Japanese Terms

Weapons

  • Katana - Traditional weapon of the Samurai

  • Iaito - Virtually identical to a Katana except the blade of an Ieto is dull.

  • Shinai - A bamboo sword used for sparring

  • Boken - A wooden sword used for practice

Equipment

  • Bogu - Armor used when sparring

  • Hakama - Traditional clothing

 

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