Monthly Archives: May 2015

Women Warriors of Japan

Posted on May 31, 2015 by dykiegirl

Women Warriors of Japan – The Role of the Arms-Bearing Women in Japanese History by Ellis Amdur Introduction The entry of Asian martial arts into the Western world has happened to coincide, through no particular design, with the transformation of women’s role … Continue reading →

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Nakano Takeko ~ Onna-bugeisha, Samurai Warrior

Posted on May 30, 2015 by dykiegirl

Nakano Takeko (1847 – 1868) was a female Japanese warrior of the Aizu domain, who fought and died during the Boshin War. Nakano, born in Edo (modern day Tokyo), was the daughter of Nakano Heinai, an Aizu official. She was thoroughly trained in … Continue reading →

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Kyudo ~ The Way of the Bow

Posted on May 18, 2015 by dykiegirl

Kyudo (the way of the bow) is the modern Japanese martial art (gendai budō) of archery; kyudo practitioners may be known as kyūdōjin, experts in Kyudo are referred to as kyūdōka. Kyudo is based on kyūdōjutsu (art of archery), which originated with … Continue reading →

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