Shinkendo Demo – Los Angeles Japanese Retirement Community

In the Los Angeles Japanese Retirement Community in Boyle Heights, there was a cultural day in which Japanese arts performers from around the Los Angeles area were invited to perform.

Thus we added another unusual performance venue to our demo archive. Performing are Yoko Obata, Obata Kaiso, and Mike Shu

Commentary by Mike Shu

Duration : 0:5:37


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15 Responses to Shinkendo Demo – Los Angeles Japanese Retirement Community

  1. Usagibaka says:

    Thanks for posting! …
    Thanks for posting! I’ve always admired, and wanted to learn the way of the katana, and the Japanese culture that surrounds it – and so i’ve just recently started Shinkendo. Your commentary was informative, and humorous; thanks again!

  2. shinkendomuramasa says:

    Lol I need to work …
    Lol I need to work on my Bo ,but anyway that was cool.

  3. valakin says:

    Thank you very much …
    Thank you very much for posting this. I just recently (as in last night) found out that there is a Shinkendo school held in my area. I’ve waited most of my life to take part in such a wonderful art. My blessings go out to Obata sensei and his family.

  4. vitalislaci says:

    Awesome video. I …
    Awesome video. I like Obata kaiso. I practice shinkendo :o D

  5. PCDental1 says:

    AWESOME!!! Thank …
    AWESOME!!! Thank you for posting this great vid. Yoko-san you ROCKS!!! :D

  6. KaminoHeishi says:

    i agree your vids …
    i agree your vids rock..what a great honor to get to spend time with the Obata family..i wish you continuing good fortune in all your endeavors

  7. fatmasterslam says:

    I found this very …
    I found this very good and wonderful, Mike I always find your videos wonderful. However the music in the background, what is the name and where could I get it, it would fit well it my dojo.
    Thank you

  8. 0t0ku says:

    his daughter.
    his daughter.

  9. eam12 says:

    Yoko Obata.
    is she …

    Yoko Obata.
    is she a Kin to Obata Kaiso??

  10. NinjaHatsumi says:

    I am going to Nisei …
    I am going to Nisei Week in little tokyo Los Angeles and I want to know is everyone of Shinkendo going to be there.

  11. ShinkendoTube says:

    Marimo is not one …
    Marimo is not one to be trifled with.

  12. wisdomknowledgeandsk says:

    Wow… there is …
    Wow… there is something so hot about a woman who can fight that well… if I were single, and I knew her personally, I’d probably be hitting all over her, lol… sparring with her… watching her moves with the staff…

    *sighs*

  13. WesRunton says:

    Sweet! Needed to …
    Sweet! Needed to see this to see where the standard is set for a good demo. Outstanding!

  14. cooluke says:

    Yoko from the …
    Yoko from the stories I’ve heard is very scary.

    Interesting commentary very useful.

  15. gusta20 says:

    Hm? shodan no kata …
    Hm? shodan no kata looks good!!