Fighting Katana with a Cushion (and Other Items You Never Knew You Could Fight With)

Why did this video start by introducing a traditional style cushion? Are we going to be showing you how to sit on the floor today? No. Believe it or not, there’s a technique to fight against a katana using this. So today, Seki sensei, the 22nd headmaster of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu with 400 years of history, will introduce how to fight against a katana using a cushion, Sageo string, towel, and Haori kimono coat. You are not a samurai if you cannot fight without weapons. Samurai of the past knew how to fight with whatever was close at hand in case of emergencies. The last technique of fighting with a haori is especially interesting because we can see the practical application of Mutōdori (swordless sword fighting), so please watch this video until the end. By the way, tickets for the 3-day training camp in Japan held by Seki Sensei and Let’s ask Shogo are now on sale! Check out our Patreon page for more information! *The content of our videos is based on the teachings of Asayama Ichiden Ryu and personal studies/experience | There is no intention of denying other Ryuha styles, theories, and cultural aspects ▼Join the Online Kobudo Training with Seki Sensei▼ Interested in taking lessons directly from the 22nd headmaster of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu, Seki sensei? Sign up to learn authentic samurai skills with 400 years of history, with perfect English interpretation from Let’s ask Shogo. Every lesson will be recorded and will be available to rewatch anytime. No previous martial arts experience is required; you can catch up anytime. On the other hand, even if you already belong to a different dojo or Ryuha, as long as you’ve clarified it with your Sensei, you are free to join. (Learn more about the online lessons: | This is an example of our lessons: ) ▼Seki Sensei’s Official Website▼ ▼Where you can meet Shogo in Kyoto, Japan | Yushinkan Samurai Training with Modern-day Musashi▼ A 120-minute experience in Japan where beginners can learn how to wield, draw, sheath, and swing the katana from the modern-day Musashi! I, Shogo, will be your interpreter to lead you into the wonderful world of samurai martial arts! Make your reservation here: A video of Shogo visiting this experience: ▼Please support this channel through Ko-fi (a donation platform like Patreon)▼ The Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu, of which Seki Sensei is the 22nd headmaster, was one of the most popular Ryuha styles during the Edo period. In our golden age, we had over 7,000 students nationwide. Today, we only have 100 students. Our dream is to revive the golden age of Asayama Ichiden Ryu while Seki Sensei is still the headmaster. We want future generations to remember Seki Sensei as the legendary Sōké who brought back the glory of our Ryuha. Your donations will be used to cover Shogo’s travel expenses to visit the main dojo from Kyoto, YouTube video shooting costs, online lesson operation costs, and training camps in Japan and overseas. ▼The BEST online katana shop for martial arts (Katana, Dōgi Training Gear, etc.): Tozando▼ Everything that Shogo uses for their katana training is bought at this shop… Shogo still uses the first training katana he bought in 2016 and is still in good shape! ▼Check out our merchandise▼ Get our shirts, hoodies, towels, etc. with the Asayama Ichiden Ryu Crest The Asayama Ichiden Ryu’s crest is the family crest of the 19th headmaster, Takeishi Sensei. The design represents two arrows which are believed to ward off evil. ▼What is Asayama Ichiden Ryu? / Who is Seki sensei?▼ ▼Instagram▼ *Please ask us questions through the DM here | We will not reply to emails ♪Music♪ ♪Sound effects♪ #katana #iaido #kenjutsu #kobudo #asayamaichidenryu