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		<title>Makiwara</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
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The makiwara is a training device that was invented in Okinawa, the birthplace of Karate. It is a long board, about 7-8 feet tall, that has a cushion of thick foam or rubber attached to one end of it. The end the cushion is attached to should be thinner than the other end. Then, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weapons for Karate</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
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Though Karate means â€œopen handâ€, the Japanese martial art which originated on the island of Okinawa actually traditionally used several weapons. The practice of using these weapons eventually died out as Karate became more popular outside of Okinawa (particularly due to Gichin Funakoshi).
In contemporary society, traditional weapons use in Karate ha branched out and has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The First Bronze Weapons in Korea</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
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The first indication of bronze weapons in Korea was during the Bronze Age, in the ninth or eight centuries BC, technology that was most likely imported from China. Evidence of these weapons have been unearthed in higher lands in Korea. Axes and implements for use in forestry may have also been popular, as were tools [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Martial Art Weapon, the Kama</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
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The Kama is martial arts weapon typically used in styles of Karate, particularly originating in the southern Japanese island of Okinawa. They are designed to be used in pairs, one held in each hand, and is considered one of the essential weapons of the martial art.
Kama are constructed out of a short wooden pole with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Martial Arts and Weapons in China</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Martial arts has a long history in China as a form of self defence and physical exercise. Each family or clan across the country was believed to have had their own type of unique style of martial art, using techniques and skills that utilized their bare hands as well as various types of weapons. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Guan dao or Kwan Dao</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
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The Guan Dao is a Chinese pole weaponÂ  that was first developed by the God of War, Guan Yu back in the Han Dynasty of the 3rd century. The Guan Dao has been used for centuries in war and the martial arts. Known in Chinese as reclining moon blade, it can also be referred to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Swords During the Zhou Dynasty</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:28:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Swords first became a popular weapon in China during the Zhou Dynasty. After defeating the degenerating Shang kingdom, the Zhou Dynasty began in 1027 BCE and lasted until about 221 BCE.
The Zhou Dynasty is separated into distinct periods. These are the Western Period and Eastern Period. During the Eastern Period, there are the subperiods of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weapons During the Shang Dynasty</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:25:11 +0000</pubDate>
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In China, the Bronze Age began during the Shang Dynasty, which is believed to have lasted from 1523-1027 BCE. During this time, it is believed that some common weapons used included the bow, spear, great axe, and halberd, all typically made from bronze, wood, or horn.
A Typical Weapon of the Shang Dynasty
One of the most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shinai: What to Look for When Purchasing One</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
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The majority of shinai on the market today are constructed out of bamboo and leather, though some more expensive ones are made out of carbon graphite. Shinai are available in two sizes, 38 and 39 . They also weigh a certain amount. For men, shinai are supposed to weigh at least 500grams, while for women, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bronze Weapons in Ancient Japan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2006 04:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
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It is believed that bronze and iron were both brought to Japan from Korea or China during the Yayoi period. They were most likely introduced to the country through South Korea, into the the southern island of Kyushu which is located closest to the mainland of Asia.


The Yayoi Period
The Yayoi period first began to take [...]]]></description>
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