Japan has a long tradition of people hitting each other with sticks. Indeed, they have an entire martial art, bojutsu, devoted exclusively to it. But, of course, the stick is the most rudimentary and fundamental of weapons throughout all human cultures throughout history. Even today, being able to use a stick to defend yourself is …
What is a Kanabo weapon? The kanabo is a type of weapon that consists of a heavy, cylindrical club with spiked protrusions on the head and an attached handle. Kanabo and tetsubo are types of Japanese weapon that were used historically from around the 14th century. Kanabo were originally made of hardwood of Japanese chestnut, …
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