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.
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 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.
@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 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.
@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
@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
@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.
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.
@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
@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
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.
If you're American and was a kid in the 90s you know him from the Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Movies as Tatsu.. 👍 Very nice demo looks very different in real life than it does on film 👍
@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'
@gargamel6699 if you want to see just how technique works, and precision, check out the samurai who cut a bb in half while it was being shot at him. thats technique for you.
@tsuba666 ahh I see. I though I heard somewhere that France was not letting us take him for some reason. I hear that WW@ started for us cause our economy was going to crash but it happened anyway. I was wondering why France didn't help us with this war when England never fails.
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
@furvuscorvus and quite effectively at that... since most soldiers were conscripts with little training, these trained women were scary to say the least :D
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...
He uses a very short tsuka on his sword. I could never get comfortable with a tsuka under 11 inches and his looks to be shorter than that. Of course i have big hands though.
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.
the sound delay is annoying... i dont know much french, but it the commentary seems to be with the video, but the sword contacts and what not aren't...
He's a really big and powerful martial artist, very fluid and wonderful technique
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
@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.
Geez, this guy's a beast! If I ever do end up visiting Japan, I need to see one of these in person.
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.
This man is a True Master.
His videos are all so nice to watch. :) His cuts are so strong and precise.
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.
this guy is a true master.awesome
Of course it comes as no surprise, but it must be commented: his footwork is absolutely amazing!
@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.
"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
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
Kaiso is probably the foremost expert on japanese swordsmanship still teaching today
Never lower your eyes to an enemy.
Yes master Tatsu
YOUR EMPIRE FLOURISHES, MASTER SHREDDER.
What more from the rat ?
@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.
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.
@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.
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
I'd call "that family". Massive swordmanship!
he is truly a great swordsman of this era
So roughly "Way of the death sword?"
Admittedly skilled for sure.
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.
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
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
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.
@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
He has fantastic movement
@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
They're masters...They were fightning even while making bows to each other !
@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.
he made such clean cuts
I was expecting a little more than this from toshishiro obata. Hes swinging his sword like a bat!
what a clean cut
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.
@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
@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
Very clean form. Overall a good performance. thumbup
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.
most of you would be introduced to him from the 1990s TMNT movie Franchise
I wish I had a chance to train with a master.. If only for a day.
He looks a little like Master Betty.
@Chiperdada
Nice backhand.
If you're American and was a kid in the 90s you know him from the Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Movies as Tatsu.. 👍 Very nice demo looks very different in real life than it does on film 👍
@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'
If the video was recorded recently, Then, I must say, he still looks the same. Not a bit of aging...
he is cute
@gargamel6699 if you want to see just how technique works, and precision, check out the samurai who cut a bb in half while it was being shot at him. thats technique for you.
Ninja turtles dude
@tsuba666 ahh I see. I though I heard somewhere that France was not letting us take him for some reason. I hear that WW@ started for us cause our economy was going to crash but it happened anyway. I was wondering why France didn't help us with this war when England never fails.
Very nice cutting...respect
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.
hes really good at cutting sticks...
they said he was in demolition man ?
cant remember where he was there>?
@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
Just curious, why wasn't there any horizontal or diagonal strikes in the sparring in the beginning?
that's badass
And if you call now we'll throw in ANOTHER set of steak knives absolutely free
@nowadazeband : bamboo mats are the consistency of a human limb.
that was excellent....!
super nice !!
chiense, roughly translates to - "best go find your mom/dad and ask them why they didnt give you an education - little kid."
wow, this is real martial art. Much better than those extreme martial art guys jumping spinning around.
Maybe you should challenge someone to a cutting contest?
@furvuscorvus and quite effectively at that... since most soldiers were conscripts with little training, these trained women were scary to say the least :D
Is this coreopgraphed? simply wondering, if not this is extremely good skill
Haha tetsuo from the first ninja turtles movie
I remember my first beer.
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...
dose anyone know when this demo was done?
"le bokken"......XD haha so cute.
Anywho, this guy's my hero.
Obata Sensei is a true master of the martial way
Master Tatsu. Fuck Yeah
that was excellent
@vnninjas i apologize, there is another video where he is cutting up bamboo that is balanced on a stand that doesn't use a peg. I mixed up my videos.
@Chiperdada
Apparently you and Webster have VERY different definitions of freestanding.
Your damn right thats the guy who plays Tatsu. Toshihiro Obata is fucking awesome!
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
what credentials do you have? what makes you think that youd put up a fight against him?
Nice demo
He uses a very short tsuka on his sword. I could never get comfortable with a tsuka under 11 inches and his looks to be shorter than that. Of course i have big hands though.
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.
I wonder if Obata Sensei is still teaching 🤔
@theawakener7 I always found it to be rougher than judo or jujutsu actually but then I study in Chiba's line.
this is a great video
What is he cutting? Hows that carped called?
also soaking them in water is a good idea.
can you catch canon ball with your teeth?
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...
the sound delay is annoying... i dont know much french, but it the commentary seems to be with the video, but the sword contacts and what not aren't...
Does this guy ever smile?
NINJA TURTLES/ as i can see he is still an actor
@Fartloading6Fartload o that's what you mean, well then yes I do find that annoying. Once are twice is enough but he is pushing it.
im 14 and i mastered noto in a day. tameshigiri and the other things like the kenjutsu kata are much much much harder