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Andrew Thomas
Member since 04th March 2006
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08th September 2008
Ancient Yayoi warriors developed weapons, armour and a code during the ensuing centuries that became the centrepiece for the Japanese Samurai. Early weapons included bows, arrows and swords. Armour included a helmet that protected head and neck, a breastp...
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08th September 2008
One of the popular legends is that Amakuni and his son Amakura were standing outside their sword smithing shop when the army was returning from battle. As a sword maker to the Emperor's army Amakuni was expecting to be acknowledged by the Emperor, as had...
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03rd April 2008
The martial art of Ninjutsu resolves conflict that in the past would have been decided on the battle front. Spying and information gathering where used as a key part of Ninjutsu strategy. As the Ninjutsu leaders understood head on force is not the only so...
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31st March 2008
All steel swords face a basic dilemma: the steel has to be hard so it can be sharpened, but hard is brittle and breaks easily. Many different techniques have been developed all over the world to over come this problem, but among them the Japanese solution...
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29th March 2008
Interview with ninja master Brian McCarthy 8th Dan
[Adrian]: This is an exclusive pod cast from the websites of the BBD. On Remembrance Sunday, the final national seminar of the BBD in 2006 took place in Edinburgh. The leader of the BBD Brian McCarthy...
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28th March 2008
In the 1200's the popular style of sword was the tachi, which was slung by two hangers at the left side of the waist edge down .In this position the warrior drew the blade in a movement from groin to head. Later style of combat changed and the katana beca...
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27th March 2008
When it comes to ladies self defense, one of the most important things you can do is learn how to be more aware of your environment. To some people, this comes naturally. To others, it needs to be a learned skill. Learning about ladies self defense is imp...
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26th March 2008
Women everywhere know the dangers out there just listen to the news and you will hear about assault, rape and domestic violence etc. So why don't you learn the basics of women self defense. It will make the difference for you if you are unlucky enough to ...
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25th March 2008
It's easy to not think about ladies self defense with the busy life's we lead.
We go about are day to day activities with out any thought of the threats around us.
The truth is there is a lot of reason why you should know how to defend yourself. For mo...
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07th March 2008
As someone who wants to defend herself using womens self defense tactics, a good thing to understand that some of the things you may be carrying around can also serve as makeshift weapons. However, if you don't practice with them, you will not get the mos...
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20th April 2006
Kyuzo Mifune
Kyuzo Mifune became so famous in judo circles that in referring to him the terms 10th Dan alone was sufficient. He was awarded 10th Dan in 1920.Judo legends says that in his 60 years of practise Kyuzo Mifune never lost a match and...
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05th March 2006
Kicking Techniques For Street Fighting /Self Defense
This technique will also allow a good clinch set up from a kick combination. With some practice this combination can be so successful as to stop the attacker dead in his tracks. Just remember ...
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