMeItsYou007 You can continue even using a bokken if you like. But what is the fun in a hobby if you didn't keep improve or add something new / challenge every while? N.B. high dans in many of Iaijetsu / Iaido and even Kendo (katas) schools will allow your testing only with a shinken.
@ItsNotMeItsYou007 Жыл бұрын
@@mosama22 My point was that it is for fun or a hobby no matter what kind of sword you buy. Even if you buy a sharp sword to cut mats it is still a hobby and for fun. That is unless you figure out how to get paid.
@maskedfishing716811 күн бұрын
What length would you recommend for a beginner?
@TheBudoAcademy11 күн бұрын
@@maskedfishing7168 depends on your height
@maskedfishing716811 күн бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy 6 foot
@TheBudoAcademy11 күн бұрын
@@maskedfishing7168 28 inches for a beginner. Non sharp
@rikchong2 жыл бұрын
Sound advice sir. Thanks for not selling bullshit (fair amount of that here on KZbin). Tozando is also my recommendation.
@johnbravo10052 жыл бұрын
Your description is misleading. I clicked it thinking you were going to talk about real swords
@Hammerli2802 жыл бұрын
Regardless of what sword art you are practicing, good swords cost money. The big headache with cheap swords is distal taper...the thickness of the blade should decrease toward the tip. In both depth and width. Cheap swords don't have this.
@williamreece57633 жыл бұрын
Swords of northshire has amazing swords and you can fully customize what you want. But then again I’m just beginning in this kind of thing so you may wanna do your own research but right now i would fully recommend swords of northshire
@danielanderson92542 жыл бұрын
Tozondo is this the right spelling for the company that sale a good practice sword? I apprecaite what you explained in this video
@NuevaDelJapon2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend seido Jisei iaitos?
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
Yes, anything from them will be good quality,
@ShepherdsSheepdog2 жыл бұрын
Iado? Who cares about the quality of the "sword"?
@harry52512 жыл бұрын
Tanjiro Demon Slayer Sword from fire and steel. 'battle ready'
@HDeemand Жыл бұрын
My son is looking at enrolling iaido class and looking to buy in tozando. Is there recommended blade length for ~5’’ 7’?
@TheBudoAcademy Жыл бұрын
That's a smaller length blade. I would ask his teacher.if you have an issue with that just contact me through the dojo email. Iaikempo@gmail.com
@HDeemand Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy i will ask his sensei otherwise i will reach out to you further. Thank you!
@TheBudoAcademy Жыл бұрын
@@HDeemand you bet
@jgaworski12 жыл бұрын
also the quality of the steel and less and less impurities will have it weighing way less
@panoctic2 жыл бұрын
i think if i wanna start i will stick to the bokken in a plastic saya lol. problem i heard is that the kurigata kinda snaps in the plastic saya
@hmuphilly91293 жыл бұрын
The cold steel bokken is said to weigh a actual katana i bought one and its heavy but to ne its good to build strength
@hmuphilly91293 жыл бұрын
@Dstroke I feel its heavier than an actual katana and the cold steel is blade bokken heavy
@hmuphilly91293 жыл бұрын
@Dstroke whats the balance for katanas not made in japan?
@hmuphilly91293 жыл бұрын
@Dstroke imagine you somehow knock down a tatami pole just the weight of a very heavy iaito sword
@hmuphilly91293 жыл бұрын
@Dstroke well not all of them for some reason some chinese companies decided to make 1045 steel 1050 1065 steel ones with... somewhat sharp tips sold on amazon
@AlbinoBread-zm5ef3 жыл бұрын
Hmm i have 2 katanas that are 125 dollars
@mister31353 жыл бұрын
I didn’t find the practice katana you had in the video
@Εξόνιο2 жыл бұрын
Hello Budo Academy and thank you for the video!! I would like to ask you a question..A cutting sword of 1,180 grammars weight is considered heavy or not?
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
No but, I would not go much heavier than that. Tozando's heavier blades are about that weight. You should be ok. Thanks for reaching out
@Εξόνιο2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy Thank you very much for your opinion and advice!!
@Εξόνιο2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy I found another katana sword,110 Euros more expensive but less heavy! 1068 grammars i think it's better than 1,180!!
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
@@Εξόνιο good for you. You should give our distance program a try, you may enjoy it. Www.thebudoacademy.com
@AlfaNOmga202 жыл бұрын
Are those aluminum lightweight swords realisiticly battle ready? Why would somebody want to dedicate themselves to a discipline thats basically fraudulant since theres a technique aquired by cheating from a damascus to an aluminum alloy thats not sharp nor could it protect you from an attacker if you found yourself in need of battle outside the sheathe? I mean no disrespect, i am curious as to the training with no real expectation of ever being prepared. I understand the self growth and walking in the footsteps of great warriors but not as carrying on a tradition alone of learning the strict discipline only to carry a mock weapon? I would want to actually build the muscles which actually rely on battle form. Ofcourse i may be wrong assuming aluminum alloy swords are capable weaponry. That is my main question. Thank you for your i struction. I did appreciate the time you took to enlighten the public. Cheers -James F.
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
An excellent question, when you look into these arts more, You will find that there is a lot more to the art than how realistic the weapon is. That's not to say steel Iaito are available to the practitioner that does wish to use one. However if a beginner starts with one, there is much more potential for self injury from poor technique. Shoulders, back ,knees and tendons can be injured with a heavier blade. And we all have to go to work tommorow ....
@bigchiponmyshoulder7573 Жыл бұрын
What happens when you want to progress to a heavier steel sword? You may have gained good technique but possibly unable to use this as you're not strong enough?
@TheBudoAcademy Жыл бұрын
This is a good question but no body likes the answer lol. So once you have developed good technique, your body will absolutely know how to handle a heavier steel Iaito. I myself own a couple of steel swords. And if I used them from the beginning, I would never have developed good technique to use them. So it takes a long time! ( that's why folks don't like the answer)
@owenvanderweele11253 жыл бұрын
Is the company TrueKatana good? They have a lot of swords of various price ranges
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
I don't know, sorry
@waynec99233 жыл бұрын
I agree tozando and minosaka are top notch I bought a Paul Chen before I bought my tozando it was supposed to be a state of the art iato it was like a very heavy crow bar absolute waste of money
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
I agree, years ago Chen made good stuff, but not anymore. It's tough to beat tozando for the price
@medievilassassin Жыл бұрын
Nine circles make really good Iaito blades steel and alloy
@TheBudoAcademy Жыл бұрын
Yes they do. My UK friends use them
@akarimomo92193 жыл бұрын
Damn it,I live in asia and there are no price of my country currency but it wont stop me from buying it and thanks for the information
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, glad we are helping
@grahamwyman14252 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am Looking at a Nosyudo, do you know anything about this brand?
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
yes I believe they are avail from Nine circles. It's gets our stamp of approval!
@mister31353 жыл бұрын
In the website
@drimdar3 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the one you recommend? The link for the specific one still has multiple ones?
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
Any sword from Tozando is a good buy. Most of us have the Minosaka model
@funkmonkeyfun2 жыл бұрын
Wooden bokken, musashi silver series next, they run from $100 to $200 and you get a 1060 clay tempered katana, perfect for entry level cutting. I own a few Musashi katana and they have not let me down yet, blades are still true and the fittings are still tight after a few years of use, I can not recommend them enough. I wouldn’t ever recommend you run out and buy a $500 plus katana as your first sword until you develop skill and passion, that’s kind of like recommending somone buy a corvette as their first car, not very smart.
@410cultivar Жыл бұрын
Then buy a bokken. You're insane swinging around a sub 300$ sword with other people around.
@funkmonkeyfun Жыл бұрын
@@410cultivar riteeeee…?????
@ammarstrutchen2359 Жыл бұрын
I guess I got lucky 4 times on Amazon with my orders but I did do my homework before selecting
@NuevaDelJapon2 жыл бұрын
do you recommend yamato budogu iaito?
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are fine.
@zackkurs91342 жыл бұрын
Best video by far on here about this stuff. Ty
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
No Thank you!
@ezioadonis80393 жыл бұрын
$500 for an iaito ? Lol 😂 oh man $200 for a saya ?
@anotakudetective15463 жыл бұрын
That says costs more than the custom katana I want to get from hanbon 😂
@MarimoTv Жыл бұрын
Great video! Would you recommend a Habahiro (heavyweight blade) to a Iaidō beginner? Above 2.45 Shaku there are only Habahiro blades at Tozando
@TheBudoAcademy Жыл бұрын
Ahhh no a standard weight would be best
@MarimoTv Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy thx for your response. I am 6 ft tall and the standard blade goes only till 2,45 Shaku.. isn‘t it a bit short for me?
@TheBudoAcademy Жыл бұрын
@@MarimoTv im 6 foot, I use a 245
@MarimoTv Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy thx for your response 🙇🏽♂️ ..i will than also get a 2.45 Iaitō
@marcypink9972 жыл бұрын
Is E-Bogu good? I just bought a Japanese made Iaito from them for like 865...😅
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
Yeah great supplier for most things. But their iaito are overpriced
@marcypink9972 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy Damn had a feeling. I start Iaido class on Sunday and didn't want to wait for the customs from Japan but I will definitely go with Tozando for all future purchases. Thank you
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
@@marcypink997 np. Tozando is the best bang for your buck
@bigguns8453 жыл бұрын
can someone put the exact link of the practice sword, there are so many swords on the website I dont want to get the wrong one
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
tozandoshop.com/products/deluxe-bokuto
@bigguns8453 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply, but i was asking for the sword you show at the end, not the wooden one you send me
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
tozandoshop.com/collections/minosaka-iaito
@praiseyahwehandyeshua65433 жыл бұрын
Should I buy a wakazashi? Or is that just for if you lost your sword
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
Not needed for our style.
@praiseyahwehandyeshua65433 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy ok thank you
@fennixshark2584 Жыл бұрын
What do you think about the Hanwei practical Wakizashi?
@TheBudoAcademy Жыл бұрын
I've never held one. But the company does make a decent product. If it's a live blade I don't recommend it for beginner Iai.
@fennixshark2584 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy thank you very much for the quick response. I appreciate it! I was just confused because it says practical in the name, but it came with a tag that says it’s for display use only. Is that normal?
@TheBudoAcademy Жыл бұрын
@@fennixshark2584 if that's what it says . Then I would just display it.
@fennixshark2584 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy thank you again! I just began watching some of your videos and they are really interesting and giving me a new perspective on swords!
@TheBudoAcademy Жыл бұрын
@@fennixshark2584 thanks very much. Feel free to check out our distance programs. We have a whole lot more for you! Thanks for reaching out! Www.patreon.com/budo
@francoismorin87213 жыл бұрын
A traditional Katana was not made of quality steel like today. This is why they folded it so much to compensate. So MAYBE in TRADITIONAL Iado, it has more to do qith the quality of the balance of the sword. I respect all this sensei says here, but if you want to go traditional, you will be wearing a slightly heavier sword. Now, I also want to use plastic polypropylène bokken. I just ordered one because I want to start practicing japenese sword again. It is new technologies. So going traditional is not always the most logical thing to do. I just wanted to point out not to be tricked in believing samourais had modern equivalent sword weight wise. So maybe you should practice with lighter then go to heavier for some occasion if you want to be traditional. Again with all respect, because I do not have the skills of the Budo academy sensei.
@jaidenrocha55122 жыл бұрын
What do you think about sato swords?
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of them
@jaidenrocha55122 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy They make katanas that cut, and the prices arent too bad.
@TheBudoAcademy2 жыл бұрын
@@jaidenrocha5512 I'll check em out
@jaidenrocha55122 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy Thanks.
@shadowcastre3 жыл бұрын
Question... No one really ever wants to give me a straight answer. Is there a direct relationship between length/weight of blade to one's body height & weight? I ask because the average Japanese man is only 5'6" and wields an average blade length of 28 inches. At 6'5" & 230#, this size feels small and toy like in my hands. Thanks for the video...
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely!, You need to figure how long the blade needs to be, It also depends on the art. Our particular dojo measures it this way: Standing upright hold the sword in your hand, point the sword to the floor next to your leg, the tip should be just below your ankle bone. If it scrapes the floor, it's too long.
@shadowcastre3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy Thanks...
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
@@shadowcastre you bet
@markusdummer48193 жыл бұрын
Hello. If you order a Katana in Japan, that is specially made for you, then they produce it regarding to your Body measurements. I think the weight will regard to the dimensions /length of the katana / Iaito.
@marcosgarcia-tornel46773 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy Can emphasis the "depends on the art part", in the style I practice, it should touch the floor about one fist in front of your foot (so a little longer than usual). So, as always, the answer is "ask your sensei".
@hmuphilly91293 жыл бұрын
What is your opinion about the Cold Steel trainers well specifically the bokken that is made and to feel like using an actual katana?
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
I would have to have one in my hand.
@hmuphilly91293 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudoAcademy Understood.
@tengu1903 жыл бұрын
Why I inspect everything that a student buys. Especially new students who have gear. I've rejected shinai and bokken they have due to it being crap. Swordstore offers steel iaito.
@jacquelinefrank14533 жыл бұрын
is it ok if you have a colored blade?
@snowtail19513 жыл бұрын
I know that they're more for decoration and roleplay, but would a sword from TrueKatana be usable? Or are only their wooden swords recommended? Or none of their swords at all?
@TheBudoAcademy3 жыл бұрын
They seem like they are built well. I would need one in my hand to examine the weight distribution. They seem to be made of Steel. Other than that I couldn't comment. Most wooden swords are fine just keep an eye on wrist and forearm strain.
@jedeckert95253 жыл бұрын
I’ve bought one from true katana that claims to be t10 steel with a natural hamon. Hamon is acid etched so I’ll just assume blade is not t10. Balance is terrible, very forward heavy.
@schwann1453 жыл бұрын
So, just so I'm understanding properly, this vid is intended for beginners with imperfect or improper technique, yes? A steel sword of a proper weight and balance is fine for a more advanced student who knows proper technique? (Just sounds weird hearing you should learn sword cutting without learning the weight and feel of a sword, lol)