Atlanta Blade show 2014 James Williams Sensei Tameshigiri demonstration

This is amazing, it's not a depiction of accurate history because of dress. It is because of the absence of predictable events.

thats why i dont like kendo, every match ends up with both people technically dead . they dont learn how to survive a fight they just learn how to be the first to hit a target (like fencing) . kenjutsu is way better for learning real sword skills (as long as you do sparring)

Ancient japan: left handed bad! Flip flops good!

I'm interested in the practice and the form of sword testing. However, I am deeply disturbed by the implication that this was a proper way to treat prisoners when almost no evidence beyond conjecture and eye witness testimony held any weight.You're talking about a feudal system under which I could simply accuse someone lower than me in social rank, and they'd be put to death. Think of the Salem Witch Trials. No one was ever deemed innocent until someone accused the governor's own wife. Then, as if by miracle, all demons, devils, foul spirits, and witches seemed to flee as if by *magic*.

I enjoy the demonstrations, but can't bring myself to abide by the notion that feudal culture was anything but cruel and inhuman, much as I regard Spartans with their revelry of slavery and the violation of young boys. Leonidas was never a great man, nor was any Japanese emperor, or warlord. All were deeply flawed, egocentric, and violent psychopaths hell bent on glory and excess. Strength does not equal greatness. Reservation, understanding, kindness, humility, and mercy mark the road of a real warrior. All else is just physical and martial prowess, which dwindles and then dies eventually with the passage of time.

Can’t tell if these comments r sarcastic or not

Fascinating, thank you for posting this.

oh wow this a very good demonstration and explanation. im a fan!

How to care for a sword after cutting? How to clean and sharpen it?

I wish he would bring back his line with CRKT. His new line with his son is nice, but way out of most people's price point.

Awesome

Proper technique and quality weapons vs cold steels garbage with running up giant swing cuts and grunting and yelling

I don't know anything about Nami-Ryu or any of the styles he claims that said, I would like to see more bowing to the targets and use of chiburi or removing the blood from the blade. maybe unnecessary but it is tradition.

Sakai Forge? So that’s what Jin’s up to.

Sensei steven Segal taught him all he knows

What is Japanase In this video ??

Great video, excellent instruction and information, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge

He has mastered all of the Ashina skills i see.

James Sensei is awesome ,I admire your skill and knowledge sir ..