What is Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu? | The Various Weapons and 400 Years of History

▼Part2: The Unspoken Reason Why Seki Sensei Became the 22nd Head Master▼
*The content of our videos is based on the teachings of Asayama Ichiden Ryu and personal studies/experience | There is no intention of denying other Ryuha styles, theories, and cultural aspects

⚔️Join the Online Kobudo Training with Seki Sensei⚔️

❶ No previous martial arts experience is required; you can catch up anytime
❷ Every lesson will be RECORDED and will be available to rewatch anytime
❸ You can ask Seki Sensei questions about the techniques and samurai culture/history
❹ You can join even if you belong to another Ryuha style
❺ You can receive OFFICIAL DAN RANKS by taking exams online (and opening a DOJO in the future)

🧐Frequently Asked Questions About Our Online Lessons:
Q❓: I have no experience with katana. Will I still be able to catch up?
A💡: You don’t need any previous katana martial arts experience to participate in our lessons.

Seki Sensei, the instructor of the online lessons, will carefully instruct you on how to handle the katana regardless of your level. You will also be able to access all the videos of the past lessons so you can watch what every other student has learned. You can also send us videos of your progress, and Seki Sensei will be happy to give you feedback.

Q❓: What is the right length of the Iaito (zinc alloy training katana) I should use?
A💡: Please purchase an Iaitō at least two blocks longer than the standard length.

The standard length for Seki Sensei is about 177cm, so he should use a 2.45 Shaku long katana. However, he uses a 2.6 Shaku-long katana that is supposed to be used by someone 190cm tall. If the katana is too short, it becomes too easy to draw, which is not good for training.

Q❓: Can I join even if I belong to a different Ryuha style?
A💡: Yes, it’s not a problem at all.

The Seki Sensei himself has trained in more than five styles and various other weapons. If you don’t want others to know that you are participating, you can join the online lessons with your camera off. To have the Sensei check your progress, you can send us a video of you practicing.

🗡️Join the Online Iaido Training with Seki Sensei🗡️

Interested in taking Iaido lessons directly from the 8th Dan Iaido Master with 40 years of experience in Musō Shinden Ryu, Seki sensei? Sign up to learn authentic samurai skills with perfect English interpretation from Let’s ask Shogo.
❶ No previous martial arts experience is required; you can catch up anytime
❷ Every lesson will be RECORDED and will be available to rewatch anytime
❸ You can ask Seki Sensei questions about the techniques and samurai culture/history
❹ You can join even if you belong to another Ryuha style

💻Seki Sensei's Official Website💻

🎵Original Opening Theme Song "Hyakuren"🎵
Performance: Hanafugetsu (Singer/Suzuhana Yuko, Shakuhachi/Kaminaga Daisuke, Koto/Ibukuro Kiyoshi)
Compositions & Arrangements: Suzuhana Yuko
Mixing & Mastering: Watabiki Yuta

❓What is Asayama Ichiden Ryu? / Who is Seki sensei?❓

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#katana #iaido #kenjutsu #kobudo #asayamaichidenryu

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▼Part2: The Unspoken Reason Why Seki Sensei Became the 22nd Head Master▼
*The content of our videos is based on the teachings of Asayama Ichiden Ryu and personal studies/experience | There is no intention of denying other Ryuha styles, theories, and cultural aspects


⚔Join the Online Kobudo Training with Seki Sensei⚔

❶ No previous martial arts experience is required; you can catch up anytime
❷ Every lesson will be RECORDED and will be available to rewatch anytime
❸ You can ask Seki Sensei questions about the techniques and samurai culture/history
❹ You can join even if you belong to another Ryuha style
❺ You can receive OFFICIAL DAN RANKS by taking exams online (and opening a DOJO in the future)


🧐Frequently Asked Questions About Our Online Lessons:
Q❓: I have no experience with katana. Will I still be able to catch up?
A💡: You don’t need any previous katana martial arts experience to participate in our lessons.

Seki Sensei, the instructor of the online lessons, will carefully instruct you on how to handle the katana regardless of your level. You will also be able to access all the videos of the past lessons so you can watch what every other student has learned. You can also send us videos of your progress, and Seki Sensei will be happy to give you feedback.

Q❓: What is the right length of the Iaito (zinc alloy training katana) I should use?
A💡: Please purchase an Iaitō at least two blocks longer than the standard length.

The standard length for Seki Sensei is about 177cm, so he should use a 2.45 Shaku long katana. However, he uses a 2.6 Shaku-long katana that is supposed to be used by someone 190cm tall. If the katana is too short, it becomes too easy to draw, which is not good for training.

Q❓: Can I join even if I belong to a different Ryuha style?
A💡: Yes, it’s not a problem at all.

The Seki Sensei himself has trained in more than five styles and various other weapons. If you don’t want others to know that you are participating, you can join the online lessons with your camera off. To have the Sensei check your progress, you can send us a video of you practicing.

🗡Join the Online Iaido Training with Seki Sensei🗡

Interested in taking Iaido lessons directly from the 8th Dan Iaido Master with 40 years of experience in Musō Shinden Ryu, Seki sensei? Sign up to learn authentic samurai skills with perfect English interpretation from Let’s ask Shogo.
❶ No previous martial arts experience is required; you can catch up anytime
❷ Every lesson will be RECORDED and will be available to rewatch anytime
❸ You can ask Seki Sensei questions about the techniques and samurai culture/history
❹ You can join even if you belong to another Ryuha style

💻Seki Sensei's Official Website💻

🎵Original Opening Theme Song "Hyakuren"🎵
Performance: Hanafugetsu (Singer/Suzuhana Yuko, Shakuhachi/Kaminaga Daisuke, Koto/Ibukuro Kiyoshi)
Compositions & Arrangements: Suzuhana Yuko
Mixing & Mastering: Watabiki Yuta

❓What is Asayama Ichiden Ryu? / Who is Seki sensei?❓

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*Please ask us questions through the DM here

#katana #iaido #kenjutsu #kobudo #asayamaichidenryu

[rolandgdean]

What a beautiful place and what an incredible honor it must be to be a part of something with such an amazing history and tradition.

[Theorof]

I am so glad to see Asayama Ichiden Ryu explained in English!

[WalkaboutWheeling]

Excellent work Shogo - I have been watching your channel for a few months now. My son and I are so excited to begin watching and learning from Skei Sensei’s teachings. This truly is a treasure.

[talamioros]

It's so awesome that Seki-sensei now has his own channel thanks to you Shogo! I couldn't get enough of him after watching him on your channel.

[kristiantibbetts]

Shogo, thank you for creating this Seki Sensei, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us in English.

[JrMedieval]

and just like that I feel like moving to Kyoto and join this Dojo, one can only dream

[thepbjonyoutube]

This is so awsome that you were able to create this channel! Once I saw the first collab with Seki sensei I was hoping that you would do more videos with him and this channel is perfect! Thank you for all your hard work!

[butchpierson]

Shogo, Thank you. I happened upon this video and the moment I saw Seki Sensei move I could see his grace and beauty of movement. His fluidity is unparalleled. I will support you in any way I can.

[deceptionstrikes]

I find it interesting to learn about martial arts that samurai do, I personally enjoy history. Can't wait to see more.

[TheRealMrCods]

Thank you for these videos, I am very much interested in these types of videos and have myself a large collection of Japanese Katana and love to learn the history of the Samurai.

[BlackSeedCH]

a true art in fighting, i feel clumsy, when im remember my training in european sword fighting, mostly with 1.5 hand sword and a long dagger, this here is different...

special deep respect and bows to Seki Sensei
deep respect and bows to all involved in this video

[jimanHK]

This video is a treasure. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge Master Seki. Much appreciation to English subtitles.

[bruisedhelmet]

Awesome chanel... awesome addition Shogo!

[KateJohnEngland]

Happy New Year! Just the start we needed. Thank you and well done for bringing this true Master to English speaking people (Although we should try to learn Japanese) And we believe he is the real deal!! Have been watching you for about a year, and Master and the guys for about 8 months and you have helped us in so many ways. Especially bringing your rich culture to us. It's been my dream since I was a boy to learn the way of kobudo, and as I retire next year, I will hopefully have the time and money to follow my dream for the rest of my life. Luckily, my wife wants to follow this dream and make it ours. Special person! Small problem is I feel that Asayamaichiden ryu is the one to follow under the guidance of Seki Master and the other guys in Japan. Oh well, if a task is easy is it worth doing? 🤔 Thank you again Shogo and hope the wife and kids are all good. Oh and has the latest addition been born yet? God bless you all. Take care. Stay safe 🙏
John and Kate (England)

[ARGamingSFB]

Seki sensei is one of my favourite from now on

[oneMeVz]

4:03 Interesting that you said he said he trained 10 days-a-week, because Japan used to have 10-day weeks. Which ends up meaning 'everday', instead of the saying, '8 days-a-week'.

[nyoro-bong]

Oh! Shogo, an English speaking SAMURAI is out🎉!
The real 古武術, traditional fighting arts program that numbers of Samurai/Ninja🥷 fans worldwide's long been waiting!👍

[MTMith]

Looking forward to more great content, Shogo! Also, I think there are only 7 days in a week ;-)

[Randamono]

Really loving this new channel! A question/suggestion, do you believe it could be possible to have videos exclusively about the kata mentioned so that people that unfortunately can’t train with you guys could do at home? I believe you already have some videos like this up but I would love to see the 200 kata haha😅😁