How to Sanjuro’s Final STAND-OFF Strike

This video explains how to perform the cut seen in the final stand off of Kurosawa film called “Sanjuro“. Special Thanks to: Junichi Kodama (Actor) Lisa Itabashi (DP) CHAPTERS Demo Scene 00:00 Stand-off 00:32 Intro 01:11 Quick Break Down 01:58 Detail - Reverse Grip 03:22 Detail - Unsheathing 05:42 Background Knowledge 06:18 Detail - Unsheathing Con’t 11:23 Recap 12:41 Trivia 13:23 *Please note that the technique explained in this clip is what the lead actor was doing on set to shoot the film. Therefore it is intended for performance and is not taught as a martial art. As a member of the film industry, I recommend renting the film “Sanjuro“, but for those of you who prefer YouTube, try checking out the following links to see the final stand off.