'Just Grab the Katana to Stop Him from Drawing!!' ...THINK AGAIN!!

*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

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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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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

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Compositions & Arrangements: Suzuhana Yuko
Mixing & Mastering: Watabiki Yuta

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⚔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

[cheezeofages]

A different way to phrase the answer to "Why not just let go?" is that these moves are being demonstrated more slowly and for longer than they would be applied so you can see the movement and positioning. As stated in the video there will usually be a delay where the opponent hasn't processed that he should let go, and these moves are meant to be occur in that window. They grab you weapon and you flip them. You don't slowly turn them in a specific route.

Often martial arts look easier to resist and counter than they are because they are demonstrated slowly and in a safe way where the opponent can break their fall.

[zonk]

The way he explained the leverage advantage was interesting and made sense immediately.

Basically, where the scabbard is looped into becomes your fulcrum and you’re trying to extend your lever and minimize theirs. If you don’t do that backstep into the opponent the fulcrum remains in the middle giving them unwanted leverage advantage.

[popdog]

Oh sweet, the old man with the strength of a thousand suns is back

[ArtaniaVIII]

I love that you guys explain the logic behind how it's effective, as I find that understanding is always the best way to learn things

[koyar]

It would be interesting to see naginata technics in this style

[tuanthanhlam]

As an Aikido trainee and Kenjutsu enthusiast, I could see some similar elements here as Seki sensei performs and explains the techniques. Many thanks for this educational video, as always!

[ironheavenz]

I really want to see these techniques tested in real-time sparring, that would be an interesting sight with someone with such high skills!

[nertia]

This has been the most enlightening series on YouTube for someone whose other interests include self-defense (me) ...

[kendallwolfenbarger]

So detailed and Informative I genuinely enjoy your content so much.

[Mooinator]

It's always so nice yo see how much Seki Sensei smiles when he's done with a demonstration.

[naruomi]

These videos are so easy to understand

[towag]

We do these techniques in Tomiki Aikido with the Jo, which is Jujutsu... The applications here with the katana are very interesting too!! I enjoy watching this channel. All good stuff! Well done!

[lucasfv]

Ever felt the sensation that some people are born to be teachers?

[Freund]

your technic to draw the blade is so beautiful. i'd love to learn this style.

[tietosanakirja]

Oh, I recognize the last Muso Shinden Ryu kata. We are thought a more "acrobatic" version, where the stab is done while balancing on one foot. I don't remember the reasoning, other than it is a practice form for something else.

[JrMedieval]

The music during the kata's is so much fun to listen 😅

[rimuruvoldigoad]

woooww, I was surprised at every technique. Because this is the first time I have seen this wow technique🤩

[timbrwolf]

I was actually hoping for some head bonks with the kojiri

[gugadoikmael]

Wonderful! Now we should see it from the other side. How should the attacking one defense on the ground and against the grab. I would like to see the Sensei in Action. Sparring against attackers. Or against another skilled opponent. That would be a cake.