3 Reasons Why You Should & Shouldn't Use Bokuto for Iaido Training

Ever considered buying a bokuto instead for training in Iaido? From a second dan trainee, here are some things that I think...!

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0:00 Let's START!
2:13 Good Points of Wooden Sword
5:45 Bad Points of Wooden Sword
11:15 Comparison of Kata Using Iaito and Bokuto
14:14 The Ending

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[john_la_chapelle]

This is exactly what we tell our students, though we usually go the step further if requiring the bokuto when starting out. It is safer and preps their body for the movements they will make, and it's easier on the wallet. After a few months, then they are able to get their iaito, and we help size out the sword for them so they don't misorder and get what they need right away. Great video as always Shogo!

[khalilahd.]

I’m not really into weapons like this but I love learning more about Japanese culture and how these swords impact the culture. Super cool 🙏🏽

[sevenproxies]

Regarding the expense, and if you're unsure of you will continue your training or not, both Bokuto and Iaito will have decent second hand market value if they've been well taken care of.

So you should probably be able to sell a used Bokuto or Iaito while not losing a whole lot of money in the process if you found that Iaido is not for you.

And the same goes for a beginner in this martial art: if you're unsure, look around for used equipment. You might be able to save some money by getting a used training sword.

[marcelonicolich]

Hello Shogo, I am writing to you from Uruguay, the antipodes of Japan. I have been practicing AIKIDO since 1996, but after seeing your videos I became so interested in IAIDO that I started practicing it after 16 classes. Thank you very much. Keep going.

[sentordice]

The timing of this video couldn't have been more perfect. I have been wanting to start Laido traning. But didn't have any knowledge about how to start with it.

Thank you for what you are doing 🙏❤

[JCokoro]

I love everything about your channel including the knowledge and your opinions 😄🙏🏾

[danytargaerys]

I just LOVE that he says "yeah" in between phrases! It gives such a confident vibe, and it's so cute! 😄 We love you Shogo! And thank you for doing this!

[Koalalari]

This is pretty awesome. I've had iaido on the back of my mind, thinking about trying it out! These videos are amazing to watch.

[GabriElFM]

I’ve learned so much from this channel about Japanese swords. It’s a really amazing journey so far. Thank you so much!✌🏼💯💯👍🏼

[sportstermissions]

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[TheCCBoi]

Thank you Shogo, after watching your channel for years - I finally started Iaido and I love it!

[timblack]

this one has been in post for quite some time, It is fun hearing Harume in the background thank you for a well balanced comparison

[dingus]

Hello Shogo, Karateka here. I recently took an interest in Iaido from kobudo, the weapons part of karate, one of those weapons being the katana. I did some thinking about it and decided that I'd like to try it out. This channel has helped me a lot with this decision and I always like seeing more helpful tips and videos on Iaido from you. Keep up the amazing work! 👍

[trmon]

Thank you. Been looking for information on this topic but didn't know how to ask

[briancohen]

I agree with you on all your points. Your about sheathing is very important. In my dojo, we start with the bokken (same thing), but we don’t use a saya. Noto isn’t the same as with an iaito. Also, for the first few months, beginners are busy concentrating on the details of the nukiutske. It’s also crucial to buy a bokken made out of oak, a dense wood which provides a feeling of some weight.

[aythamikarmanroch]

I have just started learning Iaido, thank you very much for your advices!

[ichibanbento]

very informative video yes. Thank you for your great videos

[monicab]

Thank you for the information and explanation!

[addictedtoblades]

Very informative, thanks for sharing, love your channel brother 👍 🗡🔥😎❤️