Street Sword: Practical Use of the Long Blade for Self-Defense

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Street sword is the only kind of sword. You wouldn't use it indoors.
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0:00 - Intro
3:38 - How to Grip
4:00 - Basic Strikes
6:23 - Playing Defense
7:18 - Drawing your Sword
8:22 - Gun and Sword

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  • @JamesTullos
    @JamesTullos3 ай бұрын

    I know I said I would have this out a few months ago, but Elmore-Sensei's teachings took a long time to grasp.

  • @nicole7884

    @nicole7884

    3 ай бұрын

    😮 we are honoured for your teachings master jedi paragon dragon knight fire lord Alpha elite Hunter godteir coolest best guy ever strong independent womanizer James

  • @poposterous236
    @poposterous2363 ай бұрын

    "A battle can vary in length - it can be as swift as a single attack or it could take like 4 or 5 episodes" - Sun Tsu, The Art of Anime

  • @seb24789

    @seb24789

    3 ай бұрын

    A minute on Namek is 20 Earth minutes.

  • @nicole7884

    @nicole7884

    3 ай бұрын

    ............ when the hair turns white after half an episode and it's the first section of the battle....yikes

  • @aaroncabatingan5238

    @aaroncabatingan5238

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@seb24789*A minute on Namek is 20 episodes.

  • @Juel92
    @Juel923 ай бұрын

    "You do NOT thrust in battle. ONLY in bed with your waifu harem. " - Elmore-Sensei probably

  • @seamussmyth1928

    @seamussmyth1928

    Ай бұрын

    Why

  • @notsteve5927
    @notsteve59273 ай бұрын

    New piece of channel lore unlocked: James’ Grandma was Japanese.

  • @matthewradabaugh1635

    @matthewradabaugh1635

    3 ай бұрын

    He mentioned it one time.

  • @Based_Gigachad_001

    @Based_Gigachad_001

    3 ай бұрын

    Interesting. He doesn't look mixed like at all.

  • @Mecharnie_Dobbs

    @Mecharnie_Dobbs

    3 ай бұрын

    In his review of the Throne of Glass series, he comments that: "Celeana is as much fey as I am Japanese." Celeana is one eighth (⅛) fey.

  • @Mecharnie_Dobbs

    @Mecharnie_Dobbs

    3 ай бұрын

    *Celaena

  • @Phontoz

    @Phontoz

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Mecharnie_Dobbs Disney put out a pressrelease, thats not canon anymore.... #itwasalladream

  • @KarlMarkyMarxx
    @KarlMarkyMarxx3 ай бұрын

    Saw the thumbnail and knew I had to watch. I can't believe this actually exists.

  • @JamesTullos

    @JamesTullos

    3 ай бұрын

    Of course it exists, Elmore-sensei would never allow his knowledge to die out.

  • @Zealous_Delusional
    @Zealous_Delusional3 ай бұрын

    Considering he’s actually gone outside for other weapons demonstrations, I like to think the outfit is where he drew the line.

  • @fastestdraw
    @fastestdraw3 ай бұрын

    You're missing the classic cargo pants/trenchcoat combo. How can you get the critical hit modifier without all the extra pockets? More importantly, where will you keep your snacks? You know that trenchoat pockets aren't big enough for a sword cleaning kit and snacks.

  • @-N0V4-
    @-N0V4-3 ай бұрын

    Imagine there's a glitch, and this is the only video that remains on the channel.

  • @Heavym_Etal

    @Heavym_Etal

    3 ай бұрын

    I think this should be the only video on youtube ever actually

  • @totalwar1793
    @totalwar17933 ай бұрын

    I mean, in fairness, I have actually used a fencing sword to make someone with a knife run away from me. I should not have done it, but I was stupid af.

  • @Duskbound

    @Duskbound

    3 ай бұрын

    You survived and now you have a cool story to tell, I'd call that a win even if it wasn't supposed to be.

  • @JamesTullos

    @JamesTullos

    3 ай бұрын

    Well done, serrah, Elmore-sensei would be proud.

  • @falconstudios146

    @falconstudios146

    2 ай бұрын

    To be fair, if I have a knife and you have a sword, one of us is going to be able to stab the other much easier, and it's not me.

  • @WonderHare
    @WonderHare3 ай бұрын

    You conjured this at the same time as I refilled my glass of wine, and your timing couldn't have been better.

  • @ZeMalta
    @ZeMalta3 ай бұрын

    Street Swordsman James lookin like he belong to the club meetings of Book Genres. He would put those guys in their place!

  • @Awwscrewit
    @Awwscrewit3 ай бұрын

    Phil has been a punchline in the martial arts community for a loooong time. Dude is a hardcore LARPer.

  • @fightthepowerman

    @fightthepowerman

    3 ай бұрын

    Hmmm a punchline to people who are themselves a punchline? This man is a joke indeed.

  • @BernasLL
    @BernasLL3 ай бұрын

    As a member of the HEMA community, we would like to humbly decline your offer of Elmore-Sensei's forbidden knowledge, it seems too dangerous to everyone involved, maybe the Eskrima community will take it instead.

  • @tahliae

    @tahliae

    3 ай бұрын

    This comment made me spit out my water. Well done! 😂

  • @BrandonPilcher
    @BrandonPilcher3 ай бұрын

    You have to admit, if you went around a mall wielding a katana, you'd more than qualify for the term "mall ninja". You forgot the fedora when dressing up, though.

  • @damiansilva2454
    @damiansilva24542 ай бұрын

    thanks for doing those sounds effects with your mouth, I was having a hard time understanding the lesson up until that point. 11/10

  • @MrNilks
    @MrNilks3 ай бұрын

    You forgot to mention that its important to always keep your finger on the trigger while dual wielding with the long blade. That way its not just easy to deflect incoming stand-off strikes with your own load, its also a great way to show of your fearless proficiency. Steeling your digits like this might also give you the power to use toe operatet sluggers and take your roundhouse game to the next level.

  • @maryanntheconqueror
    @maryanntheconqueror3 ай бұрын

    I have to admit, no matter how weird some people are with their katana obsession, the idea of actually just always carrying a sword around has always appealed to me. Maybe one day I shall finally indulge myself in the teachings of Elmore-Sensei lol. Edit: nvm I'm left handed, guess I must stick with the sad American gun that cannot cut through steel or an expert swordsman's bones

  • @vigourinc5297
    @vigourinc52973 ай бұрын

    one of James’ best-ever videos. I adore the indoor ring-light reflecting in the “outdoor” shots and the lesson on wielding a katana/handgun combo.

  • @CandyNunu
    @CandyNunu2 ай бұрын

    James that was magnificent. I'll take these sacred teachings to my grave after dozens of rewatches, but I don't think I could ever emulate your gravitas in that wonderful jacket.

  • @Banished-rx4ol
    @Banished-rx4ol3 ай бұрын

    Studying the way of the blade as it should be

  • @slazzechofe
    @slazzechofe3 ай бұрын

    I know you put on the adornments for comedic effect but I can't lie, it's kind of a look for you.

  • @yeoldegunporn
    @yeoldegunporn3 ай бұрын

    Of all swords, katanas probably have the most school’s currently teaching techniques that actually trace back to the time when they were practically used. Leave it to a middle aged white guy to, ugh, “improve” upon that.

  • @arro-pie
    @arro-pie3 ай бұрын

    Top-notch video! James my boy, you are in rare form today, rare form.

  • @teacup5921
    @teacup59213 ай бұрын

    2:24 looks like a plausibly more sane version of the ponies guy from Black Friday

  • @GianfrancoGalassoBaller
    @GianfrancoGalassoBaller3 ай бұрын

    Sick pre-skip Tashigi cosplay on the thumbnail.

  • @spiritbearsrawesome
    @spiritbearsrawesome3 ай бұрын

    I’m so here for these frequent uploads

  • @nicole7884
    @nicole78843 ай бұрын

    Oh my god the tactical flashlight!!!!!! 😂😂😂 yes!

  • @3choblast3r4
    @3choblast3r43 ай бұрын

    This would be the perfect birthday gift for Dwight Shrute

  • @pinkofastora
    @pinkofastora3 ай бұрын

    only a minute and a half in and i can already tell this is one of your best

  • @Geraldine-ny5zk
    @Geraldine-ny5zk3 ай бұрын

    I feel like you could have focused on the plot a bit more. Was there eve a love triangle??

  • @Based_Gigachad_001
    @Based_Gigachad_0013 ай бұрын

    Guns exist for a reason, James.

  • @jordanetherington1922

    @jordanetherington1922

    3 ай бұрын

    To be deflected by katanas

  • @sadmanontherun

    @sadmanontherun

    3 ай бұрын

    So does the word "Sarcasm"

  • @Based_Gigachad_001

    @Based_Gigachad_001

    3 ай бұрын

    @@jordanetherington1922 I think that only works with sandevistan.

  • @Yokar_mova1212
    @Yokar_mova12123 ай бұрын

    I love the old James

  • @ribbonquest
    @ribbonquest3 ай бұрын

    Amazing! I am filled with knowledge.

  • @humaane8045
    @humaane80453 ай бұрын

    Beautiful. Now I may be ready to survive the evils of this world, with the advice provided here, I will become unstoppable in the field of self-defense.

  • @soulglitcher
    @soulglitcher3 ай бұрын

    This video was crazy outta pocket.

  • @seanpoore2428
    @seanpoore24283 ай бұрын

    You know he means business bc of the sound effects. ⚔️⚔️

  • @KamiRecca
    @KamiRecca19 күн бұрын

    ... So i take it that all the information is from the book.... On holding swords: "Grip the long sword with a rather floating feeling in your thumb and forefinger, with the middle finger neither tight nor slack, and with the last two fingers tight. It is bad to have play in your hands." - Miyamoto Musashi, Book of Five Rings, The Night of the Tenth Day, in the Tenth Month, at the hour of the Tiger. On attacking: "The five attitudes are: Upper, Middle, Lower, Right Side, and Left Side. These are the give. Although attitude has these five divisions, the one purpose of all of them is to cut the enemy. There are none but these five attitudes. Whatever attitude you are in, do not be conscious of making the attitude; think only of cutting. Your attitude should be large or small according to the situation. Upper, Lower and Middle attitudes are decisive. Left Side and Right Side attitudes are fluid. Left and Right attitudes should be used if there is an obstruction overhead or to one side. The de- cision to use Left or Right depends on the place. The essence of the Way is this. To understand attitude you must thoroughly understand the middle attitude. The middle attitude is the heart of attitudes. If we look at strategy on a broad scale, the Middle attitude is the seat of the commander, with the other four attitudes following the commander. You must appreciate this." - Miyamoto Musashi, Book of Five Rings, The Night of the Tenth Day, in the Tenth Month, at the hour of the Tiger. On Looking at the Opponent: "The gaze should be large and broad. This is the twofold gaze "Perception and Sight". Perception is strong and sight week. In strategy it is important to see distant things as if they were close and to take a distanced view of close things. It is important in strategy to know the enemy's sword and not to be distracted by insignificant movements of his sword. You must study this. The gaze is the same for single combat and for large-scale strategy. It is necessary in strategy to be able to look to both sides without moving the eyeballs. You cannot master this ability quickly. Learn what is written here; use this gaze in everyday life and do not vary it whatever happens. - Miyamoto Musashi, Book of Five Rings, The Night of the Tenth Day, in the Tenth Month, at the hour of the Tiger. On Gun and Sword: Well... Miyamoto Musashi foolishly never touched upon this subject, but i honestly think he would have appretiated it. Well the concept of Gun and Sword. Provided you drop the gun in favor of the short sword whenever needed. Never drop the sword, drop the gun. Or he would have just gone Akimbo. Honestly, just read Book of Five Rings XD From Sweden with Love - Kami P.S yes i get that this is making fun of a pretentious book... Have you Read the Book of Five Rings? Thats a realy pretentious book. And full of actual wisdom. P.P.S For selfdefence, i am actually willing to believe that a few thousand Lumens would be the better self-defense tool rather than knives. But i might be biased here... So true story, when i was like 8 or so i asked my neighbour why his wife always carried a knife on her belt. He took a few moments to thing, and then replied: "Well, you see you cant defend yourself with a knife, but you can make sure to drag the other bastard down to hell with you." Great wisdom, stuck with me ever since.

  • @maggi1
    @maggi13 ай бұрын

    As a big anime fan, i love this video sm hahahahaah! Also the Baja blastoise shirt is perfection. Thank you for this highly informative video :D

  • @TheKeeperofChaos
    @TheKeeperofChaos3 ай бұрын

    Well, thats it then. Youve peaked in your YT career, james. Nowhere to go but down, im afraid 😔

  • @sadmanontherun
    @sadmanontherun3 ай бұрын

    9:39 lmaoooo

  • @rezz__emiya5948
    @rezz__emiya59482 ай бұрын

    Upsets me this didn't get more views this is one of your best videos

  • @anica2112
    @anica211210 күн бұрын

    "Search at an elementary school near you." I...😂😂😂

  • @annida576
    @annida5763 ай бұрын

    But James, are you not afraid that Elmore-sensei-sama will punish you for sharing the sacred knowledge with us unworthy gaijin 😱

  • @marianatheschizoid5912
    @marianatheschizoid59123 ай бұрын

    I honestly find the idea of walking around on my daily life to be hilarious. Like just imagine that for a second… But on the other hand the Japanese Red Army Faction did manage hijack a plane armed with katanas, so I guess someone is putting them to practical use.

  • @Meddling_Mage
    @Meddling_Mage3 ай бұрын

    Oh, this'll be good.

  • @dawildbear
    @dawildbear3 ай бұрын

    Gangs of Ninjas?! Time to get me a katana.

  • @Amouren139
    @Amouren1393 ай бұрын

    that was fun

  • @Jimmothy7660
    @Jimmothy76603 ай бұрын

    I feel like if your gun runs out of bullets and you’re then trying to fight a dude with a sword, you may not be the one defending anymore

  • @af-pv7vm
    @af-pv7vm3 ай бұрын

    Uhhh? You didn't mention using the blade like a propeller to disperse toxic ninja poison gas but go off I guess???

  • @PolaristhePure
    @PolaristhePure3 ай бұрын

    Honestly the fit is kinda fire

  • @ShRkDa
    @ShRkDa3 ай бұрын

    guys, I think James was making fun of us here

  • @ippo4502
    @ippo45023 ай бұрын

    0:42 I thought you were going to say prostate cancer.

  • @gergokerekes4550
    @gergokerekes45503 ай бұрын

    this is peak comedy.

  • @Reed5016
    @Reed50163 ай бұрын

    9:09 What, is this bloodbourne?

  • @Hans-jc1ju
    @Hans-jc1ju3 ай бұрын

    Omfg James

  • @MeetThaNewDealer
    @MeetThaNewDealer3 ай бұрын

    Don’t forget to like, comment, share and subscribe to appease the algorithm gods.

  • @WritingAdviceUA
    @WritingAdviceUA3 ай бұрын

    I often see this sword on AliExpress for kinda 3$ should I buy it?

  • @JamesTullos

    @JamesTullos

    3 ай бұрын

    Only if you're willing to handle the responsibility.

  • @f0rth3l0v30fchr15t
    @f0rth3l0v30fchr15t3 ай бұрын

    Jesus, the guy on the cover of that book couldn't look more like he's not allowed within 500 yards of schools if he tried.

  • @axeldenault1165
    @axeldenault11653 ай бұрын

    Where is your transition sound effect from?

  • @triplehearts914
    @triplehearts9143 ай бұрын

    I dont know how i got here but im not complaining LOL

  • @amellirizarry9503
    @amellirizarry95033 ай бұрын

    I didn't knew about this book but it has the most reddit title ever 🤣

  • @kamudo999
    @kamudo9993 ай бұрын

    is that flashlight a joke or is it a real book?

  • @aidan_726
    @aidan_7263 ай бұрын

    too gaijin for real Nippon steel lmao

  • @YuukiuuYik
    @YuukiuuYik3 ай бұрын

    "High Court, I murdered 40,000 people under age of 18 because Hamas was hiding behind them"

  • @HitLair-li8wd
    @HitLair-li8wd2 ай бұрын

    The bastard sword is better

  • @1smallball
    @1smallball3 ай бұрын

    This is the greatest video you have ever or will ever make. I'm sorry.

  • @murderyoutubeworkersandceos
    @murderyoutubeworkersandceos3 ай бұрын

    Whadda u mean "grandma is Japanese"? Didnt u say u r gaelic, or germanic, or sth with that "tullos" name?

  • @emonte8148

    @emonte8148

    3 ай бұрын

    It may be hard to believe, but people have 4 grandparents, each of which can have their own heritage

  • @murderyoutubeworkersandceos

    @murderyoutubeworkersandceos

    3 ай бұрын

    @@emonte8148 it might be hard to believe, but most of the world isnt some mixed amerimutt. Being 1/4 a thing isnt being that thing. Especially since what your parents r is greater than what your grandparents r

  • @greg_mca

    @greg_mca

    3 ай бұрын

    Gaelic and germanic are language families, not ethnicities. Someone can have multiple ethnic and linguistic heritages, though realistically they won't be defined by more than a few

  • @murderyoutubeworkersandceos

    @murderyoutubeworkersandceos

    3 ай бұрын

    @@greg_mca how bout u google "geemanic people" and come back to apologise?

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