Stunning Techniques You Only Use with Tantō (Shortest Katana) 

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I love Sensei's little smile when he shows something sneaky.

The thing about the sleeve made me realize how some kata moves may seem completely arbitrary and redundant today but actually made so much sense at the time.

Sensei is a living legend I admire him

To say I "enjoy" watching these videos is an understatement. My eyes are dry after each one because I don't think I'm blinking during the entire thing. 0.0

外国の方向けのショウゴさんのご説明なんですが、刀や技の名称が「英語ならこんな言い方になるんだ。」と新鮮でいつも楽しく拝見しています。

The tanto is a beautiful example of a compromise design that doesn't sacrifice much in either direction, be it cut or thrust. I know that there's actually quite a variety in terms of Tanto design (mostly how pointy it gets, and how much profile tapering, but some were complete outliers such as the forward curved tanto, the yari style tanto, etc.), but it doesn't get close in the variety of designs Europeans experimented with because they tried to fit a specific purpose. Today, most think of just the stereotypical miniature sword, which is often referred to as a cruciform dagger, but for war, rondel daggers were very popular (little cutting ability, disk pommel, and very thick blades for thrusting into armor). Then, there were daggers like kitchen knives, bowies, and on the other hand, the stiletto, which had no blade at all and there were special parrying daggers, etc. etc.

The tips about drawing the weapon seem simple, but are incredibly clever.

You can tell seki sensei is just a a littlebit uncomfortable talking on camera...right up until hes explaining a move, then his smile lights up. Great series

Thank you for these videos! Learning about the History of Japan through the medium of these disciplines and techniques is truly a rewarding experience for me! You can really sense sensei's refined spirit and it is always a pleasure to watch! Please continue to produce these wonderful collaboration videos!!

This is easily my new favorite channel. It has inspired me to train budo again! Seki-Sensei and Shogo-San ありがとうございました !

Looking forward for on-line lessons with Seki Sensei. Please, make it happen. It'll be a real treat to learn from him.

It'd be great to see Tonfa and Bo techniques in defense against Tanto and Wakizashi.

Definately I would like to learn more about the use of the tanto. Thank you Seki Sensei so much for teaching us today's lesson!

I am curious about Seki Sensei's experience with grappling. I recently was at a seminar with an instructor who specializes in dagger, wrestling and armored combat, especially from the Fiore manuscripts. There were a large number of things that I got from it, but one of the major ones was wrestling in a weapons context. One thing I thought was interesting was the technique that hid the dagger looked so much like it was a setup for a wrestling. (7:53) Just saying, I LOVE these videos. I'm a practitioner of HEMA, specifically the Liechtenauer tradition of longsword. I appreciate that Japan has a living history of martial arts. Many of the techniques that I see here remind me of my own studies. One critique I have is to get some safety gear and try to make these techniques work under pressure. HEMA has a lot of equipment readily available now; though mostly styled after European history (there are some Asian styles becoming available) Also there are sparring-safe katana!!!! (they're steel) Sigi Forge and Castille Armory

Excellent video. Lots of interesting informations about tantô. Thank you

Thanks for showing this

More, more 👍🙏 Take care. Stay safe 🙏 John and Kate

All your videos are excellent: it's nice to see the less flashy, but practical.

What a great video. Thank you.

Awesome video thank you for all the hard work

Thanks love the teacher and his mentorship

The table of contents is very useful! Thanks! And of course, excellent video!

Thank you for posting your videos. I learn something new every time I watch & love the Japanese history. . Thanks 🙏☸️🇬🇧

Excellent video thank you

I came across this video. Interesting 🤔🧐...Well, in the US my "Tanto" collection consists of the more modern James Williams CRKT Hissatsu 7 inch fix blade with mirror 🪞 finished s/s and a 2nd one with a blacked out blade finish...And a CRKT combat folder version with speed safe type action with double locks...As well as the Heiho 3.1 inch compact folder...

He makes it looks so easy and fluid, the skill. Fan girl of Seki Sensei ❤love watching these videos, thank you. Always enjoy the historical references

sensei is awesome!!!!!! really loved this with the tanto . . . gottta get one now lol

Can't wait to see some kusarigama in action

it would be great to see more on the use on the tanto, both kinds

Bought one today, not only it’s a defense weapon. The techniques and history makes it art.

Yay more tanto moves i can practice in my apartment!

Finally, thanks for focusing on the tattoo! Agape , appreciation and affection 🙏❤🖖!

I like these videos very much because despite not being able to train, it's still possible to learn a lot of important lessons, the obvious one this time is the bigger ≠ better, (see 5 shaku sword unsheathing), and all the strategy that surrounds any technique shown in the video

Dude I love your videos. I am in New Jersey USA. I plan on buying all Asayama Ichiden books and videos so I can learn. I hope to meet you all one day!

I love kobudo and koryu so keep it coming!

Thank you so much. Had only heard before that some blades could be hidden by the sleeve before use. Glad to see it first hand. Had heard a weapon could be passed to another secretly from sleeve to their sleeve in certain situations as well.

Impressive tanto moves!

Thank you for sharing. These where beautiful waza.

I bought some swords a while back, one was a katana and the other was a tanto, glad to see I can apply this for self defense!

"everyone should take care when facing the perilous dagger, and your arms, hands and elbows must go quickly against it, to do these five things, namely: take away the dagger; strike; dislocate the arms; bind the arms; and force your opponent to the ground. And never fail to do one or the other of these five things; And may he who seeks to defend himself protect himself in this way." Maestro Fiore Dei Liberi, The Flower of Battle. Fiore said he feared the dagger the most, because it was so swift and hard to counter

Kamas and tonfas are so much fun ❤️

So awesome!

Thanks this has brought some light to me because I want to learn how to use a kata and the Benites of using one and much more I’ve already learned and continue to practice kenjutsu kendo and iaido for a Uchikatana. Thank you.

Very interesting!

I always like the short swords for close combat or short tanto knives for on duty and off duty carry, enjoy sensei videos..

I like the way seki sensei moved his leg after sheathing the tanto. Such a clean move. Makes me want to see swordsman ship mixed with martial arts.

Big Tanto fan here!

As a student of Japanese Martial Arts, I love this series. Domo Arigato Gosaimasu for sharing your Martial Arts and Culture.

Impressive, "Another Level" Thank You.💓⏳💀

Thanks for another interesting video. I knew that tantojutsu was rare in the USA but did not expect it to be rare in Japan as well.

I've never heard of a Tanto as a short katana. Learned something new. Thanks

Great video, thank you so much for posting

Seki sensei is impressive and formidable! You're lucky to have training with him, Shogo!

Best video I’ve seen on all things Tanto! OriGato!

When I was 10. I bought a tanto and my mom destroyed me for it and I had payed my savings back but it was worth it because as a curious kid even the sheathed version looked cool

Greetings sensei, l enjoy your videos on special weapons and l.would like to see more in the future, the one on tantos and short swords is a good one, l am a former student of akido, and see a video on the broken and short staff.

the tanto in place of a wakizashi just cleared up a game detail in ghost of tsushima where he wears a katana and tanto daisho

I would love to learn this in it’s interity.

this is fascinating.

Very Nice, Thank You. I love my Tanto.

I love the other guy's expression at 5:40. He knows what that tanto can do if Sensei botches the exhibition. 😅

Thank you for the short lessons you are sharing..I admire Japanese swordmanship, though I'm a Filipino. Can you give some insights about kodachi, it's difference from a wakizashi or katana? Hope you will make more videos like these. Thanks

Absolutely well done! Domo arigato 😁👍

I want a tanto now! I guess i’ll add it to my wish list lol

Thank you.I would like to learn more

This guy is ninja.

Why do most people prefer not to have very much handle length. Is the extra leverage on a longer handle blade considered too over-powering?

Great video!

question for people who live in japan: im planning to go to japan in the summer for 2 or 3 months, one of the things i want to do is to learn how to use a katana any recommendations or places to go. ps: is summer the best time of the year to get the most out of my experience in japan ??

❤ Beautiful, and it is great to see a true master demonstrating and explaining the waza as he goes ! Versus some of the Do(way) arts that have forgotten what the kata are doing. 🙂 Scott

どうもありがとございます!

Thanks

Perhaps a video about the Kwaiken too? It’ll be another great video.

Thank you for sharing some of your Culture with us.

These are fascinating videos... However, I didn't understand the significance of Sensei's sharply striking the butt of the tantō with the heel of his hand after executing a cut. Any help?

Beautifully demonstrated, thank you so much.

thank you. can you teach us how to duel wield katana and tanto like master Musashi?

Very cool Shogo thanks for sharing.

The knots by the sides of the kashira help to secure and pivot the knife in the hand while swinging its blade forward and backward. A smooth handle does not assist such move.

Awesome. Please, online lessons and come to El Paso TX. ONLINE LESSONS PLEASE 🙏

nice techniques with the tanto, thanks seki sensei!

Thank you Seki Sensei, this was very enlightening and done beautifully. New subscriber here 😁

love to see more stuff, great video thanks

I have a few questions for you sensei. How do you attach the sageo to the tanto scabbard? What is the normal length of a tanto sageo? Once the sageo attached to the scabbard, how do you attach it to your obi ou hakama? A short video would be appreciated. Thanks!

Just a side aspect: I loved the background music in this video. It sounds a lot like Jethro Tull, but it’s nothing I know by them. Could you give me a clue?

that stap after cutting the face - i feld uneasy. i dont train with tanto or wakizashi. Having that move done to student must feal uneasy. Even if it is a training sword. Seki-sensei teaches very well, i want to thank him for his teachings.

I love the Japanese, very professional in everything they do

Domo Arigato

These techniques are quite formidable if I'm being honest. It would seem that the, "Polite", and, "Well Positioned", Gentry had these skills by necessity in Ancient Japan....and were not to be trifled with. Seki Sensei, you strike me as a serious yet fair Man and Instructor. These are truly fascinating lessons. Thank you.

8:39 literal cloak-and-dagger!

I'd like to see a video on nothing but unarmed combat taijutsu and grappling from Asayama Ichiden

Reminds me of special forces techniques.

I wonder how effective would Tanto techniques be with a wakizashi and vice versa? I imagine you’d be able to use them rather similarly.

So to be good with a tanto you basically gotta be a pretty good wrestler too, cool

Thank you for the nice video Shogo. Could you please ask Seki Sensei how to tie the sageo on the saya of the tanto? Is there any particular reason / function for tying it that way? Thank you!

Nice. More please

Very cool, for the algo

Hiding the tanto behind the kimono is very similar to a European technique, holding your sword behind your shield to disguise where it's coming from. Different context, different situations, but the same principle applies to both.

Is it possible to be a Student of this System If I live in Germany?