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81Japanese culture, where tradition meets modern lifestyle
The Japanese are a very proud nation and this stems back many generations, this was shown during world war two, when the American's came up against the Kamikaze pilots who chose to die for the Emperor. ...
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77Kendo Rankings : From beginner to Kendo Master
Most martial arts systems have a ranking system. Kendo is no different. With the absence of belts or an outward show of ranking though, the kendo ranks aren't known as well as those of the other budo. The...
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76Samurai Warriors : their filosofie
The wisdom of early Japan focused on the usage of their armor as a claim to victory. it came down to the thought process of the individual how they perceived things. If the person took part in the battle with...
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74Bushido, The way of the Samurai Warrior
Bushido is translated to mean the way of warrior which has a final meaning of death. It focuses on fighting continuously until the end of life for one or both warriors. Bushido is known as a Japanese code...
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78The Role of the Japanese Samurai Sword in Ancient Times
Samurai swords have long been an integral part of Japanese history and culture. The Samurai sword came to symbolize the proud warrior tradition of the Japanese elite, serving them both in ancient times and...
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70The Way of the Samurai Sword : Kendo and its origins
The word Kendo comes from two Japanese words: ken meaning sword, and do meaning way or path.
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68Paul Chen and his Living Legacy : Hanwei Swords
The name Paul Chen and Hanwei has been widely known in the sword industry for many years now. Paul Chen, whose Chinese name, 'Chen Chao-Po' means, “morning wave”, is the founder of the...
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