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We have kicked bamboo poles heavy bags and rolled glass coke bottles on our shins I will say I do have tought shins but it was very painfull geting there

If ordering from a catalog they have sizing charts that you can follow and get the correct fit

Looks good

sparring is glorified game of tag, fighting is different there are no rules on the street I will bite scratch and gouge you that is fighting

Okinawa is where Karate is from is was taken to Japan but they were not taught all the hidden moves that apply to the bunkai

ok while you hold your katana I will be holding my glock I win

To truly learn the art of Kobujutsu you need to find a good sensei you can not truly learn off of video or internet

I have a frayed belt that I have retired and have purchased a new one I have seen many sensei's in Okinawa wear frayed belts None that I know have keyed them just alot of hard training

The most important function of makiwara training is to develope the maximum centrifugal forc from the center of the body.

A block is a strike ,a strike is a block, a block,strike is a grab and lock

40 cal glock light trigger point shoot I walk away

I have two hand made makiwara at my house one in the back yard on a post in the ground the other on a tree in my front yard. this one I also do my kicks on I train on them almost every day.

go to https://www.aikidofaq.com it has make your own bokken and more

I would go to a local tack shop or farm supply store they would be able to tell you more.

Swords are legal to own in Ca. I have a few and often teach the way of the sword to many local cops.