I Handed Zatōichi's Katana Cane to a Samurai Master and THIS Happened
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- This is actually a Shikomizue that is very similar to the one that Zatoichi, the blind swordsman, uses. For anyone who doesn’t know Zatōichi, he is the model of Fujitora in One Piece. How Zatōichi fights in the movies and dramas is completely fictional. But how would you use it if you really had to fight with his sword?
So today, Seki sensei, the 22nd headmaster of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu with 400 years of history, will introduce various ways to fight with a Shikomizue. You will witness amazing techniques that can only be created by Seki Sensei, who is a master in both the katana and the staff. The last Kata he created is especially cool, so you can’t leave this video without seeing it.
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How did they make the purpose-built shikomizue blades straight? Are they not differentially hardened? Were they made from monosteels?
grew up watching zatoichi. Great watch
Archery, please! 🇬🇧
I have a question about the Kobudo training: When training with say a sword for example, would it be possible to do so with one hand? I know that a Katana is typically wielded with two hands unless you're using a wakizashi in the other, but I have disabilities (even though I'm 31) that affect me (my back and hips) but also affect the functionality of my hands, making it impossible to wield any weapon in both hands. Is this something I could work around or perhaps another weapon I should focus on as opposed to a sword? I've been learning more about knife techniques from various sources, but sadly haven't found reliable information on the use of the Tanto. Anyway, thanks for your time and consideration should you run across this comment. Much respect.
the draw block is often how i start fight with my bastard sword/hand & half sword also. particualy fighting sword/axe & shield or spears. its very effective if you block on sheath & step in & to the side drawing sword across side of chest under armpit or above arm across side of neck above shield if they have a shield then reverse for blow to back of head/neck & their shield gets in way of a counter blow
_"Everyone has a plan until they get cut by a Shikomizue."_
- Miko Tysono
rofl
@@Oakshield2 😆
😂😂😂
hehehe vn
Haha, I will remember that! 😅🤭
The fact that Seki-sensei is such a master to where he can imagine all these kata simply by looking at the weapon only goes to show how deep his knowledge actually is. Relating the shikomizue to the wakizashi, tanto, and jo rather than the katana is just brilliant, and proves that, in the hands of a true master such as Seki-sensei, anything can be just as effective and dangerous as a bladed weapon.
reminds me of that line from the 2000s TMNT Series that Splinter tells his sons. "In the hands of a true master, ANYTHING can be a deadly weapon"
Real life Baki character
That what it means to think of your weapon as an extention of your arm.
@@omegasnake18it's absolutely true. Part of army krav maga in Israel is using anything close to hand as a killing weapon. I can think of a dozen similar truths from other nations as well. This man is clearly a true master
@@omegasnake18 yeah like a pen or pencil, Wick style...
I really like the “take a knee, break his foot, then draw up into the neck” sequence. It really captures the idea that you’re done fighting while the other guy is still working their way through the whole “Wait, that’s a sword?!” Series of thoughts. Seems like a good plan. Plus the sensei saying that it isn’t a good sword for actual sword-fighting sword, so you have to end things quickly. Very sensible 🤺
i really liked the defence from behind, into a stab to the ribs sequence...literally made me go "ooooooo"
It is the ancient equivalent of throwing a rubber duck instead of a grenade into a room filled with enemies.
(See The Fat Electrician for reference)
I really don't like this move, I have feeling most but the most agile of people wold have sword in their back before they reached enemies foot. Full speed drill here would be quite pointless as 50-60 year old master is not gonna outpace his student doing agile quick doge.
@@Crimsonwolf-is3sfthat’s gonna pierce the heart definitely a lung
it really capture the idea that this guy has no idea what he is doing, no one is going to feel a stick smack their foot when their adrenaline is already up. He's going to poke their foot and lose his head at the same time.
Thank you sensei.
The issue I've had with most of the "Debunking the reverse grip style" videos is they try to use it as a dedicated dueling form, rather than the close range, short burst, surprise attack style that it's suited for. They also forget the big role that footwork plays. Zatoichi's style may be exaggerated, but it still held to this principle, and illustrated the flaws by the simple fact that the only times he was truly in danger was when an opponent was able to escape the initial strike and drag it out into a proper duel.
exactly, these debunking videos never actually debunk anything they just show you how not to use it
Some martial arts are best used offensively. Even when used for defense.
I've been a Zatoichi fan for many years, and this is the first time I've seen any sensei talking about this weapon. Thanks for a very informative lesson.
it's a niche outlier. it wasn't a battlefield sword, it was mostly popular as a late era sword made to duck the law in the last gasps of the samurai era, so koryu often don't realy have anything specific to it and don't address it. most people who do talk about it are overhyping it as a ninja gimick. i like that seki sensei sees it for exactly what it is "Oh, it's a sword that looks like a stick, so i can just use it like a stick then" and immediately proceeds to apply jo staff techniques while using the blade itself basically only as a finishing strike.
Seki Sensei would be the Endboss in every Samurai Game :) His Skills are amazing!
He'd be that guy in Nioh or something that starts off with one weapon, then switches to another with a whole different move set, and then another! Yeah, those guys'll get ya.
I'd have him more as the dude you talk to at your hub area, turn in your XP for new skills. Buy a skill, and you have to fight him both with and against the skill you just bought.
That implies he could be beaten haha
He would be the lore accurate protagonist
@@chuckporter9526like a sensei? 😆
As skilled as Seki Sensei is I greatly admire his ability to remain humble.
Seki Sensei has such an infectious joy when he is demonstrating his arts.
There is so much anyone could learn from someone like Seki-sensei. He's not just a great martial artist, he's a fantastic teacher. It's not just passion, you can see the man is full of joy when he demonstrates and talks about his art and the history behind it. If all of us could have this level of accomplishment about something in our lives, the world would definitively be a better place.
This was wonderfully educational, and just wonderful in general.
When the Zatoichi films starring Shintaro Katsu hit American late night TV in the1980s I was instantly hooked. (I much prefer his portrayal to those of other actors who played the role specifically because of his plain appearance and humble demeanor, exactly what a ronin should be even with hysterical blindness.)
As I understand it, the three diagonal grooves on the hilt are only on one side to indicate by touch where the edge of the blade is. In many of the films you can see Ichi-San feeling the mouth of the saya to know how to hold it so he can sheathe the blade after a fight, but he always knows where the edge is. There is usually an insert shot (an extreme closeup) of his hand finding the grooves when he has laid down or dropped the sheathed sword so that he knows it’s orientation.
It was amazing to see Seki sensei almost instinctively use reverse grip and have it be effective. For so many years people have dismissed Zatoichi’s reverse grip as pure fantasy but we now have proof that it can be effective even if only in the hands of a master like Seki or a literal legend like Zatoichi.
Thank you both for this. I may have to binge watch the Zatoichi films again. 😊
*the three diagonal grooves on the hilt are only on one side to indicate by touch where the edge of the blade is.*
exactly. although it's actually rarely 3 in the films. depending on which film you're talking about, it's usually either just 1 groove or it's 2. 3 grooves is common on cheap knockoff replicas and may be in one of the newer versions, but i'm not sure.
but yes, Ichi always knows his edge alignment because of those grooves. he also commonly pinches the spine of the blade about halfway down and then follows the bo-hi to the tip so he knows when his fingers, and thereby also the scabbard, are nearing the tip of the blade.
if you're watching the series again, my fav is personally the 1989 Zatoichi directed by the actor.
I used to watch zatoichi with my grandma
One of my first thoughts while watching this was "I should binge all of my Zatoichi films". Then just how long that will take. Ended up thinking I can't be the only person about to go spend a chunk of time binging.
I saw Shintaro Katsu in Zatoichi and was amazed. I went to look it up and noticed it had... a sequel?! Then I realized that it wasn't one sequel... or even two... this dude is the James Bond of japan and there's over 20 damn movies with that same actor. They're all superb. Beautiful and heart wrenching stories with a formula I appreciated and could predict sometimes... but often the story would do a new thing and take a different twist. All the dice games! HA! The samurai cutting the coin scene and demanding to see his "lightning blade" was just **chef kiss** perfect. On the must see list of martial arts movies... at least one of the films. Minimum. "The legendary blind swordsman"
I have been trying to buy as many Zatoichi movies as I can find, there's so many of them lol
@@aletter8630
Criterion collection
I'm hoping to get the box set at some point.
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Catch them when they do their annual half-off promotions. It should be one coming up before the end of the year.
To be exact, there are 26 films and 100 TV show episodes with Katsu.
Wonderful! More glory for the reverse grip today
Not only is it great to see these skills and experiments, but it genuinely looks like Seki-sensei is having fun too. That makes it more engaging to watch, like we can witness the joy of creating something (weapon skills and kata, in this case) from his years of experience
The teacher has a special respect, I wish he taught zatoyichi fencing style. I welcome you from the solo country of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿and subscribe clean because of the teacher
Im just so grateful that Sensei is so patient and a good sport entertaining all of the stuff we have dreamed about asking the real deal expert. Thank you for all your awesome topics :-)
To overcome the upside/downside issue - you could etch a dot into the grip and put a colour into it...or have a ribbon or tassel attached to the top of the handle to help identify which way the blade is facing, have it slightly offset so you can tell 😉
It was clear from Seki sensei's face that he was having a lot of fun while creating new katas and teaching us. Wonderful content 🤩
It's an honour just to be able to watch this man.
Poetry in motion.
Great video. I really enjoyed seeing the real-life application of the cane-sword. When I was in high school in the 2000s, the IFC channel in the United States use to have a Saturday programming block called Samurai Saturdays where different samurai movies would be shown on tv-a lot of those movies were either Kurosawa or Zatoichi films.
I used to watch Samurai Saturdays on IFC as well, that's how I got introduced to Zatoichi, great times
Zatoichi and the chess master was the best
They definitely don't show any films approximating the caliber of Kurosawa's work on public television these days.
Yojimbo (the bodyguard) was an excellent film .
@@aletter8630 same. i got a zatoichi replica canesword and practiced with it constantly for a while. got the same sense that sensei seems to. it's a weapon of last resort, and really meant as a defensive parry and counterattack weapon that uses the element of surprise to buy you an opening to end it quickly.
even moreso if you look at Ichi's blade specifically.
the replicas are usually full katana length at around 28 inches of blade, but in most of the films Ichi's sword is actually closer to a longer wakizashi or a ninja-to in length, i'd guess between 22-24 inches, perfect for fighting inside gambling house hallways and rowhouse alleys where a katana would be cramped, especially for a blind man. not an ideal weapon, but ideal for Ichi's purposes, self defense in tight quarters.
I'd love to see how Seki Sensei moves with a nagamaki, could we please see a demonstration? 🙏
I am an old man now and walk with a cane. I wish I could find a reasonably priced one
Seki sensei is amazing, he can make anything work
I enjoyed the katas demonstrating form, but I especially appreciated seeing just how practical Zatoichi's blade could be.
My family own two European style sword canes and out of interest I have learned about how they should be used properly. Watching this I can say that the way to use a European sword cane and shikomizue is very different but they do have one thing in common, using the cane/scabbard in conjunction with the blade. Again they way it is used is different but both everything I learned/was taught and the way Seki Sensei demonstrated the uses of Shikomizue maximum it usage.
Anyway I just thought it was interesting
I love to see how Seki Sensei adapts already established techniques from other weapons he knows to use the Shikomizue!
This, to me, shows a true warrior mindset; being able to adapt known principles to less known or unknown weapons.
Fantastic. I enjoyed watching Seki Sensei in these videos. Especially in this one explaining the techniques and history of this weapon found in the movies and anime was actually used in the Meiji period. Love this video ❤
I like the fact that being someone with so much experience he could manage to make a weapon of any form of objects you'd put into his hands
This was my favorite video of you yet! So awesome!
With regards to Zatoichi I found the movies to be enjoyable. I know his sword fighting style was fictional but I like how even seasoned samurai didn't know how to fight him. The actor, Shintaro Katsu was a great actor with a unique physicality, a way of moving, that was very much a part of the character. I have to say one of my favorite moments is at the end of "Zatoichi and the Fugitive"... at the very end. As he is leaving, he is dancing down the road...smiling and happy. Once he knows that nobody can see him, it's like a mask fell from him and we see his true self. There are many moments like that throughout the series. Superb.
I think its so wonderful that the traditions of samurai are not lost and are being kept alive by phenominal people as yourselves.
Super cool. Subscribed.
Loved how humble this master is.
Great cinematography and incredible moves.
As a vision/impaired-blind person, it would be wonderful to see how to defend with a blind/white cane. Some people teach self-defence for blind people with their canes. Great work!
Seki-Sensei at 00:58: "I get to play with a cane sword today!"
Seriously, the joy on his face is wonderful. :)
I actually made something very similar. It was originally a veterans aluminium " L shape" walking stick.
I removed the handle and gently pressed the whole stick into a oval shape. Then I adapted a katana by sharpening the back edge and replaced the handle Basically turning it in to a spear shape.
The stick already had a brass locking spring button, so it was very functional as a walking stick. However I could also turn the handle around and slide it inside the lower part of the walking stick , which was now the sheath using the same spring locking mechanism to secure the blade.
It was viery similar to a two handed sword or spear.
I decided to call it "Betsy" after a bandit /mugger tried to attack me.
I drew the weapon and he stood cold in shock.
Then I turned it into the spear and roared like a great lion, holding the weapon high and showing my teeth. With this stance and this gleaming blade the bandit /mugger turned and ran away very quickly 😂😂. ( I bets he regret picking on a veteran "Betsy").
Legend says he is still running 😂😂.
I will practice these with my "jian". I have solved the problem of which way round the blade is by securing a small badge on the handle that I can feel as I use the jian .
Very nice lesson! I solved the saya orientation on mine by applying a row of beads with balsa wood glue on the edge side of the saya near the koiguchi. I think the most famous use of a sword cane in America would be Andrew Jackson's duel. I've observed that Western sword canes have blades that are more cruciform and were designed for stabbing, they frequently broke during combat .
Probably because cane swords are basically created for a short fight and assassination which requires one or two strikes to do the job. Unless of course the blade was made of tougher metal.
Have you tried to put a ring? So you can use it as the saya AND as a handguard as well.
The one I experienced had slight grip on one side that let you tell which way the edge was facing, very cool video :)
A note on blade orientation: On the Zatoichi-style canes (several manufacturers have imitations for sale), there're two little hatch marks on the hilt that rest under the fingertips, to help tell which side the edge is on. In a similar place to the mekugi on a conventionally-wrapped tsuka.
I would imagine the owners would make such markings themselves.
_Some_ of them, by no means all. Zatoichi's handle was tapered away from the palm. Sometimes. 😂
@@Dr.JustIsWrong I think mine might be styled after the Beat Takeshi remake..
@@n.w.1803 _"I think mine might be styled after the Beat Takeshi remake.."_
Kewl! 😁
I customize my own (to fit my style) from 9260 Steel alloy, by examining images of Ichi's smallest swords and comparing them to various features of his 'not very large' thick hands, and it's apparent performance.. e.g. speed, balance points, flexibility..
Though I prefer a full (~220mm, 16-18mm, 5mm) straight tang;
two mekugi-ana (peg holes),
no tsuba or seppa (ofc),
rubber habaki to grip into an embedded 6061 aluminum koiguchi,
nagasa approx (74cm, 19mm, 4.5mm, 350grams),
tsuka & saya made from hickory pick-handles;
tsuka 'grip area' tapered teardrop cross section (25mm, 14mm, 11-12mm);
tsuka rotated ~ 2.5 degrees clockwise
a narrow cone of 6061 aluminum epoxy embedded within the tip of the saya to prevent excessive splitting when used as a 'rod';
Self-gluing electrical heat-shrink to protect the saya tip while tapping the ground;
And as a sheathing cheat a 25-28mm V cut through the koiguchi sharp edge open ; drops the blade in sooner. 😁
Omg! Who cares what I do lol 🤣🤣
Ps. I slightly hollow grind with ~1.6m radius, and grind the edge to a narrow 33 degree angle.
I heat treat just the edge by forging the whole length red hot and quenching just the edge with full length sponge soaked in oil, letting it cool to room temp, then temper out the excessive hardness by 'baking' the unit to 400 ℉ for two hours and let it cool naturally.
Very springy!
I love Zatoichi, but I also love the amazing skill of Seki Sensei
It’s awesome because as one wouldnt know which side the blade is on the user would have to add something maybe carve something into the cane saya or attack something so they could easiy sheath. Also the attack from the front I could totally see how this attack could happen to an old master and they would be so surprised about the hidden blade. And the kata where Sekei sensei hit the wrist and did the down diagnal cut is totally like a Zatoichi trade mark move. The last kata aswell looks like how Zatoichi moves too. Aregato gozai masu again.
I always thought the handle had those notches so you could tell where the edge of the blade was before drawing it.
It's Arigatou gozaimasu. Not aregato
@@Izanagioomikami Lol I did read the end again. P.S This video was upon MY request. Your welcome.
@@Izanagioomikami, romaji is always tricky for a westerner.
@@UmbraFulgur so true brother
I appreciate this guy. He answers fun questions without taking away from the art or dedication to it. I imagine if my teacher was like this I would have gotten a lot farther.
Okay, this is one of your coolest videos yet! I really enjoyed it.
The original 1950s version is a masterpiece, the cinematography is incredible
It just so happens that I had one made here in Peru, and for years I would carry it around with me undetected to protect myself and others from ruffians. This video has greatly helped me to decide to go back to practice and carrying.
Thank you both for teaching me the proper name of this type of sword. I always thought it was a shirasaya.
Omg!! Thank you so much for the video. I wondered if this video would come out. Many thanks Shogo, Sekei sensei and others. I know that the fights were exaggerated of course and he’s blind but I am very pleased to see it’s practical uses.
Interesting, the backhand swordfighting. Rare to be seen. Such a rare master.
Great Commendation to Seki Sensei who explains Zatoichis martial art and also to his fight partner who artisticly takes part of this dangerous Kata!
Wow what a treat! As always please accept my thanks for covering this subject, Seki-sensei and Shogo-sama. What a wonderful display! I will practice these as well as this is one of my favorite weapons due to its unassuming nature as well as the tactics involved with using it.
WOW! This is going to get 1,000,000,000 views! Absolutely beautiful use of a technique used in hundreds of movies and animated stories. Thank you!
I grew up and loved watching the old black and white Zatoichi TV show. Love this video thank you for bringing back childhood memories
Incredible! Watching the Zatoichi films was how I spent a lot of my downtime in college.
Now let's see one with the "Hollywood ninjato" where the blade is worn on the back!
It's easy to see why he is the headmaster. Thank you, Seki Sensei, for sharing your knowledge with us we are grateful.
I'm glad people are discovering zatoichi. I learned about it a few years ago and was upset that I didn't know about it 30 years earlier
Seki Sensei has such a joyous attitude teaching such a serious topic. Beautiful.
That last technique was so relaxed and quick!
Good to see Shogo on the prowl, great material
5:33 That was indeed the coolest kata for a counter using the cane sword. Smooth and fast, I praise your sensei for showing us these movements.
"For those who don't know about Zatoichi he is the model for Fujitora--" riiiiight next you'll tell me there's a legendary swordsman named Zoro known for wearing a black bandana
shintaro katsu created a wonderful,powerful style for the fantastic zatiochi chambara,great to see it used for real,rest in peace great katsu!
Outstanding. Great video.
I love watching elder asians get complimented, they love it but cant show they love it, but cant help but show they love it, cause they deserve it, but cant acknowledge they know they deserve it....
Zatōichi is funny like that, because he's not really blind he just does it to heighten his other senses, haha! Love that
He is blind. At least when portrayed by Takeshi Kitano.
Always very informative and educational. Thank you, domo!🙏
Just subbed to this channel, Shogo! Thank you for sharing it with us all! 👺⛩
Great stuff, thanks.
I love these vids! Inspires a lot of ideas and is a fascinating subject in its own right.
Very cool presentation. Thank you.
I definitely enjoyed the video. When Zatoichi fights a samurai he holds his cane by his side, but the samurai brings his sword up over his head which to me leaves him wide open for attack. I know it’s just a TV show but it’s still great to watch.
4:15 I honestly fully understand your excitement as a fellow martial arts nerd. There is just something otherworldly when you see an old timer dish out these moves like it's just as simple as breathing. Growing old is so taunting, your techniques are the best they will ever be, but you lack the youth to pull off their full potential.
you can tell that Sensei is very humble. Thanks for showing us.
I'm very impressed and honored to see Seki Sensei's skills. Thank you very much and God bless you.
Thanks Sensei for teaching this
Impressive video as always 😊
Amazing! It is a joy to watch such a master at work!
My dad introduced me to the Zatoichi movies as a teen, loved them ever since. Feels surreal seeing the sword in motion like this again.
Thank you sensei for sharing your knowledge
I love this channel!!! I’m so glad I found it!! I loved the movies!! Now I get to see the technique behind this cool weapon.
Outstanding and the respect and honor shown Seki is commendable
Thank you for your videos.
Great demonstration,sensei!
Seki Sensei with all due respect for his mastery, reminds me of Bruce Lee’s combining different disciplines to achieve a powerful defense and attack. I could rewatch this video over and over and repeatedly marvel at the fluidity of his movements and gracefulness. A grandmaster in every sense of the word. Thank you for uploading this treasure. His insights as to the cane sword strength and weaknesses a valuable lesson. Bravo!
Great share!
Wonderfully fluid motions in that kata!
Seki-sensei fights with the spirit of Zatoichi. Those are some of my favorite Japanese movies, so seeing Seki-sensei use it is amazing.
Very good video!! Your Sensei is super skilled!
Excellent, Seki sensei is one skilled man!!
I have studied and taught Martial Arts for years now and you are a tremendous inspiration in that endeavor.
Very good channel, thank you
The actor who played Zatoichi was absolutely amazing. Some of the camera tricks used are still baffling to me. In fact everything about the movies I have seen is amazing.
that was cool AND informative!
Very cool video. Thank you.
I just happened upon your Channel and I have to say it is Awesome!!! Very good, thank you so much
For next video with this master: review the katas that would prepare for multiple opponents as when Zatoichi fights a large gang.
🙏Namaste excellent so happy to see that local martial art is preserved and practiced. Appreciate sharing the tricks. Thanks from Bharat / India 🇮🇳
Yo ví Zatoichi, me encantó. Aunque no entendí muy bien el por qué era una espada recta, ni conocía su nombre.
Me ha gustado la introducción de vuestra historia, quiero saber mas historia de aquellas épocas.
Gracias por compartir los conocimiento, es un gran honor verles.
Seki Sensei is so darned smooth in his movements!
Love the videos, keep it going
Very interesting.. Thank you!
I really would love to see Seki Sensei put on protective gear and go somewhat full speed with these techniques. With both a willing and unwilling opponent. I realize each technique is shown under idea circumstances and conditions, however there comes a time where you must step out of that environment and go into your discomfort zone. I’m glad he showed Ichi’s sword… he needs to do his dance of death, or cut the candles out!
That was really good!