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Get in tge goddamn dojo man. Just try it ouy it will change your life

Universe telling you to take up a martial art. Trust me transforms your life. Relieve stress. And develop real ability! Best wishes friend.

@@jackmaxfaxstudio8849 Doesn't katana literally translates to knife/sabre in Japanese?

Sugawara Sensei is older than you, and better than any of us, so get on the floor!

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Thank you 🙏. I hope you find this video series describing the principles of sword cutting beneficial. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ac58oq9emc_eg6c.html

Lol

Now teach me the breathing techniques

I’m glad you found the information valuable. Here’s a series of four videos you might like. There’s many more on the channel.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ac58oq9emc_eg6c.htmlsi=OOB_FGjLsa8N_RaK

Safety is the first step. A bad handle of a sword could kill ppl, like a gun. So respect..!

Yea turns out these things pretty dangerous right?

I’ve had a lot of requests on what you’re describing as the Here is a tutorial on the chiburi. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y82Rnr2A0M6vlGg.html

Because 1 they are stupid 2 weebos

@@hmuphilly9129 Unfortunately, most people watching these videos are weebos. I can tell from the comments on the Japanese/sword video sites. They seem to be into anime, video games and likely are stuck in their parent’s basement.🤣

@@hmuphilly9129 See parthernnixx’s reply to get my point!😆

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It’s a form of chiburi; movements to take the blood off a blade before returning the blade to the saya (scabbard) There are many forms and this one is kaiten-chiburi which is often used in Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū, but also in other schools. In reality all chiburi have little effectivity in actually getting rid of blood on the blade. It will help with removing some junk that is left on the blade after a killing blow, but it will definitely require more cleaning to protect it from rust. Obviously, in training there is no blood. There is some interesting debate on why chiburi is practised and why certain forms are favoured by certain schools.

Here is a tutorial on the chiburi. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y82Rnr2A0M6vlGg.html

Edmond Oklahoma. Where are you located?

It was custom made by Randy Black in Phoenix Arizona

@@paulfrank1777 many thanks!

My sword was custom made by my good friend Randy Black Sensei out of Phoenix Arizona. Notice my saya transitions from black to green. I highly recommend his work.

Having a thumb on the tsuba is perfectly fine and most people practicing Iaido utilize only the thumb. Some older schools will use the index finger as well which gives you more control if someone is trying to take your sword away from you.

@@paulfrank1777 index finger on the tsuba? Now thats very interesting

No. Regular material wrap

The spin and hit his call Chiburi which is explained in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y82Rnr2A0M6vlGg.html

in iaido practice you sheathe and draw so much, and have to oil the blade so frequently, that it's a miracle if it doesn't slide out. what you say is true for a shinken, but i generally find that even a well-used katana has this issue (the older it is). the putting the finger on the tsuba is common practice in iaijutsu (better safe than sorry logic).

Im using a practice katana its like a rubber katana and has the same weight as an actual katana but it has no sheeth

That is true. Most people have an aluminum blade so it won’t cause any damage to touch the blade. When you’re beginning, obviously you touch the blade more so that you can get familiar with its position. Now I barely touch the mune of the blade when I train. You should take care of the blade by oiling each time you use it.

I’m 23 & will be getting my katana for the purposes of either self-defense, decor or both. I saw a shop that had a whole bunch of swords hanging on the wall, and because Ik katanas are pretty brittle anyway, I’ll keep it in limited use, while still showing home invaders that I mean business. I wouldn’t use it to kill, just to prove a point that my home is mine.

Yes. Randy Black out of Phoenix Arizona does excellent work and he customized my sword.

Randy Black Professional sword restoration and repair for antique and contemporary swords. Located in Phoenix, Arizona. katanarb@cox.net (602) 604-7920

I did not know they had specific Kendo gi’s? I bought that gi top maybe 10 years ago. I liked the interwoven fabric that was on the inside because it made it very comfortable and more breathable than most of the tops that are thicker. I really like the Gi top and wish I would’ve bought two because I’m not sure if the company is still in existence.

@@paulfrank1777 indeed the material is rough resistant that it can handle the rigors of kendo and an iaido keikogi is like a thinner material. Though i think a tetron gi is strong material for both kendo and iaido etc.

@@paulfrank1777 also wow 10 years go ill be happy if we can rewind 5 years ago because 2020 and 2021 are not going well

@@hmuphilly9129 2021 should get better.

@@paulfrank1777 hope you are right

Here is a tutorial on the chiburi. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y82Rnr2A0M6vlGg.html

If you are actually using your blade it will ultimately loosen. Don’t depend on that tight koiguchi to save your fingers.

Then just use ur thumb to perform an unlock, then do your draw. Thats what I do.

If someone tries to grab your sword and pull it out for the sole purpose of killing you, it would probably be best to pinch the blade which would slow it down a bit. hopefully you gain control before they pull it all the way out and catch you with your own sort. That’s a real good reason to pinch the blade.

@@paulfrank1777 there might be situations where you could try to pinch the blade, but the slipperyness and small contact surface would discourage me from going about it that way. if you did that for a tachi, maybe could grab it from the top with minimal injury but with the katana the edge is facing upwards, so if they already have a grab on your handle and pulling on it, trying to grab the edge (unless you're doing it from the bottom, whereby exposing your torso and throat, essentially leaning onto your own sword) is probably not going to stop them from pulling it, and i can only see a situation where they'll cut your palm or your thumb will be chopped off. if you grab from the bottom and don't use your thumb, then the problem is that they can just turn the edge towards your wrist to cut your artery. a counter to that is to swing the handle inwards by moving the mouth of the saya with your left arm so they lose grip, while stepping inwards with your left foot to follow the blade and at the same time grab their forearm with your right arm to lock their arm (you can also swap this to punching their face or stomach to force them to let go). you have access to their short sword and if you draw upwards to their throat, you can cut a carotid or wound their left side. even at worst, you'll force them to separate and they'll have to let go. another simple solution is to turn the saya down with all your power, essentially forcing them to kneel if they want to hang on to the handle, and then just knee them in the head if they haven't let go. however, as with iaijutsu the best practice is to reach for your handle first or only let go if everyone has been dispatched, it would be an unusual situation that they get to your tsuka before you do. obviously this is purely theoretical, as with general maintenance even just every couple weeks, you can avoid rust or contamination, so it comes down to a personal preference. me, personally, i'm wary around any sword edge and just from the existence of double edge swords am not a fan of grabbing any blades, as you can never be sure which side is safe. in the worst case, i would probably sacrifice the sword for keeping my left arm intact if it's already too far drawn.

Where do you live?

@@paulfrank1777 Egypt

Custom made by Randy Black in Phoenix Arizona

Definitely educational though

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Yes Over the years it has gotten loose and I just didn’t notice it since it happened so gradual.

I agree you shouldn’t try to grab a falling sword but a beginners reaction might be to grab the sword. So that’s why it’s better to hold your hands in the position I suggest in video so in case it slides out you don’t cut your thumb or have less of a chance of cutting your thumb.

If you wouldn’t mind making a video and correcting all of my mistakes?

@@paulfrank1777 There are already enough videos that show safer ways to hold and draw a katana, so I'll pass thx

Good detailed observations. The reach forward is to clear the sleeve so you can actually grab the sword without getting tangled in clothing. Normally I wouldn’t have added this step except for beginners need to learn to extending their arms out in front of them before they draw. Also, drawing out having the mune completely touching the scabbard was very purposeful because it teaches the beginner to pay close attention to feeling the process of the mune riding along the scabbard until the very end when it comes out. There are instances when you do want to draw in this manner as you can see at 50 seconds into this video I demonstrate a thrusting motion after the sword clears. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mtVoo7eXmKfKioE.html. I purposely Did not show correct drawing technique so students can work on Mune sensitivity while drawing. The position of the left hand is very important. In older styles if someone grabs your sword and tries to pull it out, if you have your thumb directly over the blade then you will react by cutting your thumb. But if you hold your fingers to the side (10 and 2 position) you may have a chance to grab and pinch the blade and keep someone from taking your sword. It is also a safety movement which was my emphasis in the video in case somebody’s sword accidentally falls out they have their fingers in a better position and they will hopefully pinch the blade if they react instead of cutting their thumb open.