血振 Chiburi | Ghost of Tsushima VS Real Life

Such a well implemented mechanic calls for a dedicated video. Enjoy.

Clips used:

   • Masayuki Shimabukuro Samurai Swordsmanship...  

   • Chiburi and Noto HD Test  

   • Katori Chiburi  

Music:

Ilan Eshkeri - The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa

Joji & BENEE - Afterthought

"Chiburi has a variety of forms, O-chiburi with its large circular motion, yoko chiburi with its horizontal movement to the side, and even kaiten chiburi where the sword is spun and the tsuka struck are just a few examples. Regardless of its appearance, chiburi is an integral part of almost all iaido kata. There are physical, economical and spiritual reasons for its existence.
The physical act of performing chiburi will remove the majority of the blood from the blade. In reality chiburi will never completely remove the blood off the blade. Blood is viscous and some will always adhere to the blade. If the ultimate goal is to clean the blade, chinugui should be practiced in addition to chiburi. Chinugui is the act of wiping the blood from the blade with a cloth, paper or even the fingers before nōtō. A small towel or kaishi paper neatly tucked inside the front of one's kimono could serve this function but in a pinch you could even use your hakama. If the blood is not removed from the blade it will end up contaminating the saya and eventually rusting the blade."
Kent Krumvieda
http://www.iaidotsj.org/wp-content/up...