Among the many concepts that underlie historical martial arts, the daisho is perhaps one of the least known, but at the same time one of the most peculiar, since it brings us a little closer to the world of samurai.
The Japanese oak bokken is the most used to make this type of weapon for training in various martial arts. Let's get to know it a little better.
You may have heard of Kyokushinkai Karate. This martial art is not exactly the same as traditional karate. That is why we are going to get to know it briefly and mark the fundamental differences.
Although many know it as obi iaido, in reality the obi is the belt of iaido, a martial art based on the sword technique.
Get ready for a unique journey in history through the strangest martial arts in the world. Did you know that practices like judo or kung-fu have really bizarre and violent versions and derivatives?
In kendo, the armour, which is called bogu, is an essential part of the practice. To this we must add other accessories for training.
Don't know which bokken to buy? The truth is that your choice will depend on various factors. One of them, without a doubt, is the manufacturing material. But you also have to think about its purpose, that is, what will you use it for?
If you're fond of Japanese steel, you may have heard of forged hamon. It is an important part of the process to temper katanas, the popular Japanese swords covered in legend and mythology, which are in fact very real and effective.
Let's discover a lesser-known Japanese term, wakizashi. This weapon is not as popular as the famous katana, undoubtedly the most famous among the ninja or samurai weaponry, but it is equally important.
The use of the iaito, although it is not as well-known as the katana and other blades, is increasingly widespread. It is due to its multiple uses, especially for training.
To obtain an excellent sabre, the materials are essential. In the case that concerns us here, we will see the types of steel for samurai and Katanas swords, since they are not always the same nor do they have exactly the same characteristics.
Keeping the correct sharpness of the Samurai sword is a basic need for all owners proud of thefamous Katana, the renowned Japanese sabre.
