This guide is intended as a reference for buying modern Japanese swords, as my knowledge of pre-modern and antique swords is limited. Buying a Japanese sword is complicated enough; buying one on eBay can be...
We all love the japanese katana sword! Its cold beauty and streamlined structure shape have no equal in art and weaponry! However j apanese government restrictions result in NOT EXISTING real japanese steel...
What is a sageo?Sageo are cords, usually silk or cotton, attached to the kurikata and is used to tie the Japanese sword scabbard to secure it to the Obi belt or hakama when worn. There are several...
KUNG FU WEAPONS Kung Fu weaponry has a history as ancient as the various styles themselves. The use and development of weapons in Kung Fu varied with the time and place in which each weapon originated and...
This seller is a very slow seller. I finally had to request refund 3 times before I got my item, which was of VERY poor quality made in China. Danhovis threatened me with a negative mark if I got too "wild"....
There are as many reasons to buy a bokken, or sword training weapon as there are people, possibly. I intend to cover some of these reasons, and hopefuly aid in the selection of the right sword training...
How to tie a katanabukuro - fusahimo The seam side of the sword bag accords with the back of the sword.Turn the upper part of the sword onto the obverse side. It is necessary to have a one finger space at the...
The Kubotan By Andrew Breen What is the most common martial arts weapon in the united States? While weapons such as the PR-24 and extension baton have found growing acceptance in law enforcement circles,...
Weapons of Traditional Karate Kobudo expert Tadashi Tamashita once stated, Okinawan Karate and weapons are like brother and sister. They complement each other." Not only do traditional weapons offer a degree...
The Nunchaku The nunchaku is a weapon used in Okinawan Kobudo traditionally made of hardwood. Under Japanese rule in the early 17th century the people of Okinawa were not allowed to own popular weapons such...