Eric7_27 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 How do people keep like a katana on them. If I'm doing a tournament the last thing I want is to have to put the sheeth on the floor as I'm doing my kata. And if I put it in my karate belt that won't hold and will drive me nuts. Is there some kind of belt thing that can tie to your waste that holds the sheeth? What did samurais use in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiGuy Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I suppose there is some special kind of belt for the sheath (similar to a carpenter's belt to hold the tool pouch), but I don't really know for sure. However, my answer would be "it doesn't matter if you don't bring the sheath". Whenever I have done or seen weapon performances, there is never a sheath or cover brought to the performing area. Unless you are doing something that involves the sheath (like beginning by drawing the sword), then just take it off, and approach with only the weapon. Don't know if that helps what you are asking about or not. Paranoia is not a fault. It is clarity of the world around us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I have seen a performance that involved the use of the sheath, because the practitioner was doing iaido.As far as what the Samurai wore, they wore battle gear, not karate uniforms. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BB of C Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Try not putting it under your karate belt but in it. Wrap it around the sheath, and then wrap it around you. Bring it normally in front of you and then back around and when you do that, make sure it goes back over the sheath again. Tie the belt really tight. It worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinTai Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Use an obi meant for Iaido:https://bujindesign.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=251&osCsid=068002b5425a5c4632228f961e425896Note:This does not tie like a karate obi. Too early in the morning? Get up and train.Cold and wet outside? Go train.Tired? Weary of the whole journey and longing just for a moment to stop and rest? Train. ~ Dave Lowry Why do we fall, sir? So that we may learn how to pick ourselves back up. ~ Alfred Pennyworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric7_27 Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Cool! Thanks for the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Dragon Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hakamas work pretty well and you should use the tassel on the sword to help hold it in place. If anything tie your belt a little tighter than usuall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 We always set ours on the ground next to us after we draw, so I'm no help.It shows we have proper form as we always finish right where our scabbard is for re-sheathing. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwansbane Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 yes from my experience its best to use a hakama and then use the string that is tied on the sheath to tie your sheath to your hakama.another thing you can do is just not take the sheath into the ring with you, leave it with a clubmate whos watching your division and begin your kata in a ready position and finish in a ready position with a bow. either way works i find not involving the sheath is best unless your doing an iaido kata Brown belt... win trophies... grade... lose trophies... so much fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinTai Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 A hakama will not hold the scabard in place.You need a proper obi to support the sword.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTMtZB2VOGsNot the best vid but you can see the difference in how the obiis worn and tied.Most people tie their karate obi around their waist where the taditionalobi is worn around the hips. Too early in the morning? Get up and train.Cold and wet outside? Go train.Tired? Weary of the whole journey and longing just for a moment to stop and rest? Train. ~ Dave Lowry Why do we fall, sir? So that we may learn how to pick ourselves back up. ~ Alfred Pennyworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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