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[mcz117chief]

No but serious question, don't you have a lack of balance in that posture? Say you weren't able to parry effectively and got hit with a lunge, couldn't you lose your balance or end up falling?

The posture in the picture is THE most stable posture in kenjutsu. It allows you to move in all directions since your legs are not completely stretched so you can always pretty much bounce in any direction. When somebody lunges you, you take a step back, push the opponent's sword aside and immediately follow up with an attack of your own, a good demonstration of that is this Iaido kata (only an example, don't take it literally). Your best chance is to either attack 1st before the opponent has a chance to react or if both you and your opponent have weapons drawn then the advantage falls on the second person attacking.

 

[shira]

idk, he didn't seem prepared to fight the guy just came at him

original video: https://youtu.be/MRMNwq3ehFc?t=39s

 

[Jawbreaker]

Holy shit, this is amazing.

 

[EmptySpace]

http://youtu.be/aRdcptG365I

that minecraft conference takes the cake for cringe.

 

[mixedbiznes]

Dude is legit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RbGj4CB99A

 

[mcz117chief]

Dude is legit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RbGj4CB99A

dude is legit in the fact that he never went into any sword school ever. First of all, japanese swords are only used one handed when you draw them, second, you never EVER EVER EVER EVER over extend like that EVER, except in very few exceptions when you carry the momentum to make another attack. You always end your attacks so that the sword is in your centre. You must never allow your sword to be off centre or you are dead instantly.

 

[Dryk]

Dude is legit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RbGj4CB99A

Even from the awkward interview he seemed like he had some skill. But you can be legit and also be a nutcase who changes his name to Kairo and tries to gut people on the train.

 

[Bad_Boy]

the sad truth is that they werent even a challenge.

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

the sad truth is that they werent even a challenge.

A challenger emerges!

 

[call_kotaku]

He's like the sword version of that archery person that blew up a couple of months ago.

Except local news got to him before he could make a viral video

 

[Replicant]

He sure can wield it tho......

 

[ivysaur12]

I almost stopped at "they thought I was retreating but actually I was moving into their blind spot."

I stopped there. I can't. CANNOT.

 

[mcz117chief]

He's like the sword version of that archery person that blew up a couple of months ago.

Except local news got to him before he could make a viral video

You mean Lars Andersen ? Talk about cringe...

 

[Stinkles]

I stopped there. I can't. CANNOT.

You have to get to the five step plan.

 

[ivysaur12]

You have to get to the five step plan.

I just did. I'm breathing so hard. This is my cardio for the day.

 

[Vicetrailia]

Guy seems a little bit crazy, but I'm glad that he was there.

Defyin it, envious because I will rebel against
any oppressor, and this is known as self defense
I show no mercy, they claim that I'm the lunatic
But when the shit gets thick, I'm the one you go and get

2Pac - Violent

 

[vulva]

dude is legit in the fact that he never went into any sword school ever. First of all, japanese swords are only used one handed when you draw them, second, you never EVER EVER EVER EVER over extend like that EVER, except in very few exceptions when you carry the momentum to make another attack. You always end your attacks so that the sword is in your centre. You must never allow your sword to be off centre or you are dead instantly.

haha

 

[Marc]

Oh man, the more dangerous without it line killed me.

He seemingly has skill and has bravery to of stood up for someone in need, but jesus... guy is nuts.

Budgeting by his sheathing, I'd say he practices iaido.

Seems unlikely since he unsheathed.

 

[Jex]

He does seem to have some skill but the posture he takes is very odd, I would go as far as to call it a hollywood posture. He has a very limited skill set available from that posture, if he were to go against me then I would have had a decisive advantage if I were to take the traditional posture

Well, it seems pretty clear that he partly 'learnt' through the magic of watching anime, which leads me to imagine he has little/zero formal training.

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

Would the world be a better place if there where no guns, but we just still ran around with swords?

 

[Africanus]

The only thing that comes to mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCXi2UXA_fg

Thank you Light Rail-dono.

Spoiler

Someone please help that misguided soul before he attempts more vigilante justice.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

I still consider this the gold standard for cringe, however.

I made it about 29 seconds

 

[mcz117chief]

haha

happy to amuse

Spoiler

what I said is still true, though

Well, it seems pretty clear that he partly 'learnt' through the magic of watching anime, which leads me to imagine he has little/zero formal training.

yeah pretty much this

 

[TylerD]

Yall have some weak ass cringe thresholds. That video in the OP was nothing compared to fedora dude outside the grocery store that saved the eggs.

 

[OpinionatedCyborg]

http://youtu.be/aRdcptG365I

that minecraft conference takes the cake for cringe.

bronycon: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=808_1359960215

 

[esms]

Open Parry

Underrated post.

 

[kvothe]

idk, he didn't seem prepared to fight the guy just came at him

original video: https://youtu.be/MRMNwq3ehFc?t=39s

That was the guy he was protecting.

 

[Zeyphersan]

From his facebook. All one post

 

[Africanus]

From his facebook. All one post

Jesus nos salva.

 

[Lulubop]

dude is legit in the fact that he never went into any sword school ever. First of all, japanese swords are only used one handed when you draw them, second, you never EVER EVER EVER EVER over extend like that EVER, except in very few exceptions when you carry the momentum to make another attack. You always end your attacks so that the sword is in your centre. You must never allow your sword to be off centre or you are dead instantly.

You sound like an expert. Maybe you should put your Bankai up against his.

 

[RoKKeR]

Oh my god.

Perfect combination of local news hackery and a total nut job.

 

[Sesha]

So this is where Vergil's been hiding all along.

 

[RoKKeR]

http://youtu.be/aRdcptG365I

that minecraft conference takes the cake for cringe.

This is physically painful to watch.

 

[NateDog]

I still consider this the gold standard for cringe, however.

also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jDe6cdIBeQ

 

[SigSig]

Y'all talking about cringe or whatever but the dude broke up a fight and

looked damn cool while you guys are just jelly haters posting on gaf.

 

[RangerBAD]

Oh man, the more dangerous without it line killed me.

He seemingly has skill and has bravery to of stood up for someone in need, but jesus... guy is nuts.



Seems unlikely since he unsheathed.

Iaido is purely a demonstrative art. I don't know if you can learn Iaijutsu outside of Japan though. Not even sure a school of it even exists in Japan anymore. I'm sure the guy practiced on his own, but it's amazing he didn't cut his fingers off. There is a certain level of fear you have to overcome. That or he's completely disregards his own safety.

Dude is legit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RbGj4CB99A

I like the video that came after that. A Nat Geo documentary about forging katana.

 

[Wazzy]

The minecraft video, OP video and 3ds pokemon one have destroyed me.

 

[Zeyphersan]

I still consider this the gold standard for cringe, however.

Actually not okay.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Is "Light Rail Avenger" the sequel to Hyper Light Drifter

 

[Corpekata]

dude is legit in the fact that he never went into any sword school ever. First of all, japanese swords are only used one handed when you draw them, second, you never EVER EVER EVER EVER over extend like that EVER, except in very few exceptions when you carry the momentum to make another attack. You always end your attacks so that the sword is in your centre. You must never allow your sword to be off centre or you are dead instantly.

Speaking of something that Mac from Always Sunny would do...

 

[FUME5]

Just casually discussing his five step plan to disembowel two guys on a train.

 

[Red Liquorice]

What sort of disturbed individual carries a sword in public?

 

[Black-Wind]

Is there a youtube link?

 

[Red]

http://youtu.be/aRdcptG365I

that minecraft conference takes the cake for cringe.

I'm going with this one, yikes.

 

[CrunchyFrog]

He's like Mac from Always Sunny! But in real life!

Can't get enough, I hope this guy goes places.

OH MY GOD HE TOTALLY IS

 

[erpg]

He can keep being a shonen anime badass so long as he doesn't kill anyone. I have to applaud his dedication.

 

[thesoapster]

This is who Star Wars Kid should have become.

 

[cacildo]

Video is funny and he says some cringy stuff, but the video is FAR from the cringiest video I've ever seen. Also, he obviously is actually trained to use that katana.

You want cringe? I'll give you cringe.

Edit: Know what, This one is just as good

Blind date was the best

I want a blind date thread with links to blind date youtube videos!

 

[Ermac]

The guy who tried to grab the sword looked like Questlove lol.

 

[VASPER]

"I'm more dangerous with out my sword" Give me a fucking break kid.