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The perfect combination of a historical weapon and a modern-day self-defense tool… the Kusari Fundo/Manrikigusari. There was a time in Japan from 1603-1868 known as the Edo Period, a time in history … read more

With popular shows such as Cobra Kai, action movies like John Wick, and sports like the UFC, the traditionalism within martial arts has been lost. When the public thinks of Martial Arts, their minds … read more

Pause right there. You keep your swords in your closet?? That’s just like the gentleman who told me he keeps them somewhere in his garage collecting dust! Even if your swords are inexpensive, taking … read more

History & LineageAccording to historians Togakure-ryū originated in 1162 in the Mie Prefecture with its creator, Daisuke Nishina, as away of fighting in the war between the Genji and Heike (Tai … read more

The ninja operated chiefly in the night-time and wore a set of shinobi shozoku for their ability to blend in with the night shadows. Although today’s common notion is that the ninja wore … read more