There was an episode of klokhuis (a children's show!) in May all about Naginata, it can be viewed here: http://cgi.omroep.nl/cgi-bin/streams...b.20050506.asf
15 minutes, including some pretty good descriptions!
There was an episode of klokhuis (a children's show!) in May all about Naginata, it can be viewed here: http://cgi.omroep.nl/cgi-bin/streams...b.20050506.asf
15 minutes, including some pretty good descriptions!
Joost van Schijndel
It's a bloody shame that the future of this program has become uncertain.
Thanks for the link!
Remi Vredeveldt
"Hysterical knowledge is often mistaken for historical knowledge"
Boni enim duces non aperto proelio, in quo est commune periculum, sed ex occulto semper adtemptant Vegetius Liber III, 9:5
Looks like a lot of gendai there. The background is good, but they were going at it from a gendai end.
I noticed an exhibition of naginata vs. sword posted on youtube. The intro to the video says ther person is a menkyo kaiden
Not being an expert in naginata, I was wondering what people specially trained in the weapon thought:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--hNgCAXZ2M
Are the principles and properties of a naginata being used properly?
Paul Zelios
It's a Bujinkan demo - the man doesn't say what he recieved his 'menkyo kaiden' in specifically.
Regardless, it isn't koryu naginatajutsu.
You'd probably be better off asking in the Ninpo forum.
Short answer No - not as far as I know.
Examples of Koryu Naginata:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpDNf4xr8dc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE8TN4Hsf9A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYjFpb1G4D4
It's two guys with sticks. I prefer to follow the miltary ymaxim of don't ask, don't tell when it comes to ninjas.
Best regards,
Bruce Mitchell
I am very good with a naginata or yari, but that guy is worse.
I am not sure what they are doing, but it doesn't come close to anything I have practiced or ever seen, before this.
Also, I am not throwing stones at anyone, just my observation.
Aaron Fields
Looks to be light shiai, using the kihon from certain kata, but I can't be sure. But some of those kamae are just downright wacky.
There are a few techniques that the Japanese would term as arienai (Unlikely/unrealistic) in there.
I think I remember that video being posted in another forum-- either the ninpo or the baffling section-- not too long ago. If I recall correctly, the Bujinkan folks thought that this guy looked pretty unorthodox by their own standards. I got the impression from what they were saying that he wasn't following the naginata techniques set forth in their syllabus, but was basically coming up with his own as he went along. I can't find that original thread at the moment, however, so take my recollection with a grain of salt.
David Sims
"Cuius testiculos habes, habeas cardia et cerebellum." - Terry Pratchet
My opinion is, in all likelihood, worth exactly what you are paying for it.
I wish all embu-clips had this film-quality.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoU7hecX7B4
Fredrik Hall
"To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous." /Confucius
I'm fairly sure its a repost, but just in case it hasn't:
Its a Japanese documentary of about 7 minutes featuring Owari Kan ryu.
My favorite part was the sparring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeXQSThqYgU
Fredrik Hall
"To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous." /Confucius
you have good skills at finding this stuff Fred!
Mat Rous
Thx! But you should thank really the YouTube user "Freebudo". He's uploaded some very remarkable clips.
Fredrik Hall
"To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous." /Confucius
Cheers!
I do like the Fukuro Shinai work at the end of the clip
Mat Rous
But I guess at least on this occassion I was wrong
A beautiful juxtoposition of courage, wood, and karma!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o57EsTM9zbE
Paul