This is by far the most detailed instruction on Battoh and Notoh. You described not only what you do, but also the reasons behind everything. Also, I respect that you didn't "show off" with flashy-fast movement that are often seen on KZread instruction. It tells how mature and focused you are. Btw, I should get those knee patches on my hakama, too! How clever!

I'm over 60 with no intention to fight or using swords, yet these martial arts videos keep popping up and I keep watching it till the end :).

@jackmaxfaxstudio8849

2 жыл бұрын

it is katana

@lorenzosteele2531

2 жыл бұрын

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

@brandonbentley5453

2 жыл бұрын

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

@laiyinquan8355

2 жыл бұрын

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

@thomashobbes8786

2 жыл бұрын

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

Thank you so much for the clear explanation and going through the reasons for each part of the safety process.

I'm also a Shinto Ryu learner in Vietnam and this video help me a lot for my practice at home. Thank you sensei!!

Just subbed, I like the way u describe how to do this. This is the best breakdown video I've seen to date, on this subject. I love martial arts, I love katanas, and I'm always interested in learning something different. .no style, no technique, is off the table. Except George dillman, and that whole mess of fakes. Lol!! Anyways thank u sir, and God bless, stay safe.

@paulfrank1777

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏. I hope you find this video series describing the principles of sword cutting beneficial. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZyA0a5mZMzgg9Y.html

@notthatbad8844

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Kim63145

2 жыл бұрын

Now teach me the breathing techniques

Thank you sensei Paul , I will be out in my backyard ASAP , working on the basics that you are demonstrating . Namaste brother !

@paulfrank1777

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZyA0a5mZMzgg9Y.html

This is honestly one of the most beautiful katanas I have ever seen. The dark green colour and the subtle sheen of the scabbard are glorious! Great instructional video too!

I would just like to thank him so much for being so patient with the way that he was explaining the details of how to be able to handle your sword 🙏

This is extremely useful! Thank you, sir.

Thank you, I bought a katana but don't know how to use it and wanted to learn how to fight with it until I saw your video and remembered about safety

@simonscardino4135

2 жыл бұрын

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

@jaalenwatson3032

2 жыл бұрын

Yea turns out these things pretty dangerous right?

Thank you, sir

Lee Valley sells very thin wooden business card blanks which are fantastic for cutting up and "shimming" loose saya or tsuka.

Excellent instructions, it was well paced out with all the right details. Thank you

Your a master. Thanks for taking your time to explain sensei.

Very well done brother thanks for sharing, very helpful ❤️🗡🤺😎🔥

Great and clear instructions, hope all see and learn . seen some horrible dangerous sword handling here on KZread , haha

@hmuphilly9129

3 жыл бұрын

Because 1 they are stupid 2 weebos

@vinnieboombotz2001

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.🤣

@vinnieboombotz2001

3 жыл бұрын

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

Very interesting for sure, Paul.

This is a very profound tutorial - thank you.

Yeah. I had 4 stitches after I unsheathed a knife in a store holding my thumb where the blade was... I never felt so dumb and never bled that much. I'm a bit scared of my katana that's in the way to me now, but I think I learned my lesson.

Thank you! I am new to this & happy I came across your video!

it's 2:31am and I've decided to learn katana fighting style even tho i don't have a katana neither i can afford it

Thank you for your teaching I appreciate that I learned a lot from you where can I get my katana fix the handle needs to be rewrapped thank you

Great! Now I just need a katana

I feel like I owe this man money after watching this video. Damn thank you this is very educational.

@paulfrank1777

11 ай бұрын

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.kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZyA0a5mZMzgg9Y.htmlsi=OOB_FGjLsa8N_RaK

Nice katana very beautyfull

top-notch teaching as always

Number One safety tip for beginners....order your sword unsharpened. Free tech tip!

Nice basics. No superfluous movements.

Thank you very informative and helpful.

Thank you, this is very helpful.

Thank you! That's really useful information.

I AM THE STORM THAT IS APPOAAAAAACHIIIING, PROVOOOOOOKING

You are an excellent teacher.

awesome, thanks for the tips it was so helpfull for me, I traing ATA Taekwondo and we train with Gumdo.

i had no idea the art of drawing a katana from its scabbard was so technical

It would be verry helpful if you could do the same thing but with armor on . I am having trouble when i have the Do on me .and because of the fukigaeshi of the kabuto some moves are kind a restricted .

What was that one move were you doing the katana around your hand then hit it? That was really cool and quick, honestly awesome video I learned a lot thanks!

@misterkami2

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a tutorial on the chiburi. kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5uVzbyIm8uxlJc.html

great explanation and awesome koshirae

Can you please make a video showing how to tie the belt around your waist correctly, I've had this question since I discovered the katana, thank you, bye

@paulfrank1777

11 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZhky7qdndvHk7g.htmlsi=R8Wj7-ypwG-Fk8s7

I’m practicing with Shinobu Kocho’s katana from demon slayer and it’s very light weight. I have a katana that has the full edge of the blade but Shinobu Kocho’s is easier to practice with.

@TulipsxJasmines

3 жыл бұрын

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

A lot of instructors suggest to use light gloves ( without fingers) when you just begin to train. Also if your training ALONE by only watching videos on internet- get a full set of clothes where none of your body parts are exposed, don't do it half naked. Safety glasses can also be worn if your a beginner.

Very informative ❤️

i thought that touching the katana with your hands can cause rusting but you touch it alot in the video

That spin/flip you do before resheathing is amazing. Tutorial onnthat spin please! Ty.

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a lot of requests on what you’re describing as the Here is a tutorial on the chiburi. kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5uVzbyIm8uxlJc.html

Where was your sword made? Looks great.

@paulfrank1777

3 жыл бұрын

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.

Great instruction and demo!

THX Maester 🗡️👍

i'm really not sure you should be pinching the blade at any point. generally it's not a good idea, for reasons you explained. but also it's not a good idea because any oil and moisture from your hand will then be sheathed along with the blade now, so it will be oxidising inside the scabbard. next time you pull it out, it may already be rusting. also, if you maintain it regularly, then the oil is coating the blade, so regardless of you pinching it, it will slide right out of your hands. sheathing the sword already puts grease and moisture from your hand on the mune, which is just how it is, but at least it's not on the side / edge. i do like the instructions and it's safer than the average recommendations, but if you teach it this way, they'll have to unlearn this method as they get more comfortable handling the sword.

@paulfrank1777

Жыл бұрын

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.

@_vindicator_

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

Good day Frank, interesting and educative video. One question: What kind of katana is the one you show in this video? Thanks in advance.

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

It was custom made by Randy Black in Phoenix Arizona

@captainolivierlevasseur5763

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulfrank1777 many thanks!

Whats the rig in the bagground for ? With the leather things

@paulfrank1777

29 күн бұрын

They use it in the karate class

The part I don't get is they say you aren't supposed to touch a blade with your skin. Either its oiled and you get oil all over your hand, or its not and the oil from your skin tarnishes the blade.

@paulfrank1777

2 ай бұрын

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.

Thaaaaaaaaank bk I'm a biggener but it helpful and what if you try to put in back your katana but you cut yourself instead of putting it back without knowing where you are putting it? ☠️☠️☠️ And we catch the blade for pull of the blood I think

I'm curious, why do you hit the handle before putting the katana away?

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

The spin and hit his call Chiburi which is explained in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5uVzbyIm8uxlJc.html

Does your tsuba not work?

Thank you

Overall, a pretty good video on katana basics for beginners though I do have 2 comments. I prefer students train with a non-sharpened alloy blade (iaito) so they will learn the proper use of the thumb as the initial movement of the draw. In addition, most alloy iaitos are a little heavier than a live katana (but not as light as the play katanas that are so prevalent in sport karate competition today) so they help strengthen the wrists and forearms in practice. I also believe that if the katana falls out of the saya when inverted, there's something wrong with the fit between the habaki (blade collar) and the koiguchi (mouth of the saya). It should be a fairly tight fit, requiring that initial push from the thumb to draw,

@_vindicator_

Жыл бұрын

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).

I don’t know why but all of what you have showed is awfully familiar to me,,some memories can never fade,, I use left finger to secure the blade into saya/scabbard..Can we talk about Wakizashi,it’s very interesting in close encounter…

Thank you know I can use my sword even though there's nothing to use it on

Actually curious as to what company to order a well crafted and balanced sword?

The first video was titled how to use katana like samurai, And this was the second video I guess you can see who has better educational content

I will say ahead of time I am no expert or even an adept user of a sword. That being said, personally I find that using a dull or toy katana of similar weight is better to start with training on popping the sword out and cutting the thumb would not be a problem then. That is how I did it and now I use razor sharp blades and never touch my thumb but it depends on what the individual prefers

Wow that sword breaking through the sheath into the holding hands will be a bad day at the hospital getting stitches!! I'm so glad you're explaining these things because immature practitioners can really cause harm to themselves easily workout not knowing. Where are you located Paul? I would live to learn swordsmanship.

@paulfrank1777

3 жыл бұрын

Edmond Oklahoma. Where are you located?

Alternative title : how to pull of a katana

Is that green leather ito on your tsuka

@paulfrank1777

5 ай бұрын

No. Regular material wrap

Who else came here to get Tanjiro’s sword and learn how to wield it without killing anyone by accident 😂

@Hatie_Watie

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely educational though

@zhiyuan238

Жыл бұрын

me

Which knot do you have the sheath

I just hold the saya and have my thumb on the side of tsuba so not on the middle but side it works for me.

@paulfrank1777

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@hmuphilly9129

3 жыл бұрын

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

ummm.... your sword is not supposed to slide out easily like that. Get that thing serviced before you get someone hurt.

At age 65 I am getting my first Katana not to be using or fighting but just to enjoy but if there is someone in West Kentucky who knows about this I would like to talk to them.

@AlastorAltruistGaming

2 жыл бұрын

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.

My Katana has a tight fit in the Saya, so it's not going to fall out, and it requires force to remove

@vinnieboombotz2001

3 жыл бұрын

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

@darque1860

3 жыл бұрын

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

All relative

9.14 wait wait

Explain that lil moment before putting back the sword.

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a tutorial on the chiburi. kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5uVzbyIm8uxlJc.html

You say "ergonomically" an awful lot haha xD We don't need no Albert Hoffman/ Timothy Leary/Hunter S Thompson like facades while weilding something that can kill us instantly.. I'll lay off the ergot and its by-products, doumo arigatou gozamimashita-DA (Yoooo - for emphasis - )

I really wanna learn to use swords and specially katana but i think there's nothing like this in my country 💔

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you live?

@drhannibal7737

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulfrank1777 Egypt

The number of times I said that’s what she said in this video is uncountable lol

What is your katana ?

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

Custom made by Randy Black in Phoenix Arizona

is that a custom katana? i love the jaded color

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

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

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

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

Forgive me for another question, but are you in a kendogi? I heard a Kendogi is very resistant to the training and rigors and that some practitioners wear it for even iaido training.

@paulfrank1777

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@hmuphilly9129

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@hmuphilly9129

3 жыл бұрын

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

@paulfrank1777

3 жыл бұрын

@@hmuphilly9129 2021 should get better.

@hmuphilly9129

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulfrank1777 hope you are right

1:35 - 1:41 damn so the animes are true!!

Habaki not working?

@paulfrank1777

3 жыл бұрын

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

ayee

like

I thought it was good practice yo never touch the blade of a samurai sword ?🤔

I felt sleepy

The spin the the katana with a beginner . Is not a idea. You are going get someone cutted

if a samurai sword simply falls out of the scabbard, buy a new sword, swords are not meant to simply fall out of the scabbard, swords should be drawn easily yes but on japanese samurai swords you are supposed to have a really tight fit and doctrine is such that to draw the sword you assist with your thumb by pushing on the tsuba. plaese stop buying crappy samurai swords, yes they may be works of art but a sword is supposed to be used as a sword and act like a sword. if fit and finish is not correct then you have just a piece of scrap metal

This video is pretty scary. I don't suggest trying to catch a sword that is falling! So many safety issues in this video. I suggest moving to another.

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

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.

I type in “How to use a Katana” white people trying to explain someone else heritage pop up… I type in how to dread my hair.. white people trying to explain someone else heritage pop up… the true lizard people.

He touch the sword with his fingers don't trust him.

Yo Sase is watching

Man your video starts with serious confusion youre risking the beginners no fingers go near the blade thats the rule going into the detail gets everyone confused no fingers near the blade thats it omfg

Finnaly i can be a demon slayer

everything you showed was just so wrong dude

@paulfrank1777

Жыл бұрын

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

@young7783

Жыл бұрын

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

Your drawing technique makes no sense because not only are you reaching way to far forward with your drawing hand making it impossible to slash while drawing you also came up at the end with the spine of the blade facing your opponent and your hand was holding the sword like you were going to stab downward, so as demonstration it was way bad and makes me think you have no clue as to what your saying or you need to practice a lot more. P.S. if your sword is falling out of the scabbard it's to loose, the Habaki should fit into the mouth of the saya snuggly to prevent that and that is why you push against the tsuba with the thumb of your non drawing hand the break it loose from the saya and how many times are you going to switch your grip? I counted at least twice, if your going to demonstrate do it the same way you would draw in a fight. Go watch Ask Shogo

@paulfrank1777

2 жыл бұрын

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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqNs0rafY6TMirA.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.