How to tie a Sageo

[Stephen]

Not sure if we have this stuck somewhere but it might be nice to have in file. Not sure where i should post it so ill let the Mods do it.

 

[Guido]

Are you really sure you want to post this, Stephen? They say "throw away the piece of paper" - it's only a matter of time until a certain NMB member will complain that they didn't recycle the paper ...

[Stephen]

LOL i know just who your talking about...LMAO

[Alex A]

I used that video last year, think its great, managed to do it without filling the swear jar.

[Baka Gaijin]

Thanks Stephen,

 

The Kashima Sisters have some tying guides on their information page:

 

http://www.ksky.ne.jp./~sumie99/information.html

 

http://www.ksky.ne.jp./~sumie99/sageotying.html

 

Cheers

[Ken-Hawaii]

The Kashima Web-site is the one I've been using, & haven't had any complaints from either of my Sensei.

 

Ken

[Dr Fox]

This although sounds and looks simple. But its also has to look right. It took me ages to discover the secret.

 

This will not be news, to the senior and most learned of our members.

 

It is all in the material of the sageo, the supple sageo for tying around the waist, I find too supple. the type that is stiff, and unyielding is ideal, it stays where its first folded and presents a better appearance on the saya. Conversely the supple sageo does its best to imitate a Mexican moustache.

 

This is of course from someone, who does not use a sword for physical disciplines, but tries to achieve a 'show' effect only.