you can have a sniper and miss from 100 meters, if you don't know how to use the sniper properly it's the same thing here if you master the technique, you are successful if you don't master the technique, it doesn't matter because you're dead 😁
If someone would know a way, it would be Seki-sensei. If someone could find a way, it would still be Seki-sensei. I'll follow this man anywhere, anytime lol
This is really helpful. I made my own recently and was wondering about the proper length, thinking I made mine too long and needed to adjust it. Again.
People with no experience in a ryuha or with a particular weapon often assume that they know how to "counter" it, or what is best. They say things like "if I swing really hard, I could break through your block", but this kind of thinking is not martial arts. It's not Budo. Seki Sensei has been handed several weapons that he's completely unfamiliar with, and was able to work out a way to use them efficiently, while also working out and finding it's weaknesses. This is Budo. I'm glad Seki Sensei took the time to explain why it "doesn't work" based on the weapon and the user, but then explained "how" it actually works, and details the fine points on the weapon and the techniques. We keep telling you Seki Sensei is a true master. It's because of teachings like these.
That, plus it's not even necessary to fully block. Just slow it down, prevent from cutting and trap the blade temporarily. Obviously nothing will work if you don't train it a thousand times.
one thing i noticed in okinawan kobudo, when using say, a nunchaku to block a sword or staff, the same exact techniques apply, but one thing with nunchaku we noticed is the insane amount of leverage you could generate after "catching" the weapon on the nunchaku, you could "push" and flick with the nunchaku and literally throw a persons entire upper body backwards, sometimes even taking them off of their feet, i wonder if the same could be done with the chain or would you not have the leverage without the nunchakus stick sections, also we find that most modern weapons like this have slick chromed chains and they wont grab like raw iron or steel does and the opponent could just yank their weapon out of whatever entanglement (that also tended to rip apart the nunchakus swivel end cap where you dont get any of that with a cord)
@@ArcticGator Can you reference video name? I wouldn't have suspected cutting into the chain important. Without ranged weapon versus sword you need to run or close distance anyway, so just the right positioning will make pulling the sword out from the chain impossible. I wouldn't trust iron or mild steel chain to stop a sword. The sword could actually cut through it.
in this case, it is not important whether he is a master of eastern or western skills in the west the focus is on striking power and swords, axes and maces are designed accordingly In the Far East they focus on speed and precision and the katana was designed in that direction Seki Sensei is a Grand Master and he doesn't care, give him Saitaku-bamboo chopsticks and give me a katana, and I will surely lose 😁
@@piotrmalewski8178 even an ordinary stick if it has enough speed will break through the defense chain raw power is unstoppable, that's why you counter with technique
Probably one of the more practical of the traditional weapons. There is some version of it everywhere; a bike chain, a length rope, an electrical cord, etc.
Sensei has many martial arts backgrounds. What's a respectful way to learn a school's technique and culture, while applying your own perspectives and experience? Thanks!
It's probably not the reason he showed it, but I'm very happy he showed the technique I commented about in the Budo Brothers video. It's my favourite Kusari Fundo technique
I always like all your videos, but this time I have to say I disagree. Ask yourself, would you use a Bo or weapon in this angle to stop a straight blow like this? All weapons should be used with a similar feeling and proper protection, no matter how hard the blow. And the chain has to move the sword of Angel to allow the chain to wrap around the sword.
Seki sensei and all the masters before him have clearly already asked themselves this, and their answer is yes, for their school and application. You are free to disagree of course, but ask yourself in turn, what do you know that generations of martial arts masters didn't?
It's a concealed "weapon". It allows you to counter an armed opponent even when you appear unarmed. Nobody of the time was walking around with chain ball thinking, I will bring this to every fight. It's funny to me that someone would imply they are speaking on behalf of practicality and not consider the realities involved. Do you think every fight starts where 2 men stand across each other, bow and draw their swords?
I'm guessing the only way for the chain to work is for the opponent to have no idea you have such a chain on you, AND you have to be extremely well trained with the weapon to do it fast enough without endangering yourself. It is by no means a weapon to be used in a duel, more like a self-defense kind of situation, but you still need a LOT of training to condition yourself to block the strike and to step towards the opponent rather than away. I think that it's pretty high risk, high reward, as if you do not immediately block and incapacitate/disarm the opponent in the few seconds he is surprised, you are probably dead.
Well... yes, if you held a staff with both hands and "threw" it at the sword at a weak point in its swing, that'd be pretty effective, it's just tricky to get a whole staff up there that quick. That's why weapons like a chain, nunchaku or a three-section staff present difficult problems for sword users
He’s moving in or out, the trap looks odd because it’s a bokto. I would expect a katana would travel to allow the trap. Either way, he’s out of the way and has created a possibility for the trap. The trap may or may not be successful, but your training to give yourself a fighting chance, IRL in this situation even Seki sensei would be fighting for his life with a low possibility for success. It’s not “rock, paper, scissors”. (Edit) as in guaranteed one defeats another, black and white so to speak.
“You can’t stop a Katana with a chain!”
“Correction. *You* cannot stop a Katana with a chain. But he can.”
you can have a sniper and miss from 100 meters, if you don't know how to use the sniper properly
it's the same thing here
if you master the technique, you are successful
if you don't master the technique, it doesn't matter because you're dead 😁
Stopping a katana with a chain is much easier than stopping a katana without a chain.
If someone would know a way, it would be Seki-sensei. If someone could find a way, it would still be Seki-sensei.
I'll follow this man anywhere, anytime lol
Excellent information and historical context. Thank you.
This is really helpful. I made my own recently and was wondering about the proper length, thinking I made mine too long and needed to adjust it. Again.
Short enough to stretch, and long enough to reach
Very interesting follow up video. Cheers
People with no experience in a ryuha or with a particular weapon often assume that they know how to "counter" it, or what is best. They say things like "if I swing really hard, I could break through your block", but this kind of thinking is not martial arts. It's not Budo. Seki Sensei has been handed several weapons that he's completely unfamiliar with, and was able to work out a way to use them efficiently, while also working out and finding it's weaknesses. This is Budo.
I'm glad Seki Sensei took the time to explain why it "doesn't work" based on the weapon and the user, but then explained "how" it actually works, and details the fine points on the weapon and the techniques.
We keep telling you Seki Sensei is a true master. It's because of teachings like these.
That, plus it's not even necessary to fully block. Just slow it down, prevent from cutting and trap the blade temporarily. Obviously nothing will work if you don't train it a thousand times.
one thing i noticed in okinawan kobudo, when using say, a nunchaku to block a sword or staff, the same exact techniques apply, but one thing with nunchaku we noticed is the insane amount of leverage you could generate after "catching" the weapon on the nunchaku, you could "push" and flick with the nunchaku and literally throw a persons entire upper body backwards, sometimes even taking them off of their feet, i wonder if the same could be done with the chain or would you not have the leverage without the nunchakus stick sections, also we find that most modern weapons like this have slick chromed chains and they wont grab like raw iron or steel does and the opponent could just yank their weapon out of whatever entanglement (that also tended to rip apart the nunchakus swivel end cap where you dont get any of that with a cord)
@@ArcticGator Can you reference video name? I wouldn't have suspected cutting into the chain important. Without ranged weapon versus sword you need to run or close distance anyway, so just the right positioning will make pulling the sword out from the chain impossible.
I wouldn't trust iron or mild steel chain to stop a sword. The sword could actually cut through it.
in this case, it is not important whether he is a master of eastern or western skills
in the west the focus is on striking power and swords, axes and maces are designed accordingly
In the Far East they focus on speed and precision and the katana was designed in that direction
Seki Sensei is a Grand Master and he doesn't care, give him Saitaku-bamboo chopsticks and give me a katana, and I will surely lose 😁
@@piotrmalewski8178 even an ordinary stick if it has enough speed will break through the defense chain
raw power is unstoppable, that's why you counter with technique
Probably one of the more practical of the traditional weapons. There is some version of it everywhere; a bike chain, a length rope, an electrical cord, etc.
Seki-Sensei is the coolest man in the world oh my god thank you for these videos Shogo
Thank you very much for watching!
Sensei has many martial arts backgrounds. What's a respectful way to learn a school's technique and culture, while applying your own perspectives and experience? Thanks!
It's probably not the reason he showed it, but I'm very happy he showed the technique I commented about in the Budo Brothers video. It's my favourite Kusari Fundo technique
Muchas gracias Sensei
Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
Thank you.
Thanks!
Great video, thank you for sharing. Now I want one. lol
Combining all the thumbnail advice into one easy to follow rule: Don't Attack! Be nice :)
Thank you for your videos.
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The chain reminds me of reading Otoko Oozora for some reason.
Looking at the counter attack, I can imagine it being devastating when done at full speed.
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Why wouldn’t it stop the katana?
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Could sensei please do fight with Turk sword, Shamshir it would be real great to see sensei use it.
a video on the trident, gladius or boarding sabre would be interesting
sword (gladius), and shield (scutum) in the hands of sensei?
that would be really interesting 👍
Please excuse my criticism. I do not want anyone to get hurt if they try to copy what they have seen.
I always like all your videos, but this time I have to say I disagree. Ask yourself, would you use a Bo or weapon in this angle to stop a straight blow like this? All weapons should be used with a similar feeling and proper protection, no matter how hard the blow. And the chain has to move the sword of Angel to allow the chain to wrap around the sword.
Seki sensei and all the masters before him have clearly already asked themselves this, and their answer is yes, for their school and application. You are free to disagree of course, but ask yourself in turn, what do you know that generations of martial arts masters didn't?
It's a concealed "weapon". It allows you to counter an armed opponent even when you appear unarmed. Nobody of the time was walking around with chain ball thinking, I will bring this to every fight. It's funny to me that someone would imply they are speaking on behalf of practicality and not consider the realities involved. Do you think every fight starts where 2 men stand across each other, bow and draw their swords?
I'm guessing the only way for the chain to work is for the opponent to have no idea you have such a chain on you, AND you have to be extremely well trained with the weapon to do it fast enough without endangering yourself. It is by no means a weapon to be used in a duel, more like a self-defense kind of situation, but you still need a LOT of training to condition yourself to block the strike and to step towards the opponent rather than away.
I think that it's pretty high risk, high reward, as if you do not immediately block and incapacitate/disarm the opponent in the few seconds he is surprised, you are probably dead.
Well... yes, if you held a staff with both hands and "threw" it at the sword at a weak point in its swing, that'd be pretty effective, it's just tricky to get a whole staff up there that quick. That's why weapons like a chain, nunchaku or a three-section staff present difficult problems for sword users
He’s moving in or out, the trap looks odd because it’s a bokto. I would expect a katana would travel to allow the trap. Either way, he’s out of the way and has created a possibility for the trap. The trap may or may not be successful, but your training to give yourself a fighting chance, IRL in this situation even Seki sensei would be fighting for his life with a low possibility for success. It’s not “rock, paper, scissors”. (Edit) as in guaranteed one defeats another, black and white so to speak.