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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.
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast Of course you need experience in fighting to get fast, but the slow learning will become smooth which together with experience becomes fast
@@hantu7380 Well said! Was about to comment I've observed that phenomenon as well; practicing the movement slowly lets you get a feel for how best to make it flow well, while keeping your balance throughout. Then once your brain starts organizing all of that into muscle memory, you can do the whole thing quickly - often _very_ quickly. And of course, if you're trying to teach stuff to someone, they kind of need to be able to see it!
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.
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!
Was just thinking "This looks a lot like Aikidou!" Using the opponent's own momentum, force and body weight against them. Pushing in the direction they're pulling, for instance, to send them falling over or stumbling off balance. Elegant and effective!
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!
Unfortunately it doesn't get the financial backing required to do that... I had to retire from teaching it because I just couldn't afford to keep running a club anymore after 27 years... I still practice myself, but it is limited... I no longer have anyone of any worth to practise with... @@ambulocetusnatans
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.
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.
@@hazukichanx408 If you dont fight you fooling your self. Katas without Testing it out is nonsence. I do Martial arts 25 years and kattas brought me nowhere.
I am a criollo with a lot of experiece with knives. Im glad is a grand master showing this because it gives me chills seeing him put that razor sharp blade so near his disciple...
Does the sensei have jujutsu technique that can be used during the sword fight, for example in kendo shiai or something? I saw police kendo tournament video and they use foot sweep and others to throw their opponent.
In the first example where the assailant grabs onto the handle, what prevent him from just yanking the sword backwards to draw it out of the scabbard? If he is quick enough that hold where the thumb is over the tsuba can slip and then the palm of the hand will be receiving a draw cut as the blade comes out of the scabbard. About that thumb holding the katana from being drawn out of the scabbard, is there a strip of leather, snug fit of the habaki, or anything adding friction to the blade so as to not just fall out of the scabbard?
That can work but only as delaying tactic. Best case would be right handed block of the drawing movement while going for pommel strike with sheathed sword after which you move your right hand up to draw by withdrawing saya with the left. However it is quite high risk manuver as even slightly misjudging distance or timing can cost you right hand. It may be useful if you would be at significant reach disadvantage if the sword was drawn (as in you have only wakizashi or tanto against full sized sword or you are unarmed and have to move to grapple immediately)
@@allengordon6929 TBH in all katas in this video uke's moves make no tactical sense unless he has a partner already attacking. I suspect that in combat oriented katas there would be something about putting the uke in the path of incoming attack. Similarly with saya grab the both variants Seki-sensei used may be used depending on being attacked from front (1st one that puts quite a distance backwards) or the back (2nd one which leaves you in good distance from anyone who would come from behind uke)
@@Artanis99you are thinking much more advanced than the average enthusiast. Most people cannot even imagine the context you are mentioning here. (I) We always say every technique is a slice of potential reality and the teacher can only present, but it is the student's job to flesh it out, and train it's movement with the core purpose of the technique in mind so that it becomes part of them (their skill reality).
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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.
You can just look at how quick some mma fighters can take down or lock in a hold... it's the same idea.
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast
Of course you need experience in fighting to get fast, but the slow learning will become smooth which together with experience becomes fast
@@hantu7380 Well said! Was about to comment I've observed that phenomenon as well; practicing the movement slowly lets you get a feel for how best to make it flow well, while keeping your balance throughout. Then once your brain starts organizing all of that into muscle memory, you can do the whole thing quickly - often _very_ quickly.
And of course, if you're trying to teach stuff to someone, they kind of need to be able to see it!
Oh sweet, the old man with the strength of a thousand suns is back
I feel genuine pity for anyone who gives him grief on a subway.
@@FS2K4Pilot all he does is stand and they immediately apologize due to his immense aura
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.
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
It would be interesting to see naginata technics in this style
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!
I think many of the Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu techniques were applied for the policemen in the 19th century who had the privilege to have a sword ...
Was just thinking "This looks a lot like Aikidou!" Using the opponent's own momentum, force and body weight against them. Pushing in the direction they're pulling, for instance, to send them falling over or stumbling off balance. Elegant and effective!
I really want to see these techniques tested in real-time sparring, that would be an interesting sight with someone with such high skills!
Simply beautiful
This has been the most enlightening series on RUclips for someone whose other interests include self-defense (me) ...
So detailed and Informative I genuinely enjoy your content so much.
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!
Tomiki is a great style. I wish it was more popular around here; I always wanted to train in it.
Unfortunately it doesn't get the financial backing required to do that... I had to retire from teaching it because I just couldn't afford to keep running a club anymore after 27 years... I still practice myself, but it is limited... I no longer have anyone of any worth to practise with... @@ambulocetusnatans
Kotegaeshi and Ikkyo Ura waza :3
These videos are so easy to understand
It's always so nice yo see how much Seki Sensei smiles when he's done with a demonstration.
Ever felt the sensation that some people are born to be teachers?
Sensei is laughing the whole time, I love it
面白い、本当に使えるような術だと思います。。。
Seki sensei super
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.
your technic to draw the blade is so beautiful. i'd love to learn this style.
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Seki Sensei is amazing.
woooww, I was surprised at every technique. Because this is the first time I have seen this wow technique🤩
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.
Seeing some sparring would be a real treat!
@@hazukichanx408 If you dont fight you fooling your self. Katas without Testing it out is nonsence. I do Martial arts 25 years and kattas brought me nowhere.
This is very good cool
I was actually hoping for some head bonks with the kojiri
The music during the kata's is so much fun to listen 😅
I guess that's another reason grabbing the sleeve before the collar is a thing in judo
Thank you for your videos.
please credit sempi in these videos he has done a great job demonstrating
Poor Tsukada-san!!
I am a criollo with a lot of experiece with knives. Im glad is a grand master showing this because it gives me chills seeing him put that razor sharp blade so near his disciple...
Mmmm... Aikido techniques. =)
Bonjour,en regardant,toutes ses vidéos.Faire,un vrai film de samouraïs.En gros plans.
I think that might have been the birth of jiujitsu as we know it
Great channel , just found it today
as lovely as can be
Does the sensei have jujutsu technique that can be used during the sword fight, for example in kendo shiai or something? I saw police kendo tournament video and they use foot sweep and others to throw their opponent.
Young elder Master teach awesome lessons
Skill Unlocked: "Throw Draw"!!!
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In the first example where the assailant grabs onto the handle, what prevent him from just yanking the sword backwards to draw it out of the scabbard? If he is quick enough that hold where the thumb is over the tsuba can slip and then the palm of the hand will be receiving a draw cut as the blade comes out of the scabbard. About that thumb holding the katana from being drawn out of the scabbard, is there a strip of leather, snug fit of the habaki, or anything adding friction to the blade so as to not just fall out of the scabbard?
You don't grab the saya, your grab his arms before he's finished drawing. His arms are low. He can't get them up.
That can work but only as delaying tactic.
Best case would be right handed block of the drawing movement while going for pommel strike with sheathed sword after which you move your right hand up to draw by withdrawing saya with the left.
However it is quite high risk manuver as even slightly misjudging distance or timing can cost you right hand.
It may be useful if you would be at significant reach disadvantage if the sword was drawn (as in you have only wakizashi or tanto against full sized sword or you are unarmed and have to move to grapple immediately)
@@Artanis99 it makes what the uke's are doing here actually possible.
@@allengordon6929 TBH in all katas in this video uke's moves make no tactical sense unless he has a partner already attacking. I suspect that in combat oriented katas there would be something about putting the uke in the path of incoming attack. Similarly with saya grab the both variants Seki-sensei used may be used depending on being attacked from front (1st one that puts quite a distance backwards) or the back (2nd one which leaves you in good distance from anyone who would come from behind uke)
@@Artanis99you are thinking much more advanced than the average enthusiast.
Most people cannot even imagine the context you are mentioning here.
(I) We always say every technique is a slice of potential reality and the teacher can only present, but it is the student's job to flesh it out, and train it's movement with the core purpose of the technique in mind so that it becomes part of them (their skill reality).
I want him to be my grandpa
reminds me of bulshito
Can he speak English?
Thank you for your videos Seki Sensei