The most important Kata in Japanese Swordsmanship [sword talk / katana training]

Today we talk about Omori Ryu's kata - Junto, which I believe to be the most important kata in Japanese swordsmanship. It is easy to forget how dangerous swords are and how much weight the responsibility of taking lives bears. In modern times we may never fully understand or respect that like they did in history, however, I think we should try our hardest not to forget. Junto is a form for the second of a person committing harakiri or seppuku and it is an important reminder to the solemn weight of the sword used the kill. Seitei Iaido lacks a form like this so I have added Junto to my regular practice as a means to meditate on the power and role of the sword throughout history.

Swords: 1060 steel katana 70cm blade length

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[kobet]

Love the video man. Interesting topic and I learned something new today. Keep up the good work! Also I agree that the sword should be treated with respect.

[FedericoMalagutti]

Really interesting channel! You just got a new sub :D

[namazuryusshugyo]

Nice! Very Good video talking about a very controversial kata 👍

[marcuslee]

Nice you finally got a Sumarai bath robe your skills are enhancing 😊

[mountainwolf]

The way of the warrior is resolute acceptance of death -Miyamoto Musashi

[outsideiskrrtinsideihurt]

Interesting vid! Is there a proper technique for the person committing harakiri? I always just hear “they simply cut open their stomach” and have seen it done so many different ways in movies and such. For example, I’ve seen representations of harakiri where the person in question just stabs them selves with out any cutting, others where the blade is drawn fully across the stomach, others where the blade is stopped midway across the stomach and then drawn upwards, and others where the condemned makes a full draw across the stomach then pulls out the blade and makes a second cut perpendicular to the first. I’m sure the practice changed over the centuries and that might have something to do with this variation despite all of these types being displayed in an Edo period setting. I’d like to get your thoughts on this.

[nathannauroth]

good stuff...no chiburi before you noto?

[jem-vrzj]

so more and more everyday im becoming more interested in becoming a swordsman im in high school do you have any tips on getting started ?

[kierankennedy]

I practiced muso jikiden iaido, are you shinden styl?... I rember there is a from your style called kaishaku, it's the same thing but more related to our styles 👍🙏

[lucianos.g.]

Remember Yukio Mishima, who commited Seppuku and his assistant failed 2 times to cut his head, ending in unnecessary suffering until another person more experienced, finished him.

[kaelbeveridge]

hey man started iaido just before this covid lockdown, when my iaito comes how would you recommend i practice should i find online lessons or try to train at home. keep up the good videos

[ivanfiorani]

Giving respect to the sword and the ancients who created the art is always important.
Hi unfortunately most swordsmanship now comes from kendo/iaido which isn’t traditional nor samurai derived.
Although iaido has a component of control and self discipline that is beneficial, much like tai chi,

[guyinatree]

Very interesting subject, there is something to be said about the worth of human life. From personal experience honor is easily lost and difficult to reclaim, but the journey in search of one's honor is quite a noble path. Not all samurai who found themselves dishonored committed ritual suicide, some were given a choice to become monks or servants and some fled their village and reinvented themselves. Musashi was a thug and a murder in his youth who was encouraged by his sister and godmother to commit ritual suicide, I'm glad he didn't for obvious reasons...

[marcuslee]

Hi question when samurai fought eachother did they clash swords like the movies because the thing is when you clash a modern day sword then they will chip right away and subsequently brake. Maybe I’m wrong both i think they drew the sword and simply aimed and cut for the flesh not sword clashing. Also I’m confused Do traditional nihontos made in Japan not chip when clashing eachother and only modern made swords chip?

[jackarrows]

Hello Man 🗡️👍
Historical, ethnic and cultural considerations. Each thing should be seen individually. Life is personal, everyone is free