I'm looking for reliable references for 2 things:
The naginata moving off the battlefield and becoming a household weapon used by women.
Samurai class women training in various arts - not just the proper way to commit suicide...
mew
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I'm looking for reliable references for 2 things:
The naginata moving off the battlefield and becoming a household weapon used by women.
Samurai class women training in various arts - not just the proper way to commit suicide...
mew
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Originally Posted by mews
You mean like a rolling pin? How is the naginata a household weapon?Quote:
a household weapon
Try assorted articles by Ellis Amdur. Online, the most accessible is probably http://www.koryubooks.com/library/wwj1.html .