They are Violating a Taboo in Our Ryuha | Kobudo Master Reacts to “The Last Samurai“ Fighting Scenes

The Last Samurai is a movie from 2003, but it is still one the most famous samurai movies of all time. However, what would a samurai master like Seki Sensei actually think about the katana action scenes? So today, the 22nd headmaster of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu with 400 years of history, will react to 3 katana fighting scenes from The Last Samurai. By watching this video, you will learn that there are quite a lot of techniques of Asayama Ichiden Ryu appearing in the fighting scenes of this movie. *The content of our videos is based on the teachings of Asayama Ichiden Ryu and personal studies/experience | There is no intention of denying other Ryuha styles, theories, and cultural aspects ▼Join the Online Kobudo Training with Seki Sensei▼ Interested in taking lessons directly from the 22nd headmaster of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu, Seki sensei? Sign up to learn authentic samurai skills with 400 years of history, with perfect English interpretation from Let’s ask Shogo. Every lesson will be recorded and will be available to rewatch anytime. No previous martial arts experience is required; you can catch up anytime. On the other hand, even if you already belong to a different dojo or Ryuha, as long as you’ve clarified it with your Sensei, you are free to join. (Learn more about the online lessons: | This is an example of our lessons: ) ▼Interested in learning Japanese ONLINE from Shogo?▼ The best online lessons for anyone interested in learning Japanese, but don’t know where to start. We will be using the studying material “いろどり Irodori (starter level),“ which you can download for free. It’s specially designed to teach practical Japanese to people who want to travel, study, or live in Japan (You will also have full access to the archive videos of the lessons in case you can’t make the lessons live). ▼Please support this channel through Ko-fi (a donation platform like Patreon)▼ The management (filming, editing, etc.) of this new Asayama Ichiden Ryu’s English Channel “Let’s ask Seki Sensei“ is completely Shogo’s voluntary work. If he is not able to pay for the expensive bullet train fare from Kyoto to Ibaraki Prefecture (where the main Dojo is located), and hotel/filming expenses, this activity will cease. Please help us spread and preserve this 400-year-old martial art. In return, we will try our best to create the most educational and exciting content about Japanese Kobudo. ▼The BEST online katana shop for martial arts (Katana, Dōgi Training Gear, etc.): Tozando▼ Everything that Shogo uses for their katana training is bought at this shop… Shogo still uses the first training katana he bought in 2016 and is still in good shape! ▼Welcome to the Membership▼ Your support will help us to do more activities in the future, and to achieve the ultimate goal of reviving the golden age of Asayama Ichiden Ryu when we had 7,000 students nationwide. -Priority reply to comments (video requests are welcomed) -Monthly membership limited video ▼Check out our merchandise▼ Get our shirts, hoodies, towels, etc. with the Asayama Ichiden Ryu Crest The Asayama Ichiden Ryu’s crest is the family crest of the 19th headmaster, Takeishi Sensei. The design represents two arrows which are believed to ward off evil. ▼What is Asayama Ichiden Ryu? / Who is Seki sensei?▼ ▼Seki sensei’s Ultimate Dream▼ “To revive the golden age of Asayama Ichiden Ryu with 7,000 students nationwide“ Asayama Ichiden Ryu was once the number one Ryuha in Japan during the Edo period (1603~1868), with more than 7,000 students throughout the country. Seki Sensei hopes to restore as much of the glory of this era as possible while he himself is the 22nd headmaster. Please help and support us in this endeavor. ▼Instagram▼ *Please ask us questions through the DM here | We will not reply to emails ♪Music♪ ♪Sound effects♪ #katana #lastsamurai #kenjutsu #reaction #thelastsamurai