Since we're talking about kitsuke and hakama ties I wonder if I could ask those familiar with wafuku a related question?
I think of 'ko-budo' as a generalisation for a vast array of fighting systems from different periods, differing social strata, and differing purposes. Given this, I think it is fair to say clothing changed from period to period, and dependant on the individuals social class/profession. The type of clothing can restrict the kinds of techniques able to be performed, so I see this as being an important factor in appreciating traditional martial arts. Would you be able to recommend references for what people in different periods wore in which situations?
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Daniel Lee