A Demonstration of Perfect Samurai Swordsmanship

The daughter of grand master Tanaka demonstrates her sword-handling skills using stalks of bamboo - which are said to have the same density as human bone.

From: SAMURAI HEADHUNTERS

[THERoflberryPwncakes]

The Japanese devotion to the perfection of their art is as beautiful as the art itself.

[putmynameontheinternet]

I respect a culture that still aims to minimize pain, even to an enemy you’ve utterly been forced to execute.

[danmonken]

8 out of 10 decapitated people said they didn't feel a thing. The other 2 faked it.

[juliensommers]

*Everybody gangsta until she starts whipping out water breathing forms*

[wtfrnch]

There is no sport in slaughtering helpless domesticated bamboo. Notice how the bamboo plants are trained to perfectly balance on poles while they await their death. This almost never occurs in the wild. If you want to kill bamboo you should go into the wilderness and hunt it yourself where at least it has a chance to escape or fight back.

[davebowman]

The slow motion shot with the snow falling softly around this woman's face was mesmerizing to watch. It did give me a feeling of time displacement for a moment. The beauty and violence of this cannot be understated for what the Samurai did and who they were. The world they lived in had above all HONOR as a basis for life. A quality so rare in all of today's society around the world. May you keep the way of the Samurai alive for us all, just please refrain from the beheadings.

[FireIsTheCIeanser]

Bruh imagine being the son or daughter of a gradnmaster of *anything* and trying to follow in their footsteps. I can't imagine the pressure

[geeekstink]

L1, Circle Circle, Square, L1, Circle, L1

[kjgoebel]

Note: He's talking specifically about decapitating someone who's committing seppuku.

[osoco]

When low speed footage is used, there should ALWAYS be at least one real speed example - always. Excuse my English.

[ginkax]

"To achieve perfect technique so as not to cause great pain when decapitating a person."

[Konstantinos]

the slow motion part with her facial expression and her eyes locked on gave me shivers. amazing

[MerricMaker]

Her sword has one of the nicest tsuba I've seen recently. Lovely openwork.

[witri]

I can only imagine how happy she was the first time he told he she achieved a perfect cut.

[wolf]

I cannot overemphasize just how much i respect this lady. Such skill and perfection of technique AND she is good looking!!!! THAT is a " woman". Best regards.

[corneliusmakin-bird]

This was very informative on the precision that goes into these cuts!

[OriginalPuro]

So, so, so, so much respect for her and every Samurai's dedication and skill.

[raspillade]

Man: “This is a perfect straight cut.”
Samurai woman glaring at man; decides his assessment is acceptable and slowly sheathes sword

[basildaoust]

I'm impressed and I can only guess at how much time was spent to be so good. Well done, and thanks for sharing.

[Kusunoky]

Now mostly people complain about everything. The reason they use bamboo you can see it in the video, of course in fight  you will dont use bamboo. second every country have their own strategy according to their time Aisa was way different than Europe. I appreciate this video and love to see the passion and perfection for it.