You Never Knew the Bamboo Flute Was the Strongest Japanese Weapon

Komusō were monks of the Buddhist sect Fuke-shu who traveled Japan playing the Shakuhachi bamboo flute and gathering donations from people. These monks, by the way, were former samurai who lost their status for some reason and wanted to hide their faces and gather money. But there was a risk of being attacked by bandits while they were traveling. One theory says this is why the end of the Shakuhachi is bumpy, so the former samurai monks could use it as a weapon. But is fighting with a flute actually strong? So today, Seki sensei, the 22nd headmaster of Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu with 400 years of history, will try fighting with a Shakuhachi in various situations. Seki Sensei actually fell in love with this new weapon that he bought his own Shakuhachi after filming this video, so please watch this video until the end to find out what he likes about it so much. *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: ) ▼Seki Sensei’s Official Website▼ 🎵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)▼ 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▼ 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! ▼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?▼ ▼Instagram▼ *Please ask us questions through the DM here | We will not reply to emails ♪Music♪ ♪Sound effects♪ #katana #shakuhachi #kenjutsu #kobudo #asayamaichidenryu