Tamishigiri… oh so cool

Part of the martial art Iaido (drawing the blade) is understanding tamishigiri (cutting technique).

Iaido is a really facinating martial art that differs from Kendo because in Iai, you don’t go against an opponent and you use a blade as opposed to shinai (bamboo sword). I encourage you to look into it. Here is a video my sensei edited and posted. Hope you like it.

7 Responses to “Tamishigiri… oh so cool”

riki Said:

Hey that’s more gaijin in one place, than I’ve seen all year :)

alexpappas Said:

lol

Asakusa during the noon to 3pm time slot = ipaii gaijin!
If your in Tokyo and want to see them foreign types that is, check it out… lol :)

Vin Said:

Hey that’s more gaijin in one place, than I’ve seen all year

Ha ha ha, I was about to ask Alex if it was a “gaijin-only” marial art.

My favorite is the fat guy. :D

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tomojiro54 Said:

Obviously Iaido has no diet effect. Some need to pick up another physical exercise.

mistamark Said:

A better demo (without the Sumo :wink:)
Slow Cut
Rapid
Cut

Double Cut

Rapid
Upward Cuts

Triple Cut

Triple Cut
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ienkenshi Said:

a fellow kenshi of mine told me that taking iaido has improved his kendo and vice versa. It’s really cool to see these guys in action :grin:

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