iaido: Getting dressed for training

This is the first time using a voiceover in a video, any feedback is appreciated.
Wearing your uniform correctly will help you move more comfortably and help manipulate the saya(sheath) better when it is in the obi(belt)
Liam is wearing regular sports gear under the uniform for the purpose of making this video. You don't need to do this normally
00:00 start
00:40 obi
01:33 Tying the hakama

[@kendokohai]

Hi, I could be wrong but I was told the way you tie the excess himo (at the end) is only used for Japanese funeral rites. Ideally the butterfly knot at the end should have a "cross" type of shape.
Just as a caveat, I could be wrong and you should do whatever your sensei deems appropriate.

[@amersfoortiaido]

Hi, The knot we use is fine. As far as we have been told it is a semi formal way of tying the himo. It is how we were taught. Maybe something of a sensei preference as we have seen several versions worn by different Japanese sensei. Thank you for your question

[@simonkwee]

Hee Liam en Jolanda, mooi gedaan. Alleen de closed captions geven shitagi en himo weer als sheetergy en hemo. Als je daar nog wat aan kunt doen voorkomt dat verwarring voor de kijkers met ondertiteling. Tot op een CT of seminar!
Simon Kwee

[@amersfoortiaido]

Dag Simon. Bedankt voor de terugkoppeling hierover. We wisten niet dat handmatig aanpassen kon. Dit hebben we nu gedaan. Weer iets nieuws geleerd. Tot gauw

[@simonkwee]

@@amersfoortiaido Blij dat ik kon helpen. Jullie hebben een goede video beter gemaakt. 👍

[@josephbevacqua9217]

How was the video

[@amersfoortiaido]

We don't understand the question. Do you mean how we made the video?

[@josephbevacqua9217]

@@amersfoortiaido yes

[@amersfoortiaido]

@@josephbevacqua9217 We recorded the videos using our phone(Samsung A52) editing was done on Wondershare Filmora and audio with the microphone in bluetooth headphones. We hope this answers your question

[@josephbevacqua9217]

@@amersfoortiaido what is iaido

[@amersfoortiaido]

@@josephbevacqua9217 iaido is a Japanese traditional martial art. It is practiced by performing kata. You perform "fights" against an imaginary opponent through a described scenario. Typically this will be a response to an attack where you respond by drawing your sword an perform a cutting action in one motion(there are variations) This this can be followed up by a second cutting motion or stabbing, depending on the kata and the amount of opponents that the kata discribes.