Comments for North London Budo Dojo - Iaido Kobudo Martial Arts Dojo http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk Teaching traditional Japanese Iaido and Kobudo martials arts in North London Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:38:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on A sample Iaido kata-a sequence of moves. by northlondonbudo http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/iaido-information/a-sample-iaido-kata-a-sequence-of-moves#comment-253 northlondonbudo Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:38:11 +0000 http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/?page_id=425#comment-253 The sageo is not normally removed for Seitei Iaido as Sageo control methods are now part of Seitei Iaido. Some Iaido Sensei from Japan chose not to use sageo in the 1960s and this they have passed on to their students. I my opinion the sageo is usefull to retain the saya, but also has uses in restraining oponents, and other more unpleasant applications. Regards, Chris. The sageo is not normally removed for Seitei Iaido as Sageo control methods are now part of Seitei Iaido. Some Iaido Sensei from Japan chose not to use sageo in the 1960s and this they have passed on to their students. I my opinion the sageo is usefull to retain the saya, but also has uses in restraining oponents, and other more unpleasant applications. Regards, Chris.

]]> Comment on A sample Iaido kata-a sequence of moves. by Barry http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/iaido-information/a-sample-iaido-kata-a-sequence-of-moves#comment-251 Barry Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:45:29 +0000 http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/?page_id=425#comment-251 Why is the Sageo removed in Seitei but used in Musoshinden ryu and other styles? Why is the Sageo removed in Seitei but used in Musoshinden ryu and other styles?

]]> Comment on An introduction to Itotsu-ryu Kobudo by northlondonbudo http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/kobudo-information/an-introduction-to-itotsu-ryu-kobudo#comment-247 northlondonbudo Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:08:41 +0000 http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/?page_id=469#comment-247 Yes-they are very good-I have used him many times-I even got tinbe/rochin from him. Regards, Chris. Yes-they are very good-I have used him many times-I even got tinbe/rochin from him. Regards, Chris.

]]> Comment on Iaido and Kobudo Dojo in North London by northlondonbudo http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/iaido-kobudo-dojo-north-london#comment-223 northlondonbudo Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:34:50 +0000 http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/?p=34#comment-223 We recently held a small tameshigiri competition at the Edgware dojo. During the evening students competed for a lovely trophy with a series if cuts increasing in difficulty as the evening progressed. The word ‘Tameshigiri’ is widely used in the West to mean ‘cutting of straw targets’, however the word really applies to exercises where the sword is being tested, rather than the student. The word ‘sumotogiri’ is more correct for cuts designed to test the swordsman. In Japan some instructors denegrate or play down cutting as being a showy egocentrick exercise. However I believe it helps students relate their Iai practice to something practical. I have found that some Iaidoka can have lovely kata but are anuable to cut. The drawing action of good cutting eludes some students, and to this end I find tameshiigiri usefull. The easiest analogy would be to take a karateka who had only ever punched air, and then try to measure the level of his ability! It’s also great fun! Students quickly discover that the easiest route through a target is not the shortest, and that cutting moving targets and freestanding(unpegged) targets is not easy! Care must be taken when cutting as for some students it is their first use of a ‘live’ blade. My advice to inexperienced students would be to cut from haso no kamae with the blade already unsheathed and cut with the grain of the straw. If a student has good basics e.g control of the thumb during koiguchi wo kiru and noto much of the instructors first-aid skills will be redundant. However tameshigiri is by it’s nature dangerous! It is also important that the swords are maintained properly and oiled between cutting. The blades should also be wiped clear of water/preservatives prior to re-sheathing. Not everyone is aware that rolled tatami mats contain preservatives that can stain steel, and that often it is neccessary to use jitekou nugui to remove the marks! Cutting should only be undertaken under those who have many years experience, and sword specific PLI is a must. Ross Owens proved to have the best cuts on the evening, including two exeptional cuts to moving targets! We recently held a small tameshigiri competition at the Edgware dojo. During the evening students competed for a lovely trophy with a series if cuts increasing in difficulty as the evening progressed.
The word ‘Tameshigiri’ is widely used in the West to mean ‘cutting of straw targets’, however the word really applies to exercises where the sword is being tested, rather than the student. The word ‘sumotogiri’ is more correct for cuts designed to test the swordsman. In Japan some instructors denegrate or play down cutting as being a showy egocentrick exercise. However I believe it helps students relate their Iai practice to something practical. I have found that some Iaidoka can have lovely kata but are anuable to cut. The drawing action of good cutting eludes some students, and to this end I find tameshiigiri usefull. The easiest analogy would be to take a karateka who had only ever punched air, and then try to measure the level of his ability! It’s also great fun! Students quickly discover that the easiest route through a target is not the shortest, and that cutting moving targets and freestanding(unpegged) targets is not easy!
Care must be taken when cutting as for some students it is their first use of a ‘live’ blade. My advice to inexperienced students would be to cut from haso no kamae with the blade already unsheathed and cut with the grain of the straw. If a student has good basics e.g control of the thumb during koiguchi wo kiru and noto much of the instructors first-aid skills will be redundant. However tameshigiri is by it’s nature dangerous!
It is also important that the swords are maintained properly and oiled between cutting. The blades should also be wiped clear of water/preservatives prior to re-sheathing. Not everyone is aware that rolled tatami mats contain preservatives that can stain steel, and that often it is neccessary to use jitekou nugui to remove the marks!
Cutting should only be undertaken under those who have many years experience, and sword specific PLI is a must.
Ross Owens proved to have the best cuts on the evening, including two exeptional cuts to moving targets!

]]> Comment on An introduction to Itotsu-ryu Kobudo by Robert McIntyre http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/kobudo-information/an-introduction-to-itotsu-ryu-kobudo#comment-207 Robert McIntyre Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:19:15 +0000 http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/?page_id=469#comment-207 I am going to maybe get Kata Kama from reimondo.co.uk. And Iwas wondering if you have heard of them before and if the kama are any good. Kind Regards Robert McIntyre I am going to maybe get Kata Kama from reimondo.co.uk. And Iwas wondering if you have heard of them before and if the kama are any good.

Kind Regards
Robert McIntyre

]]> Comment on Dojo Venue and Times by northlondonbudo http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/dojo-venue-times#comment-65 northlondonbudo Sat, 28 May 2011 12:06:42 +0000 http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/?page_id=20#comment-65 Comment on Dojo Venue and Times by Renard smith http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/dojo-venue-times#comment-63 Renard smith Fri, 27 May 2011 18:53:26 +0000 http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/?page_id=20#comment-63 dear Chris Samuel My name is Renard i have studying karate now for 10 years and am looking to learn the Iaido and Kobudo for better awhereness how much do you charge for lessons and gradings osu dear Chris Samuel

My name is Renard i have studying karate now for 10 years and am looking to learn the Iaido and Kobudo for better awhereness

how much do you charge for lessons and gradings

osu

]]> Comment on Japanese sword forging and polishing by northlondonbudo http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/about-us/japanese-sword-forging-and-polishing#comment-22 northlondonbudo Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:49:57 +0000 http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/?page_id=144#comment-22 Dear Lance, Whilst I supply a few items for sword maintenence and repair via ebay, I do not have a shop/physical premises. I teach iaido and kobudo in Edgware. Regards, Chris. Dear Lance,
Whilst I supply a few items for sword maintenence and repair via ebay, I do not have a shop/physical premises. I teach iaido and kobudo in Edgware. Regards, Chris.

]]> Comment on Japanese sword forging and polishing by lance jones http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/about-us/japanese-sword-forging-and-polishing#comment-21 lance jones Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:58:00 +0000 http://www.northlondonbudo.co.uk/?page_id=144#comment-21 Hello We are looking for katana and general Iaido sword suppliers in London. Preferably a business that provides retail premises we can visit. Do you please have any suggestions. We are from Sakura Aikijutsu club in and around Croydon Your advice would be gratefully received. Lance Jones Hello
We are looking for katana and general Iaido sword suppliers in London.
Preferably a business that provides retail premises we can visit. Do you
please have any suggestions. We are from Sakura Aikijutsu club in and around
Croydon
Your advice would be gratefully received.

Lance Jones

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