Chris
28th June 2000, 08:45
Hi everyone!
I had originally posted this thread under the Koryu: History and Tradition forum, maybe it should really be here..
Can anyone please 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
[Edited by Chris on 06-28-2000 at 09:52 AM]
I had originally posted this thread under the Koryu: History and Tradition forum, maybe it should really be here..
Can anyone please 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
[Edited by Chris on 06-28-2000 at 09:52 AM]