How to CUT with a Katana Japanese Samurai Sword STEP by STEP (Part 1)

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2021
  • Do you want to learn how to cut with a Japanese sword? Part 1 describes the basic Biomechanics of a proper sword cut emphasizing the importance of grip and wrist movement.
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Komentáře • 70

  • @neichuan8057
    @neichuan8057 Před měsícem

    Thank you for your fantastic videos. They are very valuable in understanding correct biomechanics. Exercises to generate power and stability are very helpful. Please continue sharing videos with your knowledge, they are important for the martial community. Gratefully.

  • @scottmayhew2227
    @scottmayhew2227 Před 2 lety +23

    This is one of the best explanations of technique that I have watched. After many years of study, this would have been helpful when I started. Very good instruction!

    • @Captain.698
      @Captain.698 Před rokem

      Why is your flag upside-down?

    • @SooberYooberToober
      @SooberYooberToober Před rokem

      @@Captain.698 blue is a heavier color, so the flag will naturally turn upside-down over time.

    • @stefthorman8548
      @stefthorman8548 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Captain.698 he's austrialian

  • @MilliMeterPeter02
    @MilliMeterPeter02 Před 2 lety +13

    This video has put an entirely different form and aspect to what I “thought” I knew. I don’t know sh*t! It blows my mind how little movements can make you much more effecient and even more effective.

  • @azarelthecreator7098
    @azarelthecreator7098 Před 2 měsíci

    This video is gold. It explains things in a way no other video has. Using the squeeze is very difficult with a heavier sword. Mine is close to 3 pounds. Gonna have to get a grip trainer lol.

  • @TheMagnitude
    @TheMagnitude Před 2 lety +6

    This instantly helped me fix bad habits and felt like I was improving just from hearing your explanation, will be watching more!

  • @guillaumedep1
    @guillaumedep1 Před 2 lety +5

    I really appreciate the detailed breakdown. I'm not near a dojo any more and need things like this to improve my technique.

  • @vishnudas3328
    @vishnudas3328 Před 2 lety +1

    you have a knack for getting an idea across succintely

  • @texuser1639
    @texuser1639 Před 2 měsíci

    A good book on the topic is Flashing Steel by Masayki Shimabukuro and Leonard Pellman. The katana starts with mental discipline, as well all Japanese martial arts. Nice video. Thanks.

  • @bbenezra1169
    @bbenezra1169 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you sensei, this is important fundamental teaching and for many years I've been doing it the wrong way using my upper body muscles.

  • @ARTCHILD
    @ARTCHILD Před 3 měsíci

    This is AWEEEEEESOOOOOME THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @_creighton
    @_creighton Před 8 měsíci

    The effect of technique is so potent. Thank you for sharing.

  • @johnemmons9087
    @johnemmons9087 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent teaching. Thank you.

  • @mouhsinemeghraoui5159
    @mouhsinemeghraoui5159 Před 2 lety

    Excellent explanation, thank you.

  • @snottydoesntknow
    @snottydoesntknow Před 2 lety +2

    Keep em coming!

  • @tracjerdoc
    @tracjerdoc Před 2 lety

    awesome explanation of the grip!

  • @jeffarcher400
    @jeffarcher400 Před 11 měsíci

    A great way to find what works is to take a cheaper combat sword and do some landscaping.
    After attacking some sawgrass that had insulted my honor many things were made clear to me.
    The drawing slice at impact is so critical that not doing it results in mashed reeds.
    Any deviation from perpendicular can bend the blade.
    There's things that can be cut and things that can't no matter what you see in the movies and you will damage your blade.
    Muscles you never knew will fatigue and begin to fail after an hour.
    After two hours all unessential movement is eliminated.
    After the third hour the sword becomes light and effortless and you watch from afar.
    It has more to do with where the heel of the handle flows.
    The tip just follows the balance point.
    Breath,smile as life is in balance and motion.
    Be thankful it's not real battle.

  • @jkaasala
    @jkaasala Před 2 lety

    Thank you, this was quite informative!

  • @vahebablanian8949
    @vahebablanian8949 Před 2 lety

    I like your step by step explanations , thank you

  • @night_watch720
    @night_watch720 Před rokem

    Thank you for a well detailed demonstration, it was the best video on youtube for cutting

  • @yisraelaker6696
    @yisraelaker6696 Před 2 lety +1

    Great instructions teaching of the sword

  • @MrThirstyFor
    @MrThirstyFor Před rokem

    What a great video man.. Keep them coming!

  • @MrBurns.
    @MrBurns. Před rokem

    Outstanding! I definitely subscribed. You’re a great teacher.

  • @erichusayn
    @erichusayn Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video.

  • @TONEDEAFSOUND
    @TONEDEAFSOUND Před 11 měsíci

    phenomenal

  • @tomdunn7710
    @tomdunn7710 Před 2 lety

    Well done !!

  • @JorgeUribe
    @JorgeUribe Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing this. Regards from Chile.

  • @user-po3wn8do8g
    @user-po3wn8do8g Před 9 měsíci

    Спасибо за очень подробное объяснение!!!🤝

  • @tedblackburn8679
    @tedblackburn8679 Před rokem

    Great tutorial. Subscribing immediately!

  • @equilibriomilanchirh2507
    @equilibriomilanchirh2507 Před 2 lety +1

    this is gold...

  • @Jaydenlistic
    @Jaydenlistic Před 2 lety

    Thank you!!!!

  • @CHIENOSENSHI
    @CHIENOSENSHI Před 2 lety +1

    Perfect sensei

  • @bobbybreaker629
    @bobbybreaker629 Před 2 lety

    Good presentation, always favored Japanese Sword Fighting Method.
    The Principals of Japanese Karate for Ki Projection is in place to move a Sword here. This is my first time seeking education on Japanese Swordsmanship and qite pleased to find that the ground work already has been laid for over 3 decades.

  • @SooberYooberToober
    @SooberYooberToober Před rokem

    8:03 "...flexibility in your wrist and in your fingers to do the cut."
    **video cuts**
    me: damn, he's good.

  • @namazuryusshugyo5214
    @namazuryusshugyo5214 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for showing the katori style of cutting! 👏 ive learnt something new from it 😁

    • @paulfrank1777
      @paulfrank1777  Před 2 lety +2

      Truthfully I was trying to demonstrate a universal way of cutting To demonstrate the universal principles that can be applied more or less to any style. You can apply the concept of moving a weapon with your hips to any style. Katori cut is somewhat different than what I demonstrated “generally”.

  • @addictedtoblades2
    @addictedtoblades2 Před 2 lety +1

    New subscriber, liking your channel 😀 very good information 👍 🤺🔥😎🤺🤺🤺

  • @sapphire_898
    @sapphire_898 Před 2 lety +1

    Paul Frank I'm So Grateful For you Brother Thank You So Much For Doing This Brother You Are The Man Paul Frank 🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @yisraelaker6696
    @yisraelaker6696 Před 2 lety +1

    Would love to become member katori Shinto Ryu swordmanship

  • @ol48spring
    @ol48spring Před 3 měsíci

    Please use your sageo sir. Cool vids.

  • @Tayfungurses777
    @Tayfungurses777 Před měsícem

    Awsomme video sensei. From your experience, do you know if using extra shoulder power for every cut without using this technic causes shoulder injuries? I had shoulder pain everytime I cut, hopefully this insight will help with that.

    • @paulfrank1777
      @paulfrank1777  Před měsícem +1

      It really depends on a lot of factors. Each case is different as to what causes the shoulder pain. For example if you have subacromial entrapment then no matter what you do you’re gonna have shoulder pain. Good Biomechanics is always the way to go.

  • @jaytpmc
    @jaytpmc Před rokem

    When cutting with the katana especially straight down, shoud you keep your legs bent and unchanged throughout the cut? Or should they bend and straighten during the cut?

    • @paulfrank1777
      @paulfrank1777  Před rokem +1

      I’m not sure if I understand what you’re referring to but but there are generally good reasons for doing both ways.

  • @bushimotter
    @bushimotter Před 2 lety +2

    Fascinating breakdown of many concepts. I very often use the squeeze you mentioned, but not in all the ways you have described. Particularly 9:38 & 11:39. I definitely have to give those a try. I do not believe I use enough/proper hip motion in my nukitsuke.
    Squeezing of the tsuka is my favorite, especially on draw. I love drawing my sword and positioning the blade instantly to any desired position, all at the twitch of some fingers and the wrist. Its so much fun!

  • @doviddeitsch8041
    @doviddeitsch8041 Před 2 lety

    very informative, but one question:
    on the downward strike you showed at 9:28, which hand leads the downward slicing?

    • @paulfrank1777
      @paulfrank1777  Před 2 lety

      After watching in slow motion it appears both hands pressure equally forward from the hips

    • @doviddeitsch8041
      @doviddeitsch8041 Před 2 lety

      @@paulfrank1777 thanks man

  • @hlupaco
    @hlupaco Před 2 lety +1

    Mr Frank, in some of the budo related manuals I read and personal teaching as well, I came across the information that one should not use the wrist for putting power into the strike, and that the grip on the sword should be firm even before the cut. Did you also encounter this instruction, and do you think it is a fraud? I am trying to find a best way for me to practice. Thank you.

    • @paulfrank1777
      @paulfrank1777  Před 2 lety +6

      I would agree with that statement in the right context. Having a tight grip on the sword is a good idea for two reasons. It allows you to become more efficient transferring the energy from the lower body into the sword. It also ensures that you don’t lose your sword when you hit something or something hit your sword unexpectedly. For video purposes it’s easier to demonstrate these concepts using a more relaxed grip. I think for a beginner it’s best to exaggerate the grip. When you become more advanced you’ll have the same grip Squeeze controlling in the weapon But with less exaggeration excess movement.

  • @tgillies101
    @tgillies101 Před rokem

    Can you tell me who made the katana? Its a great looking piece with the green aesthetic.

    • @paulfrank1777
      @paulfrank1777  Před rokem

      Randy Black from Phoenix Arizona. He’s in our group and he does excellent work

    • @tgillies101
      @tgillies101 Před rokem

      @@paulfrank1777 Thankyou Paul, does he make iaito and shinken as well?

  • @KenLives333
    @KenLives333 Před rokem

    Any comment/opinion of the JUN-MENUKI (STANDARD POSITION MENUKI) versus the GYAKU-MENUKI (REVERSE POSITION MENUKI) versus the CHU-O MENUKI (CENTER POSITION MENUKI)? I am looking to get the iaito of my life and am not super convinced by the standard menuki position of my entry level shinken (first katana I purchased two months ago). When I try to hold it left hand on top it feels a little more snug. But the menuki center position looks tempting - particularly when looking at Iwata Norikazu's videos, where he actually uses a center position menuki - It is tough to make a decision while not being able to actually try with the weapon in my hand... It seems the menuki where originally on the reverse position (which in my view kinda make more sense ergonomically) before the tradition had men wear their sword with the Mune facing up. It's a crucial detail (I think) I would be glad to hear your opinion on, even if you consider it banal after all. Thanks.

    • @paulfrank1777
      @paulfrank1777  Před rokem +1

      I’d say whichever way feels most comfortable to you. I don’t think I have a particular preference.

  • @DailyDoseOfTopComment
    @DailyDoseOfTopComment Před 2 lety

    Watching this while waiting for my katana to be delivered

  • @nikolay8994
    @nikolay8994 Před 2 lety

    I can do mistake, but this squeeze meant tenouchi

  • @quincycakes3105
    @quincycakes3105 Před 2 lety

    What's that type of katana? Tachi? How long is it?

    • @paulfrank1777
      @paulfrank1777  Před 2 lety

      Custom katana by Randy Black from Phoenix Arizona. Not sure how long but I believe it’s standard length.

  • @crazyj902-topic2
    @crazyj902-topic2 Před 2 lety

    Reporter says : So have you ruled out foul play or is something nefarious going on???
    Paul Frank the Scientist says : _Pfft. the kid jumped in front of the train to save a piece of chocolate.. (shaking head in bewilderment) It's beyond my logic and reasoning_

  • @darkfeast9033
    @darkfeast9033 Před rokem

    Bros preparing for war between gods

  • @KenLives333
    @KenLives333 Před rokem

    +1

  • @user-pf8ic4yn4d
    @user-pf8ic4yn4d Před 7 měsíci

    何が良いのか悪いのか私には分かりません。

  • @geraldsowder5727
    @geraldsowder5727 Před rokem

    He's a talker

  • @Ricksensei1
    @Ricksensei1 Před 2 lety +3

    This is not something that should be attempted without in-person instruction, no matter how well intentioned the instructor may be!

    • @ambulocetusnatans
      @ambulocetusnatans Před 2 lety +8

      The fact is, people ARE going to attempt this no matter whether you like it or not. There is nothing you can do to stop them. It is better that they have a video like this than to have nothing at all.

  • @DonRubinjo
    @DonRubinjo Před 7 měsíci

    No Paul, you are wrong, stop it please, forget about slicing, you talking about swords, not cooking!