In 10 years of kendo I've never tied my hakama this way. I will definitely try it next time! I really like your videos, your exposition is very clear and to the point.
Thank you for a nice clear video in good definition Paul. I am an Iaido beginner and by showing it with the Obi this has helped me too. Now looking forward to neatening up my dress.
Thank you Mr. Shin, I've always wondered what a Hakama was and how to properly assemble it. My dad (different household), took Kendo and Kenpo, with my half siblings when I was younger, and I took Bushidokan and Wrestling, so I had always been curious what their uniforms were.
If you have seen the instructional videos by the ZNKR, they put the hakama himo above the hipbone. I understand the traditional way of doing it and how a sword is supposed to sit on top of the bottom himo, where the obi ends. However, having in mind the intensity of the footwork in kendo the way showed by the ZNKR kendo video is less restrictive to the ligaments that run right below the hipbone, also they do not show using an obi as you mentioned as well, so I suppose it all depends on application.
+KoRNeRd Yes, how one wears a hakama can be a very individual thing. You have to find a way that works for you. Just showing you the "textbook" way -- since that often tends to incorporate the wisdom of those who have gone before us.
Fascinating! I'd no idea they were so complex. Most early mens pants were designed to be easy to relieve one's self with front panels and codpieces. Even today with zippers. This seems just the opposite unless I'm missing something?
+Craig DeLarge This particular one is from e-bogu. The 10,000 thread count. But yes, a good quality hakama from pretty much any reputable vendor dyed with indigo will fade very nicely. Just don't wash it too often.
Thanks for the video, very useful! I have a question though; I have been told that you should put always the right himo under the left one when tying the hakama, but I think you put the left himo under the right in this video, is it just about preferences or is there only one correct way to do it? thank you!
+Adri del Pino I'm not aware of that rule, but of course if that's the way your sensei tells you to do it, then that's how you should do it. FYI, I am indeed putting the right himo under the left himo (but in the sense that the right himo is defined as the himo on my right BEFORE I begin tying). Of course, once it comes around the back, that becomes the left himo.
Hi, very nice video, I am a new kenshi, and have struggling with properly tying my hakama. I do have one question about tying it though. Sometimes, after tying my hakama like in the video, the himo will slowly work their way up my waist during warmups and end up sitting right on top of where the top of the hakama is, and that makes my hakama really lose after suburi and also really low. Am I tying my hakama incorrectly or is it normal?
+here2there4life It will ride up a bit, but if you tie it tightly enough, the himo should stay below the top of the hakama. You'll have to experiment with how tight to tie it.
It's a kendo keiko-gi. Dyed with indigo. Darker when it's new, but fades nicely with use. You can find it on any online budo equipment store. Look for the double weight. More expensive but better quality.
Thank you Master, I am still a beginner and I am learning the way to live like a disciplined Samurai. Are you Japanese? I travelled to Tokyo and Gamagori once, do you know where I can find these cloths there or should I just order them, can you link something please.
I live in the U.S, Can you tell me which site or send me a link from where you exactly got yours from, it looks really good. The material looks like chainmail armor and the color is amazing
It is the way how to wear the hakama in kendo and iaido, not the only "correct" way, right? In Aikido we have the knot of the budo belt on front, of course, such in any other budo arts which use budo belts instead of obi, which is important especialy when the budo art involves falling and rolling. And there I have learned once to start with the backside of the hakama.
+Paul Shin Hi! I'm looking to buy a Hakama online for the purpose of cosplay. I was wondering if you could give me the size in Hakama measurement for a 40 inch waist 6'1 man.
How do you prevent the front himo from sliding up after it has been tied, with the method not using the obi? I have noticed that people with a bit more stomach can keep it down by tying it bellow their belly, but I find it troublesome with my small waist.
Dzafran Azmir It's not the belly that's keeping from himo from sliding up. If you tie the knot in the back down low enough, then it will prevent it from sliding up in the front.
I'm not aware of a video specific to women, but the key point is that women tend to wear their hakama higher than men -- generally at the natural waistline, whereas men tend to wear it right above the hip bones. Your mileage may vary.
@@PaulHBShin Thanks. Yeh, I think *almost* all women do so. (I wonder if wearing an obi would make a difference. . . ) I appreciate that you alluded to differences in your video.
The kendogi is from e-mudo (www.e-mudo.com/HINKAKU_Double_layer_KeikoGi_p/mkd.htm) and the hakama is from e-bogu (www.e-bogu.com/Top-quality-Shoaizome-Kendo-Hakama-10-000-p/tak-ken-hak-tq10-navy-all.htm).
It can indeed be rigorous training, but I'm not sure what you mean by "top shape." Like any intense physical activity, you need to ease into it, but that's what the instructors will generally do when you're a beginner.
Paul Shin ok. makes sense. im just wondering if i should work on my cardio first before joining as i dont run alot nor do anything that is rigorous training.
Women tend to wear their hakama a little higher than men. For men, the obi generally sits on the hip bone. My understanding is that for women, the obi will wrap around the natural waist.
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In 10 years of kendo I've never tied my hakama this way. I will definitely try it next time! I really like your videos, your exposition is very clear and to the point.
Thank you so much I’m doing a project about the Japanese tradition and I have to write about the tradition clothes it really helped thank you again!
Thank you for a nice clear video in good definition Paul. I am an Iaido beginner and by showing it with the Obi this has helped me too. Now looking forward to neatening up my dress.
Thank you Mr. Shin, I've always wondered what a Hakama was and how to properly assemble it.
My dad (different household), took Kendo and Kenpo, with my half siblings when I was younger, and I took Bushidokan and Wrestling, so I had always been curious what their uniforms were.
I very much appreciate how exact your instructions are.
Excellent instructions sir. Well appreciated. I had a basic understanding but now it all fits much better
This video is very helpful. Thank you very much.
If you have seen the instructional videos by the ZNKR, they put the hakama himo above the hipbone. I understand the traditional way of doing it and how a sword is supposed to sit on top of the bottom himo, where the obi ends. However, having in mind the intensity of the footwork in kendo the way showed by the ZNKR kendo video is less restrictive to the ligaments that run right below the hipbone, also they do not show using an obi as you mentioned as well, so I suppose it all depends on application.
+KoRNeRd Yes, how one wears a hakama can be a very individual thing. You have to find a way that works for you. Just showing you the "textbook" way -- since that often tends to incorporate the wisdom of those who have gone before us.
Thanks for the video - excellent as always.
Fascinating! I'd no idea they were so complex. Most early mens pants were designed to be easy to relieve one's self with front panels and codpieces. Even today with zippers. This seems just the opposite unless I'm missing something?
Because the openings are so wide, it's easy to do your "business" through the pant leg opening.
Thank you. That makes sense. The ARE really wide!
Thanks for posting this.
Thank you!
A ritual in itself, sets the stage for the class.
thakyou for that i was alway have trouble but now i see the finer point in that thankyou/
very nice Mr. Shin
iv'e Bing doing kendo for a year learning how to gear up and checking online for different tips
thank you for the tip
+Paul Shin, where did you get that lovely gi from! That faded indigo is so luxurious looking!
+Craig DeLarge This particular one is from e-bogu. The 10,000 thread count. But yes, a good quality hakama from pretty much any reputable vendor dyed with indigo will fade very nicely. Just don't wash it too often.
+Paul Shin I found them but realize they are only appropriate for Kendo and not Aikido. Sigh.
Thanks for the video, very useful! I have a question though; I have been told that you should put always the right himo under the left one when tying the hakama, but I think you put the left himo under the right in this video, is it just about preferences or is there only one correct way to do it? thank you!
+Adri del Pino I'm not aware of that rule, but of course if that's the way your sensei tells you to do it, then that's how you should do it. FYI, I am indeed putting the right himo under the left himo (but in the sense that the right himo is defined as the himo on my right BEFORE I begin tying). Of course, once it comes around the back, that becomes the left himo.
Just a quick question. Whenever you take the main himo around again does it go under your obi or on the top of your obi?
Above the obi the first time behind, then below the obi the second time behind, if that makes sense.
@@PaulHBShin thank you! That was what i was asking!
Hi, very nice video, I am a new kenshi, and have struggling with properly tying my hakama. I do have one question about tying it though. Sometimes, after tying my hakama like in the video, the himo will slowly work their way up my waist during warmups and end up sitting right on top of where the top of the hakama is, and that makes my hakama really lose after suburi and also really low. Am I tying my hakama incorrectly or is it normal?
+here2there4life It will ride up a bit, but if you tie it tightly enough, the himo should stay below the top of the hakama. You'll have to experiment with how tight to tie it.
This video would've been so good had he actually found out and compares how men and women can tie the hakama differently
where did u get your shirt or whatever its called, it looks really good
It's a kendo keiko-gi. Dyed with indigo. Darker when it's new, but fades nicely with use. You can find it on any online budo equipment store. Look for the double weight. More expensive but better quality.
Thank you Master, I am still a beginner and I am learning the way to live like a disciplined Samurai. Are you Japanese? I travelled to Tokyo and Gamagori once, do you know where I can find these cloths there or should I just order them, can you link something please.
Artin A Which country are you in? Depending on where you are, there will be different vendors available.
I live in the U.S, Can you tell me which site or send me a link from where you exactly got yours from, it looks really good. The material looks like chainmail armor and the color is amazing
It's this one: www.e-mudo.com/HINKAKU_Double_layer_KeikoGi_p/mkd.htm
It is the way how to wear the hakama in kendo and iaido, not the only "correct" way, right?
In Aikido we have the knot of the budo belt on front, of course, such in any other budo arts which use budo belts instead of obi, which is important especialy when the budo art involves falling and rolling. And there I have learned once to start with the backside of the hakama.
Different martial arts have different ways of wearing the hakama. In fact, the hakama used for aikido and kendo/iaido are made slightly differently.
+Paul Shin Hi! I'm looking to buy a Hakama online for the purpose of cosplay. I was wondering if you could give me the size in Hakama measurement for a 40 inch waist 6'1 man.
What school of kendo / iaido do you practice?
Are you referring to the dojo? Or the ryuha?
How do you prevent the front himo from sliding up after it has been tied, with the method not using the obi? I have noticed that people with a bit more stomach can keep it down by tying it bellow their belly, but I find it troublesome with my small waist.
Dzafran Azmir It's not the belly that's keeping from himo from sliding up. If you tie the knot in the back down low enough, then it will prevent it from sliding up in the front.
Paul Shin okay thanks! I'll try that sometime. Your videos are great! Really hits the detail.
Any chance you could point to a video for women? (I'm always sad I can't make my hakama do that!)
I'm not aware of a video specific to women, but the key point is that women tend to wear their hakama higher than men -- generally at the natural waistline, whereas men tend to wear it right above the hip bones. Your mileage may vary.
@@PaulHBShin Thanks. Yeh, I think *almost* all women do so. (I wonder if wearing an obi would make a difference. . . ) I appreciate that you alluded to differences in your video.
@@scyntl You might want to try wearing an obi (a thin one) during kendo and see how it feels.
Sensei,
Where did you recieve your iaidogi and hakama from?
The kendogi is from e-mudo (www.e-mudo.com/HINKAKU_Double_layer_KeikoGi_p/mkd.htm) and the hakama is from e-bogu (www.e-bogu.com/Top-quality-Shoaizome-Kendo-Hakama-10-000-p/tak-ken-hak-tq10-navy-all.htm).
for someone wanting to begin Kendo should one be in top shape before starting? i noticed it looks like rigorous training.
It can indeed be rigorous training, but I'm not sure what you mean by "top shape." Like any intense physical activity, you need to ease into it, but that's what the instructors will generally do when you're a beginner.
Paul Shin ok. makes sense. im just wondering if i should work on my cardio first before joining as i dont run alot nor do anything that is rigorous training.
If you have any existing health issues, you should check with your doctor first. But if you're generally healthy, then just start kendo.
Paul Shin will do thanks paul. i enjoy your videos. lots of information.
How would woman wear the hakama instead? Cannot find anything specific about it ...
Women tend to wear their hakama a little higher than men. For men, the obi generally sits on the hip bone. My understanding is that for women, the obi will wrap around the natural waist.
I'm 175cm tall and I wear an average 30x32 jeans, what size should i get?
Sometimes it depends on the vendor. Most online vendors will be able to calculate the size for you if you input your heights, etc.
my outsteam is about 90-95 cm
A Medium Hakama I purchased on Amazon for 170cm.
175cm Sounds like a Large according to the Sizing Chart here...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XD68HD2/
Very interesting explanation but the video with one black hakama was a bad idea. is all black and i can see very well. any way tanks very much.
Important detail at 2:10
Where did you get this kendogi?
It's this one: www.e-mudo.com/HINKAKU_Double_layer_KeikoGi_p/mkd.htm
Thank you..
Wearing it like this now.
What; no pockets?
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