How This Ancient Martial Art Helps Japanese Police Fight Crime
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- Опубликовано: 11 мар 2019
- Mitsuru Hamasaki is a former police officer who has practiced kendo for nearly 60 years. Dating back roughly 2,000 years ago, kendo is taught to members of the Japanese police force as a means of building character and empathy. To Mitsuru, who is himself a kendo trainer, accessing this mindset is even more important than mastering technique.
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Imagine stealing something and some cop comes out of nowhere and wacks you with a sword
Literally screaming while beating the crap out of you
I really cant imagine myself stealing tho
Every wonder why crime rate was low in Japan?
@@imnothere6906 Because Japanese society has ingrained in themselves and through many generations of a strong cultural affinity to be passive and non-aggresive?
It is shameful as hell and looked down upon and a huge ass disgrace to conduct crimes. So the people there are basically discouraged from doing so mostly anyways.
Furthermore, there is a huge safety net for those who fall into doing crimes. Lastly, most of the petty crime is done by both teenagers and majority the elderly but cops tend to ignore those. How do I know? I lived in Japan for 10 years before moving.
Bonk
I love the guy who makes sure his friend is okay after the neck shot
Yes very considerate and kind. Tsuki is the most dangerous move in kendo as the sword is still quite stiff. There is protection for the throat but we are very delicate bodies.
Yah, his immediate reaction made my heart filled with joy.
AIIIAAATOOTOOO
That's because he missed the nodo in the Tsuki kihon waza.
I do European longsword and yeah its a rough shot too take i would check on my opponent if even if they had a throat gaurds, in a historical context though its a good technique but at that point just go for the head in practice
Netflix could make a series based on a Japanese police department fighting crime with this noble stance and it would be my favorite show.
Natasha Figueroa I have to agree with that. I am interested
And maybe a follow up with the Yakuza
Actually police genre is kinda popular in japanese drama
Try s:the last policeman
Oh yeah boi.
Very interesting way of integrating ancient practices into modern society.
I've been training in Kendo for only half a year and yet I've been learning quite a lot. Police officers in Japan are also equipped with a lethal weapon, a revolver, just as the American counterparts. However, in 90% of the cases, it will not be drawn. The essence of practicing martial art is not to learn a way to beat people down but to learn to control and master your mind and muscles. I still remember in my first day in the dojo, our sensei said that someone like me with no martial art background at all can't even hit him. I went for it, and my sensei was damn right. Every time I raised the bamboo sword to launch my attack, my sensei would anticipate the move, dodge it and counter back. I believe that by practicing kendo long enough, the officers in Japan would be able to stand up to the criminals, cold and steady, and their mind and muscles will always be ready. That's what can't be achieved simply by carrying a gun around.
So someone with martial arts or combat experience could land hitS on your instructor then?
@@vincentlee7359 the thing is, people with martial art background has better control over their muscles. Athletes will also do great. If you were to ask this question, I'd say yes, the chances are greater.
In america, alot of times they use firearm without thinking, which makes me wonder just what kind of "combat" training they provide in police academy cuz I've seen cops trying to use hand-to-hand combat and they struggle like amateurs...
@@xyoopridex It is called shoot first ask later in America. Act before thinking sort of mentality for the police force.
@@springfieldleo6184 ????????????????????? Anyways, just different culture, mindset and ideology between nations.
Martial artist have control? Only some not all. The only people who have body mastery are those who do calisthenics. However, "body mastery" can be subjective to your perspective.
Cool, we got samurai cops
@Taikamuna Of all people, I did not expect to see you
Shinsengumi
The Samurai during the Meji Restoration joined the police force or joined the Imperial Army. Once the Samurai class system and the Samueai themselves became extinct the tradition of the Samurai practicing kendo, Kenjutsu, Iaijutsu, kyudo, judo and jujitsu continued on in these officers till this day. Many Japanese law enforcement officers have direct Samurai ancestral lineages.
"Samurai" means "to serve". So, yes.
@@outboundflight4455 that's so badass.
I did Kendo for a few months. I enjoyed the art. It was tough and real. Everything is about doing full contact strikes. Points are secondary. From the start, much of the practice is done with someone else. You must be conscious of your shinai as to not strike your partner where they do not have any protection. You must trust that your partner will do the same. There is a lot I loved about it, but I simply was not compatible with my dojo.
did u defeat their master?
@@domobrah2671 i dont think so xd
The only learning channel that I actually enjoy
What about asap science
XHAZEL me Tooo
@@lordtachanka1794 kurzgesatz is better (in my opinion :) )
I actually tried it for about 6 months. Doesn't look that hard with this video but you have to train barefeet all the time sliding on your feets to make a movement and it took away all my right underfoot skin...
I could barely walk for 2 weeks. Much respect to all of these guys who train for years and achieve a high level.
I practiced Kendo back when I was in college for a year. It really requires a lot of discipline and balls. It's such an interesting martial art.
I had trainnig under Hamasaki Sensei in Japan. Great Sensei, humble person. He reflects everything what he said in the video.
I also got the chance to learn from him at the 2017 Kitamoto Seminar. A week of nothing but kendo. Fantastic
I learned this back in middle school. I still have my armor set. Getting used to is hard. You get blisters and sores on your feet. I had to spar with other people ..guys and women. And mostly men.. and the sparring hurt. Sometimes they miss and it hit into my neck or arms. Where it's not covered. You will get bruises and all. Used to go to tournaments. Especially during period days was the worst. Haha
Been doing kendo for 11 years, and love it!
I've been doing Kendo for 7 Years now and it really helps to grow mentally and physically.
I love the pic at 01:33 of the Kogu (Imperial Police) all in white, lined up next to Keishicho (Tokyo Metro). Kogu are the only police team to where white, everyone else wears the normal aizome (indigo). Hamasaki was Keishicho. What a lot of people new to Kendo don't know is that there is actually a lot of real sword-using history behind the Keishicho - the first Japanese police dept. They put down some armed rebellions of samurai during the Meiji period - and did so sword-against-sword! This is part of the reason why there is a big tradition of police in Japan doing Kendo. But the rivalry between the Kogu (Imperial Police) and Keishicho is huge! The Kogu literally only have one job - protect the Imperial family. b
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Loved !!!!! Well made !
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. Great content keep up the great work!
Great video mates !
As someone in law enforcement this story pleases me so much 👌❤
I've been fascinated by and admired kendo since an early age and always wanted to learn.
Just join a club and start practicing. When I was young I also thought about doing Kendo for multiple years before I finally joined a dojo, and then I thought "ah damn I wished I would have joined earlier". It is a lot of fun. There are many clubs all over the world.
Great for forearm strength and could possibly improve your grip strength, your mental abilities, and your pain tolerance. Maybe mma or other combat sports that require forearm strength and speed.
I like these kind of videos
You should cover taihojutsu which all Japanese police train in.
かっけー
ちょっと、やってみたい気がしたｗ
剣道より茶道したけど、剣道もかっこいいなんだねっ😊
Started this sport around 5months ago... will still keep doing it.
Do u still train it?
1:05 I love how he was like "are you okay? I'm sorry... I got carried away sometimes." 😂
Ok a somewhat kendo expert here to clarify some things.
First, people need to stop to think that officers actually go on patrol with shinais or that they use their Jo (the wooden staff) and baton as shinais and fight kendo against criminals.
For a normal police officer, Kendo should help to control emotions, build mental and spiritual strength. It is true that police officers can choose either judo or kendo as part of their training, the reality is that most of them chose judo and only a few do kendo. and only twice a week for a few hours, as they also have other kinds of physical education.
Hamasaki sensei in the video was part of the "tokuren" in the Tokyo met police - a special unit of the police, which specialises in sports, particularly in judo and kendo. These police officers are part of the riot police and do kendo at least 6 times a week and three times a day - at least for the bigger prefectural police forces such as Tokyo met police, Kanagawa, Osaka, Hokkaido and kumamoto. They do police work in the riot police once in a while but are more kendoka than policemen. Their kendo is highly competitive rather than mental and spiritual and hence more tough. In fact, nearly every all Japan kendo champion was a police officer, and out of 64 competitors, at least 50 are police officers. Their kendo is highly competitive rather than mental and spiritual. In fact, nearly every all Japan kendo champion was a police officer, and out of 64 competitors, at least 50 are police officers.
What I want to say is that this video does not accurately reflect the Japanese police training of kendo, as normal officers and tokuren officers are not the same.
If you have questions regarding police kendo do not hesitate to ask.
I've been practicing since 1997, and I'm only scratching the surface. Still, it's a great feeling to pressure your opponent into attacking, then countering him. Also, it's fun to pressure the opponent, have him panic and try to block, then hit what he's opened up for you
I have so much respect for the Japanese People.
I love kendo!!!
That first attack was aggressive AF!
Pretty *Nice*
素晴らしい。
日本の誇り。。。
This video doesn't accurately depict how goddamned noisy kendo halls are. I walk past one on my way to the supermarket and it seriously sounds like someone is being murdered!
Well all the best animated fight scenes do come from Japan.
Know*?
would you mess with a police officer carrying one of these swords ?
Only if you were stupid?
Maco Pempen Guns are outlawed in Japan.
High-Five High-Tech Well! Unless they’re the Shinsegumi from Gintama, then yeah! Mess them up for your entertainment.
However, if they’re the Shinsegumi from Rurouni Kenshin, then for the sake of life don’t mess-up.
@@aus-li "outlawed", however I could find someone just as easily as I can in America thatll sell me one. The problem is using it, they are usually really good at catching people with the guns before a crime is committed, even then, if you put me with a gun about 10 feet from a cop with a stick, he will 100% of the time beat me to the trigger.
BaroDrinksBeer I highly doubt that. Even gangs and the Yakuza can’t even get a gun.
Kenshin would be so happy.
I practiced and learned kendo when I was 11 until I was 17, so much yelling and at least 30 minutes just to put our armour or bogu on correctly just to train.
Police here in the U.S. need this. It would give officers better means of defending themselves and subduing violent criminals while perhaps teaching them humility.
This is way cooler than that Whamen campaign you posted earlier
Guy: *pulls out knife*
American cops: *fires all the rounds in his mag*
Other guy: * pulls out knife*
Japanese police: *uses a pole to take down the suspect*
I'm guessing japanese police are not allowed to use guns in situations like that.
They are. They all have guns. They just don’t run into problems that require it all the time.
濱崎 滿 老師~~
It was more prudent when Japanese police use to train Jodo and carry the 4 foot long hardwood Jo.
WHAT WAS THE OUTRO SONG I NEED IT PLEASEEEEE ! Helpppp!!!
*man I like this anime*
It wouldve been nice if they showed actual police kendo training. This is actually the Tokio Marine Insurance Company kendo team practice. I think Hamasaki Sensei is their as a coach or advisor.
Now make a video of judo
What is Tag "Genesis"?
Is it related to Kendo?
1:18 felt on my neck 😧
Lolicons Should Be Careful Right Now
Ravioli ravioli...
Where can I sign up
Now I don’t even feel like a police training is not hard enough for other countries
I love burito arresting xD
I like seeing kendo as it is one of the practice in Aikido'sword practice
Sir Allone is that you?
1:19 when you check your drill
He looks like mike d'antoni but Japanse
So..... this is Deadpool sensei!
Something i really admire about the Japanese is that they stick with their culture and respect their roots. In these times when countries and cultures are becoming increasingly westernized, Japan feels like a breath of fresh air.
Conversely, it's even worse when your own government tells you that we _have no culture_ or identify of our own, and thus must embrace other cultures (via unvetted mass immigration by the millions) that ultimately don't assimilate, and attempts to displace and replace any of our own culture.
@@TeaBurn You can embrace other culture with out displacing your own, if your culture is strong enough.
Japan is heavily westernised too. What they did is updated some of their practices so they could keep them alive in modern times.
It's a very closed society and has always been. This leads to focus snd preservance of older traditions easily.
But is he better than Yasuo?
🎶 Hire a samurai 🎶
In my country they dont use the suits for matches :(
What country is that, and do you also practice Kendo like that, so without the suits?
MrTacco i am living in the netherlands.
We do use protection but not the traditional armor
@@maxbense3646 Ah I am also living in the Netherlands right now, and practice Kendo here. I think I might have just misunderstood you what you meant with suits. What protection do you use? I am quite curious because I would say the protection we use at our club looks very similar to the one in the video.
竟然看到耙耙柑了
Did you know how much weight of Kendo's protect ?
10 kg
Picked up all my kendo armor and put it on a scale, it weighed 4.2kg. The clothing ought to add about another kilogram and the bamboo blade's about half a kilogram. Still everything ought to add up to around 6kg.
At any rate, the armor doesn't really feel like it's weighing you down much when worn.
0:51 when u accidentaly stepped
on a lego
Imagine knowing ancient martial art only to be turned int pretzel
2:06 Minecraft theme?
I wish American officers had to do something like this
stic
JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS!
Would love to see this shit used by the police in the UK and US
did you know police kendo had foot sweep
Akoya Seishu brought me here.
its the biggest sport in japan and has so many interesting things about it .. why do we need the police side of it lol ?
Usa: (barges through the door) FBI OPEN UP
japan: (cuts door in half) WAAAAACCHAAA!!!
Thеy don't use anything, can use anything in reverse.
If thеy remember the defensive movement (judo, Kendo, etc.), don't need tools against the average person.
Use the batons or the truncheons, the nightsticks, if they use. The baton or the truncheon is a roughly cylindrical club made of wood, rubber, plastic or metal.
The important thing is to control emotions.
They're carrying guns, too
Japan is not a gun society unlike your country
American police forces can learn from this
like beating innocent people into giving false confessions? its rampant in japan
AND in America it's with guns
Kendo teaches strikes that don't really hurt much on the receiving end. There's this conept of "tenouchi" with the grip where you sort of strengthen the grip on your blade at the last moment which accelerates the blade for the hit. If that was a katana it would provide for a good cut, but when it's done with the bamboo sword, it just makes it bounce off the armor relatively painlessly. And it makes a distinct sound that the judges use to tell the strike was done properly.
Training with newbies that haven't yet mastered that tends to be a lot more painful than training with masters who have.
Anyway my point is, if you want to beat up a tied up suspect with a stick, you don't really need kendo for it. You can just pick up a stick and hit him with all your might. It will be a lot more painful than anything learned through kendo practice.
Crazy uniforms
Imagine . . . Police went from guns to swords
Guns are to overkill
Japan is not a gun society unlike your country.
:zoro pffffftt
It's amazing how it failed to say how it helped the police force.
This dude makes kendo sound like the answer to all of humanities problems lol....
Wait. So the officers carry swords or some long baton with them?
yup thats it. no guns.
no tasers either
Thеy don't use anything, can use anything in reverse.
If thеy remember the defensive movement (judo, Kendo, etc.), don't need tools against the average person.
Use the batons or the truncheons, the nightsticks, if they use. The baton or the truncheon is a roughly cylindrical club made of wood, rubber, plastic or metal.
The important thing is to control emotions.
They're carrying guns, too
Japan is not a gun society unlike your country
One punnchhhhhhhhhh
martial arts make you remain calm in such a situation and that's why US cops need more mental training because they on steroid all the time.
If our police were trained this extensively (mentally and physically), we would not have police killing our youth.
lol
First off all, you can’t escape corruption; the Yakuza still has power. Secondly, Japan is a nationalistic country, and guns are outlawed. There’s still racism in Japan, and it runs deep, so if you’re a foreigner, there’s always risk.
The u.s. is a hotbed of multiculturalism. That's why nothing here works. 1 policy and law for all. When everyone is so different. Notice those Japanese officers? They were all Japanese.
@VoidX As a foreigner who has lived in Japan for 5 years, I can say with confidence that you're full of shit. Don't just believe without question what you've heard on the internet just because it's about Japan. I guarantee your country treats foreigners far worse.
As a a professional assassin, I want to learn kendo.
Don't do it, you'll probably quit been an assassin
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I do kendo but we dont use it outdoors,because kendo is a sport,in the old centurys they use it to practice with katanas,now it became a sport
I need this not crappy yoga creeps class
So police in Japan walks around with sticks?
@Triết Nguyễn thanks, now I know
They remind me of cats fighting
Is crime really that concerning in japan?
Hidden yeah ever heard of the yakuza
There’s really nothing happening, lol.
Ok Overall crime, there’s nothing going on. The Yakuza still has influence, but there’s lower gangs that are even more violent.
Japan is very safe, it has a very low crime rate. That has probably to do with police being everywhere and trained at either kendo or judo, so that no one wants to mess with them.
@@Dungeons_and_Tacos
The important thing is to control emotions.
They're carrying guns, too
Japan is not a gun society unlike your country
RIP Spearmen I guess.
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If you were a policeman judo would be much more useful than kendo.
That's your opinion, maybe you didn't understand the message the sensei was giving?