| Isao Machii | |
|---|---|
 Isao Machii, October 2011 | |
| Born | August 20, 1973 Japan |
| Residence | Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Style | Iaido, Iaijutsu |
Isao Machii (町井勲, Machii Isao, born August 20, 1973) is a Japanese Iaido master (Shūshinryū Iaijutsu hyōhō, Shūshin-kan head master) in Kawanishi, Hyōgo, Japan.[1]
He holds a number of Guinness World Records for his katana skills, including "Most martial arts katana cuts to one mat (suegiri)",[2] "Fastest 1,000 martial arts sword cuts",[3] "Most sword cuts to straw mats in three minutes",[4] and "Fastest tennis ball (708km/h) cut by sword".[5]
References
- ↑ Official website of Shūshinryū Iaijutsu hyōhō, Shūshin-kan - Isao Machii (Japanese)
- ↑ Most martial arts sword cuts to one mat (Suegiri) Guinness world records.com
- ↑ Fastest 1,000 martial arts sword cuts Guinness world records.com
- ↑ Most sword cuts to straw mats in three minutes Guinness world records.com
- ↑ Fastest tennis ball (708km/h) cut by sword Guinness world records.com
External links
- Modern Samurai Isao Machii - Stan Lee's Superhumans, History Channel.
- Official website of Shūshinryū Iaijutsu hyōhō, Shūshin-kan (in Japanese)
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