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Why We Cut Tatami Mats with Katana

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In the 試し斬り Tameshigiri cutting training with katana, it is most common today to cut the surfaces of tatami mats called ござ Goza. These rolled up mats are soaked in water for a few days to make them easier to cut.
But why do we cut tatami mats in the first place?
The term 試し斬り Tameshigiri literally means “test cutting” and it was originally an act of checking the sharpness of the katana.
In the past when samurai still existed, Tameshigiri was actually performed on the dead bodies of criminals. By this, a katana was graded by how many bodies it could cut through with one swing. By the way, the sharpest tested katana is believed to have cut through 7 bodies at once.
However as time passed by, they started to cut bundled straw (straw post) and bamboo more often, which was cut by street performers with katana.
However, straw posts and bamboo were both a little inconvenient. Straw posts tend to scatter and make a mess after cutting, and bamboo is very firm so that a beginner can easily damage the katana.
Cutting rolled up and soaked tatami mat surfaces was invented to make up for the shortcomings of the two. This was especially possible thanks to the production of tatami mats becoming abundant in the modern era, which used to be a very expensive kind of flooring.
By the way, we still cut straw posts and bamboo sometimes too for different purposes of training.
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@LetsaskShogo 2 года назад

▼How Samurai Trained Physically & Mentally Through Katana Training and Zen Meditation▼ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3C42TUaUQDs.html ▼How Difficult is it to Swing a Katana in Samurai Armor?▼ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MqBCAC42zAM.html ▼The Hidden Gems in Kyoto we introduce▼ ru-vid.com/group/PLpIWoYf9KNFU7LIIFB0P_reDt_oMdkCOq In the 試し斬り Tameshigiri cutting training with katana, it is most common today to cut the surfaces of tatami mats called ござ Goza. These rolled up mats are soaked in water for a few days to make them easier to cut. But why do we cut tatami mats in the first place? The term 試し斬り Tameshigiri literally means “test cutting” and it was originally an act of checking the sharpness of the katana. In the past when samurai still existed, Tameshigiri was actually performed on the dead bodies of criminals. By this, a katana was graded by how many bodies it could cut through with one swing. By the way, the sharpest tested katana is believed to have cut through 7 bodies at once. However as time passed by, they started to cut bundled straw (straw post) and bamboo more often, which was cut by street performers with katana. However, straw posts and bamboo were both a little inconvenient. Straw posts tend to scatter and make a mess after cutting, and bamboo is very firm so that a beginner can easily damage the katana. Cutting rolled up and soaked tatami mat surfaces was invented to make up for the shortcomings of the two. This was especially possible thanks to the production of tatami mats becoming abundant in the modern era, which used to be a very expensive kind of flooring. By the way, we still cut straw posts and bamboo sometimes too for different purposes of training. *The content is based on personal studies and experience There is no intention of denying other theories and cultural aspects

@Iamhomosapienthatexistsonearth 2 года назад

hey how do u buy tatami matts

@rogersheddy6414 2 года назад

@@Iamhomosapienthatexistsonearth I'm looking for the criminals to practice on.

@devangthakur502 2 года назад

Bro can you tell us about Miyamoto mushashi

@Iamhomosapienthatexistsonearth 2 года назад

@@rogersheddy6414 im looking for children to practise on

@mercce6750 2 года назад

But why do you have to soak it?

@brendanr1525 2 года назад

"Why do we use tatami mats" Because we're no longer allowed to use bodies.

@Minorit1es 2 года назад

I feel like most of these comments are just out of shape weebs that think Japan is heaven or something(but it just seems really depressing) 😅

@numbandnotvibingrn6641 2 года назад

@@Minorit1es I think this was just meant to be a funny comment buddy

@kassiog.6595 2 года назад

Because hiding the bodies is too hard**

@brendanr1525 2 года назад

@@Minorit1es I didn't know we are allowed to use bodies in Japan. I'll need to consider moving there.

@brendanr1525 2 года назад

@@Minorit1es I feel like the word "weeb" is used to refer to Japanese history or martial arts enthusiasts by uncultured hicks.

@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 2 года назад

I thought samurai just had a deep-seated grudge against tatami mats.

@dedicatedkazuhasimp595 2 года назад

DYING-

@BalroomBlitz715 2 года назад

@@dedicatedkazuhasimp595 the criminals did that twice

@mint.6068 2 года назад

I read this comment, put my phone away, remembered this comment, and laughed.

@luisllanito1865 2 года назад

I read this comment and decided it wasn’t that funny but, then scrolled down and thought about it and laughed.

@wizard1189 2 года назад

I read this comment and moved on with my day

@shahirali8235 2 года назад

"cutting straw posts was messy." Cutting dead bodies in half sounds messy too. 🤢

@murderouskitten2577 2 года назад

well , messy , yes . but in our time , it can also be legaly chalanging :D

@crelos3549 2 года назад

Yeah but the fun compensates the cleaning

@fatmagamal3701 2 года назад

@@crelos3549 exactly my thought I prefere cutting bodies of dead criminals

@vinz4066 2 года назад

*Nanking massacre intensifies *

@spurmgigglefartjr 2 года назад

naaahhh

@brayzaroo 2 года назад

One day I want one of his explanations to be “it just looks cool af”

@Spacious_Potato 2 года назад

That is essentialy the explanation for some of the tea traditions

@zero_s 2 года назад

@@Spacious_Potato yep, oh the tea sets was sold by special higher ups, if you have them then you classy

@misanthropic_shithead7438 2 года назад

ut it doesn't, it's cringey. It has the same energy as those people who only wear period specific clothing and essentially just pretend they live in the 40s or whenever

@rogersheddy6414 2 года назад

Actually, one thing that we do understand from old writings that the criminals were usually not dead before being used to test the katana. In fact, it is known that criminals were thought to be terrible horrible awful people in some cases... because they would make it a point to swallow stones in the hope that the samurai could damage his blade by hitting one of them while doing the cutting...

@Felipemelazzi 2 года назад

Nani!?

@PierreLucSex 2 года назад

Seflish !!

@itsaya_aya 2 года назад

The fact the criminal imagines the samurai cutting his stomach/intestines open and as a last hope wants the samurai to damage his katana is- UHHHHHH AAAAAAAA

@amely-i.sp. 2 года назад

Well, that's an ultimate revenge🤣🤣

@ramilyusupov1573 2 года назад

Imagine a samurai stabbing a criminal in the stomach, just to watch his blade snap into halves, because of the amount of stones he consumed.

@nathanielmartins5930 2 года назад

"Straw mats were messy.." The Criminal's split in half body: *Oh, don't look at me, I may be dead but I am no mess!*

@bakugoukatsuki209 2 года назад

My mom would probably cry while seeing this. She loves her tatami mats and treats them like a family heirloom

@nanamaria8336 2 года назад

I love the way he explains things in a simple yet in an interesting way. It's really nice to watch.

@davistud 2 года назад

Who do you get the mats for training? Are they old ones donated to the dojo for that use? Or are they new?

@CatalystOfIntifadha 2 года назад

There's usually a company dedicated to making these tatami mat rolls just for the purpose of tameshigiri and dojos will usually order from them when they're going to have a tameshigiri session. So they're mostly brand new. Each roll should cost about 10USD per piece if I remember correctly.

@tugfa0 2 года назад

@@CatalystOfIntifadha any idea if they're recycled or something? D:

@Jankyito 2 года назад

@@tugfa0 tatami mats are biodegradable as they are made of plant fiber

@FrancisR420 2 года назад

@@Jankyito it's still massive waste of resources

@NinjaSushi2 2 года назад

They're old ones.

@Dominico97 2 года назад

The edge alignment on your first 3 swings at the tatami mat were perfect! Incredible swordsmanship my friend

@WillTBear1 2 года назад

My dad started learning samurai martial arts a while ago. When he practiced with his katana, he wanted to get something that was a bit easier for him to find. So he used pool noodles.

@spicyman6006 2 года назад

"Hi! I'm $wordM@ster82 and today I'm reviewing this authentic katana. So far, I love the shine on it. I can't see any faults on it. This is definitely some great craftsmanship. Alright so to test the sharpness of the blade I have grandma and grandpa here. Initially they weren't able to come, but once I dug them up, they couldn't resist!"

@AlmightyBert. 2 года назад

“Hey, dude! What rating is your katana at?” “Oh I just got it upgraded so it’s like level 85!” “That’s like, thirty full bodies! Siiiiiiiiick!”

@lightmetro7508 2 года назад

Tatami mats are pretty popular in the sword community even outside of fans of Japanese swords. They make for great cutting tests indeed

@Al13n1nV8D3R 2 года назад

My inner Samurai is getting ever stronger video by video.

@johncartwright8154 2 года назад

Here in England at present, it is probably easier to obtain corpses than find a company that has stock of omote at present!

@ieuanhunt552 2 года назад

I know you are probably exaggerating but at one time my HEMA club was contacted by some local farmers that they had a few dozen pigs that for one reason or another could not be sold for food. They had to be disposed off so could we use them as cutting medium. That was a crazy week.

@mtwhatley3253 2 года назад

Whew I’m glad you explained it……I thought tatami mats were trying to invade Japan. 😂

@fkinrat7557 2 года назад

That's if Japan doesn't invade tatami mat land first

@jellyma696 2 года назад

Your videos are the reason why Japan is my dream place! :D

@SoupEmperor 2 года назад

Great short! Loved that you included the clips of yourself cutting the mats!

@PicassosCat 2 года назад

Yoo your cutting was so smooth it's hella cool

@1browngirl29 2 года назад

I’m binge watching these videos about katana.

@SylarzProductionz 2 года назад

Shogo looks super badass in the Title screen image.

@blueeyes6852 2 года назад

I can't get enough! Do you also film longer videos? Love your work!!! Arigato Gozaimasu!

@grybush71 2 года назад

I love your channel. I've always been fascinated by Japan, it's history, culture, and customs. I spent a few months in Fukuoka best time of my life.

@KateJohn2013England Год назад

Nice cutting man 👍🙏

@inthenameofcontractlendmem983 2 года назад

100% knowlege. 200% of Shogo's flexing katana skills

@clydebalcom3679 2 года назад

I have learned so much about Japanese culture and people. This is valuable knowledge. Thank you. Domo Arigato.

@Emppu_T. 2 года назад

Mister Roboto

@_MintMusic. 2 года назад

Petition to bring back Samurai.

@wizardm8549 2 года назад

Your technique is superb.

@lastnamefirstname8655 2 года назад

cool tatami mat cutting.

@schmoejoe4756 2 года назад

I prefer using the longsword over the katana, however I do enjoy watching these videos

@wendigowithaninternetconne9594 2 года назад

Can you talk about the steel traditions of ancient smiths? Its the only thing ive wondered but you havent told me. All i know is that japan historically had either too little or poor quality iron and couldnt make proper steel which is why the katana looks like that at all. How an ancient smith figured out steel folding is crazy too. Thank you so much 😊

@johnnydjiurkopff 2 года назад

It wasn't so much they couldn't make proper steel, it was just that the iron they used had a lot of impurites so it necessitated the folding of the steel to force out the slag. Once the steel was folded and the impurites removed though, it was roughly equivalent to most other steel at the time. The differential hardening is just because the smiths at the time figured it's easier to hammer a bent sword back into shape than completely reforge a broken sword, so they made swords that would bend before the would break as compared to european weapons which were more springy because they were fully tempered but also would break rather than deforming.

@jonajo9757 2 года назад

@@johnnydjiurkopff Japan's iron sources weren't bad to begin with, and just to make it brief, but to clarify, realize that a European blade with springy properties only comprised a minority of swords in Europe during the late middle ages. The majority of European blades at the time used a similar means of construction that involved laminating such as having carbon steel edges in an iron core. This means it would deform still since structures using an iron core take a set. That of course, is preferable than having your sword shatter mid combat. To add, katanas did shatter in cases, *but* this only implied to later period blades that were designed for artistic value in mind. One of these features such as a wide hamon were detrimental to the structural integrity to a blade, and there are plenty of accounts of this. (Alr last min note but folding steel was just an essential process in steel making back then. Europe did it too)

@messerschmidt_meA- 2 года назад

I like your Videos because i have 2 katanas and the Videos for the katanas like for cleaning it and stuff realy helps me thx for your Videos keep it up

@RoniloJrLawas 2 года назад

Wonderful explanation

@PleochroicRainfall 2 года назад

I do enjoy your lovely videos, they’re equally entertaining and educational. You are a great teacher and deserve the very best in your life!

@SaliteAdronian 2 года назад

you look dope when you are cutting Tatami mats

@exitedmatress1161 2 года назад

Your videos are always so informative and interesting. Thank you.

@khalidsulaiman9029 2 года назад

Japan has such a rich and beautiful culture

@supwiddani 2 года назад

I'm learning so much about Japanese culture and history.. Thank You!

@robertpetre9378 2 года назад

There was also an expression which goes “ To test one sword and a passerby” so it wasn’t always dead body’s.

@HyperVoid 2 года назад

We need the dead body cutting test back ngl

@user-wf9xk5mc1i 2 года назад

... It was leaving a mess... *dead body of a criminal: yeah. Right.

@addictedtoblades2 Год назад

Thanks for sharing brother

@G.F.SF55 2 года назад

Bro, you looked epic 🔥

@docsaaid2939 2 года назад

In the end the way shogo was staring at the tatami mat. Tatami mat:- My time is up!😭

@therandomtransformersanima6236 2 года назад

That’s actually pretty interesting

@razerblue6677 2 года назад

Hey, in that very first picture, is that you with a goatee? If so, you look very badass🔥🔥🔥

@secretname2093 2 года назад

That's a pretty hardcore origin story

@Postcoital_Clarity 2 года назад

"...However, as time went by" = ...unfortunately, they ran outta bodies to chop!

@ryuzen.1814 2 года назад

Using dead body is effective tho since they can know how sharp that katana is when slicing enemy.... 🙂

@complimentbot7015 2 года назад

Probably be quite messy though

@minhminh-wp5lg 2 года назад

Not enemy just people katana rarely used in combat

@reginaldinoenchillada3513 2 года назад

That's a haircut I could set my wristwatch to.

@shonenjumpmagneto 2 года назад

"Sir he's just a theif" "Nope. No other way to test this." * *SLASH* *

@brendanr1525 2 года назад

A theif...

@SxTxferlife 2 года назад

I heard it was because the matts soaked in water mimick the density of a human limb or torso minus the bone

@dfntly_not_rohan 2 года назад

That went dark real quick

@jeffreyalansantos2335 2 года назад

I enjoyed your content😁 Hello from the Philippines ✌🇵🇭 I learned a lot from you😊

@zigzagzipbag6561 2 года назад

I just want to point out that in the second clip of him cutting the mats he slices once and two pieces are falling down. That's wild

@meowmix8610 2 года назад

I love your videos. You’re awesome. Thank you 😊

@nojukuramu 2 года назад

i like how the last clip is man cutting a mat into 3 with one swing

@mastrorick 2 года назад

Guillotine: hasn't been discovered in Japan Samurai: Fine, I'll do it myself

@thekerminator6521 2 года назад

The manga samurai Executioner taught me this!!

@oniinu 2 года назад

THOSE ARE TATAMI!? I always thought it was bamboo!

@Infernoblade1010 2 года назад

Always wondered about this, thanks!

@alexandragrassi496 2 года назад

You're so cool with your katana!!! Btw, how many demons have you slain?

@iisky1 2 года назад

Ofc there’s a demon slayer reference

@THOMASS_P 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@farahster752 2 года назад

So ive been trained in HEMA fighting(historical European martial arts) and we used those mats once as a fun exorcise, and to also see if everyone is orienting their blade correctly. If has a funny feeling when you hit them just right. I still have the top of mine, although it shreds a lot nowadays

@humorm4152 2 года назад

When the sword already has body count just from testing. Absolutely based.

@aidengray3998 2 года назад

Neat.

@isaacnishimura8044 2 года назад

shogo the goat ngl

@SmoreLegend 2 года назад

I love your videos and explanations. Shogo, you are a very handsome man!!

@SkibidiToiletFan2008 2 года назад

I feel like I’ve mastered the katana when I watch video’s like these but I’ve never even held a Katana in my life 🫣

@Fedarp 2 года назад

I thought that, so it won't dull the blade of the katana.

@svetlanaanatoljevnanaumovs2302 2 года назад

Whenever he says somethin on japanise i get life lore litllary

@peterjanjanin9883 4 месяца назад

Because it's fun!

@dark_matter2377 2 года назад

L❤️VE THE MUSIC!

@gigglezz811 2 года назад

Hm. I always thought it was because the resistance from cutting the mats was similar to cutting through a person. The more you know.

@user-bm2vs1lx9t 2 года назад

あなたのビデオが大好きです!!!

@BlueCollarRay 2 года назад

Love your videos bro (Deeply Bowing).

@strawberrymilksamurai 2 года назад

I checked my Japanese dictionary for 試し切り (tameshigiri) and this was the definition under it: "trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)"... I can't get over how casually it says "originally on someone" 🤣

@krisherbst6162 2 года назад

Dude looks cool with facial hair

@venomghoul 2 года назад

I mean- I kinda always figured it was to test the sharpness tbh It just kinda makes sense

@justina4265 2 года назад

Beauty at it best !!

@omerkaya5705 2 года назад

Can you make a video about how samurais are selected or determined?

@aku_mado 2 года назад

that's so cool

@SnakeGeo 2 года назад

It only took a few million lives to go straight from humans to rolled floormats

@user-yj3kn4fe7h 2 года назад

I wasn't aware the criminals used for sharpness testing were already dead.

@tristeningram2734 2 года назад

“Used dead prisoners to test on”…conveniently left out the part about live prisoners

@Luna-Lux 2 года назад

TATAMI GEISHI

@dullahanblack3090 2 года назад

I heard some did it to living people too, also people do this with newspaper now sometimes

@Daley16Videos 2 года назад

I like your haircut 😊

@tabetic_gaming 2 года назад

bro that beard look nice

@nemui9654 2 года назад

Also sometimes your kids came in with their friends and they forgot to take their muddy shoes off so it’s time to replace the floor and this is a fun way of getting rid of the old one while teaching them what will happen the next time they do it!

@rin-101 2 года назад

I... did not expect that.

@janz4559 2 года назад

As i know it was not always the dead body of criminals but a sort of execution.

@357stoitch7 2 года назад

I’ve always wondered how a beginner could damage a Katana when swinging it. What is the difference between an expert katana user and a beginner in terms of not damaging the sword when cutting objects? Thanks.

@colodesu8546 2 года назад

its like punching bags without the punching or the bag

@MarbleGoby03 2 года назад

The more I learn about Japan history, the weirder and scarier it feels

@nikki5399 2 года назад

Do you use tatami mats for anything else or do you always use brand new tatami mats every time? What do you do with them when you’re done cutting them? It seems like such a waste for someone to take all that time weaving something just to whack at it with a katana a couple of times. I’m probably missing something?