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Q: What is the Benefit of the “Crab Pinch?”
The Kani-basami (crab pinch) is the technique of pinching the back of the blade with your index finger and thumb when you draw and sheath. The back of your hand might not notice any damage on your blade, and you might hurt yourself. But your fingertips are more sensitive, and you can let go if necessary.
If you do the Kani-basami, you are holding the end of the Saya correctly so that you don’t break the Koikuchi and can pull the Saya back fully for drawing. Join our online lessons from our Patreon page to learn more from Seki Sensei.
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Q: What is the Benefit of the “Crab Pinch?”
The Kani-basami (crab pinch) is the technique of pinching the back of the blade with your index finger and thumb when you draw and sheath. The back of your hand might not notice any damage on your blade, and you might hurt yourself. But your fingertips are more sensitive, and you can let go if necessary.
If you do the Kani-basami, you are holding the end of the Saya correctly so that you don’t break the Koikuchi and can pull the Saya back fully for drawing. Join our online lessons from our Patreon page to learn more from Seki Sensei.
*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🗡️
patreon.com/lets_ask_sekisensei
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: youtu.be/ZBXqjXbbknM | This is an example of our lessons: youtu.be/E8_0vDlV-8E)
🗡️Join the Online Iaido Training with Seki Sensei🗡️
patreon.com/lets_ask_sekisensei?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Interested in taking lessons directly from the 8th Dan Iaido Master with 40 years of experience in Musō Shinden Ryu, Seki sensei? Sign up to learn authentic samurai skills 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: youtu.be/8xOIm8jrncg | This is an example of our lessons: youtu.be/9KDB1rTfXPM)
💻Seki Sensei's Official Website💻
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🎵Original Opening Theme Song "Hyakuren"🎵
Performance: Hanafugetsu (Singer/Suzuhana Yuko, Shakuhachi/Kaminaga Daisuke, Koto/Ibukuro Kiyoshi)
Compositions & Arrangements: Suzuhana Yuko
Mixing & Mastering: Watabiki Yuta
💰Please support this channel through Ko-fi (a donation platform like Patreon)💰
ko-fi.com/letsasksekisensei
The Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu, of which Seki Sensei is the 22nd headmaster, was one of the most popular Ryuha styles during the Edo period. In our golden age, we had over 7,000 students nationwide. Today, we only have 100 students. Our dream is to revive the golden age of Asayama Ichiden Ryu while Seki Sensei is still the headmaster. We want future generations to remember Seki Sensei as the legendary Sōké who brought back the glory of our Ryuha. Your donations will be used to cover Shogo's travel expenses to visit the main dojo from Kyoto, YouTube video shooting costs, online lesson operation costs, and training camps in Japan and overseas.
🛍️The BEST online katana shop for martial arts (Katana, Dōgi Training Gear, etc.): Tozando🛍️
tozandoshop.com/letsaskshogo
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!
❓What is Asayama Ichiden Ryu? / Who is Seki sensei?❓
youtu.be/2aBKmWmJpJw
📱Instagram📱
instagram.com/lets_ask_sekisensei
*Please ask us questions through the DM here
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