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*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.

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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

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▼Part2: Why Cutting Mats Makes You Worse in Kenjutsu | Home Kenjutsu Training Tutorial▼

*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

[jimkang]

Incredible! Seki Sensei's movements are so masterful but only when he explains the subtleties can they truly be appreciated. Thank you!

[masterdynamo]

Seki Sensei's movements and explanations of what he is doing (AND WHY!) are incredibly valuable for teaching and training. It's no wonder he is as renowned as he is. The emphasis he places on understanding why things are as they are, not just that they are, helps complete the picture for the student.

[wojciech]

I like that he stressed the point that you want to be dodging the opponent's strike to effectively counter but the blade is in a blocking position as well.

[JackShen]

I always love the details that, Seki Sensei, explains for the techniques and katas. It's always the little details that will determine if you are successful or not.

[addictedtochocolate]

I recently bought a few bokken and kenjutsu books to start learning about it. This video has been most useful to me, thank you

[soundmind]

Ukenagashi means "flowing block." However, it's important to note that it's more a deflection than a block, which allows for a quick counter-attack. The technique differs slightly according to applications. The important constant, as stated by Seki Sensei and my own MJER sensei, is not to actually "block" during ukenagashi. You primarily redirect your opponent's sword. On a separate point, these are great videos for training, but only in conjunction with practice in a dojo. Iaido/iaijutsu, like any martial art, required the pursuit (in vain, perhaps) of perfection of refinements. So it's important to have a trained observer or teacher to make observations and recommend corrections.

[aljonserna]

The vibe of the first tutorial is so good lol

[raymondsosnowski]

That Shomen-uchi/Uke-Nagashi drill & its variations are classic - I first encountered it in the early 1990s doing Aiki-ken. It appeared again and again in other sword arts with pair-practices. And I used it while teaching a small group of students. Everyone I have encountered has always enjoyed this practice.

[AVNinjaLLC]

Thanks for sharing these priceless techniques.

[warrennass]

Hey Shogo Seki Sensei, one important lesson I learned from karate and Ryukyu Kobudo is the ability to practising kata by myself. I practice my kenjutsu kata, (both sides of omote kat of Katori Shinto Ryu) by myself so I can remember what I have been taught and don't lose it. It is a great way to visualise the combative applications hidden in the kata. Great introductory video, and I hope newcomers benefit from it.

[lukelavigne]

This is so fascinating! I’ve begun learning aikido, and while there are obviously many differences, I can see some similarities.

[堀高士-py]

とても参考になり、自身の素振りの修正が出来ます。
ありがとうございました。

[erichusayn]

That's why I always have a wakizashi in my obi, whether I'm using it or not that particular session. As there are no schools in my area, I had to learn all of this on my own, and from training videos that were inferior to your senseis.

[Titiantree]

I’m going to be buying a set of training gear from Tozando once I am back home from my trip and will be joining the online lessons, I am so stoked!! These videos are outstanding, thank you Seki-Sensei and thank you Shogo!!

[jimanHK]

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Master Seki.

[frost]

I liked that kata so much! It looks so practical and fluid, just deflecting blades as simply as the ocean waves go to and from the beach.

[CJ-ufxl]

This is fantastic!
Honestly, I asked about at home training with a wooden sword just the other day!
You guys are awesome, thank you 🙏

[madazani]

Wish to have a chance to practice and learn from sensei
So fortunate for those who are able to come to dojo

[alvin]

Watching seki sensei moving with his whole body is amazing.. truly a master.. you can learn so much just by watching him move.. thank you for sharing this..