Wow, smooth, clean cuts. This man has spent many hours to be this good. I would like to see some of the people with negative comments try the same cuts......From far away.
I train with Obata sensei, his martial art is called Shinkendo and for the record he is an outstanding martial artist, very very good, he is also extremely fast. He will only slow down if there is a chance of injury for his partner, for example a beginner. He will also tell you that the sword is never to be used with strength, in fact the more power you put in the more it will become a bat. Thats why alot of inexperienced people knock over targets instead of cutting through them. It's not easy.
Shredder would not stand a chance.. tatsu.. incredibly well done ^_^ and he founded schools ^_^ wonderful human being. A villians role with tatsu.. but Forever a HERO. In our hearts :) tyvm for honestly thank you for being you.
This is what being a master means. There is no hesitation in his strikes, every move (not just his blade, but his footwork is beautiful) is completely clean, and the thing I haven't seen a whole lot of mention is if anyone can hear the bamboo as it's being cut, every cut sounds exactly the same.
I believe one of the concepts for Obata's style actually centers around pre-arranged sparring. The fact that it is choreographed does not mean he is fake, it is actually no different than a form in Kung Fu (8 chain punches, cannon fist, etc). Repetition like this can help build muscle memory, if done correctly.
There are many reasons one might question Toshishiro Obata, he has made a lot of people angry over the years. One way you cannot question him is on his skill with a sword. To do so would show the height of ignorance.
The legend himself. Laymen who see this for the cutting only clearly have no idea what they're talking about. The fluidity of his strokes and forms are the beauty of this performance.
@DjAlgis dude, that's free standing bamboo. its not tied town or anything. there is a reason why toshishiro obata was multiple time cutting champion in Japan and the United States. He's just the best there is.
First of all ive been practicing for 9 years and i do take it pretty seriously its a big part of my life and my teacher is no joke ive put alot of work into my skill and plan on continuing until im the best not to sound to full of my self but i know my hard work will pay off some day
There aren't many people that actually swing with energy, liek they should swing is a real strike. Everyone focuses too much on elegance and edge alignment, this old man actually uses strength for a real cut.
@DjAlgis what you are used to seeing actually is based on the sword, not much skill. you see these new "competitive grade" katanas aren't made like a katana should be made. The Katanas that Obata would use are made for combat, and made to cut through 3 inch thick bamboo, and are strong powerful swords that wont break. the Ji of the blade is usually slightly curved and they have lots of niku. The swords you see used by other people online are made to cut tatami. its usually thin like a machete.
thats Toshishiro Obata, the premiere living expert in drawing and shigiri in the budo tradition. ...dude. not a a cartoon character,which he did play on the movie. but still the american habit of turning a person into a fiction they may have played in a movie is not cute. he was the only true martial artist in that movie. respect.
toughness determines the edge holding ability and "strength" of the blade.Katana also had the micro serations of forge welded steel to assist with cutting ability.
Obsidian IS glass and it sharpens to the molecular level but only if knapped,flaked or sheared.Other methodes to work it can produce sharp edges but not at its best.This only works as glass is harder than Steel(being 5 on the Mohs scale)but so brittle it cant be used in large pieces without snapping
@pAtZeLtM Yeah he's been appearing in some movies. Fun fact, he always get to play a vilain since he looks like one, but always get dubbed bacause he really doesn't sound like one XD
@perrocalientucho Dunno they were from different times and places, theyd probably use agility to overcome the shield, you know like duck and roll around it to attack the still turning enemy. Just a thought
@theawakener7 Well Aikido is based partly on the sword. Most techniques are taught as a series of sword cuts so a demontration of tamagashiri is as much a demonstration of Aikido as demonstrating the more "peaceful" neckbreaking techniques such as kaiten nage. :D
i see he enjoys the over hand only issue with this is that it actually would be rarely done it leaves yourself to open to much access to the vitals the the under arms where there just happens to be a very vital artery and a nerve cluster that can temporarily paralyze an opponent and make an easy kill. it just goes to show that yes this does set you up for a powerful strike it also shouldn't be done if victory is assured. so if in battle he used this style mostly then yes i would fight him.
@heurodis sharpest, that's a pretty silly thing to say. the katana is excellent for cutting flesh, but you know, it'll never cut through chain mail like many western swords will. everything has a use and nothing is 'best'
@leopower7 Its a demonstration. Real swords (even if they were un-sharpened) could cause serious injury if a mistake were to happen. Better safe than sorry.
@DjAlgis if you mean the last part really look at him i don't think he's swings look more balanced as if he was fighting a group not his fastest or strongest but just enough to get it done
the best defense is offence... your main concern in a duel to the death is to cut down your opponent. You should worry about striking him down as quickly as possible, securing your win. If you worry about protecting your vitals at the dire cost of not accessing your full potential (without over extending yourself, of course) you will likely not come out of your first match alive...! Just something to think about.
@ChrisRiley93 mmmmm I meant no disrespect ChrisRiley93 but surely you understand that a sword is FORGED and not merely sharpened?? meaning and I've not intention to injure your pride, that it's base elements are crucial to and directly related to it's sharpness. the Katana was made in a unique style that enables it to be durable and be extremely sharp.. oh and I may have made a mistake by not putting a quotation mark. That claim (sharpest sword, 2ndsharpest blade) is WRITTEN in the BOOK OF RECOR
seems a bit slow to me but maybe it's just me.. from what I hear, those mats are equal to a human arm or leg of the same thickness, that being said, seems what hes doing isn't all that grate unless I'm wrong...
@furvuscorvus and quite effectively at that... since most soldiers were conscripts with little training, these trained women were scary to say the least :D
The most impressive cut I ever managed was with a box-cutter. It was a clean slice: right through the glove I was wearing and a chunk of my left thumb including a bit of the nail. The amputated chunk previously covered about a square-centimetre of flesh. Yeah, this wasn't intentional and I wasn't doing anything smart.
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He's a really big and powerful martial artist, very fluid and wonderful technique
Wow, smooth, clean cuts. This man has spent many hours to be this good. I would like to see some of the people with negative comments try the same cuts......From far away.
I train with Obata sensei, his martial art is called Shinkendo and for the record he is an outstanding martial artist, very very good, he is also extremely fast. He will only slow down if there is a chance of injury for his partner, for example a beginner. He will also tell you that the sword is never to be used with strength, in fact the more power you put in the more it will become a bat. Thats why alot of inexperienced people knock over targets instead of cutting through them. It's not easy.
most under rated heel in martial arts movies of the 90s... what an actual bad ass. and we get van damme and segal... this man was legendary.
I tatsu now lead, let any who challenge step forward!!!
I challenge
Ninja! Vanish!
Shredder would not stand a chance.. tatsu.. incredibly well done ^_^ and he founded schools ^_^ wonderful human being. A villians role with tatsu.. but Forever a HERO. In our hearts :) tyvm for honestly thank you for being you.
This man is a True Master.
This is what being a master means. There is no hesitation in his strikes, every move (not just his blade, but his footwork is beautiful) is completely clean, and the thing I haven't seen a whole lot of mention is if anyone can hear the bamboo as it's being cut, every cut sounds exactly the same.
His videos are all so nice to watch. :) His cuts are so strong and precise.
Geez, this guy's a beast! If I ever do end up visiting Japan, I need to see one of these in person.
I'm impressed he let his opponent bow. I expected him to kick that guy in the head and say, "Never lower your eyes to an enemy."
I believe one of the concepts for Obata's style actually centers around pre-arranged sparring. The fact that it is choreographed does not mean he is fake, it is actually no different than a form in Kung Fu (8 chain punches, cannon fist, etc).
Repetition like this can help build muscle memory, if done correctly.
@elijahthesamurai Right..
Toshishiro Obata is a lifelong student of the blade, and a national champion in Japan. I think he knows what he is doing.
"I...tasu now lead. Let any who challenge...step forward.."
I thought of this line when watching this... you beat me to it by nine years
Of course it comes as no surprise, but it must be commented: his footwork is absolutely amazing!
Kaiso is probably the foremost expert on japanese swordsmanship still teaching today
this guy is a true master.awesome
YOUR EMPIRE FLOURISHES, MASTER SHREDDER.
What more from the rat ?
Never lower your eyes to an enemy.
Yes master Tatsu
There are many reasons one might question Toshishiro Obata, he has made a lot of people angry over the years. One way you cannot question him is on his skill with a sword. To do so would show the height of ignorance.
I'd call "that family". Massive swordmanship!
The legend himself.
Laymen who see this for the cutting only clearly have no idea what they're talking about. The fluidity of his strokes and forms are the beauty of this performance.
Show me you can do better.
***** Come down to my crib and I'll show u
@DjAlgis dude, that's free standing bamboo. its not tied town or anything. there is a reason why toshishiro obata was multiple time cutting champion in Japan and the United States. He's just the best there is.
So roughly "Way of the death sword?"
Admittedly skilled for sure.
I love seeing this guy. A cutting champion. Still though..it's funny because I will always remember him as Tatsu in Ninja turtles 1 and 2. Hehe.
This man is my inspiration
he is truly a great swordsman of this era
First of all ive been practicing for 9 years and i do take it pretty seriously its a big part of my life and my teacher is no joke ive put alot of work into my skill and plan on continuing until im the best not to sound to full of my self but i know my hard work will pay off some day
@vnninjas The post that the bamboo is mounted on is barely enough to keep it standing. If you barely pushed the bamboo, then it would fall off.
They're masters...They were fightning even while making bows to each other !
I was expecting a little more than this from toshishiro obata. Hes swinging his sword like a bat!
There aren't many people that actually swing with energy, liek they should swing is a real strike. Everyone focuses too much on elegance and edge alignment, this old man actually uses strength for a real cut.
@DjAlgis what you are used to seeing actually is based on the sword, not much skill. you see these new "competitive grade" katanas aren't made like a katana should be made. The Katanas that Obata would use are made for combat, and made to cut through 3 inch thick bamboo, and are strong powerful swords that wont break. the Ji of the blade is usually slightly curved and they have lots of niku. The swords you see used by other people online are made to cut tatami. its usually thin like a machete.
he made such clean cuts
He has fantastic movement
what a clean cut
thats Toshishiro Obata, the premiere living expert in drawing and shigiri in the budo tradition. ...dude. not a a cartoon character,which he did play on the movie. but still the american habit of turning a person into a fiction they may have played in a movie is not cute. he was the only true martial artist in that movie. respect.
toughness determines the edge holding ability and "strength" of the blade.Katana also had the micro serations of forge welded steel to assist with cutting ability.
he is cute
Obsidian IS glass and it sharpens to the molecular level but only if knapped,flaked or sheared.Other methodes to work it can produce sharp edges but not at its best.This only works as glass is harder than Steel(being 5 on the Mohs scale)but so brittle it cant be used in large pieces without snapping
He looks a little like Master Betty.
that's badass
Haha tetsuo from the first ninja turtles movie
Very clean form. Overall a good performance. thumbup
wow, this is real martial art. Much better than those extreme martial art guys jumping spinning around.
Ninja turtles dude
most of you would be introduced to him from the 1990s TMNT movie Franchise
And if you call now we'll throw in ANOTHER set of steak knives absolutely free
that was excellent....!
I wish I had a chance to train with a master.. If only for a day.
I remember my first beer.
chiense, roughly translates to - "best go find your mom/dad and ask them why they didnt give you an education - little kid."
that was excellent
@pAtZeLtM Yeah he's been appearing in some movies.
Fun fact, he always get to play a vilain since he looks like one, but always get dubbed bacause he really doesn't sound like one XD
hes really good at cutting sticks...
Very nice cutting...respect
Your damn right thats the guy who plays Tatsu. Toshihiro Obata is fucking awesome!
super nice !!
this is a great video
"le bokken"......XD haha so cute.
Anywho, this guy's my hero.
@perrocalientucho Dunno they were from different times and places, theyd probably use agility to overcome the shield, you know like duck and roll around it to attack the still turning enemy. Just a thought
@theawakener7 Well Aikido is based partly on the sword. Most techniques are taught as a series of sword cuts so a demontration of tamagashiri is as much a demonstration of Aikido as demonstrating the more "peaceful" neckbreaking techniques such as kaiten nage. :D
Obata Sensei is a true master of the martial way
Master Tatsu. Fuck Yeah
i see he enjoys the over hand only issue with this is that it actually would be rarely done it leaves yourself to open to much access to the vitals the the under arms where there just happens to be a very vital artery and a nerve cluster that can temporarily paralyze an opponent and make an easy kill. it just goes to show that yes this does set you up for a powerful strike it also shouldn't be done if victory is assured. so if in battle he used this style mostly then yes i would fight him.
Maybe you should challenge someone to a cutting contest?
If the video was recorded recently, Then, I must say, he still looks the same. Not a bit of aging...
I wonder if Obata Sensei is still teaching 🤔
@heurodis sharpest, that's a pretty silly thing to say. the katana is excellent for cutting flesh, but you know, it'll never cut through chain mail like many western swords will. everything has a use and nothing is 'best'
Wow, that was exactly how warriors fought bought then...
NINJA VANISH!!
It's Master Tatsu from Ninja Turtles! YEAY!!!!!
Look it up, IMDb Toshishiro Obata.
@leopower7 Its a demonstration. Real swords (even if they were un-sharpened) could cause serious injury if a mistake were to happen. Better safe than sorry.
@Chiperdada
Nice backhand.
@DjAlgis if you mean the last part really look at him i don't think he's swings look more balanced as if he was fighting a group not his fastest or strongest but just enough to get it done
The things I would give to be his student...
xD i saw him in the first 2 turtles movies :)
who's the white guy? I haven't seen him before, he's way better than I thought he'd be. Must have skill to keep up with Toshishiro...
Nice demo
@nowadazeband : bamboo mats are the consistency of a human limb.
they said he was in demolition man ?
cant remember where he was there>?
the best defense is offence... your main concern in a duel to the death is to cut down your opponent. You should worry about striking him down as quickly as possible, securing your win. If you worry about protecting your vitals at the dire cost of not accessing your full potential (without over extending yourself, of course) you will likely not come out of your first match alive...! Just something to think about.
NEVER LOWER YOUR EYES TO AN ENEMY!
can you catch canon ball with your teeth?
NINJA TURTLES/ as i can see he is still an actor
also soaking them in water is a good idea.
im 14 and i mastered noto in a day. tameshigiri and the other things like the kenjutsu kata are much much much harder
@ChrisRiley93 mmmmm I meant no disrespect ChrisRiley93 but surely you understand that a sword is FORGED and not merely sharpened?? meaning and I've not intention to injure your pride, that it's base elements are crucial to and directly related to it's sharpness. the Katana was made in a unique style that enables it to be durable and be extremely sharp.. oh and I may have made a mistake by not putting a quotation mark. That claim (sharpest sword, 2ndsharpest blade) is WRITTEN in the BOOK OF RECOR
Does this guy ever smile?
i dont know whats with all this "bamboo's not tied down. it's mounted down at the bottom. if anyone knew anything about keto demo's they'd know this
Holy Cripes, its Tatsu from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie!!!
lol i wouldn't mind trying to spar that way either =]
You'll still be dead in one strike taking a total of maybe 2 seconds..
seems a bit slow to me but maybe it's just me.. from what I hear, those mats are equal to a human arm or leg of the same thickness, that being said, seems what hes doing isn't all that grate unless I'm wrong...
Is this coreopgraphed? simply wondering, if not this is extremely good skill
how did that guy lost to the teenage mutant ninja turtles?
Great!!!!
Just curious, why wasn't there any horizontal or diagonal strikes in the sparring in the beginning?
dose anyone know when this demo was done?
@furvuscorvus and quite effectively at that... since most soldiers were conscripts with little training, these trained women were scary to say the least :D
The most impressive cut I ever managed was with a box-cutter. It was a clean slice: right through the glove I was wearing and a chunk of my left thumb including a bit of the nail. The amputated chunk previously covered about a square-centimetre of flesh. Yeah, this wasn't intentional and I wasn't doing anything smart.