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Chris
26th June 2000, 09:24
Hi everyone!

Can anyone help clarify.

How does the term "Momodachi", used to as I understand it to describe the tucking up of the Hakama during combat, translate from Japanese?

I have looked in the dictionary and Momo translates as 'thigh' and dachi as 'stance', but does the term have different meaning or significance?

I have noticed that practitioners of the Kashima School of Swordsmanship (and also students of Aikido who incorporate this discipline into their practice) adopt this method, sometimes also when practising Tai-Jutsu.

Can anyone provide more information on the origins of this practice and the etiquette/correctness of its application?

Many thanks.

Chris Tozer