Women Warriors of Japan

A place to share ideas, concerns, questions, and thoughts about women and the martial arts.

Moderator: Available

Post Reply
User avatar
Shana Moore
Posts: 621
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:42 pm
Location: Virginia

Women Warriors of Japan

Post by Shana Moore »

http://www.koryu.com/library/wwj5.html

An interesting article from a historical perspective...apropriat to this forum...would love any commentary on the accuracy and content...meanwhile, enjoy
Live True, Laugh often
Shana
User avatar
Shana Moore
Posts: 621
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:42 pm
Location: Virginia

Post by Shana Moore »

Image
modern competition

Image
modern training...hmmmm...wonder if Todd would let Karen and I train like this? :lol:
Live True, Laugh often
Shana
User avatar
Shana Moore
Posts: 621
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:42 pm
Location: Virginia

Post by Shana Moore »

Image

article notes this is Nitta Suzuyo, nineteenth-generation headmistress of Toda-prostitute Buko-ryu
Live True, Laugh often
Shana
User avatar
f.Channell
Posts: 3541
Joined: Thu Oct 21, 1999 6:01 am
Location: Valhalla

Post by f.Channell »

Naginata was the womans weapon of feudal Japan to defend the home.
I think they had a few backup weapons, knives etc...

F.
Sans Peur Ne Obliviscaris
www.hinghamkarate.com
User avatar
Shana Moore
Posts: 621
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:42 pm
Location: Virginia

Post by Shana Moore »

I recently saw a special on tv about naginata training. The speed and spryness of some of the older women was inspiring, particularly when going without pads/armour..impressive control/accuracy!
Live True, Laugh often
Shana
User avatar
f.Channell
Posts: 3541
Joined: Thu Oct 21, 1999 6:01 am
Location: Valhalla

Post by f.Channell »

I believe there were also Naginata versus sword kumite which they trained.
Although I've never seen one, I have seen reference to them.

F.
Sans Peur Ne Obliviscaris
www.hinghamkarate.com
Post Reply

Return to “Women and the Martial Arts”