seniorortega asked: I recently Purchased a Samurai Sword online and I wanted to know what it says on the blade. I am somewhat familiar with Hiragana Japanese syllabary and reading Kanji. I have translated the center (Hiragana) to literally read out “shitsu iru” Which makes no sense to me. Can someone please tell me what [...]

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admin on October 22nd, 2008

One of the few martial arts that necessitates the use of several protective gear aside from the traditional kimono or gi. Practitioners look threatening and quite ominous with their black hakama (wide pants covering the legs), bogu body armor (for the torso, shoulders and part of the head), the men or helmet and the metal [...]

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admin on October 15th, 2008

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