by the way, i am talking about okinawan ko budo

So-o koketsu.

Do not try this at your dojo also

wow indrukwekkend,dat is pas vertrouwen hebben in je sensei!ik zou niet graag in de schoenen staan van de leerlingen.groetjes bert

the students are never at risk. its demonstraits the skill of the performer, and also the samurai mind of the students. for a samurai, dead is no a big deal. but of course we don't want to hurt them. that is why we use a half sharp sword. the rest is the real deal. one must look further than the surface. also we do this kind of demonstration to wake people up.

people ask me, is this real budo? the answer is yes and no. it takes skill beyond the technical level to do this well, you should be extremly focused, and you must eliminate ones ego. for the peolple with the cucumbers, they have the biggest task. they will have a great mental fight. wich will help them to come in the NOW. so yes this is budo. but, is it wise to risk your life, only for a demonstration. no, it is not. that is why we use a iaito. to prevent harm. but, it is budo.