Tameshigiri Tatami Mats

The kanji literally mean test cut kun yomi.
Tameshigiri tatami mats. 11lbs 1 add to cart 5 units. Targets are not rolled shipping weight. Our tatami omote measures 35 by 70 and is just under 1 8 of an inch thick.
This practice was popularized in the edo period 17th century for testing the quality of japanese swords 1 and continues through the present day. To be able to cut consecutive times on one target or to cut multiple targets while moving requires that one be a very skilled swordsman. Perfect for cutting test and competitions as well as practicing mat cuts and working on the perfect cut. We only use the traditional rush material that is young soft and poses no increased risk of scratching your sword.
This feature assures you that each and every mat will consistently cut the same target after target. The mats are brand new not used. Please visit the vendors listed below to purchase mugen dachi tatami omote for your tameshigiri practice. Tameshigiri is the japanese sword art of cutting rolled bamboo mats with a single strike.
Our regional vendors sell our high quality tatami omote from coast to coast. 6 60 each sold in packs of 5 model. To be able to cut consecutive times on one target or to cut multiple targets while moving requires a very skilled swordsman. On october 6 2003 daniel watson set a new personal record with a 6 mat cut.
To be able to cut consecutive times on one target or to cut multiple targets while moving requires that one be a very skilled swordsman. Tatami omote not rolled 5 pack 36 50. Perfected over 1300 years handmade japanese tatami is the most versatile flooring available. Each individual tatami mat is said to have a difficulty of cut equal to severing a man s upper leg which is more difficult than severing a head.
Our tameshigiri mats are the best money can buy. In modern practice of tameshigiri the targets most often used are the goza or tatami omote rush mat. Mugen dachi is the sole importer of tatami omote in the united states. Tameshigiri is the art of test cutting where in modern times warriors hone their swordsmanship by making precise and predetermined cuts in tatami or bamboo mats.