Waki Gamae

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Waki-gamae (side guard) conceals the sword behind the body with the blade pointing rearward, hiding the weapon's length and the wielder's intent from the opponent. [1] This deceptive guard denies the opponent information about the sword's position, making it difficult to judge distance or predict the line of attack. [1],[2] Waki-gamae is associated with the element of wind (fū) in the five-element system and is considered a highly tactical guard used to lure opponents into committed attacks. [2],[3]

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WakiJP[1]Side-Concealed Stance[2]Hidden Sword Guard[3]
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История и происхождение

Waki-gamae is one of the five classical kamae described in koryū kenjutsu traditions, corresponding to the wind element, which represents deception and adaptability. [1] Musashi discusses the hidden guard's tactical value in the Book of Five Rings. [2],[3]

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Эффективность

Waki gamae (side guard) conceals the shinai behind the body to hide its length and angle from the opponent. [1] It is primarily a psychological stance designed to provoke uncertainty about the attacker's intended target and timing. [2] Like hasso, it is used mainly in kendo kata rather than in modern free sparring. [2]

Родословная

Waki gamae conceals the sword behind the body, hiding the blade length from the opponent. It is a classical kenjutsu guard used in kata practice. [1]

Соревновательные результаты

Waki gamae is practised in kendo kata but is not used in modern kendo competition (shiai) due to its impracticality with a shinai. [1]

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Биомеханический механизм

Primary ActionCutting, thrusting, or striking with a bladed weapon — edge alignment and trajectory determine cutting effectiveness
Joints InvolvedWrists (edge alignment and rotation), elbows (extension for thrusts, chambering for cuts), shoulders (arc of the cut), hips (power generation)
Force VectorVaries — downward diagonal cut (kesa-giri), horizontal cut (yoko-giri), thrust (tsuki), or rising cut (kiri-age)
Weapon MechanicEdge alignment (hasuji) is critical — the blade must travel along its cutting plane for effective cuts

Позиция и вход

From ready stance (chudan-no-kamae or equivalent)Assume guard position, establish distance (ma-ai), execute the cut or thrust when an opening appears
From engagement distanceUse footwork to close to striking range, execute the technique with proper edge alignment (hasuji)
As counterWait for the opponent's attack, deflect or avoid, and counter-cut to the exposed target

Варианты

Standard cutprimary cutting angle from the ready stance
Thrust (tsuki)straight thrust targeting the throat, chest, or face
Rising cut (kiri-age)upward diagonal cut from low to high
Diagonal cut (kesa-giri)downward diagonal cut following the kimono line

Видео

Aikido: Ju Nana Hon Kata - 10. Waki Gatame

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Waki Gamae·Kaze Uta Budo Kai / Windsong Dojo

17 Basic Techniques: 10. Waki Gatame — side of chest arm lock As tori pushes through in the balance break, uke’s elbow n

Aikido: Koryu Dai San Kata - 50. Hasso-waki-gamae

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Waki Gamae·Kaze Uta Budo Kai / Windsong Dojo

Nick Lowry of Windsong dojo (http://www.windsongdojo.com) demonstrates how to use Hasso-waki-gamae. This is part of the

Masayuki Shimabukuro Samurai Swordsmanship: The Basics [1/11] CD1

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Waki Gamae·34r4k1

black belt Hall presents: the art of sword of the samurai in the famous Wizard Masayuki Simabukuro (Masayuki Shimabuku

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Что говорят инструкторы

Waki gamae is a foundational sword stance in Japanese kenjutsu and koryu swordsmanship characterized by a lowered guard position with the blade held at mid-body level. According to Kaze Uta Budo Kai's instruction on Koryu Dai San Kata, waki gamae functions as a defensive posture paired with hasso (an elevated mouth-level guard) in sword-on-sword exchanges, where the practitioner withdraws the knee and replaces it with the sword to defend against leg cuts while maintaining center-line control against incoming thrusts. The stance teaches principles of positional fading and luring opponents into overcommitment before executing lateral counter-strikes. Masayuki Shimabukuro's instruction (via 34r4k1) emphasizes that waki gamae exposes the knee as a primary target area, making it tactically relevant in kumitachi (two-person drills) and batojutsu cutting practice. The instructors agree that waki gamae represents a lower, more compact guard suitable for responding to close-range attacks and teaches timing-based defensive principles. Kaze Uta Bodo Kai provides detailed tactical sequencing of the stance's application in live exchange, while Shimabukuro contextualizes it within broader target nomenclature and cutting methodology in samurai swordsmanship.

Сформировано на основе 3 инструкторов

  • Kaze Uta Budo Kai / Windsong DojoAikido: Koryu Dai San Kata - 50. Hasso-waki-gamae: Detailed tactical application of waki gamae paired with hasso in sword-on-sword exchanges; demonstrated principles of center-line control, knee withdrawal mechanics, and defensive positioning against sequential thrusts and leg cuts.
  • Kaze Uta Budo Kai / Windsong DojoAikido: Ju Nana Hon Kata - 10. Waki Gatame: Addressed waki gatame as an arm-locking mechanism in grappling contexts; note that this video focuses on joint control rather than stance/kamae, representing a different technical meaning of 'waki' in aikido.
  • 34r4k1Masayuki Shimabukuro Samurai Swordsmanship: The Basics [1/11] CD1: Contextualized waki gamae within cutting target areas and batojutsu practice; identified the knee (heisa) as the primary vulnerable target when in waki gamae, emphasizing its role in kumitachi and cutting drills.

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Уровень опасности

Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника

9
Экстремальный9/10

Edged weapons cause fatal lacerations; historical battlefield mortality rates >30% (Amberger 1999)

Сложность

Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники

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Допустимость на соревнованиях

Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам

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Заметки по тренировке

Waki Gamae (side stance) hides the sword behind the right hip with the blade pointing backward — it conceals the sword's length and intent from the opponent (Draeger, Classical Budo, 1973)
Waki Gamae is the deceptive kamae: by hiding the sword behind the body, the opponent cannot judge its length or the timing of the attack
From Waki Gamae, the primary attack is the rising diagonal cut: the sword swings upward from behind the body in a powerful ascending arc
Waki Gamae is used in iaido kata: the practitioner draws and positions the sword behind the hip as part of a response to an attack from behind
The hidden sword creates uncertainty: the opponent cannot see the blade's position, making it difficult to judge distance and timing
In classical kenjutsu, Waki Gamae is used as a surprise stance: the sudden deployment of the hidden sword is difficult to defend
Waki Gamae teaches the principle of concealment in sword combat: not all information should be available to the opponent

Типичные ошибки

!Hiding the sword too far behind the body — the sword must be accessible for quick deployment
!Not concealing the blade effectively — the point should not be visible to the opponent
!Holding Waki Gamae without intent to attack — the hidden sword must be deployed; holding it indefinitely reveals the concealment
!Using Waki Gamae without understanding the timing — the attack from Waki Gamae must be launched at the correct moment
!Telegraphing the attack from Waki Gamae — the deployment should be sudden and unexpected
!Using Waki Gamae as a primary stance — it is a specialized, tactical position for specific situations
!Not training the ascending cut from Waki Gamae — the specific cutting mechanics must be drilled for effectiveness

Связанные техники

Контрприёмы

Цепочка подготовки

1Assume Guard (Kamae/Hut)take the appropriate ready position with the weapon
2Measure Distance (Ma-ai)establish correct striking distance
3Initiate Cut/Thrustexecute the technique with proper edge alignment or point control
4Follow Through (Zanshin)maintain awareness and readiness after the technique

Источники и ссылки

Основной источник

The Book of Five Rings (Miyamoto Musashi, 1645)

1КнигаThe Book of Five Rings (Musashi, 1645)

Alias sources — [1] Japanese Swordsmanship (Warner & Draeger, 1982) [2] The Book of Five Rings (Musashi, trans. Harris, 1974) [3] Secrets of the Samurai (Ratti & Westbrook, 1973)

2КнигаThe Art of Fencing (Barbasetti, 1932)

Effectiveness sources — [1] All Japan Kendo Federation, Kendo Official Manual (AJKF) [2] Warner, G. & Draeger, D., Japanese Swordsmanship: Technique and Practice (Weatherhill, 1982)

3ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)

Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)

4ЦитатаThe Book of Five Rings (Musashi, 1645)

Alias sources — [1] Japanese Swordsmanship (Warner & Draeger, 1982) [2] The Book of Five Rings (Musashi, trans. Harris, 1974) [3] Secrets of the Samurai (Ratti & Westbrook, 1973)

5ЦитатаThe Art of Fencing (Barbasetti, 1932)

Effectiveness sources — [1] All Japan Kendo Federation, Kendo Official Manual (AJKF) [2] Warner, G. & Draeger, D., Japanese Swordsmanship: Technique and Practice (Weatherhill, 1982)

Сообщество

Атлетизм

Requires

wrist control for edge alignment, grip endurance, footwork precision

Favours

quick wrists, strong forearms, good posture

Key muscles

forearm extensors/flexors, deltoids, core, calves

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What's the main principle I should focus on when practicing waki gamae?

Control is the fundamental element you're looking for in waki gamae. According to Kaze Uta Budo Kai, the key is 'control, control, control'—and you should practice as many different ways to achieve it as possible, including variations like stretching your opponent out with no hands.

How should I position my hands when holding the sword in waki gamae?

You want to keep your hands at least an inch to an inch and a half away from the hand guard (suba), and grip from the top rather than from the sides—your thumbs should not be on top of the sword. This proper hand placement is essential for effective technique.

Как работает Waki Gamae?

Waki-gamae (side guard) conceals the sword behind the body with the blade pointing rearward, hiding the weapon's length and the wielder's intent from the opponent. This deceptive guard denies the opponent information about the sword's position, making it difficult to judge distance or predict the line of attack.

Откуда происходит Waki Gamae?

Waki-gamae is one of the five classical kamae described in koryū kenjutsu traditions, corresponding to the wind element, which represents deception and adaptability. Musashi discusses the hidden guard's tactical value in the Book of Five Rings.

Разрешён ли Waki Gamae на соревнованиях?

FIK Kendo: разрешён — Legal, valid strike requires correct form (datotsu-bu), spirit (kiai), and fo…

Насколько опасен Waki Gamae?

Оценка опасности 9/10. Extreme — edged weapons cause fatal lacerations; historical battlefield mortality rates >30% (Amberger 1999)

Как подготовить Waki Gamae?

Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Assume Guard (Kamae/Hut) → Measure Distance (Ma-ai) → Initiate Cut/Thrust → Follow Through (Zanshin).

Как защититься от Waki Gamae?

Стандартные контрприёмы: Parry (Absetzen) — deflect the incoming blade with a counter-displacement / Void (Step Back) — withdraw from measure to avoid the cutting arc / Counter-Cut (Nachreisen) — strike into the opponent's opening during their attack.

Какие есть варианты Waki Gamae?

Распространённые варианты: Standard cut (primary cutting angle from the ready stance); Thrust (tsuki) (straight thrust targeting the throat, chest, or face); Rising cut (kiri-age) (upward diagonal cut from low to high); Diagonal cut (kesa-giri) (downward diagonal cut following the kimono line).

Насколько эффективен Waki Gamae на соревнованиях?

Waki gamae is practised in kendo kata but is not used in modern kendo competition (shiai) due to its impracticality with a shinai.

Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Waki Gamae?

Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Hiding the sword too far behind the body — the sword must be accessible for quick deployment / Not concealing the blade effectively — the point should not be visible to the opponent / Holding Waki Gamae without intent to attack — the hidden sword must be deployed; holding it indefinitely reveals the … / Using Waki Gamae without understanding the timing — the attack from Waki Gamae must be launched at the correct moment.

Какие ещё названия есть у Waki Gamae?

Waki Gamae также известен как Waki, Side-Concealed Stance, Hidden Sword Guard.